Making parodies of the Chinese national anthem has been a popular mode of protest; it’s now punishable by up to three years in prison and hefty fines. ( read original story …)
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China easing airline access amid coronavirus, conflict with Trump administration
Chinese regulators said more foreign airlines will be allowed to fly to China as anti-coronavirus controls ease. Will it defuse conflict with the USA? ( read original story …)
Hong Kong’s Tiananmen Square vigil banned for 1st time as China cracks down
Police cite coronavirus in banning solemn candlelight vigil, but pro-democracy activists see it as part of a push to quash freedoms in the region. ( read original story …)
On Tiananmen Anniversary, Hong Kong Makes Mocking China’s Anthem a Crime
As the contentious bill became law, activists planned to commemorate China’s bloody 1989 crackdown, despite a ban on the annual vigil. ( read original story …)
Hong Kong Is Caught in the Middle of the Great U.S.-China Power Struggle
Life in Hong Kong had only just started to resemble a new normal after the threat of the pandemic subsided. But there they were again on May 24, dressed in black, ready for the storm…
China Isn’t Letting a Pandemic Go to Waste
As the U.S. protested and bickered, China attempted to strangle what was left of Hong Kong’s enfeebled democracy. China’s theory seemed to be that if it’s going to be blamed for the spreading virus ……
Coronavirus Update: Senate Approves PPP Changes, China to Allow More Flights
The Senate approves a bill to loosen requirements in the Paycheck Protection Program; China says it will ease restrictions on foreign airlines; officials confirm the first death of a Rohingya refugee … ( read original…
Shenzhen drafts China’s first personal bankruptcy laws as virus pressures economy
Shenzhen has drafted China’s first personal bankruptcy laws as the southern city tackles broader economic troubles stemming from the coronavirus outbreak, paving the way for others to follow suit. ( read original story …)
The making of Shenzhen’s maker culture
From building robotic arms to creating 3D cameras and 3D printers, Shenzhen’s maker movement and DIY culture reflects its status as China’s Silicon Valley. There are the many makerspaces, the annual … ( read original…
China’s Shenzhen plans first LNG bunkering point – state media
China is planning to build its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering point for international vessels docking at the south Chinese city of Shenzhen, state news agency Xinhua reported on Wednesday … ( read original…
BRIEF-Shenzhen Exchange Filing Shows Block Trade Of Jafron Biomedical’s Shares Inovlving 444.4 Mln Yuan
FILING SHOWS BLOCK TRADE OF JAFRON BIOMEDICAL’S 7.9 MILLION SHARES INOVLVING 444.4 MILLION YUAN ($62.38 million) ON JUNE 4 Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2XwwHKA Further company coverage: ($1 = 7.1241 … ( read original story…
Airlines Will Be Punished If Passengers Have COVID-19 Under China’s New System For Flight And Travel Restrictions
China’s cautious reopening will see it implement a reward and punishment system for global airlines. If five passengers test positive for COVID-19 on a route into China, the airline will have to … ( read…
China marks Tiananmen anniversary with crackdown, ban on Hong Kong vigil
China tightened controls over dissidents while pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong and elsewhere sought ways to mark the 31st anniversary Thursday of the crushing of the pro-democracy movement … ( read original story …)