Elon Musk, the chief executive of the US electric carmaker Tesla, says his firm would be “shut down” if its vehicles were used for spying on China.His comments came in response to reports that China’s…
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Coronavirus: Egypt receives second shipment of vaccine as gift from China
Egypt on Saturday received a second shipment of coronavirus vaccine donated by China, officials said, as the Arab country tries to speed up its vaccination campaign. The 300,000-dose shipment of the … ( read original…
Tense Talks With China Left U.S. ‘Cleareyed’ About Beijing’s Intentions, Officials Say
The Biden administration’s strategy to curb Beijing faces a stiff challenge as China uses its economic, diplomatic and military might to deflect criticism. ( read original story …)
Bitter summit shows no reset in chilly US-China relations
Biden also recently held the first summit of the “Quad”, a partnership with Japan, India and Australia designed to counter Chinese influence. While the US statement in Alaska angered the Chinese … ( read original…
US ties with Russia, China sink as Biden toes tough lines
Airing myriad complaints, the Biden administration took an extraordinarily tough line with China and Russia this past week. Public spats between the countries erupted as Biden characterized … ( read original story …)
After testy meeting, China says will discuss climate with US
BEIJING (AP) — China said Saturday it had agreed with the U.S. to take up climate change and a handful of other issues, a sign of small but possible progress at recently concluded talks that…
Biden administration off to a combative start with tough rhetoric on Russia, China
President Joe Biden didn’t waste a beat when asked this week whether he believed his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin was a “killer.” … ( read original story …)
Shenzhen-listed ICT Company Plans to Invest $155 Million in Microbt Bitcoin Mining Hardware
The China-based ICT company ZJBC says that it plans to spend up to $155 million on Microbt manufactured ASIC mining rigs. ( read original story …)
Chinese environmentalists delighted as Beijing inquiry backs Dunhuang deforestation claims
Central government team finds significant deforestation at state-owned Yangguan Forest Farm in Gansu province to make way for commercial vineyards. ( read original story …)
China reaches 70 million COVID-19 vaccinations: state media
China has administered 70 million COVID-19 vaccinations as of March 20, state media CGTN reported on Saturday citing the national health commission. ( read original story …)
China says it will discuss climate, other issues with US
China said Saturday that it had agreed with the U.S. to take up climate change and a handful of other issues, signaling a possible modicum of progress at recently concluded talks that were otherwise ……
Will Luxury Cash in On Shenzhen’s New Duty Free?
With several districts in Shenzhen announcing plans to delve into duty-free shopping, could the tech powerhouse become China’s next luxury paradise? ( read original story …)
That Was Fast: Blowups With China and Russia in Biden’s First 60 Days
It may look like the bad old days of the Cold War, but today’s bitter superpower competition is about technology, cyberconflict and influence operations. ( read original story …)