Xpeng Motors has raised more money than expected from its New York initial public offering despite the souring of US-China relations. ( read original story …)
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China criticizes US sanctions over South China Sea buildup
China has accused Washington of violating international law by imposing sanctions on officials and companies over Beijing’s military buildup in the disputed South China Sea but gave no indication of p … ( read original…
China says halt of coronavirus vaccine partnership unrelated to Canada relations
China said on Thursday that the end to a partnership on a coronavirus vaccine between Chinese firm CanSino Biologics and Canada is unrelated to diplomatic relations between the countries. The Chinese … ( read original…
China’s offer of coronavirus tests for all in Hong Kong meets with public distrust
A Chinese government offer to test all Hong Kong residents for the novel coronavirus is meeting scepticism from the city’s medical community and public and is emerging as a politically charged issue … ( read…
40 years on, Shenzhen still China’s reform and opening-up paragon
Southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, a landmark in the country’s reform and opening-up drive, on Wednesday marked the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the special economic zone. Over the past … ( read original…
Hi-tech hub Shenzhen faces headwinds as it pushes ahead with innovation ambitions
Driven by a boom in the hi-tech sector, Shenzhen’s economy has surpassed those of neighbouring Hong Kong and Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province. Last year Shenzhen’s … ( read original story …)
Beijing up in arms over US spyplane sorties
Beijing has accused the United States of “naked provocation” by sending a high-altitude surveillance plane to spy on exercises involving one of China’s aircraft carriers.China has officially … ( read original story …)
Victorian premier defends China deal as PM pushes to override state pacts with foreign nations
Daniel Andrews calls on Scott Morrison to offer up list of export markets on which Victoria should now focus … ( read original story …)
Coronavirus: Flights within China to ‘fully recover’ next month
Flights within China should fully recover by the start of next month according to a global travel data firm. Air travel has been picking up gradually since the coronavirus grounded the majority of … (…
China repeatedly fell short of abiding by international laws: U.S.’ Esper
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Wednesday China has repeatedly fallen short of promises to abide by international laws and said Beijing wants to project its power globally. ( read original story …)
Esper visit to tiny Palau highlights US-China competition
No nation is too small or too distant from Washington, it seems, to be excluded from the Trump administration’s campaign to counter China’s efforts to supplant America as … ( read original story …)
Coronavirus: Vaccine front-runner China already inoculating workers
Earlier this month, the head of a well-known, privately-owned Chinese conglomerate told his staff that a vaccine for Covid-19 was expected to come to market by November. The boss, whose firm has a … (…
Trump admin targets China firms, citizens over South China Sea claims
The Trump administration on Wednesday blacklisted 24 Chinese companies and imposed visa restrictions on dozens of Chinese citizens. ( read original story …)
