A former Chinese property executive who openly criticized Beijing’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic was sentenced to 18 years in prison on corruption charges Tuesday, a court announced.Ren … ( read original story …)
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Huazhu Group, China’s second-largest hotel operator, eyes expansion amid consolidation that could wipe out independent firms
Huazhu Group, China’s second-largest hotel group by number of rooms, said on Tuesday it expected the coronavirus pandemic to unleash the sector’s first consolidation wave in over a decade, which could … ( read original…
Where Trump and Biden Stand on China
The hard line the U.S. has taken on China in recent years is likely to continue no matter whether President Trump or Democratic challenger Joe Biden wins the presidential election. ( read original story …)
Do you think China made the coronavirus and released it either deliberately or by accident or it wasn’t manmade?
Coz there’s actually a Wuhan virus laboratory and they admitted to have been testing with Corona viruses (not Covid19) so who knows? The opening of the movie “28 Days Later” comes into mind. I don’t…
China’s Attack on ‘Unreliable Entities’ is a Double-Edged Sword for Beijing
China has been slow to retaliate against U.S. commercial restrictions this year, an illustration of the fact that the options available to it aren’t great. ( read original story …)
Xi Jinping wants China’s private companies to fight alongside the Communist Party
President Xi Jinping has sent a message to China’s private businesses: You can make money, but only if you follow my rules. ( read original story …)
‘Hooligan logic’: Chinese state media hardens stance on TikTok deal, casts doubt over Beijing’s approval
Chinese state media accused the U.S. of “hooligan logic” in its push for certain conditions in the TIkTok deal and cast doubt over whether Beijing will approve the terms. ( read original story …)
Beijing’s 2022 Winter Olympic preparations on track despite Covid-19
BEIJING, Sept. 22 (Xinhua) — The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on global sport this year, as a number of events were canceled or postponed, but China’s preparations for the 2022 Winter Olympic … (…
High-level U.S. visits to Taiwan annoy China – but did not cross the red line, says analyst
A high-level State Department official to Taiwan last week angered China, but it probably didn’t cross any “red line,” said Eurasia’s Group’s Kelsey Broderick. ( read original story …)
HK Leader Says Cannot Demand Rights Protection for 12 Arrested by China
Hong Kong has no legal basis to demand that any particular rights be extended to 12 Hong Kong people detained in China as they tried to flee by boat and they will have to face…
Tycoon who denounced China’s leader over coronavirus is sentenced to 18 years in prison
SEOUL — China on Tuesday sentenced an outspoken critic of President Xi Jinping to 18 years in prison on graft charges, signaling Beijing’s determination to crush dissent. Ren Zhiqiang, 69, a former … ( read…
Greater Bay Area cities Guangzhou, Huizhou report increases in property sales and prices, as Shenzhen tightens curbs, pushes out demand
Property sales and prices in the Greater Bay Area cities of Guangzhou and Huizhou rose in August amid a surge in demand from homebuyers in neighbouring Shenzhen, which has reintroduced property curbs, … ( read…
China hands 18-year jail term to Xi critic for graft
China sentenced an influential former property executive who once referred to President Xi Jinping as a “clown” to 18 years in prison for graft, a court said on Tuesday. Ren Zhiqiang, the former … (…
