A record of more than one in five young Chinese are out of work, their career ambitions derailed by a depressed job market as the economy struggles to regain momentum after its long bout with…
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China insurance boss sentenced in finance crackdown
The former chairman of China Life Insurance, Wang Bin, has become the latest high-profile boss to be imprisoned as Beijing’s crackdown on the financial industry continues. Mr Wang was sentenced to death with a two-year…
Beijing scraps limits on listing prices of pre-owned homes in popular Haidian school district in bid to prop up demand
Authorities in Beijing have scrapped a rule that limited the listing of prices of pre-owned homes in Haidian district, a move intended to boost demand and prop up the country’s slumping property …
CIA whistleblower alleges ‘significant monetary incentives’ for officials to dismiss Covid-19 ‘lab leak’ theory
The CIA gave six of its own intelligence officers “significant monetary incentives” to jettison the possibility SARS-Cov2, the virus that causes Covid-19, leaked from a lab in Wuhan China, according …
Factbox-China, Airbus Among Potential Losers From Boosted US-Vietnam Ties
Washington has agreed to significantly boost support to Vietnam’s chip and artificial intelligence industry, announcing new investments from U.S. companies, including a $1.6 billion semiconductors …
China to Impose Hefty Fines, Penalties for Illegal Education Tutors
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Unlicensed tutoring services in China could face penalties of up to 100,000 yuan ($13,715.54), the country’s Education Ministry said as it seeks to crack down on the lucrative …
Hunt for nearly 70 crocodiles that escaped during China floods
Extreme weather in the city of Maoming in Guangdong province caused lake to flood, allowing dozens of crocodiles to escape …
China dismisses anger at ‘huge Wuhan pool party’
China has shrugged off criticism of a densely packed pool party that took place in Wuhan last Thursday. Wuhan ends coronavirus lockdown – in pictures Coronavirus: satellite images suggest outbreak …
MP Michael Chong urges US-Canada cooperation on China interference
Michael Chong was himself allegedly targeted by China for criticising its human rights record. He was invited to speak about his experience before a US Congressional committee tasked with monitoring China. He said Beijing’s actions…
Members of Congress are planning official visits to China
Two congressional delegations, including one led by Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, are planning to visit China amid simmering tensions with Beijing.
Scottish government in security talks amid China spy scandal
Scottish ministers are in talks with Britain’s FBI over threats posed by Chinese spies. Angela Constance, the justice secretary, confirmed that discussions are ongoing with the National Crime Agency (NCA) about security in the wake…
US Senate’s Schumer plans to lead delegation to China, Japan, South Korea
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer plans to lead a bipartisan congressional delegation to China, Japan and South Korea soon, an aide to Schumer said on Tuesday. It would be a high-profile trip by Schumer,
China risks should get disclosed by large US companies, says former SEC chair
Former SEC chair Jay Clayton told the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party that U.S. businesses should start disclosing their exposure to China for investors’ benefit.