The country has been closed to most foreigners since last March to stem the spread of coronavirus which it has largely brought under control at home, stranding many foreigners with jobs and family … (…
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Why are Myanmar’s anti-coup protesters angry at China?
Many protesters believe China supports the Tatmadaw – despite Beijing’s denial – and are sceptical of Chinese investments in the country. ( read original story …)
Beijing covered in thick orange dust cloud with ‘hazardous’ pollution levels
The capitol city of China has been covered in a thick orange dust cloud which is causing breathing problems for some people living there. ( read original story …)
China appears to block Signal app, tightening Internet controls
The service was one of few foreign platforms still accessible in the country, and was used by dissidents, activists and others to skirt censorship. ( read original story …)
China’s Xi Jinping says regulations need to close ‘loopholes’ as Beijing cracks down on tech
The latest comments come straight from China’s top leader, Xi Jinping, indicating there is likely to be further action taken against the tech giants. ( read original story …)
Vanguard suspends push for China fund licence
Vanguard has halted plans to obtain a fund management licence in China just months after moving its main Asia office to Shanghai, as the US group’s low-cost model hit speed bumps in a fast-growing ……
China’s tech giants fall under regulator’s pressure
China’s tech giants are coming under increasing pressure from regulators worried about their growing influence. By Monday, Tencent had shed more than $60bn (£42bn) from its market value as its share … ( read original…
China approves a fourth COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
China has approved a new COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, one that was developed by the head of its Center for Disease Control, adding to its arsenal … ( read original story …)
Passengers board a plane as hazardous weather hits Beijing, China
Passengers board an Air China jet at Beijing’s international airport as hazardous weather hits the capital on May 3, 2017. A major dust storm is choking a large portion of northern China, in yet ……
Encrypted messaging app Signal stops working in China
SHENZHEN, China (Reuters) – Encrypted messaging app Signal appeared to no longer be working in China without the use of a virtual private network (VPN) on Tuesday morning, users in the country said. ( read…
China’s tech megacity Shenzhen at risk of being high-income trap as GDP soars
Soaring labour expenses and a real estate bubble have already made Shenzhen less attractive to manufacturers planning to build new plants. ( read original story …)
AFL-CIO urges U.S. to block imports of solar products from China’s Xinjiang
CIO, the largest U.S. labor federation, is calling on the Biden administration and Congress to stop imports of solar products from China’s Xinjiang region over human rights concerns. ( read original story …)
Vanguard Hits Pause on Fund Ambitions in China
The decision is part of the U.S. financial giant’s push to focus on dispensing advice in China with Ant Group … ( read original story …)
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