Something rare is happening in China. A car show, with live humans allowed to attend. If that seems like a blast from the pre-crisis past, so do some of the auto sales figures coming out…
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Going it alone on Covid-19 brings ‘greater disaster’: China foreign minister
The coronavirus is a wake-up call for the world, and trading blame “will only bring greater disaster”, China’s foreign minister said Monday. ( read original story …)
Shenzhen customs busts diamond smuggling ring
Shenzhen Customs has solved a major diamond smuggling case involving 3 billion yuan (about 439.4 million U.S. dollars), local authorities said Monday. A total of 60 suspects were nabbed in Chinese … ( read original…
China’s population crisis: Beijing must address its falling births and ageing workforce
A crisis is looming for China. The country’s workforce is greying and its population will soon begin shrinking – if it is not already. This is set to create big problems for the world’s most…
Were They Lost Students or Inept Spies for China?
Were They Lost Students or Inept Spies for China? Were They Lost Students or Inept Spies for C… Toward the end of their winter break in January, a pair of 24-year-old roommates from China studying…
Hong Kong bans China National Day protest
Hong Kong authorities on Monday banned a pro-democracy group from holding a rally on China’s National Day, the latest refusal in the semi-autonomous city where protest has been all but outlawed. ( read original story…
China Accuses U.S. Of ‘Shamelessly Robbing’ TikTok and Warns It Is ‘Prepared to Fight’
“This is blunt bullying. It’s a robbery of Chinese company’s achievements under the guise of security,” the editorial by state mouthpiece, the Global Times, said. ( read original story …)
Mike Pompeo to criticise Vatican’s renewal of China deal during visit
Pope Francis reportedly declining to meet US secretary of state who says the Catholic church has been too soft on China … ( read original story …)
US diplomats need Beijing approval for Hong Kong meetings
US diplomats must now seek approval from Beijing before they can meet government officials or university academics in Hong Kong, in the latest round of measures ordered by China that further strains … ( read…
Flying Cars Of The Future: Chinese Startup Xpeng Shows Off New Flying Vehicle At Beijing Auto Show
Hangzhou-based Geely Automobile Group, owner of Volvo Cars, launched an all-electric flying vehicle called the X-Chimera 25. ( read original story …)
China fires back at US over environment, South China Sea
China friction has flared again, with Beijing firing back at accusations by Washington that it is a leading cause of global environmental damage and has reneged on its promise not to militarize the So ……
The forgotten alliance between Black activists and China
At the recent Emmy Awards ceremony, Asian actress Sandra Oh lent her support to Black Lives Matter, donning a jacket with the message “Black Lives are Precious” in Korean. Her gesture of support … (…
Breakingviews – Corona Capital: Commerz boss, Betting, China cars
Corona Capital is a daily column updated throughout the day by Breakingviews columnists around the world with short, sharp pandemic-related insights. MANFRED THE MAN. Running Commerzbank is one of the … ( read original story…
