President Joe Biden has been urged to call for a boycott of the Winter Olympics over China’s human rights record. ( read original story …)
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Military Band Sits in a Half Empty Hall During the NPC in Beijing, China
China’s military band sits in a half empty hall, due to covid-19 safety precautions, during the closing session of the Fourth Session of the 13th National People’s Congress (NPC) being held in the … (…
Xi Attemds the NPC in Beijing, China
Chinese President Xi Jinping attends 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, ……
IOC and China make vaccine deal for Tokyo, Beijing Olympians
The International Olympic Committee and China are teaming up to offer vaccines to athletes and teams preparing … ( read original story …)
China adopts new laws to ensure only ‘patriots’ can govern Hong Kong
UK foreign secretary Dominic Raab accuses Beijing of hollowing out the space for democratic debate Last modified on Thu 11 Mar 2021 06.24 EST China’s rubber stamping parliamentary body has unanimously … ( read original…
China All but Ends Hong Kong Democracy With ‘Patriots Only’ Rule
China drew the curtain on decades of adversarial politics in Hong Kong as the national legislature approved changes that would put pro-Beijing loyalists firmly in charge of the city and squeeze out … ( read…
5 things to know for March 11: Coronavirus, Cabinet, immigration, China, Russia
Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. China’s parliament has officially endorsed a proposal for “improving the electoral system” of Hong Kong, further restricting … (…
Hong Kong activists urge EU not to ratify new deal with China
Activists say EU should refuse to sign treaty until national security laws and election restrictions are lifted … ( read original story …)
China moves to overhaul of Hong Kong politics, squeezing democratic opposition
The head of Hong Kong’s legislature, the secretaries for justice and security, the customs department, the immigration office, the correctional services department, the police chief and the fire … ( read original story …)
China mulls higher bar for tech-focused STAR board candidates – source
China’s securities regulator is mulling a higher bar for initial public offerings (IPO) on Shanghai’s Nasdaq-style STAR Market, seeking to deter a wave of applicants with little involvement in the … ( read original story…
U.S. Navy Destroyer Sails Through Taiwan Strait Again As Beijing Protests
However, Koh noted the Navy’s announcements of operations in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea were also a response to increased PLA activity in the region, particularly near self-governing Taiwan … ( read original…
China’s auto exports further expand in February
China’s automobile exports last month increased by 1.3 times year on year, according to data provided by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). Chinese car firms exported 105,000 … ( read original story …)
China will continue to work with WHO to seek COVID-19 origins: premier
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said the country would continue to work with the World Health Organization (WHO) in trying to find the origins of COVID-19, in response to a question on U.S. criticism that ……
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