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Chinese high-speed rail firm to offer quiet carriages on Beijing-Shanghai line
Delicate, difficult, but necessary: the debate we have to have on China
AP The Australian government’s response, from Prime Minister Scott Morrison down to his backbench MPs, has reflected a broad range of opinions ranging from those wanting to placate China to safeguard … ( read original…
China’s Kashgar tests 137 new asymptomatic cases
China detected 137 new asymptomatic coronavirus cases on Sunday in Kashgar city in northwestern Chinese region of Xinjiang after one person was found to have the virus the previous day – the first … (…
Bitcoin Hits Major Milestone; Paypal Embraces Crypto
Get Forbes’ top crypto and blockchain stories delivered to your inbox every week for the latest news on bitcoin, other major cryptocurrencies and enterprise blockchain adoption. Bitcoin rose past $13, … ( read original story…
Zhejiang Lions beat Shenzhen Aviators in CBA
Zhejiang’s Zhao Yanhao is passing the pass in the game against Shenzhen(photo by Weng Xinyang/Xinhua) Miroslav Radulica made impressive deubt for the Zhejiang Lions as they beat the Shenzhen Aviators … ( read original story…
Brazil soars to China’s No. 3 crude oil supplier in September
Brazil jumped to China’s third-biggest crude oil supplier in September, import data showed on Sunday, as China’s independent refiners scooped up cheap supplies of the South American exporter’s … ( read original story …)
Why China’s dramatic economic recovery might not add up
The country seems to have rebounded, but some analysts believe that at the very least, there is sleight of hand at work … ( read original story …)
This IPO is a measure of China’s growing strength
For Beijing, which wants to encourage more seasoned … noting that the massive IPO will push the market capitalization of the Shanghai Stock Exchange, which includes the Star board, close to … ( read original…
Whether Trump or Biden wins, US-China relations look set to worsen
Tensions will persist whoever is in the White House. The key difference, observers expect, will be in approach … ( read original story …)
Hong Kong Sept. Exports Recovered on China, Finance Chief Says
China, on which Hong Kong relies for half of its trade, posted 9.9% growth in exports and a 13.2% jump in imports last month, Chan said. Consumer consumption in Hong Kong is also recovering, with…
China’s Kashgar launches testing, closes schools after coronavirus case
Kashgar in northwestern China’s Xinjiang region are closing schools for a week and carrying out a city-wide coronavirus test, officials said on Sunday after one person was found to have the virus that … (…
China to continue easing financial market access, says PBoC chief
China’s central bank governor reiterated the nation’s commitment to further opening up its financial sector and lowering market barriers to foreign investors. ‘The new development pattern is not … ( read original story …)
What to Watch for in China’s 5-Year Plan as Economy Shifts to Self-Sufficiency
China’s top policy makers meet next week to hammer out the country’s future economic blueprint, offering clues on how the leadership plans to pivot the world’s second-largest economy to be more … ( read original…
