From gifting tea to the world, conquering COVID-19 and voyaging to Mars, the latest slate of elaborate documentaries from China unveiled at Singapore’s Asia Television Forum tell stories about the … ( read original story…
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Bloomberg Equality: The Stench of Forced Labor Taints Big Brands
Congressional report found big name consumer goods companies, including Nike, Coca-Cola, and Calvin Klein, were suspected of relying on forced labor in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur A … ( read original story …)
China is already targeting Joe Biden and his team, a top US intelligence official warned, calling it an attack ‘on steroids’
Bill Evanina, head of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, said his agency had expected China to move its target from Trump to Biden. ( read original story …)
Why China called time on Ant’s extraordinary IPO
China’s decision to scrap Ant Group’s IPO made headlines around the world. But why did the Party act so late and why is it so concerned about Ant? Euromoney looks at the reasons behind the…
Chinese State-Run Media Believe BTC Price Surge Is Just ‘Hype’ While Praising Blockchain
Two Chinese state-run media outlets have published a brief news item urging citizens to focus more on blockchain technology than on the “hype” of the … ( read original story …)
Blockchain ETFs to Win as Bitcoin Hovers Around Record High
T he price of bitcoin hit a new all-time-high on Nov 30, helped by institutional buying. Bitcoin registered its previous all-time high in mid-December 2017. The world’s most popular cryptocurrency is … ( read original…
The United Nations GoLandRegistry Blockchain Initiative Takes On ‘A Challenging’ First Assignment In Afghanistan
The United Nations Office of Communication and Information Technologies (UNOICT) and the United Nations Habitat (UN-Habitat) jointly agreed in September 2019, to create a blockchain framework that … ( read original story …)
Global Brands Uneasy as China’s New Export Law Takes Effect
Beijing put into effect an export control law allowing it to block shipments heading abroad for national security reasons. Beijing has yet to provide details on what products and companies will fall … ( read…
On the same day China landed a probe on the moon, the US’s massive telescope in Puerto Rico collapsed
A step forward in space exploration for China and humankind, on the same day as a colossal step backwards for the US. ( read original story …)
Breakingviews – Healthcare IPO examines value of China’s big tech
JD.com is offering a timely reminder of why big technology firms are valuable to Beijing. The e-commerce giant’s healthcare arm has priced shares in its initial public offering at a reasonable 13 … ( read…
Healthcare IPO examines value of China’s big tech
The unit of e-commerce giant JD priced its $3.5 bln offer at a reasonable 13 times sales. Virtual consultations and pharmacies are booming, supporting an official push for a healthy China. It’s a … (…
China Resources Mixc Said to Raise $1.6 Billion in Hong Kong IPO
Property management company China Resources Mixc Lifestyle Services Ltd. has raised $1.58 billion after pricing its Hong Kong initial public offering at HK$22.30 per share, the top of a marketed range … ( read original…
Could China replace Australian iron ore with metal from Africa?
Amid rising trade tensions, Chinese interests are keen to develop a high-quality deposit in Guinea. Analysts warn any restrictions on Australian sales to China would ‘send shockwaves through the marke … ( read original story…
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