Anti-virus controls that have shut down some of China’s biggest cities and fueled public irritation are spreading as infections rise, hurting a weak economy and prompting warnings of possible global shockwaves. Shanghai is easing rules that confined most of
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Global leaders condemn Putin moves — China urges ‘restraint’
European and other global leaders widely condemned Monday’s decisions by Russian President Vladimir Putin that have escalated the crisis in Ukraine — and China urged that “all parties concerned must exercise restraint.” “This is plainly in breach of international law,”
New regulation in China to hit food delivery giants’ profit model
Between 2016 and 2020, the number of people who ordered food online in China doubled to 400 million. The boom was in part thanks to the generous subsidies shelled out by the country’s food delivery contenders for customers and businesses.
China urges US to take active measures in nuclear talks
“Negotiations on resuming compliance with the JCPOA have entered the final stage, presenting an important opportunity to bring the agreement back on track,” Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin stated at a press conference on Monday. “At the same time, there
China: US plundering wealth of Afghanistan
“Whatever the pretext, the wealth of the Afghan people should be owned and controlled by themselves, especially at their hour of greatest need,” Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying wrote on Twitter. Following the pullout of its troops from Afghanistan in
China: Iran has put forward new proposals in Vienna talks
Chinese chief negotiator in Vienna Wang Qun said all parties to the negotiations agree that they have reached the final stage. He said meetings between Iran and the P4+1 group of countries including China continue bilaterally and trilaterally. The exchange
U.S.-Born Skier Eileen Gu Wins Olympic Gold For China
BEIJING (AP) — Eileen Gu amassed an army of cynics when she spurned Team USA to represent China at the Beijing Games. Moments after the biggest run of her life, the 18-year-old freestyle skiing prodigy was asked about her status
Balenciaga Celebrates Its Couture Revival in a Special Showcase in China
Image: Balenciaga Over the last weekend (from November 19), luxury fashion house Balenciaga kicked off an exclusive five-day event to present its 50th Couture Collection designed by creative director, Demna Gvasalia. The elaborate showcase was the first of many for
Trump warns China could take over Bagram Air Base after US withdrawal
Former President Donald Trump warned that China could take over Bagram Air Base after the US military abandoned it during the Biden administration’s “surrender” of Afghanistan this summer. The 45th president blamed the Biden White House of attempting to sweep the
Who Cares if China Culls Cryptocurrencies?
Image: Ewan Kennedy/Unsplash At the zenith of China’s Ming dynasty, the Yongle Emperor sought to extend China’s influence beyond its borders, not just by demanding tribute from other rulers, but by building a massive navy. Few will recall that at
Yahoo Follows LinkedIn and Pulls Out of China
Image: Shutterstock Yahoo has become the latest American company to leave mainland China. The firm said its decision was due to an “increasingly challenging business and legal environment” in the country. Its suite of services will no longer be accessible
China Disneyland Mass Tests over 30,000 Tourists after Theme Park Reported One Positive COVID Case
Performers at a ceremony marking the reopening of Shanghai Disneyland following a shutdown due to the coronavirus outbreak in Shanghai, China, May 11, 2020 (Aly Song/Reuters) Shanghai Disneyland closed down temporarily on Sunday after it was discovered that a visitor
Milley Says China Hypersonic Missile Launch ‘Very Close’ to ‘Sputnik Moment’
Military vehicles carrying DF-17 hypersonic missiles drive past Tiananmen Square during the military parade marking the 70th founding anniversary of People’s Republic of China on its National Day in Beijing, China, October 1, 2019. (Thomas Peter/Reuters) Chairman of the Joint
China Suspends Celtics Broadcast after Star Player Condemns Beijing’s ‘Cultural Genocide’ in Tibet
Boston’s success has also come by way of some solid young contributors, including Jaylen Brown (pictured), Jayson Tatum, Marcus Morris, Marcus Smart, and Terry Rozier. They could be the deepest team to hit the court this postseason. (Mike DiNovo/USA TODAY
The Evergrande Saga – The Biggest Real Estate Meltdown In China
The liquidity woes of Evergrande may spread to Southeast Asia property markets and construction supplies even if financial risks are contained. There is growing concern if Evergrande and other property developers come under pressure and default on Southeast Asian overseas