Robert Redfield, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told CNN Friday he believes the virus that causes COVID-19 was accidentally released from a lab in Wuhan, China. He … ( read…
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Biden News Conference to Focus on China, Border and COVID-19
Evercore ISI Head of U.S. Public Policy Sarah Bianchi speaks with Bloomberg’s Guy Johnson and Kailey Leinz about the agenda President Biden will outline at a press conference later today on “Bloomberg … ( read…
Sanctioned UK politician compares Beijing’s Xinjiang policies to Nazis
Beijing has issued more retaliatory sanctions over Xinjiang, targeting individuals and entities in the United Kingdom it says “maliciously spread lies and disinformation” regarding Beijing’s treatment … ( read original story …)
China. Shenzhen airport returns to pre-covid levels
Air transport at Shenzhen-Bao’an international airport in China is returning to levels that can be defined as normal. As reported by local media in recent hours, the Asian airport was affected by … ( read…
Beijing opens COVID-19 vaccinations to foreign residents
Beijing said it plans to offer foreign residents a novel coronavirus vaccine, becoming the second city on the Chinese mainland to offer inoculation against COVID-19. ( read original story …)
100 million doses of China Sinopharm’s COVID-19 vaccines supplied globally
Two COVID-19 vaccines developed by subsidiaries of China National Pharmaceutical Group (Sinopharm) have hit a combined 100 million doses of supply around the world, a Sinopharm affiliate said late on … ( read original story…
Chinese celebrities rush to defend Beijing’s Xinjiang policy by cutting ties with international brands
Due to China’s tight restrictions on free speech, most of the country’s stars have been outwardly apolitical by default. But as China embraces a new wave of apparent nationalism — promoted by the … (…
China outlines COVID-origin findings, ahead of WHO report
Chinese officials briefed diplomats Friday on the ongoing research into the origin of COVID-19, ahead of the expected release of a long-awaited report from the World … ( read original story …)
Shenzhen Sets Sexual Harassment Standard for Schools, Workplaces
A new guidebook, said to be the first of its kind in China, outlines specific punishments for various forms of misconduct. ( read original story …)
China gave 91.35 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine by Thursday
BEIJING (Reuters) – China administered 91.35 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines by March 25, the National Health Commission said on Friday, up from a figure of about 85.86 million by March 24. A … (…
China’s Beijing offers home-made coronavirus vaccines to foreigners
China’s capital of Beijing has started offering domestically developed COVID-19 vaccines to foreigners, the city’s foreign affairs office said on Friday. Foreigners without the city-backed insurance … ( read original story …)
Philippine leader conveys concern to China envoy over ‘swarming’ vessels
MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte vowed to protect the country’s maritime territory during a meeting with China’s ambassador, his spokesman said on Thursday, as international … ( read original story …)
Australian envoy reportedly describes China as ‘vindictive’
Australia’s ambassador to Beijing has reportedly described China as a “vindictive” and “unreliable” trading partner as Australian officials revealed steep declines … ( read original story …)
