Even as the market is reaching influencer exhaustion, some believe China’s virtual influencer has incredible growth and adoption potential. ( read original story …)
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China unveils Hong Kong electoral reform as Beijing tightens grip
China’s top lawmaking body has unveiled plans to ensure only “patriots” can govern Hong Kong as Beijing tightens its grip on the city with electoral reforms including a vetting process for all … ( read…
China’s plans to ‘improve’ democracy in Hong Kong could spell the end of the city’s opposition
As members of China’s political elite prepared for an annual summit in Beijing this week, state-run news agency Xinhua noted “there is no perfect democracy, only democracy that fits best.” … ( read original story…
China’s exports expected to have risen over 50% in Jan-Feb – state planner chief
China’s exports are expected to have risen more than 50% in the first two months of this year, the head of its state planner He Lifeng said on Friday. ( read original story …)
Bubble tea IPO can avoid bitter aftertaste
Nayuki is planning to list in Hong Kong. Demand for its brews is growing quickly, though Covid-19 was a drag. It could be worth $2.4 bln based on where peers trade. Investors may be wary…
China sets GDP target of more than 6% in 2021
China bucked the global recession in 2020, and in doing so narrowed the economic gap with the United States. Now it says it needs to pick up the pace this year. ( read original story…
Scientists begin to question WHO-China inquiry into coronavirus pandemic’s origins
A small group of scientists and others who believe the novel coronavirus that spawned the pandemic could have originated from a lab leak or accident is calling for an inquiry independent of the World ……
Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon asked to act on complaint against Beijing Games
The World Uyghur Congress says an initial ethics complaint filed with the IOC to move the 2022 Winter Olympics from Beijing was largely ignored and may not have reached Ban. ( read original story …)
China spending on research and development to rise 7% per year in push for major tech breakthroughs
China is going to focus on developing a number of technology areas including semiconductors, health care, quantum computing and cloud computing. ( read original story …)
China Says to Promote U.S. Business Ties on Basis of ‘Mutual Respect’
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang pledged on Friday to promote business ties with the United States based on “mutual respect” that benefit both countries. The world’s two largest economies have been at odds … ( read…
China to Pour Money Into Chips, AI and 5G in Push to Catch U.S.
China pledged to boost spending and drive research into cutting-edge chips and artificial intelligence in its latest five-year targets, laying out a technological blueprint to vie for global influence … ( read original story …)
China says 2021 outlook ‘quite grave’ for govt revenue, expenditure
The outlook for China’s government revenue and expenditure this year is “quite grave”, the finance ministry said on Friday in its annual budget report. ( read original story …)
China’s Defense Budget Climbs 6.8% as Economy Recovers
China projected defense spending growth of 6.8% this year, the largest increase in two years, amid tensions with the U.S. and key neighbors. ( read original story …)
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