In a state TV interview Yin Weidong says CoronaVac will trigger an immune response two weeks after the first dose. ( read original story …)
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Beijing Urges ‘More Vigorous’ Steps by Myanmar to Protect Chinese Interests
Myanmar should take “more concrete and more vigorous” measures to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens and companies there, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said during a daily news … ( read original story…
Geopolitical expert calls for transparency from China on COVID-19 origins
In this episode of Intelligence Matters, Michael Morell speaks with Jamie Metzl, geopolitical expert and technology futurist, who argues for transparency and access to resources from China in order to … ( read original story…
China to allow foreign visitors who have had Chinese-made vaccine
Move raises questions as China’s vaccines not approved in many countries it is opening travel to … ( read original story …)
China scrubs evidence of Xinjiang clampdown amid ‘genocide’ debate
Border closures, journalist expulsions and other steps have hobbled global efforts to determine current conditions in the region. ( read original story …)
Don’t expect a breakthrough in U.S.-China talks, former Australian prime minister says
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and national security advisor Jake Sullivan will hold high-level, in-person talks on Thursday with Chinese officials. ( read original story …)
U.S.’s Austin says South Korea alliance important due to China, North Korea concerns: Yonhap
SEOUL (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday the United States’ alliance with South Korea is ever more important because of growing security concerns over China and North … ( read original…
China’s Baidu to raise $3.1 billion from Hong Kong listing: sources
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Chinese internet search giant Baidu Inc is set to raise $3.08 billion by pricing its shares at HK$252 ($32.45) each in its Hong Kong secondary listing, according to two sources ……
Start spending €750 billion corona-fund, ECB tells EU
China is refusing to let EU diplomats conduct a “meaningful” visit to Xinjiang, while claiming new EU sanctions over its persecution of the Uighur minority are based on “lies”. The Hungarian tax … ( read…
Entering China is now easier for people who have a vaccine — but only if it’s made in China
Multiple Chinese embassies issued statements on how China would facilitate entry into the country for people who have been vaccinated using Chinese vaccines. ( read original story …)
Analysis: Biden team’s China focus puts South Korea on the spot ahead of talks
For the first time in years there are liberal presidents in South Korea and the United States, but the change in U.S. administrations hasn’t made it any easier for Seoul to balance its alliance with…
UK urged to ban fur imports from China over animal abuse claims
Investigation appears to show unnecessary cruelty, suffering and disregard for Covid health precautions at more than a dozen farms … ( read original story …)
Bolstered by allies, Biden officials take blunt message to first China talks
By Michael Martina, Yew Lun Tian and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) – The United States will take an uncompromising stance in talks with China on Thursday in Alaska, officials have … ( read original story…
