Zoom spy? The late, great David Cornwell, aka John le Carré, did not pen a novel about the defining geopolitical rivalry of the 21st century, between the US and China. But if he had, he…
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WHO pandemic review panel critical of China, WHO delays
An independent panel reviewing the global handling of the COVID-19 pandemic said on Monday that Chinese officials could have applied public health measures more forcefully in January and criticised … ( read original story …)
Coronavirus live news: China and WHO criticised by independent Covid panel; US nears 400,000 deaths
California’s state epidemiologist calls to stop 300,000 vaccinations after possible severe allergic reactions; tens of thousands skip vaccination in India … ( read original story …)
China and WHO made mistakes in containing Covid outbreak, says panel
Independent panel criticises WHO for not declaring international emergency until 30 January … ( read original story …)
Beijing wants U.S. business leaders to plead its case. Here’s why they shouldn’t.
Starbucks has more than 4,700 stores there — what’s wrong with promoting cooperation? A lot, it turns out. Xi isn’t asking Schultz and his peers to embark on an apolitical, humanitarian mission. He is ……
Beijing to sanction US officials for ‘nasty behaviour’ over Taiwan
BEIJING • US officials who have engaged in “nasty behaviour” over Chinese-claimed Taiwan will face sanctions, China’s Foreign Ministry has said, after Washington lifted curbs on exchanges between … ( read original story …)
With Russia’s Help, China Becomes Plastics Making Power In Pandemic
The pandemic has helped the petrochemicals industry make up for losses in oil and gas demand. Plastics are tied to the fossil fuels industry. Stay-at-home orders throughout the U.S. and Europe has led … (…
China and US clash at WHO over coronavirus investigation in Wuhan
The US wants China to share all scientific studies into animal, human and environmental samples taken in the city where Covid-19 was first reported. ( read original story …)
India-China war THREAT: Satellite images show Beijing take bold step in disputed territory
The village of 100 homes was picked up by satellite imagery. India claims the Chinese buildings are 2.8 miles within Indian territory. The buildings are within Arunachal Pradesh state according to … ( read original…
Blockchain Bites: Goldman Sachs Investigates Crypto Custody, Solving the Blockchain ‘Trilemma’
Coinbase plans infrastructure updates to prevent outages during periods of volatility while MetLife peaks behind the hood of CBDCs. ( read original story …)
Singtel Group member firm launches Shenzhen innovation centre for Greater China expansion
In a bid to expand its operations in Greater China, tech-firm NCS has launched the NEXT Shenzhen Innovation Centre (SIC) to help enterprise clients accelerate digital transformation. Located in … ( read original story …)
China’s economy grows 2.3% in 2020
During a year when a crippling pandemic plunged major world economies into recession, China has come out on top. CNN’s Steven Jiang reports. ( read original story …)
U.S. and China clash at WHO over scientific mission in Wuhan
The United States called on China on Monday to allow an expert team from the World Health Organization (WHO) to interview “care givers, former patients and lab workers” in the central city of Wuhan, ……
