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China’s blockchain ambitions set in stone after mention in national five-year plan
For the first time in its history, China’s five-year plan mentions blockchain specifically, as the technology heads up the country’s research and development drive. ( read original story …)
NFT Art Craze Spreads to China
The curator of the exhibition, Sun Bohan, told the publication crypto art is an emerging trend that is formed by “bridging art and blockchain-based platforms, culture, and technology.” On Thursday, a … ( read original…
China Regulator Fines Tencent, Baidu, Others Over Investment Deals
The 12 entities, including some of the country’s biggest tech companies, didn’t properly report past deals, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation said. ( read original story …)
African countries are helping China go green. That may have a downside for Africans.
The details of China’s new 5-year plan, released earlier this month, suggest China has put off the difficult steps necessary to become carbon neutral by 2060. President Xi Jinping had announced that … ( read…
China hits back at US criticism of Hong Kong election change
A Chinese official has hit back at U.S. criticism of planned election law changes in Hong Kong, noting the chaos surrounding the recent American presidential election … ( read original story …)
China regulator fines 12 firms over anti-monopoly law
China’s market regulator has fined 12 companies, including Tencent Holdings and Baidu Inc., for not disclosing past deals as authorities step up anti-monopoly scrutiny in the internet sector … ( read original story …)
China targeting India? Import costs of paracetamol, antibiotics ingredients see 100% jump
New Delhi: The prices of raw materials to manufacture medicines have started moving up, yet again. And China is to be blamed. The prices of raw materials, known as active pharmaceutical ingredients … ( read…
Olympic host Japan will not take part in China vaccine offer
Japan will not take part in China’s offer — accepted by the International Olympic Committee — to provide vaccines for “participants” in the postponed Tokyo Games and next … ( read original story …)
In a Fearful China, Its Dr. Fauci Wins Hearts With Restraint
Zhang Wenhong has drawn a huge public following with a human touch and candid advice that sometimes runs counter to the government’s authoritarian instincts. ( read original story …)
Chinese social media users declare war on cute South Korean cartoon Super Wings for allegedly disrespecting China
The show was first broadcast in Korea in 2014 and on Hunan TV in China in 2015. The series follows a personified airplane who flies all over the world and interacts with children and local…
Chinese Soldier Stands Guard at the NPC in Beijing, China
A Chinese soldier stands guard during the closing session of the Fourth Session of the 13th National People’s Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People In Beijing on Thursday, March 11…
Weibo deactivates Bitcoin trading platforms in China, raising concerns on cryptocurrency rules
Global Times – The Weibo accounts of three major Bitcoin trading exchanges, Huobi, OKEx and Binance were deactivated on Thursday, triggering concerns over tightening regulation on cryptocurrency in … ( read original story …)
