China in the News: March 28, 2021

By Craig Hill on March 28, 2021 • ( 0 )

Daily news headlines about China from around the world (past 24 hours)

Iran and China sign 25-year cooperation agreement

Foreign ministers from China and Iran, which are both subject to sanctions by the United States, sign a landmark 25-year cooperation agreement.ABC News2 hours ago

Iran, China Sign 25-Year Cooperation Agreement

The Chinese and Iranian foreign ministers on Saturday signed a 25-year cooperation agreement between the two allies in a ceremony carried live on state …VOA Asia10 hours ago

China deals latest brutal blow in trade spat

China will impose tariffs of nearly 220 per cent on Australian wine.Yahoo Finance Australia22 hours ago

Coercion or altruism: is China using its Covid vaccines to wield global power?

In May 2020, China’s president, Xi Jinping, told the World Health Assembly its Covid-19 vaccines were “a global public good”, and their distribution would be …The Guardian4 hours ago

Australia threatens to take China to WTO and backs Boris Johnson’s stance on Uighur abuses

Scott Morrison says China’s 116.2% to 218.4% levies on Australia’s wine imports are ‘retaliation’The Guardian19 hours ago

China erasing H&M from internet amid Xinjiang backlash

H&M disappeared from the internet in China as the government raised pressure on shoe and clothing brands an…9News16 hours ago

China Sanctions U.S. Officials—Including Gayle Manchin—Amid Spat Over Uyghurs

China said the sanctions were in response to U.S. criticism over its treatment of minority groups in Xinjiang.Forbes4 hours ago

China’s growing firepower casts doubt on whether U.S. could defend Taiwan

China’s massive arms buildup has raised questions about the future of Taiwan, and whether the U.S. can really guarantee the island’s security.NBC News13 hours ago

In America, a cancer is eating democracy from the inside, and China has clocked the weakness

America – and by extension, the West – is going through a period of soul searching, where it appears exhausted, unsure of itself, and hypocritical, writes Stan …ABC News5 hours ago

China will not allow history to repeat itself, Chinese defense minister said during a visit to site of Chinese Embassy in former Yugoslavia

”The Chinese military will never allow history to repeat itself as China is capable and determined to defend its national interests,” Chinese State Councilor and …Global Times16 hours ago

Xi Jinping doomsday prepping for ‘black swan’ and grey rhino’ threats

When you think about doomsday preppers, a certain image comes to mind. A bit of a loner, who owns some sort of bunker, then fills it with survival equipment …NEWS.com.au11 hours ago

China: The land of Very Interesting Possibilities

Protecting intellectual property in China a hopeless task? Patent expert Hans Helsloot gives three reasons why you should start anyway.Innovation Origins17 hours ago

‘Those days are over’: Russia and China’s threat to the West

The global balance of power is shifting, and for many nations, the smart money might be on Russia and China now.Yahoo News Australia17 hours ago

US fears China is flirting with seizing control of Taiwan

The US is concerned that China is flirting with the idea of seizing control of Taiwan as President Xi Jinping becomes more willing to take risks to boost his legacy.Financial Times21 hours ago

Chinese Ship Deployment Roils South China Sea

China has provoked international alarm by massing ships in the South China Sea near a reef claimed by both China and the Philippines. This week, Manila …NPR22 hours ago

Commentary: China’s cheap drones are finally taking off, with many uses and huge implications

The proliferation of drones China produces for commercial use and military operations could alter the geostrategic balance, says Defense News’ …CNA1 hour agoOpinion

China plans further South China Sea military exercises

Announcement follows the Philippines’ decision to step up ‘sovereignty patrols’ near Whitsun Reef.South China Morning Post11 hours ago

Frustration among women in China as new divorce law stalls process

The introduction this year of a 30-day cooling off period during divorce proceedings has made life harder for women in China trying to separate.NBC News15 hours ago

‘Baizuo’ Is A Chinese Word Conservatives In the United States and China Love

On March 19, Fox News host Tucker Carlson spiritedly disparaged U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken for supposedly embarrassing the United States in his …Foreign Policy13 hours ago

China’s ‘teapots’ import Iran crude, a headache for African producers

Small independent refineries are buying more Iranian oil but US sanctions against Tehran have China’s big state-owned firms steering clear.South China Morning Post13 hours ago

‘Not OK’: Scott Morrison speaks out after China announced new wine tariffs

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says China is putting up the price of Australian wine in “retaliation” for Australia standing up for its values and that’s “not OK”.7NEWS.com.au22 hours ago

China-Russia alliance can never work, despite US rivalry, observers say

Beijing and Moscow are keen to boost cooperation and reduce their reliance on the US dollar, but ‘forging an alliance with Russia is not the best choice for …video_youtubeSouth China Morning Post9 hours ago

US looks to replicate China’s ‘Belt and Road’ projects

US President Joe Biden has suggested that democratic countries should have an infrastructure plan to rival China’s Belt and Road initiative.The New Daily23 hours ago

Incredible 100m ‘bending’ glass bridge opens in China

A 100m “bending” bridge has opened in China. Some people on Chinese social media have said it was “too crazy to exist”. The Ruyi bridge, located in the …NEWS.com.au12 hours ago

