Citing an increasing number of instances where the novel coronavirus has been detected on frozen food, as well as studies that say the virus has been spreading in Europe much earlier than … ( read…
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China-Australia relations: Beijing blames Canberra for trade spat, citing grievances from Huawei to Taiwan
China has rejected Australia’s claim that the “ball is in its court” regarding resolution of their escalating trade dispute, providing a long list of alleged offences that have “greatly hurt the … ( read original…
China’s crackdown on Hong Kong spreads to the city’s classrooms
Hong Kong has long been a beacon of academic freedom and a safe haven for free discussion. Now, after Beijing’s crackdown on the city, it’s unclear what can be legally said in a classroom. CNN’s…
Mainland China reports eight new COVID-19 cases vs 15 a day earlier
Mainland China reported eight new COVID-19 cases on Nov. 17, down from 15 cases a day earlier, the country’s health authority said on Wednesday. The National Health Commission said in a statement that … (…
US bombers enter Chinese air defence zone as Beijing’s navy mounts massive exercises
(ADIZ) on Tuesday in an apparent show of force, as the Chinese navy conducted a series of simultaneous massive drills. According to aviation tracker Aircraft Spots, two US Air Force B-1B Lancer … ( read…
China to see ‘very strong’ consumption recovery as pandemic eases: BNP Paribas
China took a stronger policy response on infrastructure initially but as life returns to normal, consumption is set to bounce back strong , says CG Lai, CEO of BNP Paribas China. ( read original story…
UPDATE 1-China’s irritated trade partners push back on coronavirus food tests
Major food-producing countries are growing increasingly frustrated with China’s scrutiny of imported products and are calling on it to stop aggressive testing for the coronavirus, which some say is … ( read original story …)
Huawei confirms Honor sale to a Shenzhen-based company
Huawei sub-brand’s Honor sale deal is now confirmed. In a statement, the company had announced the sale deal under … ( read original story …)
Asia-Pacific Allies Sign Huge Trade Deal With China While U.S. Sits It Out
What it means for the U.S. to be on the sidelines of another major trade agreement, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, which 15 countries agreed to Sunday. ( read original story …)
Germany Accuses Russia, China of Stalling Over North Korea Fuel Sanctions
China and Russia are the only countries to have notified the Security Council’s North Korea sanctions committee of refined petroleum exports to Pyongyang, but they did so in tonne … ( read original story …)
Brazil to receive first doses of China’s Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine: Butantan Institute
Brazil’s Butantan Institute biomedical center will receive the first doses of China’s Sinovac vaccine against COVID-19 this week, institute director Dimas Covas said on Tuesday. Covas told a congressi … ( read original story …)
In China, people scramble for shots of unproven vaccines.
China has made its unproven vaccine candidates widely available to demonstrate their safety and effectiveness to a country that has long been skeptical of vaccines after a spate of quality scandals. ( read original story…
Brazil receives first doses of China’s Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine, says Butantan Institute
Brazil’s Butantan Institute biomedical center this week received the first doses of China’s Sinovac vaccine against COVID-19, its director, Dimas Covas, said on Tuesday, speaking remotely in a … ( read original story …)