China’s use of coal in its energy mix continued to decline in 2020, but more aggressive measures may be needed to reduce emissions in order to meet Beijing’s climate goals.Coal use accounted for 56.8% ……
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We must continue to trade with China: Rajiv Bajaj
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Tim Hortons China raises fresh cash, plans to add 200 shops in 2021
Tim Hortons China has completed a new fundraising round from Sequoia Capital China, Tencent Holdings and Eastern Bell Capital, and plans to add more than 200 shops to its network this year, the coffee ……
The US government launched a ‘tip line’ for VCs and startups to snitch on China. It’s not going well.
CFIUS created a telephone “tip line” in the summer of 2020 amid the escalating US-China tech war. But VCs and startup founders aren’t calling. ( read original story …)
China reports 6 new COVID-19 cases vs 10 a day earlier
Mainland China reported six new COVID-19 cases on Feb. 27, down from 10 cases a day earlier, the national health authority said on Sunday. ( read original story …)
US steps up combat capabilities in strongest signal yet to Beijing over South China Sea
THE US ramped up its combat abilities in recent military exercises, sending its strongest signal yet to China that it is prepared to contest Beijing’s sovereignty claims over the South China Sea. ( read original…
Has China lifted 100 million people out of poverty?
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Beijing to ramp up military budget as tensions rise in Taiwan and South China Sea
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China’s Seniors, Seeking Retirement Homes, Find Scams Instead
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Op-ed: A digital dollar would help the U.S. and its allies keep China in check
U.S. officials this week offered their most full-throated endorsement yet of a digital dollar. Meanwhile, China has accelerated efforts for a digital currency. ( read original story …)
Why Beijing was right to rein in Jack Ma’s rogue Ant Group IPO
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D-FW man is home after spending months of the COVID-19 pandemic in Wuhan, China
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