Moving a Covid-19 victim in Wuhan, China, in February.Credit…CHINATOPIX, via Associated Press Supported by Beijing acted against the coronavirus with stunning force, as its official narratives … ( read original story …)
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Sinopharm’s COVID-19 vaccine 79% effective, seeks approval in China
An affiliate of China’s state-owned drug maker Sinopharm said on Wednesday its COVID-19 vaccine showed 79.34% efficacy and it has requested regulatory approval of the shot, moving a step closer to … ( read original…
China’s Fosun to set up JV with BioNTech to make COVID-19 vaccines-Caixin
Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group will set up a joint venture with Germany’s BioNTech to produce COVID-19 vaccines in China, financial magazine Caixin reported on Wednesday. ( read original story …)
China-EU investment deal: draft text shows Beijing to broadly open market to European firms, but some sectors remain off limits
An imminent investment treaty will crack open large swathes of the Chinese economy to European firms, but a recent version of the negotiating text suggests that Beijing intends to ensure some … ( read original…
China sentences HK activists to up to 3 years in jail for border crossing
A Chinese court sentenced 10 Hong Kong activists to between seven months and three years in jail on Wednesday for illegally crossing the border, in a case that has drawn international attention and … (…
China’s Top Credit Rater Barred From New Business for Three Months
Chengxin, China’s top credit-rating firm, was banned from rating new bonds for three months, after an investigation found it ignored red flags at a state-owned coal miner whose default rattled the … ( read original…
Kuaishou asks staff to work extra days ahead of Hong Kong IPO
Kuaishou is under tremendous pressure ahead of an IPO as it struggles to compete with rivals such as Douyin and Bilibili in the online entertainment sector. ( read original story …)
China enlists coronavirus prevention squad for hospitals to help beat next wave
With infection from medical facilities a serious problem, this Chinese team aims to create better prevention policy, assess risks and establish an alarm system. ( read original story …)
China-U.S. Ties Hold up Property Deal With Hong Kong Consulate, Hang Lung Says
According to the letter, the Chinese government has advised the Hong Kong government that if the U.S. Consulate General intends to rent, purchase or sell any real estate in Hong K … ( read original…
China plots ‘rectification’ drive to bring Jack Ma’s Ant Group to heel
Beijing is accelerating plans to bring Jack Ma’s Ant Group more closely under its control as part of a “rectification” drive that would make it difficult for one of China’s richest men to fully ……
Ten Hong Kong fugitives captured at sea jailed up to three years by Shenzhen court as underage suspects turned over to city’s police
Tang Kai-yin and Quinn Moon, convicted of organising the illegal border crossing, sentenced to three and two years, respectively. ( read original story …)
Shenzhen authorities return 2 minor fugitives to HK, no prosecution
Shenzhen authorities announced Wednesday they had decided not to prosecute two minors among 12 Hong Kong fugitives detained by the Chinese mainland coastguard in August for illegal border crossing. ( read original story …)
Taiwan escape attempt: 10 HK fugitives jailed in Shenzhen
Ten Hong Kong fugitives who were caught at sea when fleeing Hong Kong were sentenced to seven months to three years in jail for illegal border crossing or organizing the illegal crossing, Yantian … (…

