China’s pledge last September to become carbon-neutral by 2060 was one of the most striking advances in the climate change battle over the past year. The world had been waiting to see how its next…
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Compulsory romance lessons among proposals at China’s political conference
“Romance and marriage lessons” in schools, using the social credit system to penalise people who abandon their pets, and ending compulsory English lessons are among the proposals made on the sidelines … ( read original…
Report: China’s treatment of Uighurs breaches every provision of U.N. genocide convention
China’s treatment of its Uighur population in Xinjiang region violates each provision of the United Nations’ genocide convention, according to a new damning report published Tuesday. ( read original story …)
Coronavirus digest: China issues vaccine passport
The identification for Chinese citizens is said to be the world’s first “coronavirus passport.” Meanwhile, the US is easing restrictions. DW has the latest. ( read original story …)
‘Coronavirus can’t kill the industry’: China cruise market here to stay, analysts say
Just six years ago, the largest cruise companies in the world were racing each other to China, lured by the country’s growing middle class. The ships, some custom-built for Chinese taste, docked full … (…
The outlook of U.S. firms in China changed dramatically after Biden’s election
American businesses operating in China believe that U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration may help stabilize relations between the world’s two largest economies. The American Chamber of … ( read original story …)
German exports post surprise rise as China trade sizzles
German exports unexpectedly rose in January, buoyed by robust trade with China in a positive start to the year for manufacturers in Europe’s largest economy. BERLIN, March 9 (Reuters) – German exports … ( read…
China adds ‘aircraft hunter’ field missile system to export weapons list
HQ-17AE carries eight short-range missiles designed to protect frontline units from drone and helicopter attacks. ( read original story …)
Copper price up as Chinese imports surge
Copper price was up again on Monday as customs data showed China’s imports rose 4.7% for the first two months of 2021 from a year earlier, … ( read original story …)
Oppo becomes top smartphone brand in China – study
Oppo has become the number one smartphone brand in China for the first time in January 2021, according to a report from Counterpoint Research. Oppo’s market share reached 21 percent in January, … ( read…
China launches ‘world’s first coronavirus passport’
China has launched a health certificate programme for Chinese international travellers, leading the world in plans for so-called virus passports.The digital certificate, which shows a user’s … ( read original story …)
GLOW SHENZHEN 2020 concludes with the goal of building China’s tech-based art IP
GLOW SHENZHEN 2020, the first international light festival in Shenzhen with the theme “Immersed in Shenzhen”, concluded recently. In the past two months, 34 theme events were held at 20 different … ( read original…
Quad: As China tensions linger, Biden prepares for first summit with key Asia-Pacific leaders
The leaders of the United States, Japan, India and Australia will meet in a virtual summit this week, a source in Japan with direct knowledge of the talks told CNN on Tuesday. ( read original…
