China is widely expected to keep its benchmark lending rate steady for the fourth month in a row at its August fixing on Thursday as the economy continues to recover from the coronavirus crisis, a…
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China’s Sinopharm says COVID-19 vaccine will be available by December
“It will not be set at a very expensive price,” he said. China is one of several countries in a cutthroat race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. In July, the United States agreed to an…
She Was a Communist Party Insider in China. Then She Denounced Xi.
At last I’ve regained my freedom,” Cai Xia, a fierce government critic, said after her expulsion from the party whose officials she once taught. ( read original story …)
China evacuates 100,000 as floods threaten heritage site
Floods on the upper reaches of China’s Yangtze river forced authorities to evacuate more than 100,000 people on Tuesday and threatened a 1,200-year-old world heritage site. Staff, police and … ( read original story …)
Wuhan pool parties bring post-coronavirus relief in China
This image made from an Aug 3, 2020 video shows crowd gather in a pool as they watch performers on a stage at Wuhan Maya Beach Water Park in Wuhan, central China. For more than…
Anniversary of Shenzhen socialist pilot zone marked
A view of the downtown area in Shenzhen, South China’s Guangdong province, on Aug 13, 2018. [Photo/Xinhua] Tuesday marked the first anniversary of Shenzhen being tasked as a pilot demonstration zone … ( read original…
China reports 17 new coronavirus cases in mainland on August 18 vs 22 a day earlier
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China reported on Wednesday 17 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for August 18, down from 22 the day before, the health authority said. All of the new infections were imported ……
China warning: Beijing is ‘attacking UK democracy’ amid Hong Kong row
The report called for sanctions on the Hong Kong Chief Executive, Carrie Lam, who has been criticised for supporting Beijing’s line. But calling for this has now been made illegal, Mr Woodhouse … ( read…
Wuhan water park hosts massive pool party in China’s coronavirus ground zero
More than 68,000 – or about 80% — of China’s some 84,000 confirmed cases were recorded in the Hubei province. At least 4,512 people have died in the Hubei province – or about 97% of…
In the new Hong Kong, Beijing forges a loyal opposition
When he led accountants in an authorized protest against Beijing’s tightening grip last year, Leung insisted they remain “civilized and calm.” So Leung was taken aback when Hong Kong authorities last … ( read original…
China Looks to Leverage Coronavirus Vaccine Access to Secure Strategic Concessions from Other Nations
Top Beijing officials are promising certain countries, with whom they have strategic partnerships, early access to China’s imminent coronavirus vaccines as they seek to repair their global image … ( read original story …)
Winning design unveiled for nature-filled Shenzhen Children’s Hospital
A vertical “secret garden”, green-roofed terraces and mountain-shaped massing define B+H Architects’ winning entry for the new Children’s Hospital and Science & Education Building in Shenzhen. ( read original story …)
Why China’s economic recovery from coronavirus is widening the wealth gap | Free to read
Many low-income families have struggled during the pandemic © Qilai Shen/Bloomberg The contrast between the two Beijing residents highlights China’s unbalanced two-speed economic recovery. While the … ( read original story …)
