Chinese government-backed disinformation flooded Taiwan in 2020, amplifying discord prior to Taiwan’s elections and spreading coronavirus-related disinformation aimed at delegitimizing Taiwan’s …
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Even when a national hero dies in China, it’s cause for crackdown
As people across China this weekend mourned Yuan Longping, a symbol of China’s scientific prowess and national hero, even the slightest voice of discord was too much for the Chinese government.
US military considered using nuclear weapons against China in 1958 Taiwan Strait crisis, leaked documents show
Military planners in Washington pushed for the White House to prepare plans to use nuclear weapons against mainland China during the Taiwan Strait crisis in 1958, newly leaked documents appear to …
Commodities drop after China warns of ‘excessive speculation’
Commodities fell sharply after China signalled it would focus on efforts to cool soaring prices, warning of “excessive speculation” as concerns grow over rising inflation in the world’s second-biggest …
Pressure to Accept China Vaccines Intensifies as Taiwan Battles COVID Surge
Pressure to Accept China Vaccines Intensifies as Taiwan Battles COVID Surge TAIPEI (Reuters) – A surge in domestic COVID-19 cases in Taiwan after months of relative safety is intensifying pressure on …
Global metal prices fall as China further warns against price hike
Global prices for industrial metals have fallen after Chinese authorities warned commodity traders in the country over pushing up prices. China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) …
Bitcoin price falls as China crypto miners suspend operations due to Beijing crackdown
The prices of several cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, have dropped further as top mining operators including Huobi Mall and BTC.TOP suspended their operations in China. China accounts for nearly …
China crackdown forces crypto mining operators to end operations
After Friday’s crackdown, several firms said they are looking to move their business overseas, especially North America.
Crypto miners halt China business after crackdown, bitcoin tumbles
Bitcoin took a beating after China’s crypto-mining ban and is now down nearly 50% from it’s all-time high. The latest shakeout in digital currencies also stems from tighter scrutiny in the United …
Chinese farming billionaire seeks Hong Kong IPO for global deals
What distinguishes New Hope Service’s IPO is that Liu, a household name in China, is set to own his first listed unit outside of the mainland, and that company has stated it will use 70%…
Shenzhen’s Shaky Tower Is a Cautionary Tale
When a tower the size of the Empire State Building begins to sway, the tenants panic. Last week, that’s what happened in Shenzhen, China’s top technology hub. Video shows thou …
Shenzhen driverless metro train unveiled
CHINA: CRRC Changchun has rolled out the first of the nine Type A trainsets for GoA4 unattended automatic operation on the future Shenzhen metro Line 20. Six of the eight aluminium-bodied cars in each …
China mourns beloved scientist who saved millions from hunger — and detains those who insult him
As people across China this weekend mourned Yuan Longping, a symbol of China’s scientific prowess and national hero, even the slightest voice of discord was too much for the Chinese government.
