Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Wednesday the central government will not back down on plans for national security legislation for the financial hub, even as Britain stepped up criticism of the … (…
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China Develops Own Digital Currency ‘Virtual Yuan’ To Challenge Bitcoin
China is currently piloting a digital currency poised to challenge big tech companies that hold a portion of the country’s financials, as well as the threat of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. ( read original story …)
China jibes U.S. on human rights ahead of June 4 anniversary
Chinese state media has been revelling in days of chaotic protests in the United States and highlighting President Donald Trump’s threat to use troops, even as the anniversary looms of its own … ( read…
WHO chief ‘went too far’ praising Beijing, as new report reveals coronavirus delays
Australia is backing the regional offices of the World Health Organisation while criticising Geneva amid new revelations about its mishandling of the coronavirus. ( read original story …)
Boris Johnson To Offer Visas To Millions Of Hongkongers If Beijing Pushes Through Controversial Law
If the former British Colony falls under Chinese control under a new national security law, the British prime minister said he will offer Hongkongers visas to live in the U.K. ( read original story …)
European shares rise on upbeat China data; Renault jumps
European shares joined a global rally on Wednesday as signs of a pickup in China’s services activity offset concerns about Sino-U.S. trade tensions and widespread civil unrest in the United States. ( read original story…
China’s making inroads in the Middle East. The Trump administration isn’t happy.
U.S. pressure to reject China could now force several Middle Eastern countries into difficult alignment choices, as great power rivalry once again threatens to turn the region into a theater of … ( read original…
China rejects report that it delayed COVID-19 information sharing with WHO
China said on Wednesday a news report that said it delayed sharing COVID-19 information with the World Health Organization (WHO) is totally untrue. ( read original story …)
Air pollution in China back to pre-Covid levels and Europe may follow
Cleaner skies were a silver lining of pandemic but data indicates air quality receding as lockdowns eased … ( read original story …)
British PM Johnson tells China: We’ll not walk away from Hong Kong people
The United Kingdom will not walk away from the people of Hong Kong if China imposes a national security law which conflicts with Beijing’s international obligations under a 1984 accord, Prime Minister … ( read…
PepsiCo Appoints Wern-Yuen Tan as Chief Executive Officer of Asia Pacific, Australia, New Zealand and China Business
Yuen Tan has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Asia Pacific, Australia, New Zealand and China (“APAC”), overseeing all of PepsiCo’s operations in the region. Mr. Tan, who will begin his new … ( read…
Beijing draws up plans to outlaw criticism of traditional Chinese medicine
Draft legislation could lead to criminal prosecution for smearing medicinal approach backed by Xi Jinping … ( read original story …)
Geely’s Polestar to open 20 showrooms in China to compete with Tesla
Polestar, the premium electric vehicle maker owned by China’s Geely, plans to open 20 showrooms in the mainland, as it prepares for delivery of its Polestar 2 electric sedans to compete with Tesla Inc ……
