The economic-growth outlook for China remains fragile, with a tepid job market and lagging consumer confidence weighing on hopes for sustained growth in 2021. ( read original story …)
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Anthony Blinken called for China to end ‘abuses of the international system’ in first Beijing call, following threats of a new cold war
Secretary of State Antony Blinken took a hard line on human rights abuses in China on his first call with his counterpart in Beijing. ( read original story …)
China Issues New Anti-Monopoly Rules Targeting Its Tech Giants
China’s market regulator released new anti-monopoly guidelines on Sunday that target internet platforms, tightening existing restrictions faced by the country’s tech giants. The new rules formalise an … ( read original story …)
Cambodia gets first COVID-19 vaccine from key ally China
Cambodia on Sunday received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine, a donation of 600,000 doses from China, the country’s biggest ally. Prime Minister Hun … ( read original story …)
Coronavirus in China: Beijing tells local governments to ease overly strict travel curbs for Lunar New Year
The authorities are keen to limit the numbers travelling, but some local officials have gone further than the central government. ( read original story …)
Coronavirus vaccines from China arrive in Cambodia
The first 600,000 doses of coronavirus vaccines donated by China to Cambodia arrived in Phnom Penh on Sunday by special plane, with the doses earmarked to vaccinate health workers and the military. ( read original…
Vaccine diplomacy: India seeks to rival China with broad shipments
India has approved the shipment of COVID-19 vaccine to Cambodia and plans to supply Mongolia and Pacific Island states, officials said on Sunday, as supplies arrived in Afghanistan – all part of the … (…
Washington Post editorial board calls for answers from China on pandemic origins; panned, praised on Twitter
The Washington Post’s Editorial Board is gathering both critical and positive reaction on social media after publishing a piece on Friday which called for answers from China on the origins of the … ( read original…
Brazil gets first active ingredients for AstraZeneca vaccine from China
A first shipment of 88 liters of active ingredients to make AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine in Brazil arrived from China on Saturday, essential input to speed the country’s troubled vaccination program … ( read original story…
MPs call to relocate 2022 Beijing Games over China’s reported abuses of Uighur minority
Thirteen MPs from all five federal parties in Canada have signed a letter urging the IOC to move the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics to another country. ( read original story …)
U.S. and China top diplomats talk tough on Myanmar and Taiwan in tense first call since Biden took office
Diplomats from the U.S. and China spoke in the first major conversation between top administration officials since President Joe Biden took office last month. ( read original story …)
MPs urge British Olympians to boycott 2022 Beijing Winter Games
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey and Labour MP Chris Bryant urge officials and athletes to protest against oppression of Uighur communities … ( read original story …)
COVID-19 whistleblower doctor honored on anniversary of death in China: ‘Blessed are those who are persecuted’
The message was tucked into a bouquet of chrysanthemums left by a mourner at the back of Wuhan Central Hospital. ( read original story …)
