In recent weeks, the White House has held talks with other members of the Quad, a diplomatic and security initiative between the countries, the report added Kurt Campbell, the White House … ( read original…
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Countdown to Beijing 2022 | IPC president Parsons confident Beijing will amaze the world in 2022
“I’m very confident that what we will see in about a year will surprise and amaze the whole world,” said Parsons. “I do think that the Beijing 2022 Paralympics will be held as scheduled.” With…
US and Asia allies plan Covid vaccine strategy to counter China
The US is working with Japan, India and Australia to develop a plan to distribute Covid-19 vaccines to Asia as part of a broader strategy to counter China’s influen … ( read original story …)
Coronavirus: China aims to vaccinate 40% of population by June
Health experts in China say their country is lagging in its coronavirus vaccination rollout because it has the disease largely under control, but plans to inoculate 40 per cent of its population by … (…
‘Two sessions’: China expected to unveil new controls on Hong Kong
China is expected to unveil new political controls on Hong Kong at this week’s meeting of its rubber-stamp parliament, which is also likely to showcase President Xi Jinping’s further consolidation of … ( read original…
Siemens kicks off smart infrastructure road show in Shenzhen
Global technology powerhouse Siemens AG kicked off a road show for its smart infrastructure truck in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, on Tuesday, aiming to team up with a number of local industry … ( read original…
China prepares for a big annual meeting to chart a growth strategy
The Chinese government is set to kick off an annual parliamentary meeting this week for approving national priorities for 2021. ( read original story …)
Caribbean looks to China, India for vaccines to revive economy
The Caribbean is turning to India and China for vaccines at a time when global supplies are strained and richer nations are ahead in line for shots. ( read original story …)
Europe’s unified vaccination strategy is splintering as nations turn to Israel, China and Russia for help
The European Union’s 27-nation vaccine strategy is splintering as member states turn to nations outside the bloc to boost a faltering rollout plagued by supply issues, contract skirmishes and sluggish … ( read original story…
Love Factory: Becoming a Social Media Star in China
Livestreaming your life to a devoted audience is big business. A new short film explores what happens when the cameras are off. ( read original story …)
China fears overseas market ‘bubble’; German exports to UK down 30% in January – business live
China’s CSI 300 stock market index dropped by over 1% today, with Guo Shuqing’s comments about bubbles abroad worrying traders. Other markets in the region also dipped: Castor Pang, head of research … ( read…
Beijing Dismisses Alleged Chinese Hacking of Indian Vaccine Makers
China on Tuesday rejected an allegation by a cyber intelligence firm that a state-backed hacking group targeted the IT systems of two Indian coronavirus vaccine makers. Cyfirma told Reuters that … ( read original story…
How does China reopen its borders without losing its grip on Covid-19?
Beijing’s strict containment measures have been successful in keeping infections down, but it can’t hide itself from the rest of the world forever. ( read original story …)
