State agriculture officials are urging residents not to plant the seeds, which were mailed in pouches featuring Chinese characters. ( read original story …)
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China’s Northeast Cluster Spreads to Beijing as Resurgence Grows
Beijing reported one new coronavirus case on Tuesday, its first in 21 days, reflecting the fragility of the Chinese capital’s success at stamping out infections earlier this month. ( read original story …)
In China, airlines plug ‘all you can fly’ deals to pierce coronavirus clouds
China Southern Airlines on Tuesday rolled out an ‘all you can fly’ pass, becoming the latest in a fleet of cash-strapped carriers to join a promotional craze that analysts say … ( read original story…
China hopes for EU-China trade deal before Merkel leaves office: Eurasia Group
Kelsey Broderick of Eurasia Group says German Chancellor Angela Merkel is the only major European leader that prioritizes commercial interest over geopolitics and China sees this year as the critical … ( read original story…
China reports 68 new coronavirus cases, including two in Beijing
China reported 68 new coronavirus cases for July 27, up for the fourth consecutive day, including two in Beijing, the country’s health authority said on Tuesday. ( read original story …)
Mainland China reports 68 new coronavirus cases, including 57 in Xinjiang
China reported 68 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for July 27, up from 61 cases a day earlier, the health commission said on Tuesday. Of the new infections, 57 were in the far western…
Beijing reports two new coronavirus cases for July 27
The city of Beijing reported two new cases of the novel coronavirus as of the end of July 27, Beijing’s health commission said on Tuesday. One case was associated with the spread of the disease…
The Latest: New virus cases rise in China’s Xinjiang region
New coronavirus cases continue to rise in China’s northwestern region of Xinjiang, with 57 reported on Tuesday … ( read original story …)
China retaliates for Houston consulate closure by taking over U.S. consulate
The U.S. consulate in Chengdu, China is closed. It is China’s way of retaliating after the Chinese consulate in Houston was shut down last week. NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer reports on what this ……
China’s Claims to the South China Sea Are Unlawful. Now What?
Republican and Democratic administrations have failed to thwart aggressive expansion in one of the world’s busiest sea lanes. The solution isn’t flashy, but it could work. ( read original story …)
Consulate closures an inflection point in China-US relations
In the more than 40 years since China and the U.S. established formal diplomatic relations, accusations have been traded, tensions have risen and fallen and the two sides have come dangerously close … ( read…
Powered by China, a Technology Benchmark Opens in Hong Kong
The Hang Seng Tech Index, which includes China’s two most valuable companies, fell more than Hong Kong’s broader stock market as it sought to give investors a better read on the tech sector’s growth ……
In China, livestream sales flourish in time of COVID-19
Struggling retailers hope livestreaming will provide a lifeline. Aspiring influencers don’t always strike it rich. ( read original story …)