Four days after the U.S. presidential election was called for challenger Joe Biden, China still hasn’t phoned to congratulate the president-elect. Its delay is matched by a few other autocratic states … ( read original…
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China’s Alibaba says post-COVID Singles’ Day sales hit $74 billion
China’s Alibaba said on Wednesday orders on its e-commerce platforms during the Singles’ Day shopping extravaganza hit a record 498.2 billion yuan ($75.1 billion). ( read original story …)
China Treats People Deemed Vulnerable With Experimental Coronavirus Vaccine
China Treats People Deemed Vulnerable With Experimental Coronavirus Vaccine President Trump has been saying there will be a coronavirus vaccine “within weeks,” and drugmakers are racing to produce one … ( read original story …)
Brazil to Resume Trials of China’s Sinovac Coronavirus Vaccine
Brazil’s health authority Anvisa said it has authorized clinical trials of the Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine to resume after suspending them this week. ( read original story …)
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy lawmakers resign en masse as Beijing’s grip tightens
Hong Kong’s autonomy from Beijing suffered another major blow Wednesday after pro-democracy lawmakers said they would resign en masse to protest the disqualification of four fellow pro-democracy … ( read original story …)
Brazil set to resume trials of China’s Sinovac coronavirus vaccine following brief suspension
Brazil’s health regulators on Wednesday revealed they will allow clinical trials of China’s Sinovac coronavirus vaccine to resume just more than 24 hours after they were put on hold. ( read original story …)
Alibaba’s Singles Day overshadowed by China’s new antitrust proposal
Alibaba set a new sales record for the annual Singles Day shopping event, a feat that was overshadowed by a near 10% stock plunge caused by proposed new Chinese antitrust regulation. CNBC’s Eunice … (…
K-Pop band Blackpink’s video with giant panda cub sparks outrage in China
Pop band Blackpink has caused uproar in China after videos were circulated showing band members handling a giant panda cub in a South Korean zoo. ( read original story …)
China forces ouster of Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers, quashing opposition
For the first time since Britain returned the city to Chinese sovereignty in 1997, there is likely to be no political opposition in the legislature. ( read original story …)
Hong Kong Security Law: How Beijing Is Cracking Down
An explanation of how Hong Kong’s Beijing-backed government has moved quickly to make use of new powers. ( read original story …)
Four Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers unseated as Beijing moves to silence opposition
Four pro-democracy Hong Kong lawmakers were stripped of their seats on Wednesday after Beijing passed a resolution giving local authorities broad new powers to quash dissent, in a move that signals … ( read original…
Hong Kong Opposition Resigns From Legislature Over Latest Beijing Crackdown
Hong Kong’s opposition lawmakers said they would resign en masse over the ouster of four pro-democracy colleagues, as Beijing intensifies its crackdown on dissent in the city. ( read original story …)
On Singles’ Day in China, Couriers Clamor for More
The country’s booming e-commerce sector relies on millions of delivery workers, some of whom are protesting low wages and grueling working conditions. ( read original story …)
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