China could also really hurt its own economy and environmental sustainability by imposing trade tariffs on Australia, says Tim Harcourt of the University of New South Wales. ( read original story …)
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China Welcomes WHO-Led Trip to Investigate COVID-19, WHO Official Says
The World Health Organization said on Thursday that China had welcomed an international team of investigators into COVID-19 expected to travel to the country in early January. Babatunde Olowokure, the … ( read original story…
Exclusive: WHO-led team expected in China in January to probe COVID-19 origins – experts
An international mission led by the World Health Organization (WHO) is expected to go to China in the first week of January to investigate the origins of the virus that sparked the COVID-19 pandemic, ……
The Chang’e 5 Capsule Returns to Earth Carrying Moon Rocks in the Latest Breakthrough for China’s Space Program
A Chinese lunar capsule returned to Earth on Thursday with the first fresh samples of rock and debris from the moon in more than 40 years. The capsule of the Chang’e 5 probe landed in…
Tucker Carlson: Biden set to pick China propagandist Bob Iger as ambassador to Beijing
A small group of Americans have prospered from China’s decimaton of the American economy, and most of them have clustered around Joe Biden. ( read original story …)
‘China does not honor its agreements,’ U.S. admiral says after meeting no-show
China had been expected to participate in Dec. 14-16 meetings focused on maritime safety, the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said. ( read original story …)
IOC accused of ignoring human rights for 2022 Beijing Games
A coalition representing ethnic minorities in China is again accusing the International Olympic Committee of ignoring widespread human rights abuses as the country prepares to hold the 2022 Winter … ( read original story …)
‘Erase our names’: pop song about domestic violence breaks taboos in China
Song by Tan Weiwei, one of the nation’s favourite performers, appears to reference high-profile instances of violence against women … ( read original story …)
Ratcliffe warns of China using ‘gene editing’ to boost military
Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe discusses China’s efforts to strengthen its military and regime on ‘Sunday Morning Futures.’ … ( read original story …)
Exclusive-U.S. trade czar Lighthizer’s advice for Biden on China: “Hold their feet to the fire”
President-elect Joe Biden should keep pressing China to stick to the “Phase 1” trade deal, which Beijing has done a “reasonably good job” implementing parts of, using tariffs as leverage, U.S. Trade … ( read…
5 things to know for December 15: Covid-19, White House, stimulus, China, Turkey
Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get “5 Things You Need to Know Today” delivered to your inbox daily. ) 1. Coronavirus …
Peru says China’s Sinopharm may resume coronavirus vaccine trial after volunteer’s illness
The Peruvian health minister said on Wednesday that China’s Sinopharm could resume a trial for its coronavirus vaccine in the hard-hit Andean nation, just days after authorities suspended the tests to … ( read original…
China Brings Moon Rocks to Earth, and a New Era of Competition to Space
The Chang’e-5 mission’s success highlights the progress of China’s space program, and growing rivalry with the United States. ( read original story …)
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