More than 1,000 researchers affiliated with Chinese military have already fled the country amid Justice Department investigations into spying activity, top U.S. security officials said Wednesday. ( read original story …)
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AutoX’s robo-taxi service in Shenzhen leaves out the human driver
AutoX, a China-based startup developing self-driving cars, has launched a fully driverless taxi service in Shenzhen. ( read original story …)
5 things to know for December 3: Covid-19, transition, census, China, Iran
This holiday shopping (and shipping) season is going to get so busy, UPS is putting shipping limits on some of its largest retailers. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and…
EU excited to build ‘post-corona world’ with Biden after four years of ‘bilateral tensions’
European Union officials unveiled a blueprint for cooperation with the United States during President-elect Joe Biden’s administration intended to help “design a post-corona world” — and offset … ( read original story …)
Five players in double digits as Beijing smashes Shenzhen in CBA (updated)
Askia Booker (R) of Shenzhen Aviators competes during the 13th round match between Beijing Ducks and Shenzhen Aviators at the 2020-2021 season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league in … ( read original story…
Inside Canada’s Chinese-language media: ‘Beijing has become the mainstream,’ says ex-Sing Tao editor
At most Canadian news organizations, the opinion column would have barely raised an eyebrow. Jailed Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo had just died of liver cancer while held in custody by Beijing, seven … ( read…
China approves first sale of Korean video game in four years
China has approved the sale of a South Korean video game for the first time in nearly four years, raising hopes of a reopening for an export industry worth billions of dollars a year following…
China vows to boost ‘weather modification’ capabilities
Country will extend artificial rain and snow programme to cover 2.1m sq miles by 2025 … ( read original story …)
China orders inspections to prevent COVID spread via cold chain
China is carrying out sweeping inspections on food importers, supermarkets, e-commerce platforms and restaurants to prevent the spread of coronavirus through imported cold chain products, the … ( read original story …)
Australia approves tough new veto powers over foreign agreements amid China row
Australia’s parliament on Thursday passed legislation giving the federal government power to veto any agreement struck with foreign states, a move likely to anger China and intensify a bitter … ( read original story …)
Why the Aussie Is Booming Amid a Trade Spat With China
Despite strained diplomatic ties, Australia’s relationship with its biggest trading partner is only set to strengthen. ( read original story …)
China’s fur farms see opportunity as countries cull mink over coronavirus fears
As millions of mink are culled in Europe amid fears they could spread the novel coronavirus, struggling Chinese suppliers are defying calls for their business to be banned and taking advantage of a … (…
In China, a #MeToo Case Gets Its Day in Court
A woman who filed a sexual-misconduct case against a well-known TV host was cheered by crowds as a Beijing court heard her case. ( read original story …)