There have been more than 88,000 virus cases on U.S. university campuses since the start of the pandemic. India on Friday reported a record 96,551 new cases. ( read original story …)
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India Says ‘No Change on Ground Yet’ After Agreeing with China to End Border Fight
Indian Army spokesperson Colonel Aman Anand told Newsweek on Friday that there has been “no change on the ground yet” even after top diplomats from Beijing and New Delhi vowed to disengage from their ……
Europe Feels the Squeeze as Tech Competition Heats Up Between U.S. and China
As the rapid pace of change mixes with national security issues, Europe’s role as a global regulator is increasingly tested — and may not be enough. ( read original story …)
Here’s what may happen if China closes TikTok U.S.
China would rather see TikTok U.S. close than be forced to make a sale, according to Reuters. CNBC’s “Power Lunch” team discusses the likelihood of a deal as the deadline approaches with Sara Fischer ……
Coronavirus update: China to begin trials of nasal spray vaccine; Fauci warns on 2nd wave
China, one of the worldwide leaders in the race to produce an effective COVID-19 vaccine, is deploying a nasal spray that has been approved to begin Phase 1 clinical trials in November. ( read original…
Exclusive: China Would Rather See TikTok U.S. Close Than a Forced Sale
Beijing opposes a forced sale of TikTok’s U.S. operations by its Chinese owner ByteDance, and would prefer to see the short video app shut down in the United States, three people with direct knowledge ……
China slaps restrictions on US diplomats’ movements as tensions grow
The changes will apply to all senior diplomats and personnel at the U.S missions, though China did not elaborate on what the new rules would actually be. Last week, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo ……
UPDATE 2-German pork exports to China, some other non-EU states not feasible -ministry
European Union countries are temporarily not feasible and have stopped after a case of African swine fever (ASF) was confirmed in a wild boar, Germany’s agriculture ministry said on Friday. ( read original story …)
As China’s economic recovery from the coronavirus gains momentum, what is the outlook?
From soaring sales of construction vehicles to strong increases in rail freight volume, and from record daily electricity generation and consumption figures to a rebound in car sales, a flurry of … ( read original…
China starts testing nasal spray coronavirus vaccine
China on Wednesday approved the first phase of human testing for a nasal spray vaccine, the first trial vaccine for the coronavirus that does not require a needle injection. ( read original story …)
Philippines Urges Amicable Approach to Beijing Over South China Sea
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday urged a peaceful way out of conflicts with China over the South China Sea and said international law must be followed, amid increased regional friction … ( read original…
China Injects Hundreds of Thousands With Experimental Covid-19 Vaccines
A Chinese pharmaceutical company has injected hundreds of thousands of people with experimental Covid-19 vaccines, as its Western counterparts warn against doing so too soon. ( read original story …)
Prada says China sales to date well above 2019 levels
Italian luxury goods group Prada’s sales in China have recovered strongly since shops reopened there and to date have risen well above last year’s levels, Chief Executive Patrizio … ( read original story …)