Whoever has control of industrial norms for telecommunications, electricity transmission and artificial intelligence is in a position to dominate. For years, Western countries had the whip hand. Not … ( read original story …)
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How China became a land of inspiration and innovation for foreign investors
Foreign multinationals are coming to the realisation that China is not simply a market where profit can be made but rather is increasingly a place where new knowledge and competitive advantage for … ( read…
President Biden won’t lift sanctions on Iran to get new nuke deal; predicts ‘extreme competition’ with China
The president poured cold water on the idea of the U.S. lifting sanctions on Iran as part of negotiations for a new nuclear weapons program freeze. ( read original story …)
‘Efforts Are Being Made To Get COVID-19 Vaccine From China’ – FG
The Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama has indicated that the Federal Republic of Nigeria is putting all efforts in place to get the coronavirus vaccines from China. He made this … ( read…
World Insights: 1st batch of China’s COVID-19 vaccines arrives in Cambodia
A special plane carrying the first batch of China-donated COVID-19 vaccines arrived here on Sunday. Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen was among hundreds of people who were awaiting the … ( read original…
China aluminium sector must shut inefficient coal power to meet climate goals – report
China’s aluminium sector must shut dedicated power capacity equivalent to more than Germany’s entire coal fleet over the next decade to keep Beijing on track to meet its carbon pledges, climate think … ( read…
Rock Legend Gene Simmons Talks Bitcoin: Musician Believes China Is Behind the Ripple Lawsuit, Dollars Are Based on Nothing
Gene Simmons sat down with Bitcoin.com’s podcast host, Dustin Plantholt and the two discussed a variety of subjects. ( read original story …)
China’s Economy Isn’t Out of the Woods, Despite a Strong 2020
The economic-growth outlook for China remains fragile, with a tepid job market and lagging consumer confidence weighing on hopes for sustained growth in 2021. ( read original story …)
China Turns Semiconductors Into The ‘New Oil’ While GM Runs Out Of Chips
About two years ago, the Chinese government released its latest strategy to compete with the Western world, namely the U.S. The name “Greater Bay Area” alone strikes many China chords — it’s their old ……
Anthony Blinken called for China to end ‘abuses of the international system’ in first Beijing call, following threats of a new cold war
Secretary of State Antony Blinken took a hard line on human rights abuses in China on his first call with his counterpart in Beijing. ( read original story …)
China Issues New Anti-Monopoly Rules Targeting Its Tech Giants
China’s market regulator released new anti-monopoly guidelines on Sunday that target internet platforms, tightening existing restrictions faced by the country’s tech giants. The new rules formalise an … ( read original story …)
Cambodia gets first COVID-19 vaccine from key ally China
Cambodia on Sunday received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine, a donation of 600,000 doses from China, the country’s biggest ally. Prime Minister Hun … ( read original story …)
Inside a $US90m crypto fraud
A 24-year-old UNSW dropout is facing up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to stealing $US90 million from investors. ( read original story …)
