The skies above Beijing turned yellow and air pollution soared to severe levels as a giant cloud of sand and dust particles rolled into the city, propelled by strong winds from the north of China.
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5 things to know for April 15: Covid-19, White House, voter suppression, Russia, China
It’s Tax Day in the US, but don’t freak out! You still have a month to file your 2020 return. There are other changes to this tax season you should know about, too. Here’s what…
China’s 2021 Resolution: No More Ugly Buildings
Urban structures should be functional, green, and pleasant to look at, according to the National Development and Reform Commission.
ByteDance Kicks Off IPO Prep for China’s Most Popular Video App
ByteDance Ltd. has kicked off preparations for an initial public offering of some of its main businesses, including the China’s most popular video app Douyin, according to people familiar with the …
Thailand’s durian dealers fear for China exports after coronavirus surge
The durian I had in China was nothing compared to what I’d had in Thailand. I knew I had to do something.” So the Chinese national decided to stay, and since 2009 has run her…
Beijing official in Hong Kong warns against foreign meddling
Beijing’s top official in Hong Kong on Thursday warned foreign forces not to interfere with the “bottom line” of national security in the city, threatening retaliation …
Ant and Others Embraced Crowdfunded Medical Coverage, but Now It’s Under Beijing’s Microscope
Chinese regulators have warned that the industry has the characteristics of commercial insurance without being supervised as such.
Sustainable investing is not new to China — but complying to a formal framework is, says CEO
Environmental, social and governance frameworks are “relatively new” in China, said Li Yimei of China Asset Management.
China will assess food safety threats posed by Fukushima water release – ministry
China will assess possible threats posed by Japan’s release of contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant to the safety of related food and agricultural products and their trade, the commerce …
Shenzhen considers offering 12 years of free education by 2025
Hi-tech hub would be one of a handful of mainland Chinese cities to introduce free schooling for all children.
Shenzhen to auction off just six plots of land in a move analysts say is unlikely to dent runaway home prices
The southern Chinese technology hub listed six parcels of residential land on its website as open for bids, asking at least 11.9 billion yuan (US$1.8 billion).
What’s at Stake in U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry’s Trip to China
Washington’s climate envoy becomes the first senior Biden administration official to visit China—but he does so at a time of high tension …
Covid-19’s origins remain unknown. Holding China and the WHO accountable is necessary.
The U.S. should push the WHO to establish global health sanctions that could be levied to compel compliance from countries during during a health crisis.
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