Shanghai Pride, China’s longest-running and only major annual celebration of sexual minorities, abruptly announced its effective shutdown on Thursday, in the latest sign of the authorities’ increasing … ( read original story …)
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Beijing art exhibition glorifies China’s Covid-19 response
A pandemic-themed show at the National Museum of China comprises almost 180 works depicting the country’s success in containing the virus. Here’s what the exhibition tells us about the official … ( read original story…
China reports 22 new coronavirus infections for Aug. 16, no new Xinjiang cases
China reported no new local coronavirus cases in the western region of Xinjiang on Aug. 16, according to national data, marking the first time the area’s case count was zero since mid-July. ( read original…
China reports 22 new coronavirus cases in mainland for August 16 vs 19 a day earlier
China reported on Monday 22 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for August 16, compared with 19 cases a day earlier, the health authority said. All of the new infections were imported cases, the ……
China reports 22 new coronavirus infections, 37 asymptomatic cases
China reported on Monday 22 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for August 16, compared with 19 cases a day earlier, the health authority said. ( read original story …)
China and trade: Breaking up is hard to do
When China locked down, supply chains around the region were hit and companies couldn’t get access to raw materials and products. Nothing escaped the reach of the coronavirus crisis, not even the … ( read…
Asia stocks set to trade lower as U.S.-China tensions remain
Stocks in Asia Pacific were set to trade lower on Monday as tensions between the U.S. and China continue to weigh on investor sentiment. ( read original story …)
US’s tougher stance on South China Sea undermined by Philippines
Although Rim of the Pacific 2020 will be based in Hawaii, China will be tracking any joint manoeuvres by US friends and allies on the sidelines or after the exercise, especially in the heavily ……
China and Russia ditch dollar in move towards ‘financial alliance’
Russia and China are partnering to reduce their dependence on the dollar — a development some experts say could lead to a “financial alliance” between them. In the first quarter of 2020, the dollar’s ……
Europe Battles Second Wave Coronavirus Lockdowns As China Goes Mask Off, Party Time
Europe do not follow in New Zealand’s footsteps. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP) The second wave of coronavirus is rolling into Europe. Whether or not this is a bad thing, or just something we…
One question hung over 2008 Games: Would they change China?
Would the Games change China? Richard Pound, now the senior member of the International Olympic Committee, wrote about it in his book “Inside the Olympics.” “The decision in 2001 to give the games to ……
Bird’s Nest and Water Cube: Beijing venues were stars, too
With the Tokyo Olympics postponed for a year because of the coronavirus pandemic, The Associated Press is looking back at the history of Summer Games. Here are some of the highlights … ( read original…
China’s Foreign Minister Makes Rare Visit to Tibet; Says Region’s Stability Important for Beijing’s Development
Top Chinese leaders and officials visit Tibet annually but it is rare for the foreign minister to visit the remote Himalayan region. ( read original story …)
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