Bipartisan bills introduced in Congress Thursday would effectively ban a Chinese genomics firm from doing business in America. Intel officials have warned China is grabbing U.S. genetic info.
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China’s young workers nap away their worries with singing bowls
It’s just after midday in a quiet studio in Beijing, and Xuan Yi is finally getting the deep sleep she’s craved for months.But when the curtains close and the singing bowls start humming at healer…
Exclusive: China presses Iran to rein in Houthi attacks in Red Sea, sources say
Chinese officials have asked their Iranian counterparts to help rein in attacks on ships in the Red Sea by the Iran-backed Houthis, or risk harming business relations with Beijing, four Iranian …
Shenzhen Bay crossing between Hong Kong and mainland China to open around the clock over Lunar New Year, extended hours at Lo Wu
Chief Executive John Lee praises ‘very smooth’ negotiations with mainland Chinese authorities, announces extension of operating hours for holiday period.
China Blasts NATO as ‘Walking War Machine’
Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of National Defense, denounced NATO as “a walking war machine that causes chaos wherever it goes” during a press conference in Beijing on Thursday, …
U.S. government warns against sending genetic testing data to China
As the use of DNA data expands, lawmakers from both parties introduced a bill that would effectively ban China’s largest genomics company from doing business in the United States following years of …
U.S. and China Should Collaborate on AI Safety, White House Adviser Says
The United States is moving to prevent Chinese companies from securing advanced microchips–but Arati Prabhakar says there are opportunities for the two countries to work together.
Congress wants to ban China’s largest genomics firm from doing business in the U.S. Here’s why.
Bipartisan bills introduced in Congress Thursday would effectively ban a Chinese genomics firm from doing business in America. Intel officials have warned China is grabbing U.S. genetic info.
New rules boost China property shares but could miss the mark, analysts say
Chinese property shares rose on Thursday, strengthened by the latest relaxation in credit measures to support the embattled real estate industry, but few market participants expected them to overcome …
China could deploy ‘deadly COVID bioweapon, brain control technology’ in future war against US: report
China could produce a “coronavirus bioweapon” as well as deploy robots that are controlled by devices implanted into human brains in future warfare against the United States, according to a …
EU to tighten foreign investment control amid rising threats, reducing reliance on China
The European Commission is seeking more comprehensive oversight of foreign investments in the EU and enhanced coordinated control of export and technology outflows from the Union. Various threats …
China, Singapore agree visa-free deal for travel stays of up to 30 days
The mutual visa exemption agreement takes effect on Lunar New Year’s Eve, which falls on February 9 this year.
COVID-19 Antiviral Drugs Promise Speedier Recoveries. But They’re Not Available in the U.S.
Dr. Eric Topol, director of the Scripps Research Translational Institute, says having multiple antivirals to choose from in the U.S. would also be a good insurance policy, since it’s feasible that the …