A view of the downtown area in Shenzhen, South China’s Guangdong province, on Aug 13, 2018. [Photo/Xinhua] Tuesday marked the first anniversary of Shenzhen being tasked as a pilot demonstration zone … ( read original…
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China reports 17 new coronavirus cases in mainland on August 18 vs 22 a day earlier
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China reported on Wednesday 17 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for August 18, down from 22 the day before, the health authority said. All of the new infections were imported ……
China warning: Beijing is ‘attacking UK democracy’ amid Hong Kong row
The report called for sanctions on the Hong Kong Chief Executive, Carrie Lam, who has been criticised for supporting Beijing’s line. But calling for this has now been made illegal, Mr Woodhouse … ( read…
Wuhan water park hosts massive pool party in China’s coronavirus ground zero
More than 68,000 – or about 80% — of China’s some 84,000 confirmed cases were recorded in the Hubei province. At least 4,512 people have died in the Hubei province – or about 97% of…
In the new Hong Kong, Beijing forges a loyal opposition
When he led accountants in an authorized protest against Beijing’s tightening grip last year, Leung insisted they remain “civilized and calm.” So Leung was taken aback when Hong Kong authorities last … ( read original…
China Looks to Leverage Coronavirus Vaccine Access to Secure Strategic Concessions from Other Nations
Top Beijing officials are promising certain countries, with whom they have strategic partnerships, early access to China’s imminent coronavirus vaccines as they seek to repair their global image … ( read original story …)
Winning design unveiled for nature-filled Shenzhen Children’s Hospital
A vertical “secret garden”, green-roofed terraces and mountain-shaped massing define B+H Architects’ winning entry for the new Children’s Hospital and Science & Education Building in Shenzhen. ( read original story …)
Why China’s economic recovery from coronavirus is widening the wealth gap | Free to read
Many low-income families have struggled during the pandemic © Qilai Shen/Bloomberg The contrast between the two Beijing residents highlights China’s unbalanced two-speed economic recovery. While the … ( read original story …)
The catastrophic US coronavirus response is allowing China to stake its claim as the world’s dominant superpower, former Fed chair Greenspan says
The economic landscape for the coming generation will be defined on the basis of the relationship between the US and China, he said in a blog post published Monday for Advisors Capital Management … (…
MVRDV Transforms Disused Urban Factory into Creative Hub in Shenzhen, China
Providing visitors with a view into the activities within, “ensuring that this creative hub acts with transparency and remains connected to the community life”, the staircase leads to a landscaped … ( read original story…
Shenzhen becomes first Chinese city to finish full-scale 5G deployment
PanARMENIAN.Net – Shenzhen, a city in South China’s Guangdong Province known as the “new Silicon Valley” for its role as a base for Chinese high-tech companies, announced Monday, August 17 that it has … (…
China launches anti-dumping investigation into Australian wine
China on Tuesday ramped up tensions with Australia after it launched a probe into wine imports from the country, the latest salvo in an increasingly bitter row between the trade partners. Relations … ( read…
Shenzhen announces citywide 5G coverage
Shenzhen Mayor Chen Rugui announced on Monday that the city has achieved full coverage of 5G independent networking. Chen said at a press conference that the city has realized the goal set in 2019 of…