China’s poverty line is around $2.30 a day — slightly above the World Bank’s lowest threshold of $1.90 but below what is recommended for measuring higher income countries. Local officials have gone … ( read…
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Biden, Trudeau pledge to counter China, climate change, in warm first ‘meeting’
U.S. President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sought on Tuesday to turn the page on the Trump era, stressing the countries’ deep ties and pledging to work together to counteract … (…
I’m a doctor who was on the WHO’s COVID-19 mission to China. Here’s what we learned about the virus’ origins.
WHO investigation in Wuhan, China, one doctor lays out the possible origins of the coronavirus. A lab leak isn’t among them. ( read original story …)
China’s 2nd protein subunit COVID-19 vaccine to enter clinical trials, easy to mass produce
VCG. China’s COVID-19 protein subunit vaccines have reported encouraging progress as a leading Chinese vaccine producer, Sinopharm, plans to b … ( read original story …)
The challenges of China’s coronavirus vaccination campaign
China’s goal is to inoculate about 70% of its population. That’s nearly a billion people, and it’s got a big challenge. And, widespread protests have erupted every night for the last week in Spain … (…
How China’s Covid-19 travel restrictions gave a big boost to online services during Lunar New Year
Covid-19 travel restrictions during the Spring Festival resulted in a boom for the country’s internet platforms as people moved their traditional greetings, entertainment and consumption activity … ( read original story …)
China uses patriotism test to sweep aside last outlet for Hong Kong democracy
Local-level officials face disqualification as Beijing reshapes the electoral system and requires candidates to swear allegiance to the Communist Party. ( read original story …)
Schumer directs lawmakers to draft legislative package to ‘outcompete’ China
Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) said on Feb. 23 that he directed lawmakers to draft a legislative package to “outcompete” China. ( read original story …)
Kiribati and China to develop former climate-refuge land in Fiji
President of Kiribati says China will provide ‘technical assistance’ to convert land in Fiji into a working farm to ‘supply produce to Kiribati’ … ( read original story …)
Powering Recovery in the Era of COVID-19: China’s Role in Global Energy Finance in 2020 and Beyond
China’s Role in Global Energy Finance in 2020 and Beyond. By Xinyue Ma. In 2020, the COVID-19 global pandemic significantly hindered bu … ( read original story …)
China to support 19 more African nations with COVID-19 vaccines – Foreign Ministry
China has provided COVID-19 vaccine aid to Equatorial Guinea and Zimbabwe and will aid 19 more African countries as part of its commitment to making vaccines global public goods, Foreign Ministry … ( read original…
Electoral reformers want Beijing ‘patriots’ to run Hong Kong
Beijing continues to tighten its control over Hong Kong as the Communist Party plans to overhaul the electoral system in the semi-autonomous territory. The electoral reforms, which are expected to … ( read original story…
Top Senate Democrat directs lawmakers to craft bill to counter China
Senate Majority Leader Schumer directed lawmakers to craft a package to strengthen U.S. tech sector in move to counter China’s rise. ( read original story …)
