Beijing says it will improve its preparedness for military combat. In the background: heightened U.S. tensions. ( read original story …)
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Covid-19 vaccines from China and the UK will be harder to test as infection rates drop: Expert
The Director General of the International Vaccine Institute, Jerome Kim, discusses the leading global candidates for a novel coronavirus vaccine and talks about the importance of international … ( read original story …)
China’s Xi Urges Preparedness for Military Combat Amid Coronavirus Epidemic: State TV
China’s performance in fighting the new coronavirus has shown the success of military reform, Xi was quoted as saying, adding that the armed forces should explore new ways of training amid the … ( read…
China’s Hong Kong law set to bar foreign judges from national security cases: sources
Beijing’s planned national security legislation for Hong Kong is set to block its foreign judges from handling national security trials, people familiar with the matter said, which would exacerbate … ( read original story …)
Ending the Dangerous U.S. Dependence on China
The pandemic makes clear that the U.S., and the West as a whole, cannot continue to depend on an authoritarian rival state for strategically important goods. ( read original story …)
Beijing has run out of patience with Hong Kong authorities, analyst says
Hugo Brennan, principal Asia analyst at Verisk Maplecroft, discusses political developments in Hong Kong. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and get … ( read…
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 …)
