“If there is a balanced policy from Washington towards the continent, I think Washington would find Pakistan a willing partner,” Pakistani permanent representative to the United Nations Munir Akram … ( read original story …)
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China’s New Testing Policy for Travelers Is Problematic, Experts Say
Airline passengers must present negative antibody test results before boarding. Scientists consider it a largely useless way to curb disease transmission. ( read original story …)
Britain’s economy needs China’s market amid a Covid-19 slowdown
New trade and GDP figures show the UK economy isn’t recovering as fast its peers from Covid-19 and is expected to get worse, while exports to China are growing. ( read original story …)
China crows about coronavirus ‘orderliness’ versus ‘the West’s chaos’
China has used Western struggles with the coronavirus pandemic to help avoid domestic political backlash against Beijing, according to the security official tasked with maintaining regime stability. ( read original story …)
China Congratulates Joe Biden
China congratulated U.S. President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Friday, becoming one of the last major powers to join an international chorus of well-wishes for their … ( read original story …)
China Congratulates, Condemns U.S. at Same Event
A pair of statements hint at Beijing’s eagerness to work with a Biden administration after the current secretary of state said Taiwan ‘has not been a part of China.’ … ( read original story …)
China drafts rules to govern its booming livestreaming sales industry
China’s internet watchdog has drafted rules for the first time to regulate the country’s livestreaming marketing industry, stepping up scrutiny on e-commerce marketplaces belonging to the likes of … ( read original story …)
CHTF2020 China Hi-Tech Forum Gathers Global Scientists and Executives in Shenzhen
Tech Forum, as an integral part of the ongoing 22 nd China Hi-Tech Fair opened on November 11 to present several themed forums in three days, including the “Opening Forum”, the “New Era, New ……
Beijing furious over Pompeo’s Taiwan comments, warns of action
China will strike back against any moves that undermine its core interests, its foreign ministry said on Friday, after U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that Taiwan “has not been a part of ……
China approves Shanghai Fosun’s unit to run human testing for BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine
Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group said on Friday that its unit has received clinical trial approval from China’s National Medical Products Administration for a COVID-19 vaccine candidate developed … ( read original story …)
U.S. Doesn’t ‘Have the Guts’ to Face Down China, State Media Says As Beijing Congratulates Biden
Beijing is waiting to see what line Biden’s administration will take on the U.S.-China confrontation and Hong Kong. ( read original story …)
India, China Close in on Plan to End Months of Military Standoff
Seeking to end a dangerous military standoff in the western Himalayas, India and China are formulating a plan that involves creating no-patrol zones, pulling back tanks and artillery, and using drones … ( read original…
Beijing Attacks America’s New Investment Blacklist
Beijing condemned a move by President Trump to block American investments in some key Chinese companies, following a steep selloff in shares of several of the targets. ( read original story …)