A shortage of personal protective equipment at the beginning of the outbreak increased his resolve — and within the space of just two months, India has become the world’s biggest maker of PPE kits ……
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China’s rising debt problem could ‘come to haunt us very soon’: TS Lombard
Even as China’s economy recovers amid an easing in its coronavirus crisis, the country will have to confront the impact of its “record high” debt levels on its economic growth, says Bo Zhuang of TS…
Hong Kong protesters flee to Taiwan to continue China resistance
Activists estimate at least 200 protesters are in Taiwan, where authorities have discreetly allowed them to stay by extending tourist visas … ( read original story …)
China expands coal plant capacity to boost post-virus economy
China is approving plans for new coal power plant capacity at the fastest rate since 2015, in a sign that pressure to stimulate the economy is undermining a transition towards cleaner energy sources. ( read…
Asia Today: 19 new cases in China amid mass testing
China has reported 19 newly confirmed cases of the coronavirus amid mass testing in Beijing, where a recent outbreak appears to have been brought under control … ( read original story …)
Mainland China reports 19 new coronavirus cases, including 13 in Beijing
China’s health authority reported on Thursday 19 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for June 24, up from 12 a day earlier. ( read original story …)
MAD architects reveals plans for shenzhen bay culture park
| main image by PROLOOG | all images courtesy of MAD architects MAD’s scheme is formed by a sprawling green plaza that conceals a reception area, standard exhibition halls, public education space, … ( read…
Another term of Trump chaos would suit Beijing better than Biden
It suggests Mr Trump is aware that Beijing would greatly prefer four more years of chaotic American decline under his leadership than face a presidency of the Democratic candidate Joe Biden. In recent … (…
Sen. Portman: Phase two of trade deal with China will be tough
Apparently, we’re all on the same page now with regard to a trade deal with China. You might recall that Martha MacCallum was talking to Peter Navarro, the White House trade adviser. It looked like…
Bolton casts light on Trump’s deference to China on coronavirus
National security adviser’s memoir adds to perceptions that Trump downplayed Covid-19 to preserve his relationship with Chinese president. ( read original story …)
China’s Role in Coronavirus Pandemic
Legal scholars and a Mississippi state government official testified before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on China’s role and culpability in the global pandemic response. Committee Chair … ( read original story …)
China Warns It Will Act if U.S. Deploys New Missiles to Asian Allies
China has said it would respond if the United States deployed intermediate-range missiles to the Asia-Pacific region and warned U.S. allies not to accept such weapons. Chinese Defense Ministry … ( read original story …)
From China To Germany, the World Learns to Live With the Coronavirus
As mass infections strike even in places that had seemed to tame the coronavirus, officials are turning to targeted and fast-but-flexible approaches to stop third or fourth waves. ( read original story …)
