TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer told employees he’s stepping down because the video-sharing company has become the subject of new tensions between the United States and China. ( read original story …)
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Coronavirus: did diplomatic tensions scuttle China-Canada vaccine trial?
The process is not clear to the NRC, but CanSino does not have the authority to ship the vaccine at this time,” the council was quoted as saying. “Due to the delay in the shipment…
China-U.S. tensions on display in South China Sea and at RNC
“The U.S. has continued to provoke and sow troubles,” a Defense Ministry spokesman said. “The Chinese military will not dance to the tune of the U.S.” … ( read original story …)
China intercepts boat with activists suspected on board
Hong Kong media reports say Chinese authorities have arrested at least 10 people, including a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist, after its coast guard intercepted a speedboat believed to be heading to … ( read original…
China Fires Missiles Into South China Sea, Sending U.S. a Message
By Steven Lee Myers and Keith Bradsher China has fired a barrage of medium-range missiles across considerable distances into the South China Sea, Beijing’s latest move to demonstrate its strategic … ( read original story…
China’s Xpeng Motors raises $1.5 billion in bumper New York IPO
Xpeng Motors has raised more money than expected from its New York initial public offering despite the souring of US-China relations. ( read original story …)
China criticizes US sanctions over South China Sea buildup
China has accused Washington of violating international law by imposing sanctions on officials and companies over Beijing’s military buildup in the disputed South China Sea but gave no indication of p … ( read original…
China says halt of coronavirus vaccine partnership unrelated to Canada relations
China said on Thursday that the end to a partnership on a coronavirus vaccine between Chinese firm CanSino Biologics and Canada is unrelated to diplomatic relations between the countries. The Chinese … ( read original…
China’s offer of coronavirus tests for all in Hong Kong meets with public distrust
A Chinese government offer to test all Hong Kong residents for the novel coronavirus is meeting scepticism from the city’s medical community and public and is emerging as a politically charged issue … ( read…
40 years on, Shenzhen still China’s reform and opening-up paragon
Southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, a landmark in the country’s reform and opening-up drive, on Wednesday marked the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the special economic zone. Over the past … ( read original…
Hi-tech hub Shenzhen faces headwinds as it pushes ahead with innovation ambitions
Driven by a boom in the hi-tech sector, Shenzhen’s economy has surpassed those of neighbouring Hong Kong and Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province. Last year Shenzhen’s … ( read original story …)
Beijing up in arms over US spyplane sorties
Beijing has accused the United States of “naked provocation” by sending a high-altitude surveillance plane to spy on exercises involving one of China’s aircraft carriers.China has officially … ( read original story …)
Victorian premier defends China deal as PM pushes to override state pacts with foreign nations
Daniel Andrews calls on Scott Morrison to offer up list of export markets on which Victoria should now focus … ( read original story …)
