Tom Friedman, New York Times foreign affairs columnist, joined “Squawk Box” on Wednesday to discuss his takeaways from his conversation with President-elect Joe Biden earlier in December. Friedman … ( read original story …)
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China suffers worst power blackouts in a decade, as post-coronavirus export boom, coal shortage hits supply
Provinces across China are struggling with the worst blackouts in nearly 10 years, as authorities try to curb energy use by imposing restrictions on businesses and residents. ( read original story …)
Shenzhen proton therapy treatment center selects C-RAD Catalyst(TM) system
RAD has now received the purchase order from the Belgium company Ion Beam Applications SA (IBA), regarding the supply of C-RAD’s surface tracking solution … ( read original story …)
China-E.U. Talks Hit Another Snag as Biden Camp Objects
Beijing and Brussels were on the brink of an agreement to roll back restrictions on investment. But the deal’s fate is uncertain amid growing animosity toward China and increasingly vocal opposition. ( read original story…
China extends loan help for coronavirus-hit small businesses in bid to maintain economic recovery
China’s State Council will allow small businesses to further postpone their principal and interest repayments on inclusive loans, while it also extended an inclusive credit loan support programme. ( read original story …)
China will lead global recovery from the coronavirus pandemic in 2021: Scotiabank
China will have an interesting year in 2021, given events like the release of its five-year growth plan, which will shape the outlook for the country and the region for years to come, says Tuuli…
China’s CAS COVID-19 vaccine induces immune response in mid-stage tests
A coronavirus vaccine candidate developed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) was found to be safe and triggered immune responses in early and mid-stage trials, researchers said on Tuesday. A … ( read original…
Shenzhen detainees should be home soon: lawyer
A mainland lawyer working for the family of one of 12 Hong Kong people detained in Shenzhen said on Wednesday that he expects all of the detainees to be back in the SAR soon. Lu…
On China’s coronavirus front line, not everyone wants a vaccine – just yet
Sinovac might release its phase 3 human trial data on Wednesday but little else is known publicly about the vaccine candidates. ( read original story …)
China to bring in law against food waste with fines for promoting overeating
Inspired by Xi Jinping’s ‘operation empty plate’, new law means restaurants will be able to charge patrons for leaving leftovers … ( read original story …)
Hong Kong fourth wave: Beijing ‘highly concerned’ by city’s Covid-19 situation, as daily tally expected to dip to about 50 cases
While a medical source expected the city to log its lowest daily figure in about a month, National Health Commission calls for ‘precise infection-control plans’. ( read original story …)
ZHA unveils a low-carbon Shenzhen Science and Technology Museum
Zaha Hadid Architects releases renderings of an energy-efficient museum slated for Guangming Science City in northwestern Shenzhen. Check out the new museum. ( read original story …)
BTS hit Dynamite on the radio in Beijing brings hope of further thaw in China-South Korea relations after 2016 missile row
Four years after South Korea and China had a falling out over the former’s stationing of United States missiles ostensibly directed at deterring a North Korean attack, which led to a ban on Korean ……
