The family of a Hong Kong fugitive detained in Shenzhen has dismissed a letter sent by him as an attempt by mainland Chinese authorities to “whitewash the inhumane treatment of political prisoners”. ( read original…
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Did Coronavirus Come from Italy? No, But China Loves the Idea
The authors of a recent study showing that the coronavirus might have been circulating in Italy far earlier than previously thought have stated that their findings do not in any way dispute the Wuhan, ……
China Evergrande’s property management arm launching US$2 billion IPO as developer seeks to pare massive debt
Evergrande Property Services, a unit of mainland China’s largest and most indebted developer China Evergrande Group, is looking to raise up to HK$15.8 billion (US$2.04 billion) from an initial public … ( read original story…
Mainland China reports 17 new COVID-19 cases vs 16 a day earlier
Mainland China reported 17 new COVID-19 cases on Nov. 21, up from 16 the previous day, with three cases of local transmission and nine cases originating overseas, the National Health Commission said … ( read…
Human rights groups weigh boycott of 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing
International calls to boycott the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing are growing, as people around the world question whether China should still host the Games amid widespread human rights abuses across … ( read original…
China Is Headed To Be The World’s Largest Luxury Market By 2025, But American Brands May Miss Out
The luxury market won’t reach 2019 levels until 2022 or 2023, but 2021 is still in question since the second wave of Covid is threatening the recovery that started in the second half of this…
How one city in China managed to control a COVID-19 outbreak without mandating a lockdown
Public health officials in a city in China were able to contain a COVID-19 outbreak and avoid a lockdown last month by using testing on a massive scale, according to an article in the New…
Australia demands China explain why it has been singled out on trade restrictions
Australia’s trade minister says China should clarify why other nations maintained workable relations despite differences … ( read original story …)
The Latest: More Mass Testing in China After 3 New Cases
Authorities are conducting mass testing and shutting down schools after China reported three new domestically transmitted cases in the past 24 hours _ two in northern Inner Mongolia province and one … ( read original…
Ant’s Botched IPO (Part 3): The Regulators Performed A Radical Value-Ectomy
The Ant Group wants to be seen as a Tech company — but China’s regulators see it as a Bank. This means a de-valuation – perhaps by as much as 50% – which derailed the…
U.S. Business Group In Shanghai Upbeat On Biden; Detentions Remain A Worry
A new survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai has found members more upbeat about their business prospects in the country following the U.S. presidential election win by Joe Biden. ( read original…
China to Launch Moon Probe, Seeking First Lunar Rock Retrieval Since 1970s
China plans to launch an unmanned spacecraft to the moon this week to bring back lunar rocks in the first attempt by any nation to retrieve samples from Earth’s natural satellite since the 1970s. The…
Do China Tech Giants Pose A Risk For European Banks?
China’s Ant group may have been dealt a setback with the shelving of its IPO but European banks remain wary that Chinese tech giants may soon be their main competitors. The European finance sector has…
