Earlier this year, amid growing global anger over China’s initial handling of the coronavirus pandemic, Australia was among the first countries to call for an official investigation into the virus’ … ( read original story…
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China keeps lending benchmark loan prime rate steady for 7th straight month as expected
Most new and outstanding loans are based on the LPR, while the five-year rate influences the pricing of mortgages. ( read original story …)
Coronavirus live news: China has given 1m people Sinopharm vaccine; US CDC warns against Thanksgiving travel
CEO of state-owned Sinopharm says there have been ‘no adverse effects’; US has recorded 1m cases in past week; Russia and Japan on ‘maximum alert’ … ( read original story …)
Most U.S. companies optimistic about doing business in China after Biden’s win, survey finds
Just over half said they are “more optimistic” and 8.1% are “much more optimistic” given the expected change from President Donald Trump’s administration. ( read original story …)
Mainland China Reports 17 New COVID-19 Cases Vs. 12 a Day Earlier
(Reuters) – Mainland China reported 17 new COVID-19 cases on Nov. 19, up from 12 a day earlier, the country’s health authority said on Friday. The National Health Commission said all new cases were ……
Biden must not fall into China’s smooth relations trap
Beijing is trying to convince the incoming Biden administration that the U.S.-China relationship can be smooth and positive — but only if Washington dumps the Trump administration’s policies, ignores … ( read original story …)
China’s carbon neutrality pledge undermined by coal power plans: study
China’s plan to build more coal-fired power “contradicts” its pledge to go carbon neutral by 2060 and risks creating 2 trillion yuan ($303.60 billion) in stranded assets, according to new research … ( read original…
China prepares to launch mission to collect moon rocks
Long March-5 rocket has been rolled into position for ignition expected this month … ( read original story …)
China blasts Five Eyes over Hong Kong comments
China has lashed out at the Five Eyes intelligence alliance after it urged Beijing to reverse the disqualification of pro-democracy lawmakers from Hong Kong’s de facto parliament. In a statement … ( read original story…
When China’s predatory investments go unnoticed
China is working tirelessly to control U.S. assets, and Congress must recognize this threat, according to a U.S. congressman. ( read original story …)
Hong Kong: ‘Eyes will be plucked out,’ China warns West
The countries, which form the Five Eyes alliance, criticised China’s imposition of new rules to disqualify elected legislators in Hong Kong. They urged Beijing to reverse course. A Chinese foreign … ( read original story…
US-China relations: Beijing slams state department report ‘concocted by Cold War fossils’
China has described a US report on how Washington should confront and contain Beijing as having been “concocted by Cold War fossils” who are destined to be “swept into the garbage dump of history”. (…
Foreign Meat Is Dropping Off the Menu in China as Local Pork Prices Fall
China’s voracious appetite for imported meat is starting to wane, as domestic pork prices fall and consumer worries grow about the coronavirus lingering on food. ( read original story …)