China in the News: July 19, 2021

By Craig Hill on July 19, 2021 • ( 0 )

What the world is saying about China (past 24 hours)

First human death due to monkey B virus reported in China – Patients of rare viral infections transmitted from the monkey have been reported in China and the U.S. in succession. According to China’s state-run Global …

Commentary: A pity China can’t seem to ditch its wolf warrior diplomacy – Despite recent exhortations from President Xi to tone down their language, China’s wolf warriors are here to stay. Their effects are not all positive, …

Sri Lanka’s Sweet Deal with China Underpins the Belt and Road Initiative – Colombo will serve as a potential foothold for expanding Chinese diplomatic and military presence in the Indo-Pacific region. by Georgia Leatherdale-Gilholy.

China’s Luxury Retirement Homes Draw Millions From Investors – Money is pouring into the sector amid renewed attention on just how quickly China is aging. Sydney-based property and infrastructure company Lendlease Corp Ltd.

How Kissinger’s Secret Trip to China Transformed the Cold War – This month marked the 100th birthday of the Chinese Communist Party, a centennial that President Xi Jinping celebrated by promising that China’s enemies …

US needs Japan and Korea to counter China tech, says … – China’s capabilities in artificial intelligence are “much closer than I thought” to catching up to the US, former Google chief executive Eric Schmidt told …

Companies in Hong Kong fear being crushed between China … – Citing the introduction of a tough national security law in the Chinese territory last year, the US “business advisory” on Friday warned of greater …

Wall Street’s China dreams jolted by Biden’s warning on Hong … – Citigroup earlier this year said that it will hire as many as 1,700 people for its operations in Hong Kong as part of a plan to capture more business in China’s …

Race on for Australian rare earth supplies as fears grow over … – Jeffrey Wilson, a research director at the Perth USAsia Centre, said China’s dominance gave it leverage over the ability of other countries to reduce emissions …

China Signals End to $2 Trillion US Stock Listing Juggernaut – The stock, under the symbol CHINA, surged 236% on its debut, enriching founders and backers, and showing Chinese internet firms a pathway to foreign capital — …

Long game with Beijing: China wants to dominate its … – For an answer, one could do worse than turn to the keynote speech delivered by President Xi Jinping on July 1, marking the centenary of the Chinese Communist …

China look for solid display even without star swimmer – China are missing banned swimming star Sun Yang but they will take a record contingent to Tokyo, seeking a strong showing with their own Olympics just months …

Second Chinese ship to monitor US-Aussie military exercise – A second Chinese surveillance vessel is on track to enter waters off Australia’s north-east coast, adding to Beijing’s presence in the area as a joint military …

China fires up carbon trading as Asia turns onto greener path – China’s launch is in line with Beijing’s increased focus on cutting carbon emissions. President Xi Jinping last year pledged to achieve carbon neutrality by …

China’s Bitcoin Mining Drama Is Over. Why Is Bitcoin Still A … – Alt-coins sunk. People blamed Musk. It was mostly China’s fault. And still is. Can we please move on now? It seems China has shot itself …

Joe Biden Just Condemned America to More Chinese … – It prominently cited the Chinese espionage rampage along with terrorism and immigration fraud for forcing the J and V visa holders of 59 countries to renew them …

China denies influencing UNESCO move on Great Barrier Reef – A top Chinese official has rejected Australian claims that a UNESCO move to class the reef as “in danger” is political. The decision was based on data and …

Beijing renews orange alert for rainstorms – China has a four-tier colour-coded weather warning system, with red representing the most severe warning, followed by orange, yellow and blue, reports Xinhua …

China firm tapped in Dumaguete reclamation project – DUMAGUETE CITY, Negros Oriental, Philippines — A Chinese construction company that has no license to operate in the Philippines has been tapped as a …

In a world of rogue waves, US-China contest is about survival – As China and the US age and double down on their knowledge economies, neither is likely to have enough high-skilled labour. But the growing competition for …

China’s Opaque Oil Data Leaves Markets In The Dark – China saw its first-half crude imports drop year over year for the first time in a first half in eight years, sparking concerns in the market that purchases …

Indian steelmakers set to gain as China weighs taxes on exports – China’s steel exports rose 23% in June to 6.5 million tonnes (mt) from the preceding month (75% from a year ago) despite the removal of export rebates, …

Steel demand rising just as supply constraints mount; China … – The Chinese want to lessen their use of coal in steel production, so output is expected to fall when demand is rising. And the big new infrastructure plans in …

China threatens to nuke Japan if country intervenes in Taiwan … – We will do this until Japan declares unconditional surrender for the second time,” a threatening video circulated among official Chinese Communist Party …

Pakistan will provide all-out support and medical care to … – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and China’s Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong on Sunday paid a visit to the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Rawalpindi …

