In June, Beijing experienced a sudden surge of cases linked to a wholesale market, leading authorities to immediately quarantine close contacts, lockdown nearby areas, and mass test residents. The … ( read original story …)
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RPT-Australia defends intelligence raids as spat with China escalates
Australia’s Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton on Sunday defended the government’s right to intelligence raids to prevent foreign interference, after China condemned searches on the homes of its … ( read original story …)
China’s ‘hybrid war’: Beijing’s mass surveillance of Australia and the world for secrets and scandal
A database of 2.4 million people, including more than 35,000 Australians, has been leaked from the Shenzhen company Zhenhua Data, which is believed to be used by China’s intelligence service, the … ( read original…
Europe Feels Squeeze as Tech Competition Heats Up Between U.S. and China
As the rapid pace of change mixes with national security issues, Europe’s role as a global regulator is increasingly tested — and may not be enough. ( read original story …)
A Violinist Lost His Seat and His Job. He Blames China.
In a lawsuit filed in New Jersey, a former member of the well-known Shanghai Quartet said he had been dumped after a remark he made on social media was misinterpreted as an ethnic slur. (…
Decoupling From China: There’s Precedent
A former U.S. trade negotiator says Japan, India and Australia have already taken steps. Also: Kenosha, my hometown; making the switch to metric. ( read original story …)
‘Mulan’ brings in $23.2 million during lackluster opening weekend in China
Disney had high hopes that “Mulan” would thrive in China, but the live-action remake of the beloved animated film didn’t make quite the splash that was expected. ( read original story …)
Can China Turn Europe Against America?
In this week’s summit, Xi seeks to play Nixon, luring new allies with cash and upending trade routes. ( read original story …)
China’s New Financial Rules to Cover Jack Ma’s Ant Group
The People’s Bank of China said firms that operate two or more financial businesses in the country will be classified as financial-holding companies. ( read original story …)
Infiltration: Communist China’s Campaign to Reshape U.S. Education | Opinion
The Chinese Communist Party ruthlessly seeks to influence and infiltrate us. We best be on guard and act accordingly. ( read original story …)
China bans pork imports from Germany
China has banned pork imports from Germany on the eve of critical trade and investment talks, in a move analysts describe as a warning to Europe not to defy Beijing on a range of issues.…
Health minister continues defence of China’s handling of coronavirus case data
In an interview with The West Block‘s Mercedes Stephenson, Hajdu was asked about her comments earlier in the year when she dismissed as a conspiracy theory a question about whether China had … ( read…
Beijing labels 12 Hongkongers caught at sea as separatists, as Shenzhen police confirm group under criminal detention
Beijing labelled 12 Hongkongers captured at sea while reportedly trying to flee to Taiwan last month as separatists, as Shenzhen police broke their silence to confirm on Sunday that they were under … ( read…