Beijing is strengthening the development of its synthetic biology industry, as well as innovation in the sector, with this year witnessing a surge in the
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Morning Bid: Optimism rises, but China inflation looms
A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. Asia is set for a positive end to a turbulent week on Friday after a rip-roaring U.S. equity rally on Thursday, although Chinese inflation could temper…
China just discovered a major gas field in South China Sea – how will it affect the disputed zone?
New find, described as world’s first ‘ultra-shallow gas field in ultra-deep waters’, estimated to contain more than 100 billion cubic metres of natural gas …
Russia airspace ban forces BA to drop China flights
The airline now says Beijing flights will be suspended until November 2025, but schedules will remain under review. BA is also dropping one of its two daily flights to Hong Kong.
British Airways cuts Beijing route and Virgin axes two prominent long-haul routes
British Airways will suspend its Beijing route from London and Virgin Atlantic will drop two of its Caribbean routes from Heathrow in early 2025.
COVID-19 no longer a top cause of US death — here’s what’s replaced it
Just over 3 million deaths were reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics last year.
Beijing calls for cooling down Ukraine crisis
China has underscored, in its latest shuttle diplomacy regarding the Ukraine crisis, the pressing need to ease the situation and create conditions for a cease-fire to achieve a political solution, amid the risk of spillover…
South China Sea: what can the Philippines do to counter Beijing’s island-building?
Observers believe the Philippines has limited military options to dislodge Chinese bases built on reclaimed land in their maritime territory.
Researchers identify seasonal sources of Beijing smog
An international study led by researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI has used a new method to identify the various sources of aerosols that create smog in Beijing.
How China views the popular uprising in Bangladesh
According to some reports, the erstwhile leader of Bangladesh cut her trip short, miffed at receiving less financial support for her country than expected. But if any foreign power deserves blame for the uprising that…
Academics suggest Beijing set up ‘shadow government’ that’s ready to run Taiwan
In an article on social media, mainland Chinese research institute says a plan is needed for ‘comprehensive takeover’ of the island after unification.
China is now the world leader in coffee shops
The biggest coffee-drinking demographic is still “white-collar workers in first-tier cities aged between 20 and 40”, according to Deloitte, a consulting firm. China’s experience mirrors that of Japan …
U.S. ‘Dissatisfied’ With China’s Disclosures About Stabbings
The U.S. ambassador has criticized the handling of an attack on four instructors from an American college, but China’s foreign ministry called it an “isolated incident.” …
