Sentenced to death in China, American Mark Swidan hopes for a permanent reprieve but his fate may hinge on an easing of diplomatic tensions … ( read original story …)
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How China’s new language policy sparked rare backlash in Inner Mongolia
Ethnic Mongolian students and parents in northern China have staged mass school boycotts and petitions over a new curriculum that would scale back education in their mother tongue, a rare public … ( read original…
India and China agree to ease tension on border
India and China said on Saturday they had agreed to work towards reducing tensions along their contested border, following a meeting of the defence ministers of the nuclear-armed Asian giants. Both si … ( read…
China unveils tighter coronavirus testing rules for travellers from the US
Passengers must have a nucleic acid test and submit the results for review to a Chinese embassy or consulate within three days of the flight. ( read original story …)
U.S. considers blacklisting China’s largest chipmaker as tech tensions escalate
The Trump administration’s move is part of a continued effort to put pressure on China’s technology firms and marks a major escalation in the tech battle between the U.S. and China. ( read original story…
U.S. considers cutting trade with China’s biggest semiconductor manufacturer
The Defense Department said it is working with other agencies to determine whether the “actions” of Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation, or SMIC, warrant adding the company to the so … ( read original story …)
‘Tenet’ Hits $100M At International Box Office After China Premiere
It still isn’t known how it will perform in the U.S., but China gave the Christopher Nolan movie a warm reception. ( read original story …)
A negative coronavirus test result will be required to board a flight to China from the US
Chinese citizens on flights from US to China will need negative coronavirus test results to board, according to China’s embassy in the US. ( read original story …)
U.S. Weighs Export Controls on China’s Top Chip Maker
The Trump administration is weighing whether to place export restrictions on Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp., China’s most advanced manufacturer of semiconductors. ( read original story …)
China using Congress’s shoulders to fire at India, alleges BJP
The BJP on Saturday cited a Chinese newspaper report to hit out at the Congress, alleging that India’s enemies were using the opposition party’s hould … ( read original story …)
China To Require Negative Covid-19 Test Results For U.S. Visitors
China will require visitors arriving on flights from the U.S. to obtain a negative test for the Covid-19 virus before boarding staring on Sept. 15, according to a statement at the China’s embassy … (…
TikTok Troubles Narrow Gap Between Beijing and ByteDance Founder Zhang Yiming
ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming has long positioned himself as a global internet entrepreneur, largely eschewing Chinese government involvement, but U.S. demands to sell his crown jewel TikTok are … ( read original story …)
India and China agree to ease tension on border, New Delhi says
India said on Saturday it has agreed with China to work towards reducing tensions along their contested border, following a meeting of the defense ministers of both countries. ( read original story …)