Trump’s comments contradict members of his own Cabinet and government and are the latest example of his reluctance to criticize Russia. ( read original story …)
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Trump claims China ‘may’ have been behind cyber attack after Pompeo says it was ‘pretty clearly’ Russia
President Trump on Saturday claimed China “may” have been behind a massive cyberattack on U.S. government systems — a day after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the attack was “pretty clearly” … ( read…
China has five COVID-19 vaccines in the final phase of state approval, according to health officials
Several shots are moving quickly through the approvals process in China, which is preparing for a mass rollout to help curb the COVID-19 crisis … ( read original story …)
Hong Kong slams US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo over tweet calling for release of 12 fugitives held in Shenzhen, accusing him of ‘disregarding the facts’
They have been held at the Yantian district detention centre in Shenzhen since then. On Wednesday, Shenzhen authorities said 10 had been charged with illegal border-crossing offences, while … ( read original story …)
Beijing Slams US Blacklisting Of Chinese Companies
Beijing on Saturday accused the United States of “bullying” after Washington announced export controls on dozens of Chinese firms over alleged ties to China’s military. The announcement — in the … ( read original story…
China puts Han official in charge of ethnic minority affairs as Beijing steps up push for integration
China has appointed a member of the Han majority as head of the body responsible for ethnic minority affairs, breaking a long-standing tradition. Since 1954, the official responsible for implementing … ( read original story…
China to begin COVID-19 inoculations with front-line workers
China will soon begin coronavirus inoculations for workers in health care, transport and border control, a senior official said Saturday. Vice Minister of the National Health Commission Zeng Yixin … ( read original story …)
China says tailed U.S. warship in Taiwan Strait
China’s military tailed a U.S. warship as it passed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Saturday, the Chinese military said, denouncing such missions as sending “flirtatious glances” to supporters … ( read original story …)
Beijing’s new warning for Australia as it calls for ‘change’ from US
Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has hosted Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in an online forum, where Australia was warned to not become part of a US-led “coalition against China”. ( read original story …)
Beijing Tests Joe Biden
Will the President-elect speak up about China’s jailing of Jimmy Lai? ( read original story …)
Blacklisting of China’s DJI in US threatens to scramble drone industry
But on Friday the US commerce department added DJI to a list of sanctioned Chinese companies which it says have been involved in helping carry out human rights abuses. The move will make it far…
China issues national security rules on foreign investment
China published rules on Saturday for reviewing foreign investment on national security grounds, potentially broad measures that it insisted did not amount to protectionism. The review system … ( read original story …)
China to vaccinate high-risk groups over winter and spring, health official says
Zeng Yixin, vice minister of China’s National Health Commission (NHC) and director of State Council’s vaccine R&D working group, warned that China’s Covid-19 prevention efforts were under increasing … ( read original story …)