Trump is not a doubter, and on Fox News this week, he said China was “more than living up to” its commitments under the “phase one” trade deal negotiated by his administration. He mentioned recent…
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Local officials in Wuhan, China, withheld information from Beijing on the threat of the coronavirus, US intel reportedly finds
The Trump administration has accused China’s government of covering up the virus, but US intel is said to have found nuances as the outbreak unfolded. ( read original story …)
China, U.S. to hold trade talks in coming days: China commerce ministry
China and the United States have agreed to hold trade talks “in the coming days” to evaluate the progress made on their Phase 1 trade deal at the six-month mark after it was reached in…
‘Drive the Blade In’: Xi Shakes Up China’s Law-and-Order Forces
Citing Mao, the Communist Party has started a campaign to ensure that police officers, judges and state security agents remain loyal and disciplined in challenging times. ( read original story …)
In U.S.-China Tech War, Investors Bet on China’s Localisation Push
China “tech war” widens, investors are betting on China’s efforts to replace U.S. technologies with indigenous applications to run networks in the state sector. In recent months, local governments and … ( read original story…
Mukbang: Why is China clamping down on eating influencers?
“And I’ve created and eaten 270 one-plate videos in the last year and a half.” Sna is one of a growing number of stars who straddle two huge internet trends called Mukbang and ASMR: For…
Anxiety grows as China’s Three Gorges dam hits highest level
Officials seek to reassure public after world’s largest hydro-electric dam nears capacity amid heavy floods … ( read original story …)
Hong Kong Will Suspend Some Legal Cooperation With U.S., China Says
Hong Kong will suspend some legal cooperation with the United States, China’s foreign ministry said on Thursday, in a tit-for-tat response to Washington ending some agreements with Hong Kong. The U.S. ( read original story…
U.S. and China to hold trade talks in the coming days, Chinese commerce ministry says
Washington and Beijing will be back around the negotiating table in the coming days, according to China’s commerce ministry, after scheduled talks last weekend were postponed. ( read original story …)
China offers glimpse into post-coronavirus retail industry, Bain report says
Asia Pacific generates about three quarters of global retail growth, and about two thirds of online growth, according to the Bain report, titled “The Future of Retail in Asia-Pacific: How to Thrive at … (…
Peru to test China Sinopharm’s COVID-19 vaccine in Phase 3 trial
Health authorities of the Republic of Peru have approved a Phase 3 clinicla trial for a potential COVID-19 vaccine developed by China National Biotec Group (CNBG), the company said on Thursday in … ( read…
Local officials in Wuhan, China, withheld information on the threat of the coronavirus from Beijing, US intel reportedly reveals
Intelligence collected by US agencies found that local officials in China hid the threat of the coronavirus from government leaders for weeks, The New York Times reported Wednesday. The internal … ( read original story…
Beijing’s Workers’ Stadium razed as China eyes World Cup bid
China rapidly tore down the famous Workers’ Stadium in Beijing this week as part of grand plans to revamp its football infrastructure ahead of an expected World Cup bid. ( read original story …)
