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‘The East Is Rising’: Xi Maps Out China’s Post-Covid Ascent
But as Beijing rolls out a long-term plan, its top leader has also warned that “the United States is the biggest threat.’” … ( read original story …)
Microsoft says a group of cyberattackers tied to China hit its Exchange email servers
Microsoft says that a sophisticated group of hackers linked to China has exploited its popular email service that allowed them to gain access to computers. ( read original story …)
Biden brings no relief to tensions between US and China
President Joe Biden took office promising to move quickly to restore and repair America’s relations with the rest of the world, but one major nation has yet to see any U.S. effort to improve ties:…
Beijing tries to discredit report by Uyghur witnesses of sexual abuse in ‘re-education camps’
As the number of Western lawmakers accusing China of genocide grows, Beijing is focusing on discrediting Uyghur witnesses behind the recent report of sexual abuse, reported FR24 News. ( read original story …)
Coronavirus latest: China services growth dips to 10-month low as Covid-19 surge hits demand
The company said it expected to see year-on-year growth at the end of March, “barring a significant worsening of Covid-19 conditions”. Texas on Tuesday rescinded its mask mandate and statewide limits … ( read original…
U.S. working with allies on COVID-19 vaccine strategy in Asia to counter China: FT
In recent weeks, the White House has held talks with other members of the Quad, a diplomatic and security initiative between the countries, the report added Kurt Campbell, the White House … ( read original…
Countdown to Beijing 2022 | IPC president Parsons confident Beijing will amaze the world in 2022
“I’m very confident that what we will see in about a year will surprise and amaze the whole world,” said Parsons. “I do think that the Beijing 2022 Paralympics will be held as scheduled.” With…
US and Asia allies plan Covid vaccine strategy to counter China
The US is working with Japan, India and Australia to develop a plan to distribute Covid-19 vaccines to Asia as part of a broader strategy to counter China’s influen … ( read original story …)
Coronavirus: China aims to vaccinate 40% of population by June
Health experts in China say their country is lagging in its coronavirus vaccination rollout because it has the disease largely under control, but plans to inoculate 40 per cent of its population by … (…
‘Two sessions’: China expected to unveil new controls on Hong Kong
China is expected to unveil new political controls on Hong Kong at this week’s meeting of its rubber-stamp parliament, which is also likely to showcase President Xi Jinping’s further consolidation of … ( read original…
Siemens kicks off smart infrastructure road show in Shenzhen
Global technology powerhouse Siemens AG kicked off a road show for its smart infrastructure truck in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, on Tuesday, aiming to team up with a number of local industry … ( read original…
China prepares for a big annual meeting to chart a growth strategy
The Chinese government is set to kick off an annual parliamentary meeting this week for approving national priorities for 2021. ( read original story …)