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China reports 13 new COVID-19 cases
SHANGHAI: China reported 13 new COVID-19 cases in the mainland for Friday (Dec 11), down from 15 cases a day earlier, the health commission said … ( read original story …)
Beijing making genetically enhanced troops, says US
China’s race to produce the super-soldier, a genetically perfected warrior aided by advanced bionic technologies, has caused alarm in the west.The concept of man and machine working more intimately … ( read original story …)
Eric Swalwell Report Fits Bill of China Spy Pattern Identified By FBI
“The greatest long-term threat to our nation’s information and intellectual property, and to our economic vitality, is the counterintelligence and economic espionage threat from China,” FBI Director … ( read original story …)
China-Australia relations: Beijing steel group demands answers from BHP over soaring iron ore prices
China’s steel industry body has demanded an explanation from Anglo-Australian miner BHP about the surging cost of iron ore, in a fresh sign of Beijing’s growing frustration about runaway prices for … ( read original…
Covid: China asks cabin crew to wear nappies to reduce virus risk
China’s aviation regulator has recommended cabin crew wear disposable nappies and avoid using the toilet to cut the risk of Covid-19 infection. The advice on nappies is in a section on personal … ( read…
Investors weigh blocked China companies as Sino-U.S. chill deepens
By Tom Westbrook, Andrew Galbraith and Ross Kerber SINGAPORE/SHANGHAI/BOSTON (Reuters) – Investors face uncertain rules and could miss out on promising opportunities after index makers cut some … ( read original story …)
Chinese Authorities Detain Bloomberg News Staffer in Beijing
Chinese authorities have detained a Bloomberg News staffer in Beijing on suspicion of endangering national security, Bloomberg reports. Haze Fan, a Chinese national, was reportedly last in contact … ( read original story …)
China pulls back from the world: rethinking Xi’s ‘project of the century’
But according to data published this week, reality is deviating sharply from Mr Xi’s script. What was conceived as the world’s biggest development programme is unravelling into what could become China … ( read original…
US-China tensions worsen with Hunter Biden, Eric Swalwell revelations: GOP lawmakers
The clouds over Hunter Biden, whose business dealings in China were investigated by two GOP committee chairs in the Senate, and Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., raise fresh questions about how the United … ( read…
China-made coronavirus vaccine at heart of political showdown in Brazil
Brazil has become a battleground as political factions jostle over which Covid-19 vaccine to roll out for its 212 million citizens – a decision that will have implications for the entire Latin … ( read…
Shenzhen proves charm in investment promotion conference
Shenzhen Global Investment Promotion Conference was held in Shenzhen, with eight parallel sessions in eight other cities around the world, on Dec. 8. Contracts for a total of 242 projects were signed … ( read…
Chinese Scholar Calls for Beijing to Draft ‘Taiwan National Security Law’
Beijing professor Tian Feilong, a proponent of the Beijing’s Hong Kong national security law, said the Chinese government should be preparing for a “non-peaceful reunification” of Taiwan. ( read original story …)
