Relatives of Hong Kongers captured by China’s coastguard as they tried to flee the city by speedboat said Saturday they feared their loved ones had disappeared into the authoritarian mainland’s … ( read original story…
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China bans German pork imports after African swine fever case
China announced on Saturday a ban on the import of pork and pig products from Germany after the European country confirmed its first case of African swine fever in a wild boar last week. (…
China says Mars probe stable; no word on reusable spacecraft
BEIJING (AP) — China’s Mars probe Tianwen-1, which blasted into space in July, is now more than 15 million kilometers (9 million miles) from Earth en route to the red planet, the National … (…
China Will Release Five Indian Nationals Detained at Border: Global Times
On Tuesday, following reports that five Indians from the state of Arunachal Pradesh, which borders China’s Tibet, had gone missing, an Indian minister said that the Chinese People … ( read original story …)
China says committed to ensuring peace on border with India
China will maintain communications with India through diplomatic and military channels and commit to “restoring peace and tranquility” in their disputed border area, the Chinese foreign ministry said … ( read original story …)
China may kill TikTok’s US operations rather than see them sold
The controversial push to force Chinese tech unicorn ByteDance to divest part or all of its smash-hit TikTok social media service to a U.S.-based company could be in doubt after a report today … (…
Shenzhen sees over 90,000 foreign-invested enterprises
(Xinhua) — More than 90,000 foreign-invested enterprises have been set up in Shenzhen, one of the symbols of China’s reform and opening up, since the city issued the first business license for a … (…
China would rather see TikTok U.S. close than a forced sale – sources
Beijing opposes a forced sale of TikTok’s U.S. operations by its Chinese owner ByteDance, and would prefer to see the short video app shut down in the United States, three people with direct knowledge ……
Fauci Warns Coronavirus Could Disrupt Life Well Into New Year
China has been using its prospects for developing a vaccine as a diplomatic carrot. The pandemic has exacerbated the worldwide threat of hunger and malnutrition. ( read original story …)
How coronavirus has made travel in China a whole lot harder for foreigners
As China gradually recovers from the coronavirus pandemic, travel restrictions have been relaxed; but this has not made getting around as a foreigner any easier. During a reporting trip to Xiongan New … ( read…
How India and China bought peace – for now
After months of worsening tensions on their contested Himalayan border, India and China surprised many by announcing that troops are to quickly disengage. The joint announcement followed a marathon … ( read original story …)
China opposes a forced sale of TikTok’s US business by ByteDance, would rather see it shut: Report
ByteDance has been in talks to sell TikTok’s US business to potential buyers including Microsoft … However, Chinese officials believe a forced sale would make both ByteDance and China appear weak in … ( read…
How China Brought Nearly 200 Million Students Back to School
China says the reopening of classrooms proves that its top-down system is superior. To overwhelmed teachers and students stuck on campuses, its restrictions can feel like overkill. ( read original story …)