Trade Minister threatens to take dispute over China wine tariffs to WTO

The Federal Government is threatening to begin to a formal dispute process with China over heavy tariffs placed on Australian wine overnight.ABC News22 hours ago

Book looks at China’s ambitions, compulsions, concerns and interests – The Sunday Guardian Live

A mong the many more or less recent works dedicated to the analysis of the relations between India and China, Zorawar Daulet Singh’s latest opus is notable for …The Sunday Guardian2 hours ago

How a kiss with a pilot in an elevator changed this man’s life and could help fight LGBTQ discrimination in China

Former flight attendant Chai Cheng still has nightmares about the moment of passion that cost him everything.CNN 20 hours ago

China is Crossing Limits of Diplomatic Conduct. But It Must Know Notion of Middle Kingdom is Obsolete

With China and Russia in the cross-hairs of the Biden government, it is not surprising both countries have closed ranks against the US and Europe. A new …News1812 hours agoOpinion

PrimeGlobal leapfrogs rivals in China with Zhongxinghua

PrimeGlobal, the globe’s seventh largest accountancy-origin association, is punching above its weight in China following the addition of China-based major …Consultancy.asia15 hours ago

Giant panda Xiang Xiang’s return to China postponed again due to pandemic – Xinhua | English.news.cn

TOKYO, March 27 (Xinhua) — The return of Xiang Xiang, a three-year-old female giant panda born in Japan’s Ueno Zoo, to China has been postponed from May …Xinhua11 hours ago

China-donated Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Sudan

A batch of China’s Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines, donated by the Chinese government to Sudan, arrived here on Friday.Global Times18 hours ago

H&M boycott following Xinjiang cotton row: When China protests with its purse

Claims over the plight of ethnic Uighurs have resulted in heightened tensions between the West and China.. Read more at straitstimes.com.The Straits Times18 hours ago

‘Godzilla Vs Kong’ Nears $50M In China Through Saturday; Full Overseas Bow Now Punching To $100M+

SATURDAY UPDATE: After a strong start on Friday, Warner Bros/Legendary’s Godzilla Vs Kong punched up another estimated $28M (RMB 183.5M) on …Deadline7 hours ago

Spratly Islands: are Chinese boats baiting fish, or the Philippines?

Reports of more than 200 vessels at the disputed Whitsun Reef have added to complaints that Beijing is militarising the South China Sea.South China Morning Post19 hours ago

How ‘unequal’ ties with India pushed Nepal towards China

For much of its modern history, Nepal has been viewed through the lens of India, as an offshoot of its dynastic histories or Indian cultures, and little attention was …ampEconomic Times6 hours agoOpinion

“Not OK”: PM condemns China wine tariffs

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says China is putting up the price of Australian wine in “retaliation” for Australia standing up for its values and that’s “not OK”.Bega District News22 hours ago

How India can meet the China challenge

The judicious use of self-reliance, grounded in self-confidence, where India engages with the world without insecurity, forms alliances, and leverages democracy …Hindustan Times15 hours agoOpinion

China is now home to two-thirds of the world’s top women billionaires

China had 85 billionaires as of January, 2021, which is nearly two-thirds of global female billionaires and four times as many as the US.South China Morning Post17 hours ago

China’s deception over COVID-19’s origins gets more outrageous every day

The former leader of the State Department’s task force investigating the origins of COVID-19 not only believes the virus escaped from the Wuhan Institute of …New York Post 11 hours ago

China reports a surge in industrial profits

BEIJING: Annual profits at China’s industrial firms surged in the first two months of 2021, highlighting a rebound in the country’s manufacturing sector and a …Arab News3 hours ago

China aims to turn digital yuan into a truly global currency to rival US dollar – The Sunday Guardian Live

The balance could tip sharply in China’s favour if Beijing starts forcing other governments to make payments in e-yuan for trade and development projects.The Sunday Guardian2 hours ago

China’s goal has never been to surpass US: FM spokesperson

BEIJING (Xinhua): The goal of China has never been to surpass the United States, but to constantly surpass itself and become a better version of itself, a foreign …The Star Online19 hours ago

EDITORIAL: The ‘China dream’ a nightmare

If China wishes to become the world’s leading power, it should learn from the US and make itself an appealing dreamland, rather than a police state that incites …台北時報7 hours agoOpinion

British researcher exposes Western propaganda against China

Share. QR. Copied. Error loading media: File could not be played. 00:00. 00:00. 19:45. “We don’t have to look back very far in history to see that there’s this …CGTN19 hours ago

Anti-China Protests Staged Across Kazakhstan; At Least 20 Detained

Kazakh authorities detained at least 20 people as demonstrators staged anti-China protests in towns and cities across the Central Asian nation on March 27.Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty11 hours ago

China acts to prevent business loans flowing into property market_china.org.cn

Chinese authorities moved Friday to tighten the regulation of business loans to prevent them from illegally flowing into the property market. Banking financial …China.org.cn21 hours ago

