China is one of only three foreign nations — the others are Britain and Ireland — where Trump maintains a bank account, according to The New York Times … ( read original story …)
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India returns detained Chinese soldier: China
India on Wednesday returned a Chinese soldier detained after straying across a disputed border where the two countries have clashed in recent months, China’s army announced. ( read original story …)
China Defends Use of Experimental Coronavirus Treatment
As the coronavirus vaccine race continues, China is having to defend its decision to give an experimental treatment to hundreds of thousands of people, including health workers. Bloomberg’s Emma … ( read original story …)
Mainland China reports 11 new coronavirus cases
China reported 11 new coronavirus cases in the mainland on Oct. 20, down from 19 a day earlier, the country’s health authority said on Wednesday. ( read original story …)
Covid: China’s Sinovac vaccine to be included in Brazil immunisation plan
Brazil plans to use a Chinese-made coronavirus vaccine as part of a national immunisation programme, officials have announced. São Paulo Governor João Doria said the federal government had agreed to … ( read original story…
China’s coronavirus recovery gathers steam, but young jobseekers face being left behind
China’s accelerated economic rebound in the third quarter has failed to significantly improve job prospects for the country’s young and educated, reflecting a weak link beneath headline growth figures … ( read original story …)
Coronavirus: China, Japan set to resume business travel; Manila cuts curfew hours
Japan and China are expected to agree as early as this month on resuming … as consumers crowd markets to snap up big-ticket items on discount. “Of course corona is to be feared. But what…
Breakingviews – Corona Capital: U.S. state budget woes
Corona Capital is a column updated throughout the day by Breakingviews columnists around the world with short, sharp pandemic-related insights. ( read original story …)
Only a democratic alliance can thwart Beijing’s ambitions
In recent weeks, China’s aggression towards Taiwan has escalated to a level unprecedented in modern times. China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has begun to brazenly deny the existence of the Taiwan … ( read original…
Pentagon chief stresses stronger alliances to counter China, Russia
US Defense Secretary Mark Esper revealed a new initiative Tuesday to strengthen and expand US alliances with “like-minded democracies” to counter Russia and China. ( read original story …)
Indonesia, Japan seek stronger security, economic ties in China’s shadow
Japan and Indonesia agreed on Tuesday to speed up talks on the export of Japanese defence gear and technology to Indonesia and to have their defence and foreign ministers meet soon, reflecting concern … (…
China looks to grow political and economic influence across Africa
China has invested hundreds of billions of dollars in Africa. Many scholars believe Beijing is doing this to gain political leverage and influence in the region. Grant Harris, the CEO of Connect … ( read…
NATO to Set Up New Space Center amid China, Russia Concerns
NATO is set to announce it is creating a space center to help manage satellite communications and its military operations. ( read original story …)
