It was the first time the pontiff had called the Muslim minority a persecuted people, something human rights activists have been urging him to do. ( read original story …)
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China War Talk Escalates As U.S. Helps Taiwan Build Homemade Submarines
The Chinese Communist Party’s hawkish tabloid newspaper “Global Times” said the People’s Liberation Army’s frequent military drills were meant as more than just a warning to Taiwan and the U.S. ( read original story …)
Japan and China to restart business travel, coordinate on East China Sea
Japan and China agreed on Tuesday to restart coronavirus-hit business travel this month and to continue talks on disputed isles in the East China Sea, in the first high-level dialogue since Japan … ( read…
UPDATE 2-Japan and China to restart business travel, coordinate on East China Sea
Japan and China agreed on Tuesday to restart coronavirus-hit business travel this month and to continue talks on disputed isles in the East China Sea, in the first high-level dialogue since Japan … ( read…
China wants control over Taiwan. That’s a problem for U.S. tech companies
The mainland’s long-standing ‘One China’ stance is getting more aggressive. And Taiwan is key to how consumer electronics get designed and manufactured. ( read original story …)
Beijing faces new force in South China Sea as US attacked for ‘creating chaos’ in region
China’s embassy in the Philippines was left furious after US National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien reiterated Washington’s support for the country’s claims to the South China Sea. Both President … ( read original story …)
China Launches a Mission to Bring Back Material From the Moon
China launched an ambitious mission on Tuesday to bring back rocks and debris from the moon’s surface for the first time in more than 40 years — an undertaking that could boost human understanding of…
Blockchain in 2021 is a tale of two speeds
The pandemic has resulted in both acceleration and deceleration, depending on the type of blockchain project. Here are Forrester’s five key predictions for 2021. ( read original story …)
China stocks retreat from 5-yr high as consumer, property shares weigh
China stocks ended lower on Tuesday, as investors locked in profit following a recent rally, while the market showed scant reaction to news that U.S. President-elect Joe Biden was given the go-ahead … ( read…
Australia and China: It’s Complicated
Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald stated that Australia needed to think about its relationship with China beyond economics, to develop a multidimensional perspective. “Engaging through many channels and at many … ( read original story …)
Biden Vs. Biden On China
Joe Biden joined with 82 other senators and the Clinton administration in normalizing trade relations with China. It was a crucial step in allowing China to join the World Trade Organization. Labor … ( read…
China Urges Biden to Seek Beijing’s Help for COVID-19, Economy
Communist Party newspaper ‘Global Times’ sees Joe Biden’s election as an opportunity to normalize U.S.-China relations and has sent positive signals about the former vice president’s cabinet picks. ( read original story …)
Shenzhen, Shanghai show China’s skill in playing to pioneering cities’ strengths
On October 14, President Xi Jinping visited the southern city of Shenzhen, where he delivered a speech celebrating 40 years of progress since the special economic zone (SEZ) was established there. A … ( read…
