Analysts say state-owned China Mobile’s purchase of Digicel will allow Beijing to spy on Australia’s neighbours, with Canberra now apparently willing to finance a potential buyer to fend off China’s … ( read original story…
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South Korea, US set to move closer under Joe Biden, but China has concerns
Joint military exercises to resume and Biden vows to drop US threat to withdraw troops from Korean peninsula, but Seoul also has an economic reliance on China. ( read original story …)
U.S.-China tech rivalry underscores world’s dependence on Taiwan semiconductor industry
Taiwan’s role in the semiconductor economy has been mostly taken for granted until the U.S. auto industry recently suffered shortfalls in chips used for everything from parking sensors to reducing … ( read original story…
China’s Virus Vigilance Trashes Travel Plans For Millions
The travel plans of millions were thrown into disarray Thursday by cancelled trains, flights and Chinese government ‘advice’ to stay at home ahead of the Lunar New Year, a sign of China’s … ( read…
Government proposes bill to develop a digital Rupee while banning crypto-currencies
The Indian government will introduce a new bill to ban trading and investments in crypto-currencies during the Budget session of Parliament. At the same time, the proposed bill will provide the Reserv … ( read…
UK says China has caused some of the mistrust in global trade system
British trade minister Liz Truss on Friday said some of China’s behaviour had damaged trust in the global trade system. ( read original story …)
West must respond to China’s bid for technology dominance: new report
West must respond to China’s bid for technology dominance: new report Western countries urgently need to develop a coordinated response … ( read original story …)
China aims to develop 15 electronics firms with revenues over 10 bln yuan by 2023
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said on Friday it aims to develop 15 electronic component producers with revenues in excess of 10 billion yuan ($1.6 billion) by 2023. ($1 = … ( read…
Smart technology is reviving traditional companies in China
Smart technology is reviving traditional companies in China At a restaurant in Shunde, Guangdong province, robot chefs prepare meals, … ( read original story …)
China Is Collecting Americans’ DNA To ‘Control The World’s Biodata’: Report
The Chinese government may be collecting Americans’ biometric information as a weapon to “control the world’s biodata.” … ( read original story …)
China Mobile and CBN agree 5G network sharing terms
China Mobile has finalised the terms of its 11-year network sharing and build-out agreement with China Broadcasting Network (CBN). ( read original story …)
State Department says Biden to ensure U.S. technology does not support China’s ‘malign activities’
President Joe Biden is committed to making sure that Chinese companies cannot misuse and misappropriate American data and will ensure that U.S. technology does not end up supporting China’s “malign … ( read original story…
‘Nasdaq of China’ Is Coming to U.S. Investors Through New ETF
For U.S. investors, getting a chance to take part in Shanghai’s Nasdaq-style tech board just got a whole lot easier with the inception of a new exchange-traded fund. ( read original story …)
