Millions from both cities south of Beijing banned from leaving unless absolutely necessary after new infections emerge. ( read original story …)
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China Locks Down City Of 11 Million In An Attempt To Curb Worst Covid-19 Flare Up In Months
China has enforced a lockdown in Shijiazhuang, a city with 11 million residents, blocking major highways, trains and flights in and out of the city as it attempts to clamp down on the country’s worst…
Inditex to Remove Several Brands’ Physical Presence in China -WWD
Global News Select Inditex to Remove Several Brands’ Physical Presence in China -WWD . . Jan 8, 2021 9:31 AM UTC … ( read original story …)
Indonesia’s top Islamic body OKs China’s Sinovac vaccine
Indonesia’s highest Islamic body on Friday gave its religious approval to China’s Sinovac vaccine, paving the way for its distribution in the world’s most populous … ( read original story …)
Asia Today: China City Offers Cash for Tip on Test Evaders
A city in northern China is offering rewards of $77 for anyone who reports on a resident who has not taken a recent coronavirus test. ( read original story …)
Taiwan heralds visit by US ambassador to UN as China fumes
Taiwan said Friday it welcomed the visit of the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations in the closing days of the Trump administration, in a move that brought China’s … ( read original story …)
Behind the NYSE’s Swerves on Delisting China Stocks
In the course of a week, the New York Stock Exchange said it would delist a trio of Chinese companies, then that it wouldn’t and then that it would, stoking confusion among investors globally. The…
U.S. foes like China and Iran see opportunity in the chaos of Trump-stoked riot at Capitol
“This an absolute gift for authoritarian leaders whose prime narrative is that democratic systems are weak and unstable,” said researcher Matthew Harries. ( read original story …)
China fines seven financial institutions $31 million over irregularities
China’s banking and insurance watchdog on Friday fined seven financial institutions a total 199.5 million yuan ($30.85 million) for irregularities in overcharging fees and insufficient information … ( read original story …)
The Latest: China city offers cash for tip on test evaders
A city in northern China is offering rewards of 500 yuan ($77) for anyone who reports on a resident who has not taken a recent coronavirus test. The offer from the government of Nangong comes…
China’s stock market gains international appeal amid reforms
China’s stock market managed to secure spectacular gains in 2020 as reforms widened access for overseas investors and boosted its long-term investment value. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index … ( read original story …)
Beijing censors Chinese media coverage of Alibaba probe; Xi Smashes Jack Ma’s Empire
With Jack Ma’s sudden disappearance yet another stunning news has started surfacing that Beijing ordered Chinese media to censor coverage of the Alibaba probe. Alibaba Group Co-founder Jack Ma had … ( read original story…
New COVID-19 cases in China’s Hebei falls amid new curbs
The number of new COVID-19 cases reported in China’s Hebei province surrounding Beijing fell slightly from a day earlier, as authorities barred people in the provincial capital from leaving in order … ( read original…
