China’s move shifting blame to the U.S. for the current U.S.-China tensions is ‘disappointing’, says Scott Kennedy, senior advisor and trustee chair in Chinese business and economics at Center for … ( read original story…
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Hong Kong’s Carrie Lam defends China’s plans to ensure ‘patriots’ lead city
Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam endorsed plans by Beijing to ensure “patriots” rule the city, saying on Tuesday they were needed to stop hatred of China. ( read original story …)
China’s Clover raises $230 million, plans vaccines for COVID-19 variants
China’s Clover Biopharmaceuticals, a developer of coronavirus vaccines, has raised $230 million from investors, including Singapore’s state investment firm Temasek Holdings, it said on Tuesday, as it … ( read original story …)
China Focus: China’s scientific vaccination strategy sound for global COVID-19 fight
Mr. Li had just got his first shot of COVID-19 vaccine. Since the Spring Festival, vaccination programs have been rolled out to residents across the Chinese capital, after key groups such as workers … (…
MPs vote to label China’s persecution of Uighurs a genocide
The House of Commons today accused the Chinese government of carrying out genocide against Uighurs and other Turkic Muslims in the western Xinjiang region. ( read original story …)
Fact check: Posts falsely claim Biden gave China control of U.S. power grid
No executive order signed by President Joe Biden gave China control of the U.S. power grid, and his order isn’t linked to the Texas power outages. ( read original story …)
StanChart says U.S.-China ties may improve in two years — but don’t expect Trump tactics to go away
Biden is focusing on domestic growth, but his administration knows it’s critical for global trade to thrive, says Eric Robertsen from Standard Chartered. ( read original story …)
New UN ambassador could restore US credibility on human rights in China and worldwide
Thomas-Greenfield should expand the coalition of nations willing to brave China’s retaliation and condemn its abuses in Xinjiang, Hong Kong and Tibet. ( read original story …)
U.S. ban on China’s Xinjiang cotton fractures fashion industry supply chains
Suppliers in Asia report U.S. brands asking them to ditch cotton from the northwestern region, accounting for about one-fifth of global supply. ( read original story …)
China reports 10 new COVID-19 cases vs 11 a day earlier
Feb 23 (Reuters) – China reported 10 new COVID-19 cases on Feb. 22, down from 11 cases a day earlier, the national health authority said on Tuesday. The National Health Commission said in a statement…
Hilton expands in Shenzhen
Hilton opened its latest hotel in China on Sunday that connects directly to the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Centre, the largest convention and exhibition centre in the Asia Pacific. The … ( read original…
Representative urges Biden to boycott 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing
Republican Rep. John Katko, the ranking member on the Homeland Security Committee, urged President Joe Biden to boycott the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. ( read original story …)
Trudeau and his Cabinet abstain from China genocide vote
Canada’s House of Commons voted Monday to declare that China is committing genocide against more than 1 million Uighurs in the western Xinjiang region but Prime Minister … ( read original story …)
