Big increases in research and development spending, and purging opposition voices in Hong Kong are part of the latest plans. ( read original story …)
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Don’t believe the hype about China’s ‘vaccine diplomacy’ in Africa
These are but a few examples of the media buzz about China’s “ vaccine diplomacy ” in Africa. Commentary in U.S. and European news media and policy circles have stirred cynical concerns about China ……
‘Attack on Political Rights’: China Cracks Down on Hong Kong’s Electoral System
‘Only patriots’ will be allowed to govern the former British colony, Beijing announced Friday morning on its latest attempt to crack down on pro-democracy movements. ( read original story …)
China’s COVID-19 vaccine production capacity may cover 40% of population by mid-2021: disease control head
China’s production capacity of COVID-19 vaccines could be sufficient to supply enough doses for 40% of the population by mid-2021, the country’s head of disease control authorities said on Friday. The … ( read original…
Analysis: End of the road for Hong Kong’s democratic dream as China ‘improves’ its voting system
Ever since Britain returned Hong Kong to Chinese rule in 1997, opposition activists have tried to bring full democracy to the city, believing that China would live up to its promise to one day allow…
China moves to overhaul Hong Kong’s electoral system in ‘great leap backwards’ for city’s democracy
China’s decision-makers could grant Beijing vetoing powers over selecting Hong Kong lawmakers in an effort to wipe out pro-democracy politicians. ( read original story …)
Uighurs Take Case Against Beijing Games to IOC Ethics Chief Ban Ki-Moon
Ban Ki-moon, the WUC repeated that the IOC had “acted in breach of the Olympic Charter by failing to reconside … ( read original story …)
China unveils Hong Kong electoral changes as it tightens grip on city
China’s top lawmaking body has formally unveiled plans to ensure only “patriots” can govern Hong Kong, as Beijing tightens its grip on the city with electoral changes including a vetting process for … ( read…
China Sets 2021 GDP Growth Target at Over 6%
The goal is comfortably lower than most economists’ consensus expectations for the world’s second-largest economy to grow by 8% or more this year. ( read original story …)
China may find it ‘very difficult’ to double the size of its economy, says professor
China must focus its structural reforms on several things, including moving money and labor to unproductive sectors, says Eswar Prasad of Cornell University. ( read original story …)
China’s Shenzhen sees cross-border yuan use jump to record level in 2020
Shenzhen saw a record level of yuan-denominated cross-border payments last year, an encouraging sign for Chinese authorities trying to reduce the country’s reliance on the US dollar amid uncertain … ( read original story …)
China proposes teaching masculinity to boys as state is alarmed by changing gender roles
Boys in China traditionally are expected to be strong leaders, get good grades and excel at sports. But the gender balance in China is changing. ( read original story …)
China and Russia exploiting corona for geopolitics, Lithuania says
China and Russia are using the pandemic to increase their authority in new ways at home and abroad, Lithuanian intelligence services have warned. ( read original story …)
