China’s government on Thursday slapped more taxes on wine from Australia, stepping up pressure in a bitter diplomatic conflict over the coronavirus, territorial disputes and other irritants. China, … ( read original story …)
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China slaps more taxes on Australian wine amid tension
Australian spy agencies urged to overhaul 1950s-era security vetting to rise to China challenge
Former intelligence analysts and defence experts say Chinese Australians are being denied clearances, which is hampering intelligence gathering … ( read original story …)
Pompeo Urges U.S. Campuses to Track China-Related Activities
In an address at Georgia Tech, he said schools should make a “rigorous evaluation” of prospective students from China. ( read original story …)
New Christmas campaign for Canadians held in China
Thursday marks two years since the detention of two Canadians in China, Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig. A Christmas card campaign is underway to bring attention to the pair’s situation. Held on … ( read…
Investor event attracts $119b to Shenzhen
Shenzhen Global Investment Promotion Conference held on Tuesday, over 240 projects were signed, with total investment hitting 780 billion yuan ($119 billion). The projects cover a wide range of fields … ( read original story…
Developing nations are first in line for China’s Covid vaccines. Analysts question Beijing’s intent
Countries that are getting priority access to Chinese Covid vaccines may be pressured into supporting Beijing’s commercial and political interests, experts say. ( read original story …)
China’s Great Wall Plans New Electric, Smart Vehicle Brand – Sources
China’s Great Wall Motor plans to launch a new standalone brand for electric and smart vehicles, sources familiar with the plan said, as automakers in world’s biggest car market pursue growth in the … (…
Chinese CRM software provider Infobird files and sets terms for a $25 million US IPO
The article Chinese CRM software provider Infobird files and sets terms for a $25 million US IPO originally appeared on IPO investment manager Renaissance Capital’s web site renaissancecapital.com. ( read original story …)
Vaccine wars: Brazil needs China’s COVID-19 shot, but Bolsonaro prefers Oxford jab
In South America’s biggest country, a populist president has taken an ideological stand against help from Beijing in ending the pandemic. But Brazilian scientists want to put public health and science … ( read original…
How China stands to profit from the coronavirus pandemic
It has been almost a year since global health officials heard word that a new coronavirus, officially termed COVID-19, had emanated from the Chinese city of Wuhan. And while much of the world is … ( read…
China’s Coronavirus Vaccine Deemed 86% Effective
Developed by the China National Biotec Group Co., the vaccine has already been administered to hundreds of thousands of people under emergency authorization in China. ( read original story …)
Pompeo unloads on US universities for China ties
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday accused U.S. universities of caving to Chinese pressure to blunt or bar criticism of the Chinese Communist Party. The attack, which included identifying two … ( read original…
China’s Spoiled Rich Kids Learn to Avoid the Wrath of Xi Jinping
As inequality grows, the second generation of China’s ultra-rich class wants to avoid becoming a target. Over the years, China’s rich kids have become synonymous with obscene displays of wealth: … ( read original story…
