THE PHILIPPINES has accused Beijing of “provocative action” in the South China Sea, after hundreds of fishing boats were spotted in waters claimed by Manila. ( read original story …)
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Beijing knew national security law was not enough to control Hong Kong, which is why the electoral reforms had to kick in
Two hard truths emerge from meetings over political shake-up: a new power centre is in the making and it will have a tough sidekick. ( read original story …)
Americans are still interested in putting their money in China
“U.S. investors continue to be very interested in investing in (the) Chinese market,” Tao Wang, head of Asia economics and chief China economist at UBS, said Thursday during a webinar with the … ( read…
China donates 400,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccine to Niger
DAKAR (Reuters) – China donated 400,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Sinopharm to Niger on Sunday, the first vaccines the West African nation has received, Niger’s presidency said. ( read original story …)
‘Naming and shaming’ latest strategy by rights groups seeking boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
Past attempts to boycott an Olympic Games have had mixed results, yet a growing number of politicians in the European Union, Canada and the United States have started to raise questions about taking … (…
Crypto is being pumped and dumped
At the risk of incurring the not unsignificant wrath of the crypto community, a few home truths are in order, writes Grant Wilson. ( read original story …)
Think Covid’s Messed Up Your Travel Plans? Try Getting Into China.
To keep the virus out, Beijing has enacted some of the world’s toughest border controls. Lives have been upended, and business has been disrupted. ( read original story …)
The U.S. and China Finally Get Real With Each Other
The exchange in Alaska may have seemed like a debacle, but it was actually a necessary step to a more stable relationship between the two countries. ( read original story …)
Philippines accuses Beijing of ‘provocative action’ after 220 Chinese vessels encroach South China Sea
The Philippines urges China to recall more than 200 Chinese boats spotted at a reef in the South China Sea, saying the presence violates maritime rights. ( read original story …)
China bolsters COVID-19 vaccination drive, considers differentiated visa policies
China has accelerated its vaccinations against COVID-19, administering 10 million doses in around a week, and is considering varied visa policies based on … ( read original story …)
The Quad goes after China
Australian prime minister, Scott Morrison, terms the Quad as four great liberal democracies in the Indo-Pacific region. The Quad of course comprises India, the US, Australia and Japan. The first … ( read original story…
Nio Signs Pact With Infrastructure Firm For Battery-Swap Stations In Beijing: What You Need to Know
NIO Limited (NASDAQ: NIO) has signed an agreement with a government infrastructure firm to build battery-swap stations, according to CnEVPost. What Happened: Nio Power Beijing, … ( read original story …)
China to increase high-quality imports as economy recovers, vice premier says
China will step up imports of high-quality foreign goods and services as the economy makes a steady recovery, vice premier Han Zheng said on Sunday. The world’s No.2 economy, will strengthen macro … ( read…
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