But the 23-year-old is part of an extraordinary group: those who have received an early dose of a novel coronavirus vaccine, not in a clinical trial, but because they are Chinese citizens with … (…
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China’s Leaders Vow Tech ‘Self-Reliance,’ Military Power and Economic Recovery
The Communist Party’s Central Committee endorsed an ambitious policy program that looks far beyond the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story …)
Pompeo slams ‘predator’ China as US seeks Asian influence
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called China’s Communist government a “predator” Wednesday as he sought to tempt Sri Lanka away from Beijing’s influence and later bolstered the US diplomatic … ( read original story…
China’s First Marine Ranch Platform is Anchored Off Yantai, China
The Genghai No 1, China’s first ecological marine ranch platform, is anchored off the coast of Yantai, Shandong Province, on Thursday, October 29, 2020. The new intelligent complex makes use of … ( read original…
Fish are Netted at a Marine Ranch Platform in Yantai, China
Chinese men net thousands of farmed fish at the Genghai No 1, China’s first ecological marine ranch platform, anchored off the coast of Yantai, Shandong Province, on Thursday, October 29, 2020. The … ( read…
China’s Fifth Plenum: What You Need to Know
China’s leaders issued a blueprint for the next five years – and beyond. Below, the highlights. The fifth plenum of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s 19th Central Committee wrapped up in Beijing on … (…
Crypto-Lottery: China’s Solution for Re-Stimulating the Covid Era Economy
China’s state-run People’s Bank of China is currently backing the currency, as part of the government initiative to create a cashless society, with digital currencies ideally cheaper and easier to … ( read original story…
New York’s Financial Regulator Wants Firms, Including Crypto Miners, to Look Closer at Climate Change Risks
New York state’s financial regulator is urging firms to pay closer attention to financial risks associated with climate change. In a letter sent to all regulated entities on Thursday, the New York … ( read…
Boeing’s China aviation business in the spotlight after Beijing announces sanctions on defence unit
China’s sanctions on Boeing Defense do not include penalties on the firm’s commercial aviation business, but analysts say Beijing is ‘sending a message’. ( read original story …)
China turns to domestic demand to power economy
Xi Jinping’s administration will focus on ‘self-sufficiency’ in a range of technological sectors dominated by the US … ( read original story …)
China Says Economy Will Reach ‘Moderately Developed’ Level Within 15 Years
Chinese leaders vowed Thursday to pull China’s per-capita output levels up to that of “the middle level of developed economies” within 15 years, an ambitious task that economists say will require … ( read original…
The Biggest IPO in World History Is Stoking an Investor Frenzy
I was lucky.” Ant may not be a household name in most of the world, but the Chinese fintech behemoth controlled by Jack Ma has set off an investor frenzy for the history books. Brokers…
China’s Next Economic Transformation: Going Carbon Neutral by 2060
In the biggest climate commitment made by any nation, China pledged to go carbon neutral by 2060. While it will be challenging for Beijing to achieve its goal, China’s plan to become a green ……
