The Chinese city of Shenzhen has banned the eating of dogs and cats as part of a wider clampdown on the wildlife trade since the emergence of the new coronavirus. Scientists suspect the coronavirus ……
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Beijing may be using the coronavirus pandemic to advance its interests in the disputed South China Sea
The sinking of a Vietnamese fishing boat by a Chinese surveillance vessel earlier this month brought into the spotlight Beijing’s multi-year assertions in the South China Sea, in which it claims … ( read original…
Fearful of virus return, Beijing turns into virtual fortress
Beijing has virtually walled itself off to outsiders with drastic measures to protect China’s seat of power against the threat of a second wave of coronavirus infections from other regions. ( read original story …)
Beijing free to speak out about Hong Kong legislature, say pro-government heavyweights
Two central government organs blasted pro-democracy lawmakers for filibustering, sparking accusations of meddling in local affairs But executive councillor and NPC member say the comments were … ( read original story …)
Chinese yuan likely to remain stable as Beijing aims to insulate domestic economy: Strategist
China appears ready to maintain currency stability in order to insulate the domestic economy from global upheaval, as it did during the 2008 financial crisis, says Jason Daw of Societe Generale. ( read original story…
Beijing faces a diplomatic crisis after reports of mistreatment of Africans in China causes outrage
African governments, media outlets and citizens reacted angrily to the developments, as videos of Africans being harassed by police, sleeping on the streets or being locked into their homes under … ( read original story…
To Belgrade and Beyond: Beijing Exports China Model of Virus Management
Last month, six Chinese medical professionals stepped off an Air Serbia jet in Belgrade to a red-carpet welcome from President Aleksandar Vucic and an array of cabinet ministers. After elbow-bump … ( read original story…
Beijing tightens grip over coronavirus research, amid US-China row on virus origin
China has imposed restrictions on the publication of academic research on the origins of the novel coronavirus, according to a central government directive and online notices published by two Chinese … ( read original story…
Beijing blocks video game used for virtual Hong Kong protests
A video game in which players use cartoon avatars to explore an imaginary island has been blocked in China after Hong Kong democracy activists used it for virtual anti-government protests.Animal … ( read original story…
China’s new role as guardian of intellectual property
The country now files more international patents than the United States, meaning it has even greater incentive to protect innovation The biggest copyright game on the planet right now is the race to … (…
China Probes Outspoken Property Tycoon After Covid-19 Criticism
Chinese authorities have placed outspoken property tycoon Ren Zhiqiang under investigation as it continues to grapple with the political fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story …)
China moves to block new virus flare-up on Russian border
China is facing a new coronavirus flare-up along its remote northern border with Russia, far from the epicenter of Wuhan, where it has all but declared victory in the battle … ( read original story…
Hong Kong shares end higher as China trade data lifts sentiment
HSI financial sector sub-index is 0.6% higher; property sector up 1.1% April 14 (Reuters) – Hong Kong shares closed higher on Tuesday after China reported smaller-than-expected contractions in imports … ( read original story …)
