Acting in silent collaboration with the Chinese government (which itself is turning toward nationalism in the face of intense political and economic pressures), they have plunged us … ( read original story …)
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Guangdong visas on track despite Shenzhen cases: Macau
The resumption of exit visas to Macau for the whole of Guangdong from August 26 should happen “as scheduled”, provided there is “not much change” in the incidence of Covid-19 in that mainland China ……
China’s CDC, Built to Stop Pandemics, Stumbled When It Mattered Most
Local leaders in Wuhan, consumed with domestic politics, did an end-run around the Western-educated virologist whose agency was supposed to contain new contagious diseases. ( read original story …)
China’s Shenzhen adds more virus tests for frozen food imports
China’s Shenzhen city is requiring additional tests on frozen meat and seafood, after finding the coronavirus on chicken wings from Brazil last week. ( read original story …)
U.S. Executives Who Left China Amid Pandemic Are Stuck Abroad—and May Never Return
Thousands of China-based U.S. and other foreign business executives remain stranded outside the country due to coronavirus-related travel restrictions, leading some to give up hope of returning and … ( read original story …)
Xiaomi, ZTE and Chinese 5G stocks rally as Shenzhen becomes first mainland city to be covered by high-speed telecom network
Traders boost 5G stocks, including Xiaomi and ZTE, as they expect the roll-out of the high-speed telecom network to be accelerated across the country. ( read original story …)
From China to Israel, Where Kamala Harris Stands on Foreign Policy
Joe Biden’s vice presidential pick aligns with much of his foreign policy platform, including his commitments to multilateralism and diplomacy. ( read original story …)
The US and China delayed a review of their Phase One trade deal so Beijing has time to ‘buy more goodies’ from America
China rhetoric these days, the tone from both sides was refreshingly polite and civilised,” a market analyst at OANDA said. ( read original story …)
China welcomes Putin’s proposed summit on Iran
China welcomed on Monday to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposed summit of world leaders to avoid “confrontation” over a U.S. threat to trigger a return of all U.N. sanctions on Iran. ( read original story…
China blasts US ‘digital gunboat diplomacy’ over TikTok
China on Monday slammed Washington for using “digital gunboat diplomacy” after US President Donald Trump ordered TikTok’s Chinese owner ByteDance to sell its interest in the Musical.ly app it bought … ( read original story…
A restaurant chain in China weighed diners to determine how much food they should eat
A restaurant chain in southern China has issued a public apology for weighing diners before they entered the premises as part of a national campaign to reduce food waste. ( read original story …)
Restaurant chain in China apologizes for weighing diners to determine how much food they should eat
A restaurant chain in southern China has issued a public apology for weighing diners before they entered the premises as part of a national campaign to reduce food waste. ( read original story …)
China risks losing Taiwan ‘forever’ due to its actions in Hong Kong, says strategist
The “big price” that China is paying for tightening its control over Hong Kong is Taiwan, said David Roche, president and global strategist at Independent Strategy. ( read original story …)
