Experts believe the outcome of the race for the White House could determine how ambitious China’s climate efforts will be.
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Shenzhen Land Auction Proviso Sparks Speculation China May Ditch Two-Decade-Old Pre-Sales Model
A residential parcel of land being put up for auction in the Chinese first-tier city of Shenzhen has the pre-condition attached that properties must be ‘ready-to-move-in’ before sales can begin, …
China halts foreign adoptions of its children. US seeks further information on pending cases
The Chinese government is ending its intercountry adoption program, and the U.S. is seeking clarification on how the decision will affect the hundreds of U.S. families with pending applications, the U …
Moscow, Beijing Respond to Taiwan Call for China to Take Back Russian Land
Moscow and Beijing lashed out at Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te after he said China would reclaim land lost to Russia if its territorial concerns were driving its claim over Taiwan.
How Beijing has been recalibrating its expanding influence in Africa
Chinese President Xi Jinping is hosting a major summit in Beijing this week, gathering African leaders to discuss cooperation in infrastructure, energy and education. Focac is the largest event in
Pandemic Fears as Dozens of ‘High Risk’ Viruses Found in China’s Fur Farms
A new study has identified 36 previously unknown species, many of which were found to already be jumping species.
Malaysia, Australia, and Japan hit back over Beijing’s bullying in South China Sea
Multiple countries are pushing back against China’s assertive actions in the South China Sea. Australia and Japan criticized Beijing’s treatment of the Philippines, while Malaysia vowed to continue oi
China halts foreign adoptions of its children
The Chinese government is no longer allowing international adoptions of its children. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said Thursday that the only exception will be for blood relatives adopting …
Typhoon Yagi Nears Southern China With Heavy Rain and Strong Winds
The storm has killed at least 13 people in the Philippines and is forecast to be the strongest to hit Hainan Province in a decade.
China is not pushing Africa into debt trap, South African president says
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday that he did not believe Chinese investments in Africa were pushing the continent into a “debt trap” but were instead part of a mutually …
China halts foreign adoptions for its children
BEIJING — The Chinese government is no longer allowing foreigners to adopt its children, a spokesperson said Thursday. The only exception will be for blood relatives adopting a child or a stepchild, …
How to get kicked out of China’s Communist Party
China’s Communist Party has over 99m members. So it is no surprise that some are not up to scratch. The corrupt, criminal or disloyal are handled by the party’s fearsome internal-investigation arm, …
Liberalism is far from dead in China
That view jars with the impression conveyed by another, far more conspicuous, trend: the rise of Chinese nationalism. In public forums online, it is usually hard to find liberal views. The internet is …
