China steps up online controls with new rule for bloggers
Ma Xiaolin frequently wrote about current affairs on one of China’s leading microblogging sites, where he has 2 million followers. But recently, he said in … Read more
Pentagon rethinking how to array forces to focus on China
The Biden administration faces a conundrum as it rethinks the positioning of military forces around the world: How to focus more on China and Russia … Read more
China shows openness in bird flu fight
After the SARS epidemic, Chinese leaders appear to have learned a hard lesson about trying to hide a fast-moving disease. The country is showing a … Read more
Virtual control: the agenda behind China’s new digital currency
The planned ‘e-yuan’ could boost Beijing’s surveillance state and create competition for private fintech groups …
Taiwan suggests China to blame after deal for 5m Covid vaccine doses is put on hold
Plan to buy the BioNTech shot has been delayed amid intervention by ‘outside forces’, says health minister …
Biden says there will be repercussions for China over human rights
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that China will pay a price for its human rights abuses, adding he raised the issue with President … Read more
U.S. still hasn’t ruled out lab accident origin for Covid because China hasn’t been transparent
U.S. officials haven’t shown any evidence pointing to a lab escape, and scientists call the scenario unlikely. The U.S. wants China to share information.
China overtakes US as EU’s biggest trading partner
China is now the EU’s biggest trading partner, overtaking the US in 2020. China bucked a wider trend, as trade with most of Europe’s major … Read more
IMAX CEO cites ‘pent-up demand’ for massive weekend in China
IMAX shares are up 6 percent on the back of a monster opening weekend for the Chinese new year. IMAX brought in $25 million in … Read more
China’s Gen Z consumers drive growth of domestic brands as spending power rises
China’s Gen Z cohort is notably more globally minded and enthusiastic about “Made in China” products, said L Catterton’s Charlotte Chang.
Myanmar protesters accuse China of backing coup plotters
Members of a nationwide civil disobedience movement opposing Myanmar’s coup are venting their anger at China, which protesters accuse of helping the generals who overthrew … Read more
‘Detective Chinatown 3’ continues to lead Chinese mainland box office
(Xinhua) Detective Chinatown 3 continued to lead the Chinese mainland box office on Sunday, raking in more than 582 million yuan ($90.4 million), according to … Read more
How China is devastating Australia’s billion dollar wine industry
South Australian winemaker Jarrad White spent almost a decade building his business in China. Then, in a matter of months, it all fell apart.