At the Democratic convention last week, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris told us they want to “Build Back Better.” Nonsense. All they want to build back are big banks, big tech and Beijing. ( read…
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Why 2020 election may show there’s not much difference between Trump, Biden on China policy
In the midst of tough bilateral trade talks and the COVID-19 crisis, observers suggest the sound and fury of both Biden and Trump actually signifies very little policy change. ( read original story …)
Exclusive: Foxconn, other Asian firms consider Mexico factories as China risks grow
Taiwan-based electronics manufacturers Foxconn and Pegatron are among companies eyeing new factories in Mexico, people with direct knowledge of the matter said, as the U.S.-China trade war and … ( read original story …)
China says it has been injecting key workers with a coronavirus vaccine candidate for a month
An official at China’s health commission said “emergency use” of the unnamed vaccine was approved for health workers and border agents on July 22. ( read original story …)
China says it began public use of covid-19 vaccine a month ago, bypassing clinical trials
Beijing officials say the trial vaccine was rolled out for high-risks groups in late July under “urgent use” regulation. ( read original story …)
Trump Claims ‘All We Do Is Lose Money’ to China. Here’s What the Data Says
The president said no country had “ripped off” the U.S. more than China as he warned his administration would consider decoupling. ( read original story …)
China’s ‘Bat Woman’ Calls Claim Country Tried to Steal U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Data ‘Nonsense’
“China’s vaccine research is currently at the forefront,” top Chinese virologist Shi Zhengli said in an interview with CGTN, a state-controlled media outlet. ( read original story …)
China pledges Mekong River data-sharing, details unclear
China’s prime minister pledged on Monday to share more water management data from its portion of the Mekong River with its neighbours in Southeast Asia after U.S. criticism that it was “hoarding” … ( read…
Philippines Minister Accuses China Of Fabricating Sea Claims
China seized Scarborough from the Philippines in 2012 following a tense standoff. The shoal, one of the region’s richest fishing grounds, is located 240 kilometres (150 miles) west of the Philippines’ … ( read original…
China’s newly-listed ChiNext shares surge in historic reform
Shares of 18 companies surged on their ChiNext debut on Monday, kicking off a historic reform that will see Shenzhen officially challenge Shanghai for tech listings, while adding fuel to a “technology … ( read…
In China, a Trump wax statue maker laments virus impact
For Zeng Sheng, the manager at Shanghai Maiyi Arts, this autumn should have been a boon for business: with the U.S. presidential election, demand for the centre’s wax replicas of Donald Trump should … (…
Coronavirus live news: China says it has been vaccinating key workers as Trump approves plasma treatment
Trump authorises plasma treatment for coronavirus amid attacks on FDA; send children to school, UK PM urges; France sees highest cases since May. Follow the latest updates … ( read original story …)
China has been giving potential coronavirus vaccine to key workers since July
Head of National Health Commission says government has authorised ‘emergency use’ of treatment for staff in high-risk jobs … ( read original story …)
