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…
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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 …)
UPDATE 1-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 …)
China Restricts U.S. Diplomats’ Movements in Latest Tit-for-Tat
Beijing said it has imposed restrictions on American diplomats in China to retaliate against Washington’s recent move to curb activities of Chinese diplomats in the U.S. ( read original story …)
Drone maker hurt by US-China rift, opening door to US rivals
Skateboarders, surfers and mountain bikers used to be the target customers for California startup Skydio, a maker of high-end drones that can home in on people and capture their movements on … ( read original…
China, Philippine defense chiefs discuss territorial dispute
The Philippine defense chief told his Chinese counterpart on Friday that Manila will adhere “without any possibility of compromise” to a 2016 international … ( read original story …)
