More than 1 billion Chinese citizens will participate in a once-in-a-decade census that will inform policymakers on demographic shifts in the world’s most-populous but fast-ageing nation, and help … ( read original story …)
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Shenzhen’s Luohu shining example of reform
The Luohu district government is a good example of this. As the first district set up in the city－which borders the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region－Luohu is considered a perfect example of … ( read…
Climate change: how China can achieve its pledge of zero emissions
Transition from fossil fuel could include phased switch to renewables, with opportunities for foreign companies … ( read original story …)
Joe Biden must clear the air on Hunter Biden and his China business dealings — win or lose
A public commitment from the Biden family to fully comply with any investigation is critical to restore confidence and take on Chinese attempts to undermine the U.S. ( read original story …)
China reports 49 new coronavirus cases vs 24 a day earlier
Mainland China reported 49 new COVID-19 cases on Nov. 2, from 24 a day earlier, the national health authority reported on Tuesday. ( read original story …)
China plays it straight on US election but keeps an eye out for mayhem
In the dramatic run-up to Tuesday’s US presidential election, Chinese coverage and commentary in state and social media has been relatively restrained. But that could change if disorder and a disputed … ( read original…
US Asia Allies Japan, South Korea Build Better China Ties Despite Concerns
World War II era, do not share President Donald Trump’s tough anti-China position and have sought better ties with the People’s Republic, even as major challenges persist. ( read original story …)
Magic Johnson Selling Gels Shows U.S. Brands Flocking to Alibaba
For American brands struggling to survive the resurgent coronavirus, China is proving to be one of the few bright spots. As Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. prepares to host its biggest and most global … (…
Analysis: Fin or tech? China’s Ant, biggest-ever IPO, says it’s a tech firm not a bank
China’s Ant Group , about to make the biggest public sale of shares ever, poses a basic conundrum: what kind of company is it – a financial colossus or a tech giant? A spinoff from…
Victoria reports no new Covid cases as Sydney restaurant on alert; trade tensions with China escalate – live news
Travel restrictions eased at 1am on Tuesday, with the Queensland border flung open to everyone except those in greater Sydney and Victoria. The NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian is fuming that Sydney … ( read original…
U.S. Cyber Command Expands Operations to Hunt Hackers From Russia, Iran and China
Building on a 2018 effort, Cyber Command sent teams to Europe, the Middle East and Asia to learn more about how adversaries could threaten the election this year. ( read original story …)
China-US tension: Portugal feels Washington’s ire as Beijing comes wooing with an eye on strategic Azores
When it comes to geography, Portugal is the EU member state physically closest to the United States. In diplomatic terms, however, the small Atlantic nation is the subject of an energetic economic … ( read…
China’s Digital Yuan Reaches $300 Million Spent
The Bank of China has said $300 M of Digital Yuan has been spent, making it the most advanced digital currency among large nations. ( read original story …)
