Zheng Yongnian at CUHK-Shenzhen says ‘excessive nationalism would be detrimental for China in the fiercer tech competition down the road’.
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Global brands get boost from pro-consumption policy
The expanded pro-consumption policy, which comprises measures such as subsidies for digital products and home appliances, is driving significant sales growth and deeper market engagement for …
Covid returns? China finds new bat coronavirus with animal-to-human transmission risk: Report
A media report underscores that the virus, found by a Chinese team of virologists, uses the same human receptor as the virus that causes Covid-19.
Highly infectious, potentially deadly, new coronavirus found in China
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and …
New Zealand says China navy held 2nd live-fire drill in international waters
New Zealand said the Chinese navy conducted a live-fire exercise in international waters near the Pacific nation on Saturday, a day after it held a similar drill between Australia and New Zealand that …
How China’s sanctioned oil imports are rebounding despite global pressure
It seems as though China’s imports of sanctioned oil are rebounding amid trade tensions with the US. Immediately after Shandong’s shipping ban and the US sanctions on tankers involved in Russian and …
Coronavirus 2.0 coming soon? China discovers new virus with potential to infect humans, here’s all we know
Lab experiments showed that the virus could infect human cells with high ACE2 levels, including models of human intestines and airways.
China Discovers New Bat Coronavirus with COVID-Like Entry: What It Means for Global Health
Chinese scientists have identified a new bat coronavirus capable of entering human cells via ACE2 receptors similar to SARS-Cov-, though less efficiently.
How Russia, China, and the ‘debt brake’ are keeping Germany’s economy stuck in the slow lane as voters go to the polls
Germany has the world’s third-largest economy, but is struggling to kickstart growth. It’s one of the issues facing voters in Sunday’s elections.
New bat coronavirus HKU5-CoV-2 identified in China: Does it pose a risk to humans?
The study found that HKU5-CoV-2 contains a furin cleavage site, a feature that enhances viral entry into cells via the ACE2 receptor. In laboratory experiments, the virus was able to infect human …
China’s Naval Drill Draws Cautious Response From Australia, NZ
China’s live-fire naval exercises in the Tasman Sea triggered heightened concern but relatively muted criticism from the leaders of Australia and New Zealand on Saturday.
Just like AI, China’s biotech is disrupting the world. Is the US ready?
Chinese scientists are celebrating a new breakthrough cancer drug, but some Chinese citizens are skeptical of domestically made drugs. Is China’s biotech industry a threat to US pharma? CNN’s Will Ripley investigates.
New COVID-19 Variant HKU5-CoV-2 Detected In China Could Lead Another Pandemic: Can Existing Vaccines Protect You?
Another highly infectious variant of coronavirus – HKU5-CoV-2 detected in China is capable of evading vaccine-induced immunity. Will this new variant trigger another pandemic? Read on to find out!