Protesters in Myanmar have gathered outside the Chinese Embassy in Yangon and accused China of being an “accomplice” to last month’s coup. However, it isn’t clear that the Chinese government was … ( read original…
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Taiwanese urged to eat ‘freedom pineapples’ after China import ban
Taiwanese pineapples have become the latest victim of deteriorating cross-strait relations, after Chinese authorities suddenly banned imports of the fruit. The ban, which begn on Monday and is … ( read original story …)
China says door to Xinjiang ‘always open’ but U.N. rights boss should not prejudge
China said on Tuesday that it was discussing a visit to its Xinjiang region by United Nations human rights chief Michelle Bachelet, but that she should not set out with the aim of condemning its…
Ex-Shenzhen detainee faces new charge
Prosecutors have laid a new charge on a teenager who was brought back to Hong Kong after being intercepted and detained by mainland authorities for … ( read original story …)
China’s Upcoming ‘Two Sessions’ Might Be Its Most Important Political Gathering in Decades
The unveiling of a new Five-Year Plan means that the upcoming political meetings will be brimming with long-term goals … ( read original story …)
Coronavirus could cost China US$417 billion in 2021, researchers say
International price shocks’ likely to be biggest threat to nation’s GDP, but 8 per cent year-on-year growth still possible, according to study by Chinese and American teams. ( read original story …)
China’s ‘two sessions’: Beijing set to signal post-Covid economic confidence
As the only major economy to grow last year, China is expected to use the plenary meetings of its legislature and top political advisory body to show a new-found confidence. ( read original story …)
China bank regulator warns of ‘bubble’ in foreign markets – business live
China’s banking regulator has given the markets a jolt this morning, warning that there is a risk of asset bubbles building abroad. Guo Shuqing, head of the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory … ( read…
Biden’s team says it will use ‘all available tools’ to fight China’s unfair trade practices
The Biden administration released a report outlining its trade agenda, including how it will address challenges posed by China. ( read original story …)
China aims to vaccinate 40% of population by end-July: senior adviser
China aims to vaccinate 40% of its population against COVID-19 by the end of July, a senior health adviser told Reuters on Tuesday, requiring a significant increase in inoculations even as it ramps up ……
Moses Chan to fly to Shenzhen for “Big White Duel II”
Now that his series, “Armed Reaction 2021” is ending, Moses Chan revealed that he will be travelling to mainland China to start shooting “Big White Duel II”. As reported on Mingpao, the actor, who ……
China’s electoral reform ‘earthquake’ set to upend Hong Kong politics
China’s plan to dramatically reform Hong Kong’s electoral system, expected to be unveiled in a parliamentary session in Beijing starting this week, will upend the territory’s political scene, … ( read original story …)
China, U.S. should lift COVID-19 travel bans if herd immunity reached
China and the United States should remove all barriers to travel between the two countries if the United States achieves herd immunity for COVID-19 with 90% of its population vaccinated, potentially … ( read original…
