China and Britain restarted economic and financial talks on Saturday after a six-year hiatus during a visit by Britain’s Treasury chief to Beijing, as the U.K.’s Labour government seeks to reset …
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China’s ‘batwoman’ STILL doing ‘potentially catastrophic’ virus tests 5 years after Covid ‘lab leak’ left millions dead
A CHINESE scientist at the centre of the Covid origins debate is still carrying out “risky” research on coronaviruses, scientists have warned. Shi Zhengli, 60, earned herself the …
Test of patience as Beijing rush hour becomes daily challenge
Known for its bustling population and vibrant economy, Beijing faces significant challenges managing massive crowds during peak hours.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves meets with Chinese Vice President in Beijing
Chancellor Rachel Reeves meets with the Chinese Vice President in Beijing. The finance minister is facing criticism for traveling to China during financial market turmoil at home, but said “pragmatic” relations with Beijing would help…
Rubio nomination complicated by attack on Musk’s Tesla and China’s ban
The Florida senator’s criticism of Chinese “genocide” led country to forbid his entry, and his attack on Elon Musk’s company could rile Trump’s key adviser.
China’s biggest headache now: Youths overqualified but underemployed
China’s jobless rate for 16-to-24-year-olds excluding students, dropped to 17.6% in September from 18.8% in August, according to official data released on Tuesday this month, providing some relief …
Lessons learned from trying to thaw icy relations between rivals U.S and China
U.S. Ambassador Nicholas Burns described the relationship as contentious and deeply competitive, “and you can’t get around that. We’re rivals for global power.” …
China and UK restart economic and financial talks after 6-year hiatus
China and Britain have restarted economic and financial talks after a six-year hiatus during a visit by Britain’s Treasury chief to Beijing …
HMPV: Health expert’s verdict on whether virus from China could trigger global pandemic
A surge in cases of HMPV (human metapneumovirus) has raised fears of another Covid-19 style pandemic after harrowing images in China show children in hospital beds needing urgent treatment
Chinese cloud firm Unisplendour seeks to raise $1bn – report
Unisplendour is currently listed in Shenzhen, China, though is seemingly one of many mainland companies looking to also list on Hong Kong’s exchange. The company is currently valued at around $9.7 …
Uyghurs detained in Thailand say they face deportation and persecution in China
A group of Uyghurs who were detained in Thailand over a decade ago say that the Thai government is preparing to deport them to China, alarming activists who say the men are at risk of…
Britain’s Treasury chief kicks off China visit
Britain’s Treasury chief has kicked off a China visit aimed at boosting economic and financial cooperation between the countries, as the U.K.’s Labour government seeks to reset strained ties with …
Beijing blasts false claims regarding HMPV infection
Beijing has made a fresh rebuke to some voices labeling China’s recent cases of infection with human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, as an “unknown virus”, calling such claims “run counter to basic …
