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New trade representative says US isn’t ready to lift China tariffs
The U.S. isn’t ready to lift tariffs on Chinese imports in the near future, but might be open to trade negotiations with Beijing, according to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai. ( read original story …)
Over 100 mln COVID-19 vaccine doses administered across China
More than 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines had been administered across China as of Saturday, according to a press conference held by the State Council joint prevention and control mechanism … ( read original…
China approves COVID-19 nasal spray vaccine trials
COVID-19 nasal spray vaccine, local media reports. Asia CanSino Biologics According to the press, the firm developed the vaccine in conjunction with the Beijing Institute of Biotechnology and with … ( read original story …)
Corona vaccine drive termed politicized, unfair
Criticizing the lack of awareness and mentality for applying the corona vaccine, he said that first of all … Agency” had pledged about 16 million doses of vaccine; and China will donate 400,000 … (…
There should be no issues in supply of Corona vaccines, India urges the UN
India warned the United Nations that if the Corona vaccine is not provided to the developing countries and there is discrimination … ( read original story …)
Beijing shrouded in hazardous sandstorm
The Chinese capital Beijing woke on Sunday morning enveloped in thick dust carrying extremely high levels of hazardous particles, as a second sandstorm in two weeks hit the city due to winds from … (…
China tightens scrutiny over credit rating industry
China moved to tighten scrutiny over its credit rating business on Sunday, issuing draft rules aimed at bolstering an industry … ( read original story …)
Diplomat turned whistleblower claims China controls students at Scots universities
You can join us for just 69p per week. A former Chinese diplomat, who turned whistleblower after defecting to Australia, has claimed that China tries to control its international students studying at … ( read…
Explainer: China’s new “dual circulation” development paradigm
To sustain growth, China is pushing a “dual circulation” development paradigm, which has been mentioned as a guiding thought in a blueprint for its development in the next five to 15 years. “China … (…
China Signs 25-Year Deal With Iran in Challenge to the U.S.
Beijing plans to invest in Iran while buying oil from the Islamic Republic, further straining its relationship with the U.S. which has already been frayed by China’s imports of covertly-shipped … ( read original story…
After Pop Mart IPO, blind boxes are helping China’s tech giants and luxury brands gamify e-commerce
Pop Mart helped make the blind box concept a mainstream sensation in China, and now online retailers and social media are replicating the experience. ( read original story …)
China ups ante over Xinjiang row; low-cost Chinese drones are now taking off
China has become the world’s largest maker of drones thanks to DJI and companies including Yuneec and PowerVision. Drones are now used in a variety of applications and daily activities, including … ( read original…