A senior Chinese official says the largely pro-Beijing committee that currently elects the Hong Kong’s leader will also elect some members of the city’s legislature, as part of Beijing’s planned … ( read original story…
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China says will deter Taiwan independence but seek peaceful ties
China will resolutely deter any separatist activity seeking Taiwan’s independence but is committed to promoting the peaceful growth of relations across the Taiwan Strait and China’s “reunification”, … ( read original story …)
Australian broadcaster suspends China’s CGTN citing human rights complaint
Australian broadcaster SBS said it was suspending the broadcast of Chinese TV news services CGTN and CCTV after receiving a human rights complaint. An SBS spokesman told Reuters that programmes … ( read original story…
China unveils Hong Kong electoral reform as Beijing tightens grip
China’s top lawmaking body has unveiled plans to ensure only “patriots” can govern Hong Kong as Beijing tightens its grip on the city with electoral reforms including a vetting process for all … ( read…
China’s plans to ‘improve’ democracy in Hong Kong could spell the end of the city’s opposition
As members of China’s political elite prepared for an annual summit in Beijing this week, state-run news agency Xinhua noted “there is no perfect democracy, only democracy that fits best.” … ( read original story…
Scientists begin to question WHO-China inquiry into coronavirus pandemic’s origins
A small group of scientists and others who believe the novel coronavirus that spawned the pandemic could have originated from a lab leak or accident is calling for an inquiry independent of the World ……
Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon asked to act on complaint against Beijing Games
The World Uyghur Congress says an initial ethics complaint filed with the IOC to move the 2022 Winter Olympics from Beijing was largely ignored and may not have reached Ban. ( read original story …)
China spending on research and development to rise 7% per year in push for major tech breakthroughs
China is going to focus on developing a number of technology areas including semiconductors, health care, quantum computing and cloud computing. ( read original story …)
China Says to Promote U.S. Business Ties on Basis of ‘Mutual Respect’
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang pledged on Friday to promote business ties with the United States based on “mutual respect” that benefit both countries. The world’s two largest economies have been at odds … ( read…
Next China: How Beijing Plans to Win the Tech War
It’s been clear for some time that the U.S.-China rivalry will be in large part a contest over technology. What’s become more apparent recently is how each side thinks it can win. ( read original…
China restores GDP growth target after economic rebound
China on Friday set a modest annual economic growth target, at above 6%, and pledged to create more jobs in cities than last year, as the world’s second-biggest economy emerged from a year disrupted ……
China announces slight uptick in defense spending by 6.8% amid high government debt, coronavirus pandemic impact
China announces slight uptick in defense spending by 6.8% amid high government debt, coronavirus pandemic impact. ( read original story …)
Will buying India’s BrahMos missiles give the Philippines an edge in South China Sea dispute with Beijing?
Manila’s planned acquisition of the world’s fastest supersonic cruise missiles from India would boost the Philippine armed forces’ ability to defend coastal areas amid an ongoing dispute with Beijing … ( read original story …)
