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An explosion at a fireworks plant in China kills at least 26 people, state media says
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China Takes Over Companies Linked to Disappeared Financier
William Barr cites Disney, Apple in speech accusing U.S. companies of ‘kowtowing’ to China
In a speech in Michigan, the attorney general fired another broadside in the Trump administration’s campaign against China. ( read original story …)
US tech and film ‘collaborating’ with China – Barr
His intervention is the latest criticism of China by White House and other US officials. Tensions between the US and China have been rising over a host of issues. The US this week removed Hong…
UPDATE 1-Mainland China reports 22 new coronavirus cases, including 16 in Xinjiang
Urumqi, the capital of China’s far western region of Xinjiang, said it has launched emergency response plan after the city reported 16 new coronavirus cases on Friday. The regional government said all … ( read…
Apple doubles its retail space in Beijing
Apple has opened a store in Beijing replacing its original Chinese location with a shop that is twice the size. The front of the Apple Sanlitun store is dominated by 33-foot glass panels … (…
Shenzhen airport resumes international passenger flights amid enhanced anti-virus measures
SHENZHEN, July 18 (Xinhua) — Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport resumed its regular international passenger flights on Friday after an over three-month suspension of its international flights due … ( read original story …)
Mainland China reports 22 new coronavirus cases, including 16 in Xinjiang
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China reported 22 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for July 17, up from 10 cases a day earlier, the health authority said on Saturday. Of the new infections, 16 were in…
China and India Locked in High-Altitude Arms Race Along Disputed Frontier
Battle lines are hardening along the remote Himalayan frontier that separates China and India, where the two Asian giants have been engaged in a competitive military construction spree, expanding … ( read original story …)
China has big ideas for the internet. Too bad no one else likes them
Load Error China can influence the internet even without New IP by spreading its current technology and practices. Some observers, including former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, fear a “splinternet,” where … ( read original story…
The Sun’s Corona Crew helps readers claim £72,000 in refunds for holidays lost due to Covid-19 pandemic
THIS week The Sun’s Corona Crew has helped readers claim £72,000 in refunds … Rachel and Nick Falla booked a £15,000 China cruise to mark their 40th wedding anniversary. Despite the country being … (…
Olympic leader tries to head off boycott of 2022 Beijing Games
While the Olympic spotlight has remained focused on the postponed Tokyo Games — and their chances of taking place next summer amid the COVID-19 pandemic — there might be additional trouble brewing … ( read…
U.S. weighs ban on TikTok as friction with China rises
The White House is considering putting TikTok on a blacklist that would effectively prevent Americans from using the popular video app, as one option to prevent China from obtaining personal data via … ( read…
Ripple’s Garlinghouse Says China Leads US in Crypto Regulatory Outlook
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said he considers China ahead of the U.S. as both countries wade the regulatory waters of the burgeoning crypto space. As part of the Chamber of Digital Commerce’s … ( read…