US must prepare for cold war with China | TheHill

The United States and China show growing signs of entering a long-term cold war, strikingly similar to the U.S.-Soviet cold war of decades past and demanding …The Hill8 hours agoOpinion

Myanmar coup latest: 8 countries including China send reps to military parade

YANGON/BANGKOK — On Feb. 1, Myanmar’s military detained State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint in the country’s first coup since 19.Nikkei Asia15 hours ago

Over 97 mln COVID-19 vaccine doses administered across China – Xinhua | English.news.cn

BEIJING, March 27 (Xinhua) — A total of 97.47 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines had been administered across China as of Friday, the National Health …Xinhua11 hours ago

Pakistan pivots to center as US and China vie for regional supremacy

NEW YORK — Even though he wasn’t supposed to smoke on the flight, the two-star general was doing it anyway. And nobody onboard, not even the cre.Nikkei Asia8 hours ago

China announces sanctions on US, Canadian individuals, entity

China announced sanctions on relevant US and Canadian individuals and entity, citing the two countri.SHINE9 hours ago

Experts call for China-US trade cooperation in agriculture – Xinhua | English.news.cn

CHICAGO, March 26 (Xinhua) — Chinese and U.S. agricultural experts have called for trade cooperation between China and the United States in agriculture, …Xinhua19 hours ago

China could step up armaments and provocations near Senkakus, Defense Ministry report warns

China’s coast guard could step up armaments and provocations around the Japanese-controlled Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea following the …The Japan Times21 hours ago

How the ‘trials’ of two Canadians detained in China show the importance of the rule of law

“Chinese judges are classified as civil servants in China’s Civil *Service* Law. A Chinese “court” is simply a low-level administrative organ of the CCP.”.ampHong Kong Free Press21 hours ago

China’s top political advisor urges better handling of proposals – Xinhua | English.news.cn

BEIJING, March 27 (Xinhua) — China’s top political advisor Wang Yang emphasized the need to better handle the proposals of national political advisors to let …Xinhua16 hours ago

‘I spent four months cycling 9,300 miles home from China to Newcastle’

Looking for a different way to import a bike to the UK, Josh Reid picked one up off a production line in Shanghai, riding 9300 miles home through 15 countries, …Cycling Weekly12 hours ago

China, Iran sign comprehensive 25-year cooperation agreement

Share. QR. Copied. China and Iran on Saturday signed a comprehensive 25-year cooperation agreement, inked by Chinese State Councilor and Foreign …CGTN10 hours ago

Why Beijing’s scrutiny of after-school training may help Big Tech

China’s booming off-campus training market took a big hit from the coronavirus last year, but it now faces an even bigger threat from deep-pocketed Big Tech …South China Morning Post20 hours ago

Classified US military war game set to take place as concerns about threats posed by China and Russia increase

The “enemies” will have fictional names, but when hundreds of US military personnel around the globe log on to their computers later this summer for a highly …CNN 12 hours ago

Cui Tiankai: Biden’s remarks reflect U.S. misreads China

Share. QR. Copied. Error loading media: File could not be played. 00:00. 00:00. 01:22. U.S. President Joe Biden’s remarks on China reflect that American …CGTN18 hours ago

China to step up use of Mandarin in Xinjiang schools

Officials are also told they must work to make Islam more compatible with Chinese socialist values.South China Morning Post10 hours ago

US Concerned Over China’s Illegal Fishing

The Biden administration says it is concerned about illegal fishing by Chinese vessels. China leads the illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing industry, with …VOA Asia16 hours ago

In China, three-quarters of divorces are filed by women. A new law intervenes.

Chinese feminist and writer Xiao Meili said a new law limited women’s rights to seek a separation. “Divorce should be permitted if one person wants it.”Yahoo News15 hours ago

Chinese FM: Beijing and UAE to work together on affordable vaccines

China wants to work with the United Arab Emirates on the production of affordable COVID-19 vaccines, the country’s top diplomat told the Emirates state news …Reuters8 hours ago

China sanctions Conservative member of Parliament Michael Chong, federal subcommittee

China’s decision to sanction a Conservative MP as well as a Parliamentary subcommittee is an attack on freedom of speech regarding human rights abuses…Toronto Star4 hours ago

China university professor looks like Blackpink’s Lisa

The Chongqing College of Mobile Telecommunications might not be known around the world, but one of its staff members seems to be getting there – and not by …CNA21 hours ago

Xinjiang: China reacts with sanctions on US and Canadian politicians

Foreign ministry and embassy in UK issue ‘firm protest’ over decision to sanction officials accused of human rights abuses.South China Morning Post9 hours ago

China a Threat to Global Democracy? Biden Is Not Mincing His Words

US President Joe Biden First Presss Conference: Helped by note-cards, Biden made his feelings clear on China, Russia, and Afghanistan in his 1st press …The Quint14 hours agoOpinion

Chinese Football Association urged to toughen up against Nike over its Xinjiang cotton ban after reportedly only making a condemnation

Netizens urge the Chinese Football Association (CFA) to show a clear stance and toughen up against its business partner, Nike, over the brand’s ban on …Global Times14 hours ago