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China’s ‘Bat Woman’ from Wuhan Institute of Virology Says Known Viruses ‘Just the Tip of the Iceberg’ in Threat Humans Face
Shi Zhengli said scientists around the world must collaborate to defeat germs like the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. ( read original story …)
Coronavirus Impact: China To Focus On Domestic Consumption As It Prepares For ‘Worst Case Scenario’
Chinese President Xi Jinping told his top economic advisers Saturday that Beijing will be pursue a development plan focused on domestic consumption as the coronavirus pandemic devastates economies and … ( read original story …)
China’s Virus Apps May Outlast the Outbreak, Stirring Privacy Fears
With the disease there mostly under control, officials are looking for new uses for the government software that’s now on many phones. ( read original story …)
Coronavirus Threatens China’s Devotion to Chopsticks and Sharing Food
Faced with the spread of the coronavirus, the government is promoting using serving utensils, but resistance is strong. Sharing food with personal chopsticks is one way Chinese people express intimacy … ( read original story…
China’s military promises to uphold ‘national sovereignty’ as more Hong Kong protests expected
China’s top military commander in Hong Kong has emphasized the role of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in upholding “national sovereignty” in the city a day ahead of expected anti-government … ( read original story…
How Are Covid-19 and Tensions With U.S. Affecting China Deals?
Richard Gu, partner at law firm Linklaters Zhao Sheng, looks at how are the coronavirus outbreak and the political tensions with the U.S. affecting deals involving Chinese businesses. He speaks with … ( read original…
China-US rivalry likely a ‘lose-lose’ for both countries: Harvard professor
The growing tension between the U.S. and China could end up being a net loser for both countries, a political science professor from Harvard said. ( read original story …)
In land of big data, China sets individual privacy rights
China is poised to enshrine individuals’ rights to privacy and personal data for the first time, a symbolic first step as more of the country of 1.4 billion people becomes digitised – and more ……
China’s military says it is prepared to protect security in Hong Kong, as protests grow
PLA commander says 10,000 troops are prepared to ‘safeguard’ city’s sovereignty as Beijing warns against ‘underestimating’ China … ( read original story …)
How India can end Chinese transgressions: Take conflict to a place Beijing is worried about
India can’t deter China from using Himalayan skirmishes unless it goes on the offensive elsewhere. New Delhi’s message must be: ‘Do not poke us here and we won’t poke you there’. ( read original story…
Exclusive: Cathay Pacific’s brand merger hits roadblock from China’s aviation regulator – sources
China’s aviation regulator may make it difficult for Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd to merge regional arm Cathay Dragon into its main brand because of infractions during last year’s … ( read original story…
Beijing’s message to HK: ‘We waited for you guys long enough’
Analysts said the announcement reflected Beijing’s frustration with Hong Kong officials and its fear that election losses in September would further weaken their hand. “Beijing’s message basically was … ( read original story …)
