China has called on the US to invite WHO experts to investigate the origins of the novel coronavirus there as Beijing pushes on with the theory that COVID-19 may have come from America. ( read…
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Containing China is not a feasible option
But is this really a feasible policy? I believe the answer is: no. Such an essentially zero-sum view of the US-China relationship is contained in The World Turned Upside Down by Clyde Prestowitz. He ……
The Modern Central Business District Emerges in Beijing, China
The capital’s rapidly modernizing central business district (background) is slowly threatening ‘old China’ as it grows in Beijing on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Chinese officials have set up a task … ( read original story…
Why China Stands to Gain from the Coup in Myanmar
“Beijing is happy to do business with anyone in power in Myanmar, but the Western retreat will be welcome news.” … ( read original story …)
U.S.-Taiwan Ties Boosted by Military Teamwork in South China Sea
A Taiwan Air Force spokesperson told Newsweek it started publishing U.S. aircraft activity near the island in order to make developments in the Taiwan Strait “more transparent.” … ( read original story …)
After Myanmar coup, China is muted while U.S. condemns military takeover
Within hours of the coup in Myanmar, Washington and its allies issued condemnation and exuded “concern.” Beijing carefully “noted.” Monday’s military takeover not only risks democratic backsliding for … ( read original story …)
Shenzhen-based Kaisa Group’s Kwok Hiu-ting becomes largest shareholder of Sing Tao News Corporation after US$47.7 million deal
The 26-year-old vice-chairwoman of Shenzhen-based developer Kaisa Group’s property management unit has become the single largest shareholder of Sing Tao News Corporation, which owns the oldest Chinese … ( read original story …)
Shenzhen’s GDP growing 3.1% to $429 billion in 2020
Photo: Zhang Dan/GT Shenzhen’s GDP grew by 3.1 percent to reach 2.77 trillion yuan ($429 billion) in 2020, placing the citythe third in terms of GDP aggregate among major Chinese cities that have … (…
Coronavirus pandemic has made the US more dependent on China, and cut chances of decoupling
The Biden administration looks set to continue many aspects of Trump’s China policy, but Washington’s ability to contain its economic rival has been greatly reduced by the pandemic. ( read original story …)
China Uses Climate Change To Threaten Joe Biden Administration
China previously suggested it would not work with President Biden on climate unless the U.S. backs down from Beijing’s domestic politics. ( read original story …)
Coronavirus inquiry a chance for China and the WHO to polish their reputations
How much information the Covid-19 investigation can gather depends on what and how much material is provided by China. ( read original story …)
Myanmar military’s power grab sets stage for Biden admin’s first U.N. showdown with China and Russia
China, which has veto power on the U.N. Security Council, sees the military takeover in Myanmar as a mere “cabinet reshuffle.” … ( read original story …)
Snacks Keep Testing Positive for Coronavirus in China
Chinese authorities are tracing tons of snacks made with milk powder that regulators said was contaminated by the coronavirus. Last month, authorities found traces of the coronavirus in a batch of … ( read original…