China will maintain communications with India through diplomatic and military channels and commit to “restoring peace and tranquility” in their disputed border area, the Chinese foreign ministry said … ( read original story …)
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Shenzhen sees over 90,000 foreign-invested enterprises
(Xinhua) — More than 90,000 foreign-invested enterprises have been set up in Shenzhen, one of the symbols of China’s reform and opening up, since the city issued the first business license for a … (…
Fauci Warns Coronavirus Could Disrupt Life Well Into New Year
China has been using its prospects for developing a vaccine as a diplomatic carrot. The pandemic has exacerbated the worldwide threat of hunger and malnutrition. ( read original story …)
How coronavirus has made travel in China a whole lot harder for foreigners
As China gradually recovers from the coronavirus pandemic, travel restrictions have been relaxed; but this has not made getting around as a foreigner any easier. During a reporting trip to Xiongan New … ( read…
How India and China bought peace – for now
After months of worsening tensions on their contested Himalayan border, India and China surprised many by announcing that troops are to quickly disengage. The joint announcement followed a marathon … ( read original story …)
How China Brought Nearly 200 Million Students Back to School
China says the reopening of classrooms proves that its top-down system is superior. To overwhelmed teachers and students stuck on campuses, its restrictions can feel like overkill. ( read original story …)
China’s state media condemns raids on Chinese journalists in Australia
Raids on Chinese journalists living in Australia are “utterly appalling” and damage relations between the two countries, Chinese state news agency Xinhua said. ( read original story …)
U.S. Budget Deficit Hits Record, Days After China Says It May Dump American Debt
The $3 trillion deficit between October and August, worsened by coronavirus relief spending, more than doubles the previous all-time high shortfall of $1.37 trillion set in 2009. ( read original story …)
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo piles pressure on Carrie Lam over rights of 12 Hongkongers detained in Shenzhen
US Secretary of State is the first American official to weigh in on matter by releasing statement and tweet calling for city leader to act on commitment to group. ( read original story …)
EU And China To Talk Trade As Tensions Mount
EU leaders hold video talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday hoping to make progress on trade and investment, even as tensions mount between Beijing and the West over Hong Kong and the ……
China announces new restrictions on US diplomats’ activities
China has announced new restrictions on the activities of U.S. diplomats working in mainland China and Hong Kong, in what it called a justified response to similar measures … ( read original story …)
China’s Xinhua Condemns Raids on Chinese Journalists in Australia
Raids on Chinese journalists living in Australia are “utterly appalling” and damage relations between the two countries, state news agency Xinhua said. China’s state-backed tabloid Global Times … ( read original story …)
Students In China Had More Mental Health Issues After Covid-19 School Closures
A new study, published in JAMA Network Open, found that children and adolescents reported significantly more psychological problems after the Covid-19 school lockdowns. ( read original story …)