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Jack Ma personifies the contradiction of China’s ideology
That is the situation in the world’s second-biggest economy, where Jack Ma, the Bezos of China with more than $50bn to his name, has appeared just once since October — in a short video that…
Latin America turns to China and Russia for COVID-19 vaccines
Several countries in the Americas have received their first vaccine shipments over the past few weeks — not from the regional superpower or from Western pharmaceutical giants, but from China, Russia, … ( read original…
China reports 11 new mainland COVID-19 cases vs 19 a day earlier
China reported 11 new mainland COVID-19 cases on March 1, down from 19 cases a day earlier, the country’s national health authority said on Tuesday. The National Health Commission, in a statement, … ( read…
Beijing could tighten its grip on Hong Kong further, showing lack of concern for international outcry
Media outlets reported that Beijing could be considering changes to Hong Kong’s electoral system to limit pro-democracy politicians from running in elections. ( read original story …)
North American groups seek to break China’s grip on rare earths supply
Three North American companies are setting up a rare earths supply chain to reduce dependence on China for the vital metals used in weapons, electric vehicles and other advanced technology. Neo … ( read original…
China’s Nio expects jump in first-quarter electric-vehicle deliveries as demand rises
China’s electric-car maker Nio Inc on Monday forecast an up to 18% jump in current-quarter deliveries from the fourth quarter, after its quarterly revenue more than doubled helped by rising demand for … ( read…
Venezuela approves use of China’s Sinopharm coronavirus vaccine
Venezuela has approved the use of China’s Sinopharm vaccine against the novel coronavirus, the South American country’s health ministry said on Monday, after it began administering Russia’s Sputnik V … ( read original story …)
Coronavirus: US and China should join forces to find the animal host, top Chinese scientists say
China and the United States should work together to find the animal host of the coronavirus that causes Covid-19, two top Chinese scientists said on Monday. Speaking at a webinar held by the Brookings ……
China Harassing, Intimidating Journalists With Surveillance Built to Curb COVID-19
Chinese officials used contact tracing forms and cellphone “health apps” to harass and intimidate journalists last year, says a new report from the Foreign Correspondents’ Club in China. ( read original story …)
China Task Force Begins Work; DOD Makes Progress on COVID-19
The China Task Force is engaged in a sprint to identify priorities for the Defense Department with regards to the near-peer, Asian competitor, the Pentagon press secretary said. ( read original story …)
COVID-19 lockdown highlights ozone chemistry in China
In early 2020, daily life in Northern China slammed to a halt as the region entered a strict period of lockdown to slow the spread of COVID-19. Emissions from transportation and industry plummeted. ( read…
Australian senator calls to recognise China’s treatment of Uighurs as genocide
Independent Rex Patrick moves after similar parliamentary motions passed in Canada and the Netherlands … ( read original story …)
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