China must focus its structural reforms on several things, including moving money and labor to unproductive sectors, says Eswar Prasad of Cornell University. ( read original story …)
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China’s Shenzhen sees cross-border yuan use jump to record level in 2020
Shenzhen saw a record level of yuan-denominated cross-border payments last year, an encouraging sign for Chinese authorities trying to reduce the country’s reliance on the US dollar amid uncertain … ( read original story …)
China proposes teaching masculinity to boys as state is alarmed by changing gender roles
Boys in China traditionally are expected to be strong leaders, get good grades and excel at sports. But the gender balance in China is changing. ( read original story …)
China and Russia exploiting corona for geopolitics, Lithuania says
China and Russia are using the pandemic to increase their authority in new ways at home and abroad, Lithuanian intelligence services have warned. ( read original story …)
China unveils Hong Kong electoral changes as Beijing tightens grip
Only ‘patriots’ will be allowed to stand for election and democratic representation will be reduced under plans laid out in Beijing … ( read original story …)
Beijing targets 6% GDP growth after reining in coronavirus
China is targeting at least 6 per cent growth for the world’s second-largest economy this year, reflecting Beijing’s confidence in the wake of its successful containment of the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story …)
Pro-Beijing committee to elect some Hong Kong legislators
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…
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 …)
