Mainland China reported 12 new COVID-19 cases on Dec. 17, up from seven cases a day earlier, the country’s national health authority said on Friday. ( read original story …)
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Beijing Pensioners Brave Freezing Winter For Love Of Table Tennis
Chinese pensioner Ren Qian’s passion for table tennis keeps him playing outside all year round, even in the depths of Beijing’s brutally cold winters. ( read original story …)
US Navy to adopt ‘more assertive posture’ against China and Russia
Major new report describes Beijing and Moscow as ‘determined rivals’ with China presenting ‘most pressing’ strategic threat … ( read original story …)
China Has A Theory About Its New COVID-19 Cases. Many Scientists Are Skeptical
China now reports few to none domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases — only 12 cases were reported on Dec. 15. But a flurry of recent cases has Chinese … ( read original story …)
China state media accuses Ardern of ‘arrogance’, takes aim at idea NZ could ‘mediate Beijing-Canberra talks’
Relations between the two countries have spiralled out of control this year, with tensions hitting a peak in December. … ( read original story …)
China a No-Show at Joint Military Safety Meeting With U.S.
The row marked the latest point of contention in a fast-fraying U.S.-China relationship, which has become the most strained in decades, as the Trump administration jousted with Beijing over trade and … ( read original…
Here’s a list of the Australian exports hit by restrictions in China
Relationship between China and Australia deteriorated since the latter supported a call for an international inquiry into Beijing’s handling of Covid. ( read original story …)
Draft guidance on China investment ban spurs tensions in Trump administration -sources
A debate is raging within the Trump administration over guidance the Treasury Department is seeking to publish to clarify a recent directive banning U.S. investors from buying shares of some top … ( read original…
Australia launches WTO appeal against China’s barley tariff
Australia will challenge China’s tariff on its barley exports in an appeal to the World Trade Organization (WTO). It marks the first defensive action from Australia in response to a number of China’s … (…
Coronavirus: China sets trial date for citizen journalist Zhang Zhan
A court document sent to Zhang’s lawyers on Wednesday said Zhang was charged with “picking quarrels and provoking trouble” – an apparent reference for her reporting activities in Wuhan 10 months ago … ( read…
Hold China to account for Uighur abuses
Rahima Mahmut and Rose Harvie add their voices to that of the chief rabbi, Ephraim Mirvis, in urging readers to take action to put pressure on China … ( read original story …)
Coronavirus: UK ambassador to China marks bond with Wuhan amid pandemic observances and university ceremony
Manchester Metropolitan University, from Wuhan’s sister city, will launch a joint institute with Hubei University next year. ( read original story …)
Ready to cooperate with WHO to advance global coronavirus tracing efforts: China
China on Thursday announced that it is ready to enhance its cooperation with WHO to advance the global efforts to trace the origin of Coavid-19. ( read original story …)
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