China’s do-everything app, WeChat, has become one of the most powerful tools in Beijing’s arsenal for monitoring the public, censoring speech and punishing people who voice discontent with the … ( read original story …)
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Huawei and China frozen out in Sweden after appeals court upholds 5G ban
Chinese firms Huawei and ZTE excluded from 5G networks on security grounds, while polls rank human rights and democracy as top priorities in dealing with China. ( read original story …)
Russia and China fly joint bomber patrol over the Pacific
Mission involving two Russian and four Chinese aircraft could mark the start of a new era of military co-operation between the two countries … ( read original story …)
China visa centres in England close as new coronavirus variant spreads
China’s two visa-application centres in England said on Tuesday they would temporarily close as a new variant of the coronavirus spreads rapidly in Britain. ( read original story …)
Roundup: China commended for supporting Malawi’s COVID-19 fight
China’s relationship with Malawi has been a success in the year 2020, China has maintained its friendly gesture to Malawi in the fight against COVID-19, a global pandemic. This has been seen in … (…
China’s Dalian conducts citywide COVID-19 tests
China’s northeastern port city of Dalian has started to conduct nucleic acid tests on all its citizens in the wake of new COVID-19 cases reported recently, local authorities said on Tuesday. The city … (…
Rich countries are scooping up COVID-19 vaccines. What about the rest of the world?
MEXICO CITY — The race to vaccinate the world against a once-in-a-century pandemic has begun in an all-too-familiar way: Every country for itself. ( read original story …)
China uses blockchain technology to regulate livestreaming e-commerce
The market regulation authorities in east China’s Zhejiang Province have officially launched a blockchain-powered mobile app to improve regulations of the burgeoning livestreaming market. The app was … ( read original story …)
A Chinese Millennial Pet Lifestyle Brand Closed Series B Financing by ClearVue Partners
PRNewswire/ — ClearVue Partners (“ClearVue”), a consumer sector focused private equity fund, announced that it has successfully completed a $20M Series B Financing for VETRESKA as the lead investor. ( read original story …)
Gu Quan carries Shenzhen past Shanxi in CBA (updated)
Askia Booker (R) of Shenzhen Aviators breaks through in a game against Shanxi Loongs at the 2020-2021 season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league in Zhuji, east China’s Zhejiang Province … ( read original…
HK and mainland officials discuss Covid in Shenzhen
The Chief Secretary, Matthew Cheung, attended a meeting with mainland officials in Shenzhen on Tuesday to discuss the latest Covid-19 situation, including the development and use of vaccines … ( read original story …)
‘Beyond’ gambling, Macau turns to tech to establish China gateway
Macau is betting on a new tech trade fair to help diversify its gambling-reliant economy and establish itself as a gateway to China as it recovers from coronavirus-related lockdowns. ( read original story …)
Gu Quan carries Shenzhen past Shanxi in CBA
Eric Moreland (C) of Shanxi Loongs vies with Askia Booker (R) of Shenzhen Aviators during their 21st round match at the 2020-2021 season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league in Zhuji, … ( read…
