China’s expanding footprint in the Maldives has unsettled neighboring India, which views the region as part of its traditional sphere of influence — and at risk of being pulled away from its orbit. ( read…
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China reports 21 new COVID-19 cases vs five a day earlier
China reported 21 new COVID-19 cases on Nov. 25, up from five cases a day earlier, its national health authority said on Thursday. ( read original story …)
Shenzhen’s population size, key to gauging economic development, remains a matter of debate
Beijing has designated Shenzhen a model socialist city with special powers to make reforms, but the exact size of the city, a key to determining progress, appears to be a mystery. ( read original story…
Hong Kong’s independent judiciary braced for Beijing onslaught
Beijing is expected to target Hong Kong’s independent judiciary as it tightens control over the territory’s institutions, according to Philip Dykes, head of the city’s bar association. As part of a … ( read original…
The Latest: China reports results of mass testing
China has reported new coronavirus cases in the cities of Shanghai and Tianjin as it seeks to prevent small outbreaks from becoming larger ones. The National Health Commission … ( read original story …)
3XN, B+H, and Zhubo Design will design the sinuous Shenzhen Natural History Museum
The decidedly international team has won the design competition for the new Shenzhen Natural History Museum, one of many new museums planned. ( read original story …)
Breakingviews TV: China trap
China trap. Posted . U.S. President Donald Trump’s mainland-bashing will go on until he steps down in January. He can expand a ban on investment, impo … ( read original story …)
China’s COVID-19 vaccine developer denies filing for state approval
China’s coronavirus vaccine developer may not have filed for regulatory approval, despite Chinese state media reports. ( read original story …)
Biden receives congratulations from China’s Xi, to address Americans on COVID-19
By Simon Lewis WILMINGTON, Del. (Reuters) -U.S. President-elect Joe Biden received congratulations for his election victory from China’s President Xi Jinping on Wednesday as he prepared to give a … ( read original story …)
WHO experts would like to go to Wuhan, China, to probe COVID-19 origin
Researchers led by the World Health Organization would like to go back to a wholesale food market in Wuhan in China to follow up initial cases of COVID-19 which emerged in the city and investigate…
Biden receives congratulations from China’s Xi, will speak to Americans on COVID-19
By Simon Lewis WILMINGTON, Del. (Reuters) -U.S. President-elect Joe Biden received congratulations for his election victory from China’s President Xi Jinping on Wednesday as he prepared to give a … ( read original story …)
Tesla plans to produce electric car chargers in China, document shows
Tesla Inc plans to start manufacturing electric vehicle (EV) chargers in China in 2021, according to a document submitted to the Shanghai authorities by the U.S. firm which is seeking to expand sales … (…
Politics live updates: China’s President Xi congratulates Joe Biden, Russia’s Putin still a holdout
Chinese President’s Xi Jinping on Wednesday congratulated Joe Biden on his election win, among the last world leaders to do so. ( read original story …)
