A beekeeper harvests honey from bee colonies set on a cliff in Beijing’s Miyun district. CHINA DAILY Beijing’s Miyun district, known for its large reservoir and fresh air, has been helping some … ( read…
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China finds first cases of new coronavirus variant in Guangdong province
China has detected its first case of a highly infectious new variant of Covid-19 in the southern province of Guangdong. The provincial centre for disease control and prevention (CDC) found the variant … ( read…
Top China general hints at likelihood of war with US as Beijing backs huge military boost
CHINA’S second highest ranking military official has hinted at the likelihood of war with the US, as Beijing calls for higher military spending in preparation for a conflict with Washington. ( read original story …)
Biden Goals Converge in Asia: Rebuilding Alliances and Countering China
By Lara Jakes, John Ismay and Steven Lee Myers WASHINGTON — Two ambitions lie at the center of President Biden’s foreign policy agenda: rebuilding ties with frustrated allies and assembling a united … ( read…
Opinion: China never intended to honor Hong Kong’s ‘One country, two systems’
China continues taking steps to weaken Hong Kong’s multiparty democracy by altering their election laws and appointing more pro-Beijing lawmakers rather than directly elected officials. ( read original story …)
China announced easier visa requirements for foreign travelers who are vaccinated with the Chinese-made COVID-19 shots
China ramped up its vaccine distribution efforts by announcing eased visa requirements for travelers who receive COVID-19 vaccines made in China. ( read original story …)
Shaken by Beijing’s plans to overhaul Hong Kong’s election system, city’s opposition camp mulls being excluded, sidelined
which Beijing has cited as a reason for imposing the national security law as well as the imminent overhaul of the electoral system. Last November, the standing committee of Beijing’s top legislature … ( read…
China Becomes First Major Economy to Start Withdrawing Pandemic Stimulus Efforts
HONG KONG—As the first major economy to beat back Covid-19, China is now taking the global lead in moving to unwind its pandemic-driven economic stimulus efforts. Unlike the U.S. and Europe, which are … (…
Beijing administers 10 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Beijing has administered 10 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine as of 9:30 am on Sunday since its inoculation drive began on January 1 targeting key groups. A total of 6.66 million people have been ……
Hong Kong elections reform: Beijing to reveal detailed plan for overhaul so changes to local laws can be completed ‘by May’
READ FULL ARTICLE He also said that Beijing was determined to press ahead with reforming Hong Kong’s elections system despite the international backlash it might trigger. Will democracy have a chance … ( read original…
Update: More Beijing districts inoculate seniors against COVID-19
More districts in Beijing recently have begun COVID-19 vaccination for seniors aged 60 and above who are in need and who are in good health. The areas now include the core districts of the capital…
Hong Kong election system overhaul reveals Beijing’s displeasure with the pro-establishment camp
Beijing is cleaning house, and it’s not just getting rid of those troublesome obstructionists; they may not be the only ones Beijing has found lacking in “patriotism”. Given the electoral overhaul the … ( read…
Beijing Hockey League for youngsters qualification trials underway
The 2020-2021 BAIC BluePark Beijing Hockey League for youngsters U8 qualification trials are underway Sunday at the IceStar International Ice Center in Beijing. The league was suspended on Jan 10 due … ( read original…
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