Beijing bristles as U.S. officials join global chorus backing huge protests against perceived power-grab by China over semi-autonomous region. ( read original story …)
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A member of China’s parliament suggests setting up national blockchain development fund
Tan Jieqing, a member of China’s parliament, or National People’s Congress, has recommended setting up a national, government-backed blockchain development fund.The post A member of China’s parliament … ( read original story …)
China Demands US Withdraw Sanctions on Tech Suppliers, Says It’s ‘Politicizing Business’
China demanded Monday that Washington withdraw export sanctions imposed on Chinese companies in the latest round of a worsening conflict over technology, security and human rights. ( read original story …)
The Retired U.S. Senator and Diplomat Shilling for China’s Propaganda Machine
Baucus, a Democrat who also served as a U.S. senator from Montana from 1978 to 2014, first compared Trump’s attacks on Beijing to the rhetoric used by Joseph McCarthy and Adolf Hitler in a May…
Hong Kong and Beijing officials defend security laws, citing threat of terrorism
Calls for independence are anathema to Beijing, which considers Hong Kong an inalienable part of the country. The proposed framework stresses Beijing’s intent to crack down on such acts. Protests are … ( read original…
EU’s top diplomat urges ‘more robust strategy’ toward China
The European Union’s top diplomat has called for a “more robust strategy” toward China as the world’s most populous nation becomes more powerful. ( read original story …)
Not Using COVID-19 As Cover To Advance South China Sea Claims, Says China
China has ignored international rulings, rammed fishing boats in Philippine and Vietnamese exclusive economic zones, and engaged in other aggressive actions involving Malaysia and Indonesia. ( read original story …)
China firmly opposes latest U.S. sanctions against Chinese firms over Xinjiang
China’s foreign ministry says it deplores and firmly opposes the latest U.S. sanctions against Chinese firms over Xinjiang, adding that it is purely China’s internal affair. ( read original story …)
Chinese Retail Tycoon’s Wumei Considers Hong Kong IPO
Wumei Holdings Inc., the Chinese retail group that owns one of the country’s biggest supermarket chains, is considering an initial public offering in Hong Kong, people with knowledge about the matter … ( read original…
China proposes lifting North Korea sanctions
China’s top diplomat called on the United States to ease North Korea sanctions, the same day North Korea’s Kim Jong Un discussed strengthening nuclear deterrence, according to state media reports. ( read original story …)
China space programme targets July launch for Mars mission
China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project…
China may become one of many hubs as companies diversify manufacturing after coronavirus shock
For many businesses, adjusting supply chains in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic means expanding from China, not necessarily leaving, some analysts say. ( read original story …)
China’s belt and road initiative: what is it and why is Victoria under fire for its involvement?
Peter Dutton and US secretary of state Mike Pompeo have both warned of risks for Australia. We look at the facts … ( read original story …)
