China’s state-owned Sinopharm, one of the first Chinese projects to start testing its Covid-19 vaccine candidates overseas, said it would have a vaccine ready for the public before the end of the year … (…
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China’s actions are a reflection of confidence — and Xi Jinping’s iron grip
Xi has stifled dissent at home and is increasingly willing for China to assert itself abroad … ( read original story …)
Stocks gain as upbeat earnings outweigh U.S.-China tensions
Stock markets rose on Thursday as better-than-expected corporate earnings in Europe offset worries about rising cases of COVID-19 and a sharp escalation in tensions between the United States and China … ( read original story…
China harboring military-linked fugitive scientist at San Francisco consulate, FBI says
Tensions between the United States and China have continued to ratchet up following the forced closure by Washington of Beijing’s consulate in Houston, amid revelations that federal prosecutors are … ( read original story …)
Better Buy: Beyond Meat vs. Yum China
Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:BYND) and Yum China both emerged as unique plays in the saturated food market in recent years. Beyond Meat started selling plant-based meat products in 2013, a … ( read original story …)
Beijing’s Dilemma: Stand Tough, but Avoid a Full Rupture With the U.S.
After the closure of the Houston consulate and other actions, Chinese officials are trying to respond without endangering the economy or inviting further global isolation. ( read original story …)
Federal charges filed against Chinese cancer researcher as U.S.-China tensions rise
Prosecutors say Tang Juan lied on her visa application about ties to the Chinese military and Communist Party. ( read original story …)
Beijing’s summer is more oppressive than usual, but most prefer the heat over the virus
Life is almost back to normal in the Chinese capital, as long as you’re wearing a mask and have a green health code. ( read original story …)
Stocks gain as earnings eclipse new U.S.-China tensions
European stocks rose on Thursday as better-than-expected corporate earnings offset worries about rising cases of COVID-19 and a sharp escalation in tensions between the United States and China. ( read original story …)
Shenzhen Proposes Law to Accelerate Redevelopment Projects
Shenzhen is planning to introduce a new law that could accelerate the use of urban lands by granting the city more authority to implement redevelopment projects. In a notice Monday, the southern … ( read…
Brands urged to stop sourcing from China’s Xinjiang over forced labour fears
Major retailers must stop sourcing from China’s Xinjiang region due to the “grave risk of forced labour”, a coalition of civil society groups said on Thursday, amid mounting global pressure on Beijing … ( read…
Tencent-Backed Waterdrop Weighs IPO at $4 Billion Value
Waterdrop Inc. is preparing for an initial public offering as soon as this year, seeking a valuation of about $4 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. ( read original story …)
FBI believes Chinese researcher with links to Beijing’s military in hiding in consulate in San Francisco
The FBI believes that a Chinese scientist with links to Beijing’s military is hiding out in China’s consulate in San Francisco to evade arrest. ( read original story …)
