U.S. State Department officials serving abroad, especially in countries with high COVID-19 infection rates, are frustrated over delays in getting vaccinated against the coronavirus, The Washington … ( read original story …)
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China Requiring People to Quarantine Before Traveling to Country
China already requires quarantine upon arrival, but a mandatory quarantine before travel seems to be a much rarer requirement. ( read original story …)
China defends use of Twitter, Facebook in virus campaign
The Chinese government defended its use of Twitter and Facebook on Thursday, following a report that it had used its growing social media presence to spread disinformation about … ( read original story …)
How China’s national security law threatens Hong Kong’s internet freedom
At least two websites have been blocked in Hong Kong, as Beijing continues to tighten its grip on civil society through the national security law. Experts say the move could mark an attempt to erode…
Why are China’s billionaires going under the radar?
The sudden and baffling public absences of some of the wealthiest people in China, including Alibaba’s Jack Ma, are part of the country’s complicated relationship with its tycoons. CNBC’s Nessa Anwar … ( read original…
China, India able to absorb share of record coronavirus-induced global debt levels with ‘growth credibility’
Global debt surged to US$281 trillion last year amid government efforts to offset the impact of the coronavirus, according to the Institute of International Finance (IIF). ( read original story …)
As the WHO investigated coronavirus origins in China, Beijing pushed a conspiracy about the US
When World Health Organization investigators wrapped up their work examining the origins of the coronavirus in Wuhan this month, Chinese officials were clear where they felt the WHO should look next. ( read original story …)
The EU says it’s going to get tough on trade — and that could have ramifications for U.S., China
But by proclaiming a new more “assertive” position, there could be ramifications for China and the United States. LONDON — The European Union will take a new approach to international trade, … ( read original…
Chinese Startup Meicai’s CFO Departure Adds Uncertainty to IPO
Meicai, a Chinese startup that connects vegetable farmers with restaurants, has recently lost its chief financial officer, casting uncertainty over its potential initial public offering. ( read original story …)
China defends use of Twitter, Facebook in Covid-19 ‘disinformation’ campaign
A report published earlier this week said that Chinese officials went on the offensive in reaction to a narrative nursed by former US President Donald Trump among others — that the virus had been ……
China calls West’s criticism of Covid-19 data sharing ‘political interference’
Covid-19 origin tracing has been contentious, with China trying to fight off criticism of any mishandling of the pandemic and stepping up efforts to recast the virus narrative. Both the US and UK have ……
Temporal association between human upper respiratory and gut bacterial microbiomes during the course of COVID-19 in adults
Rong Xu, Renfei Lu, Tao Zhang, Qunfu Wu, and colleagues perform a longitudinal analysis of throat and gut microbiomes on adult COVID-19 patients. They find initially lower bacterial diversity in COVID … ( read original…
‘Beijing okays sale of US consulate-owned property’
Hang Lung Properties said on Thursday that Beijing has given it the green light to complete its purchase of the US consulate’s staff compound on … ( read original story …)
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