China’s renewable energy capacity up in H1 – By the end of June, China’s installed power generation capacity totaled 2.26 billion kilowatts, up 9.5 percent year on year, data from the National Energy …

China’s 5G phone shipments more than double in H1 – Shipments of 5G phones in China surged 100.9 percent year on year to 128 million units in the first half of this year, data from the China Academy of …

Chinese vet infected with Monkey B virus dies: Report – A Beijing-based veterinarian who was confirmed as China’s first human infection case with Monkey B virus (BV) has died, amid rising concerns, the official …

Maker of China’s Y-20 large transport plane gives a hint about … – China’s Y-20 large transport aircraft is expected to switch to domestically developed engines with a high bypass ratio, according to media reports after the …

Chinese book recognises Vietnam’s sovereignty over … – Chinese book recognises Vietnam’s sovereignty over archipelagos · Many ancient writings, recorded by foreigners themselves, directly or indirectly recognise …

China’s Exports Rebounded in June Despite Shipping Delays – Congestion at the port of Yantian, above, was not enough to slow China’s booming trade growth (Gigel Atat / CC BY SA). Published Jul 18, 2021 2:25 PM by The …

The China wave in literature – He wasn’t the first Chinese author to get the award. In 2000 it had gone to Gao Xingjiang. But Xao was an émigré who had settled in Paris. Mo Yan was very much …

Security concerns of Chinese personnel in Pakistan – The Chinese Premier spoke to the Pakistan Prime Minister a few days back, … By launching its Economic Corridor Projects in several countries, China has …

US Customs sieze 360,000 counterfeit AirPods valued at ~$62 … – It has to be stated also that Chinese company OnePlus also suffered an embarrassing seizure of its authentic earbuds, as Customs officials claimed it was a fake …

US arbitrary tech blockade cannot stop China’s progress – Major US media have once again hyped the US’ restrictions on the sale of Dutch tech giant ASML Holding’s advanced chip equipment to Chinese firms and …

Chinese team eager to make up for ‘worst Olympic flop’ – China is missing banned superstar Sun Yang but they will take a record contingent to Tokyo seeking a strong showing with their own Olympics just months away …

Chinese netizens criticize Kodak for posting photos of Xinjiang … – Photography giant company Kodak was criticized by Chinese netizens after … taken in Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Thursday.

First Chinese language proficiency contest held online in Cyprus – In his opening speech, Chinese Ambassador to Cyprus Liu Yantao said that “We celebrate 50 years of China-Cyprus diplomatic ties this year.” He hoped that this …

Afghanistan withdraws ambassador and diplomats from … – What is China’s relationship with Afghanistan? Read more. India’s worries over Taliban in Afghanistan fuels talk of revived ‘Northern Alliance’ with Iran.

Chengdu J-20 – a super fighter from China. Will it threaten US … – They employ hundreds of top professionals who aim to create aircraft that are technically superior to the structures of their nearest neighbours. The Chinese …

Chinese policeman faints due to high temperature, passersby … – In a tragic incident, a surveillance camera in China captured the moment when a traffic policeman fainted while conducting his duties as a result of the …

Nepal’s new PM wins confidence vote amid coronavirus crisis – China. Nepal’s new PM wins confidence vote amid coronavirus crisis. Gopal Sharma. 2 minute read. Newly appointed Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, …

FM Qureshi, Ambassador Nong Rong visit injured Chinese … – RAWALPINDI — Pakistani Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong on Sunday visited the Combined Military …

Morocco registers 2,144 new COVID-19 cases, 557,632 in total – 28 after the arrival of the first shipment of China’s Sinopharm vaccines. Enditem. Follow China.org.cn on Twitter and Facebook to join the conversation.

Chinese Kids Play in Park in Beijing, China – A Chinese boys plays in a park on his miniature electric bike in Beijing, on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Chinese students will not be allowed back in public …

Intel Core i9-12900K Alder Lake CPUs Go On Sale For Over … – Intel Core i9-12900K Alder Lake CPUs Go On Sale For Over $1,000 In China … Chinese merchants are clandestinely selling qualification samples (QS) of …

Understanding China’s climate change goals – But in September last year, China’s President Xi Jinping announced that China will boost its efforts to tackle climate change; that carbon dioxide emissions …

Carbon-neutral China: is the world ready for the economic … – Fossil fuel markets worldwide could start to feel the impact of China’s net zero commitment in the next few years; Whether countries stand to reap benefits …

China Doll & Maze Club among 4 new KTV lounges with … – China Doll & Maze Club among 4 new KTV lounges with possible ongoing Covid-19 transmission. If you’ve been to one of these places, see a doctor immediately …

Nepal’s new PM gets confidence vote in parliament – He is likely to bring Nepal back closer to India after Oli favored ties with its other giant neighbor, China. Deuba has been active in politics since he was a …