Four pro-democracy figures were forced out of the legislature, prompting another 15 to vow to resign in solidarity, as Beijing cracks down on one of the city’s few remaining venues for political … ( read…
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Australia-China row upset Woodside talks to sell gas project stake to Chinese firms
Woodside Petroleum shelved talks to sell stakes in a gas field and liquefied natural gas (LNG) project to Chinese companies a few months ago because of the diplomatic row between Australia and China, … (…
China’s CoronaVac Trial Resumes in Brazil After ‘Adverse Event’
Brazil reversed its decision to suspend trials of a coronavirus vaccine from Chinese developer Sinovac Biotech Ltd., allowing tests to resume less than 48 hours after being halted, amid criticism the … ( read original…
Singles Day: Luxury brands jump on China’s shopping event
Luxury brands have embraced China’s largest annual shopping spree, helping “Singles Day” break records once again. Firms including Balenciaga and Prada debuted on Singles Day, or Double 11, joining … ( read original story …)
Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers resign en masse after Beijing rules to quash dissent
The entirety of Hong Kong’s elected pro-democracy opposition announced its intention to resign Wednesday in protest over the expulsion of four lawmakers, after Beijing passed a resolution giving local … ( read original story …)
JD Retail says sales from China’s lower-tier cities are growing by over 100% this year
JD Retail’s CEO Xu Lei says the Chinese retailer is aiming to become an “all-channel” platform and focusing on penetrating China’s lower-tier markets. ( read original story …)
Mainland China reports 15 new COVID-19 cases vs. 17 a day earlier
Mainland China reported 15 new COVID-19 cases for Nov. 11, down from 17 cases a day earlier, the country’s national health authority said on Thursday. ( read original story …)
Why Beijing Hasn’t Called Biden
Four days after the U.S. presidential election was called for challenger Joe Biden, China still hasn’t phoned to congratulate the president-elect. Its delay is matched by a few other autocratic states … ( read original…
China’s Alibaba says post-COVID Singles’ Day sales hit $74 billion
China’s Alibaba said on Wednesday orders on its e-commerce platforms during the Singles’ Day shopping extravaganza hit a record 498.2 billion yuan ($75.1 billion). ( read original story …)
China Treats People Deemed Vulnerable With Experimental Coronavirus Vaccine
China Treats People Deemed Vulnerable With Experimental Coronavirus Vaccine President Trump has been saying there will be a coronavirus vaccine “within weeks,” and drugmakers are racing to produce one … ( read original story …)
Brazil to Resume Trials of China’s Sinovac Coronavirus Vaccine
Brazil’s health authority Anvisa said it has authorized clinical trials of the Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine to resume after suspending them this week. ( read original story …)
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy lawmakers resign en masse as Beijing’s grip tightens
Hong Kong’s autonomy from Beijing suffered another major blow Wednesday after pro-democracy lawmakers said they would resign en masse to protest the disqualification of four fellow pro-democracy … ( read original story …)
Brazil set to resume trials of China’s Sinovac coronavirus vaccine following brief suspension
Brazil’s health regulators on Wednesday revealed they will allow clinical trials of China’s Sinovac coronavirus vaccine to resume just more than 24 hours after they were put on hold. ( read original story …)
