Censors didn’t appreciate the French economist’s latest book, “Capital and Ideology,” which called out China’s vast economic inequality. ( read original story …)
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In China’s Xinjiang, Forced Medication Accompanies Coronavirus Lockdown
In what experts call a breach of medical ethics, some residents are being coerced into swallowing traditional Chinese medicine … ( read original story …)
Facial recognition and bathtime bookings: How China’s universities are reopening
As COVID-19 cases in China sink to new lows, the world’s largest population of university students is heading back to campus in a migration defined by lockdowns, patriotic education and cutting-edge … ( read original…
Survey: China manufacturing logs feeble growth in August
A survey shows China’s manufacturing activity held steady in August while domestic demand helped to offset weaker sales in exports markets that are struggling with the coronavirus pandemic … ( read original story …)
India accuses China of ‘provocative military movements’ near border
Defence ministry claims it countered Chinese moves that ‘violated the consensus’ on the standoff in the Ladakh region … ( read original story …)
China-Backed AIIB Approves 70 Million Euro Loan to Turkey to Fight COVID-19
The loan is part of AIIB’s $13 billion funding facility to help public and private sectors fight the pandemic. The bank has previously approved loans totalling $500 million to two development banks in … (…
In China’s Xinjiang, Forced Medication Accompanies Lockdown
The government in China’s Xinjiang region is imposing draconian measures to combat the coronavirus, including physically locking people in homes and arresting those who do not comply with long … ( read original story …)
TikTok US sale faces fresh hurdle after China tightens tech export rules
Beijing says some exports will now need government approval in move believed to be linked to Trump sale order … ( read original story …)
China warns Czech senate speaker will pay ‘heavy price’ for Taiwan visit
Milos Vystrcil arrived in Taipei on Sunday on a visit to promote business links with Taiwan, saying the Czech Republic would not bow to Beijing’s objections. ( read original story …)
China manufacturing grew in August but weaker
China’s manufacturing activity held steady in August as domestic demand helped to offset weaker orders from exports markets that are struggling with the coronavirus pandemic, … ( read original story …)
China launches second probe into Australian wine imports
China is the top market for Australian wine exports and is also Australia’s largest trading partner, with two-way trade worth A$235 billion ($170 billion) last year. ( read original story …)
China reports 17 new COVID-19 cases on Aug 30 vs 9 a day earlier
China reported 17 new COVID-19 cases on Aug. 30, up from 9 reported a day earlier, the country’s health authority said on Monday. The National Health Commission said all of the new cases were imported…
Shenzhen’s success story holds lessons even as US-China tech war bites
Shenzhen’s transformation is the result of a talent scheme by a city government that has learnt to tango with the private sector. ( read original story …)
