China’s activism in sharing its Covid-19 vaccines with developing countries is increasingly attracting media attention. The United States is set to be another major vaccine supplier after it secures … ( read original story …)
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China zoo ‘caught passing off dog as wolf’
A zoo in central China has raised eyebrows this week after it was caught seemingly trying to pass off a dog as a wolf. Social media footage appeared on Tuesday showing a visitor to the…
China needs a baby boom to avert a demographic crisis. Small steps won’t be enough.
The one-child policy has left a legacy that will be hard to undo, especially while access to IVF and egg-freezing is restricted to married, straight couples. ( read original story …)
U.S. Blacklisted China’s Xiaomi Because of Award Given to Its Founder
The Defense Department labeled smartphone maker Xiaomi as a company that supports China’s military partly due to an award given to its founder for his service to the state, along with Xiaomi’s … ( read…
China NPC: Beijing to overhaul Hong Kong electoral system
China’s top law-making body has unveiled plans to ensure only “patriots” can govern Hong Kong, as Beijing tightens its grip on the city with changes to the electoral system. Premier Li Keqiang, … ( read…
Container Ship Operators Are Betting on China’s Factory Resurgence
While supply-chain experts are stepping up talk about moving manufacturing to new sites, container ship operators are putting down big bets that the world’s factory floor will remain in China. ( read original story …)
Short on Babies, China Wants People to Live and Work Longer
Beijing’s new economic blueprint calls for bumping life expectancy above 78 years and increasing the retirement age. ( read original story …)
China seeks Hong Kong election fix, tech pre-eminence as U.S. rivalry intensifies
Big increases in research and development spending, and purging opposition voices in Hong Kong are part of the latest plans. ( read original story …)
Don’t believe the hype about China’s ‘vaccine diplomacy’ in Africa
These are but a few examples of the media buzz about China’s “ vaccine diplomacy ” in Africa. Commentary in U.S. and European news media and policy circles have stirred cynical concerns about China ……
‘Attack on Political Rights’: China Cracks Down on Hong Kong’s Electoral System
‘Only patriots’ will be allowed to govern the former British colony, Beijing announced Friday morning on its latest attempt to crack down on pro-democracy movements. ( read original story …)
China’s COVID-19 vaccine production capacity may cover 40% of population by mid-2021: disease control head
China’s production capacity of COVID-19 vaccines could be sufficient to supply enough doses for 40% of the population by mid-2021, the country’s head of disease control authorities said on Friday. The … ( read original…
Analysis: End of the road for Hong Kong’s democratic dream as China ‘improves’ its voting system
Ever since Britain returned Hong Kong to Chinese rule in 1997, opposition activists have tried to bring full democracy to the city, believing that China would live up to its promise to one day allow…
China moves to overhaul Hong Kong’s electoral system in ‘great leap backwards’ for city’s democracy
China’s decision-makers could grant Beijing vetoing powers over selecting Hong Kong lawmakers in an effort to wipe out pro-democracy politicians. ( read original story …)
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