The two sides have agreed to work together to fight climate change, but the prospect of Xi Jinping and Joe Biden meeting face-to-face appears remote for now. ( read original story …)
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Philippines accuses Beijing of ‘militarizing’ South China Sea with ‘provocative’ presence of 220 naval vessels
The Philippines’ defense minister has called on Beijing to withdraw boats detected in the South China Sea, describing their presence in the disputed area as a violation of his nation’s maritime rights … ( read…
China urges unhurried public to get vaccinated against COVID
In China, the problem doesn’t seem to be a shortage of vaccine BEIJING — In China, the problem doesn’t seem to be a shortage of vaccine. Rather, with the COVID-19 outbreak largely under control ……
China steps up COVID-19 vaccination, considers differentiated visa policies
China had administered 74.96 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines as of Saturday, health commission spokesman Mi Feng said at a news briefing on Sunday. ( read original story …)
Vaccine tensions loom in Asia as China and India trade free shots for influence
India and China have given away vaccine for diplomatic reasons. Now there’s pressure to save supply for their own people … ( read original story …)
China is taking aim at coronavirus accusations, one trade partner at a time
From “China’s coal imports from Russia may increase as supply from Australia ‘expected to decline” (March 11), it is clear that China is retaliating against the barrage of coronavirus accusations … ( read original story…
Hong Kong’s arts scene shudders as Beijing draws cultural red line
Pro-Beijing politicians accuse newly built M+ Museum of breaching the sweeping national security law … ( read original story …)
China’s Wildlife Trade Behind Coronavirus? Expert Team Traces Link to Huanan Food Market for Answers
Scientists tracing the origin of coronavirus believe that they have identified a possible source of transmission and suggest it to be China’s thriving wildlife trade. The finding from the experts of … ( read original…
China central bank head says policy needs to selectively support growth, curb risks
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s monetary policy needs to focus on supporting economic growth in a targeted way while also reducing financial risks, the central bank head said. “Monetary policy needs to … ( read original…
China reports 12 new COVID-19 cases vs four a day earlier
China reported 12 new COVID-19 cases on March 20, up from 4 cases a day earlier, the country’s national health authority said on Sunday. ( read original story …)
China, U.S. to work on climate, Beijing says after rancorous meeting
BEIJING (Reuters) – China and the United States will set up a joint working group on climate change, China’s official Xinhua news agency said, in a potentially positive takeaway from what was an … (…
American Account: Beijing is the fly in the climate soup
Done and dusted. The so-called Covid relief bill is passed and signed; the cheques are out and the clock is ticking down to the spending explosion; cities are trying to figure out how to spend…
Musk denies Teslas are used for spying in China
Elon Musk, the chief executive of the US electric carmaker Tesla, says his firm would be “shut down” if its vehicles were used for spying on China.His comments came in response to reports that China’s…
