The country reported that its GDP jumped by 3.2% from April to June compared to one year ago, China’s National Bureau of Statistics said in a press release on Thursday, beating economists’ … ( read…
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China’s Epic Property Boom Doesn’t Stop for Covid Pandemic
The Chinese real-estate bubble eclipses the one in U.S. housing in the 2000s. Desperate buyers fear other investments will suffer from global economic slowdown. ‘Property has hijacked China’s economy, … ( read original story …)
A bookstore in Beijing features book tunnels that lead to cozy reading nooks and a café
Elements throughout the new bookstore were inspired by traditional gardens, bamboo forests, and famous Chinese paintings. ( read original story …)
US-China relations are at an all time low, but Trump still seems unsure how to handle Beijing
Throughout his time in office, US President Donald Trump has blown hot and cold on China. © Win McNamee/ President Donald Trump walks into the Rose Garden to make a s … ( read original…
Chipmaker secures largest Chinese IPO in nearly a decade
This is the largest mainland China IPO since 2010, and makes SMIC the most valuable Shanghai-listed tech company with a market cap north of $84 billion. The bottom line: “The share sale is an ……
Coronavirus could cause US to lose Iraqi Kurdish region to China
Since the start of the COVID-19 crisis, China has been working to expand its influence over the KRG through medical aid. ( read original story …)
Taiwan Holds Military Drills Against Potential China Threat
Taiwan’s military fired missiles on Thursday in a live-fire drill to demonstrate its ability to defend against any Chinese invasion … ( read original story …)
In Coronavirus Vaccine Race, China Strays From the Official Paths
Beijing is offering several vaccine candidates to employees of state-owned companies and the armed forces, while also conducting clinical trials in other countries. ( read original story …)
Vendor Sells Pork at a Market in Beijing, China
A pork vendor waits for customers at her stall in a popular food market, used by top international hotels and restaurants, in Beijing on Thursday, July 16, 2020. The emergence of a coronavirus cluster ……
A Temple Park Remains Closed in Beijing, China
A historic temple park remains closed in Beijing on Thursday, July 16, 2020. China reported just one new confirmed case of the Covid-19 in the past 24 hours and two asymptomatic cases, as the U.S.…
Tencent-backed blockchain startup Everledger raises $7 million in bridge financing round
Blockchain solutions provider Everledger has raised $7 million in bridge financing, i.e., loan, typically taken to meet short-term working capital needs.The post Tencent-backed blockchain startup … ( read original story …)
Coronavirus live news: Israel faces prospect of new lockdown; Beijing Winter Olympics under threat
Israel reports new daily record of cases; if Tokyo Games don’t go ahead, Beijing 2022 also likely to be cancelled; Fauci says US could make end-of-year target; Bolsonaro tests positive again … ( read original…
China Reports Only One New Confirmed Coronavirus Case in 24 Hours
China experienced a slight resurgence of coronavirus cases last month after a cluster appeared around Beijing and spread. The country quickly clamped down around the outbreak, hei … ( read original story …)
