Tencent and ShareRing are building a new digital identification system to help the beleaguered tourism industry get back on its feet. ( read original story …)
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Beijing calls for judicial reform in Hong Kong, declaring patriotism is ‘a legal requirement now’
Beijing has called for judicial reform in Hong Kong and made it clear that anti-China activism will no longer be allowed among legislators and officials by law as a key step to ensuring the patriotism…
One giant leap for China: Beijing gets ready to go to the Moon and bring back rocks
After multiple setbacks and a previous failed launch, China is gearing up to blast a massive rocket to the moon later this month and bring back rocks to Earth . On Tuesday, the Long March-5…
Listen to Henry Kissinger, China State Media Chief Warns Joe Biden
The 97-year-old national security veteran said the U.S. and China were now “in the mountain passes” of a new Cold War, which could escalate into actual military conflict. ( read original story …)
Beijing is casting more doubt on Hong Kong’s future as a financial hub
The disqualification of four Hong Kong legislators and the suspension of Ant’s IPO point to a discomforting conclusion: the city’s role as a business hub with an independent legal system is now … ( read…
Shenzhen residents told to take time off to improve the city
Taking a day off in China can often be tricky. Peer pressure from colleagues and bosses often means workers stretch themselves to the breaking point, spending long hours in overtime or dragging … ( read…
Exclusive: BMW deal to lift stake in China venture unaffected by Brilliance parent’s debt issues
German carmaker BMW said on Tuesday there was no indication that its deal to increase its stake in its joint venture with Brilliance China Automotive would be affected by debt … ( read original story…
Huawei confirms impending Honor sale to Shenzhen consortium
Sale would allow Honor phones to run Google Mobile Services. Huawei has officially confirmed that it will sell its Honor sub-brand, after months of speculation. In a statement, th … ( read original story …)
Bitcoin Ascends in New Crypto Ranking by State-Backed Chinese Institute
China’s Center for Information and Industry Development (CCID), under the country’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, has released its 20th ranking of crypto projects. ( read original story …)
Tencent’s cloud tech helps blockchain firm manage digital records to get people travelling again amid Covid-19
Blockchain company ShareRing will use Tencent cloud services for digital identification and travel documents to help tourism-reliant countries in Southeast Asia open their borders again. ( read original story …)
Putin says India, China may start producing Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine: RIA
India and China may start producing Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine against COVID-19, the RIA news agency cited Vladimir Putin as saying on Tuesday. Putin also proposed that the creation of a vaccine … ( read…
Why the U.S. Could Be the Big Loser in the Huge RCEP Trade Deal Between China and 14 Other Countries
Even U.S. allies like Japan and Australia moved to strike a bargain with China in the absence of an alternative … ( read original story …)
China’s irritated trade partners push back on coronavirus food tests
BEIJING/GENEVA, Nov 17 (Reuters) – Major food-producing countries are growing increasingly frustrated with China’s scrutiny of imported products and are calling on it to stop aggressive testing for … ( read original story …)
