Joe Biden presented himself as the candidate of the old normal, the carpet-slippered president who would Make America Sleep at Night Again. But the country’s nervous exhaustion was only partly down to … ( read…
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Blackpink: Korean pop stars’ cuddle with panda outrages China
A South Korean girl band have provoked rage in China by petting a baby panda in violation of strict rules intended to protect the endangered species from disease.China has complained after Blackpink … ( read…
The U.S. has absolutely no control over the coronavirus. China is on top of the tiniest risks
After spending weeks investigating a mysterious coronavirus outbreak in the port city of Qingdao, officials from China’s Center of Disease Control declared confidently on Oct. 17 that they had found … ( read original story…
Top Beijing body set to make patriotism mandatory for Hong Kong legislators
China’s top legislative body is set to make “patriotism” a legal requirement for Hong Kong lawmakers, the Post has learned, in a move that could pave the way to disqualify filibustering opposition … ( read…
Biden will need to focus on China, says ex-Nato chief
The former secretary general of Nato, Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, says that despite having a heavy domestic agenda, US president-elect Joe Biden will also have to focus on China. “The focus will be on ……
US: WHO not sharing enough info about China virus probe
A senior U.S. government official complained Tuesday that the World Health Organization has not shared enough information about its planned mission to China to investigate the animal origins of the … ( read original story…
Coronavirus China: Father sells his newborn son for £18K after losing his job due to pandemic
The Chinese man, who already had two sons, is said to have faced ‘immense’ financial pressure because of the job loss. He allegedly sold his 40-day-old baby to a women he had met online. (…
Offering discounts galore, Alibaba launches China’s first post-Covid Singles’ Day
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd kicked off its annual Singles’ Day mega-shopping event on Wednesday, looking to cash in on consumers itching for discounts as … ( read original story…
China-US tension: Beijing worries that Esper’s exit raises risk of military action and accidents
The firing of US Defence Secretary Mark Esper has triggered worries in Beijing about the increasing risk of accidental conflict as well as the possibility of more hardline action by the Pentagon … ( read…
Brazil Suspends Trials of China’s Sinovac Coronavirus Vaccine
Brazil’s health regulator Anvisa said Monday it has suspended clinical trials of China’s Sinovac coronavirus vaccine, long expected to be one of the first to be approved in the country, following a … ( read…
China’s Regulators Prepare to Roll Out New Antimonopoly Rules
China has released new draft antimonopoly rules for its online platforms, signaling an increased appetite by Beijing authorities to rein in dominant technology companies. ( read original story …)
Brazil Suspends Trials Of China’s Covid-19 Vaccine After ‘Serious Adverse Event’
Brazil’s health regulator has halted clinical trials of CoronaVac, a Chinese-made Covid-19 vaccine, after reporting a “serious adverse event”, CNN reported on Tuesday, a day after Pfizer announced … ( read original story …)
Huawei to sell smartphone unit for $15 billion to Shenzhen government, Digital China, others, sources say
The plan comes amid U.S. restrictions on supplying Huawei Technologies, the world’s second-biggest smartphone maker. ( read original story …)
