Tag: China

Friday, January 8th 2021 - 03:12 UTC
China “regrets” Capitol take over and recalls no deaths when rioters stormed the Hong Kong legislature

China compared on Thursday the storming of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump with last year's often-violent pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, but noted that no one had died when demonstrators took over the Parliament of Hong Kong.
Friday, January 8th 2021 - 01:17 UTC
Capitol mob represents an internal collapse of US political system: Global Times editorial

Donald Trump's supporters stormed the US Capitol on Wednesday in an attempt to stop Joe Biden from being certified the winner. Although the situation was quickly brought under control, politicians and public opinion condemned the riots, and Congress officially certified Biden's victory afterwards, the far-reaching implications of the incident may not be controllable.
Wednesday, January 6th 2021 - 09:51 UTC
China's economy is expected 7,9% this year, forecasts the World Bank

The global economy is expected to expand 4% in 2021, with China's economy expected to expand by 7.9% this year, World Bank said on Tuesday, assuming an initial COVID-19 vaccine rollout becomes widespread throughout the year.
Wednesday, January 6th 2021 - 09:24 UTC
China increases Australian wool quota for 2021; NZ's remains unchanged

China increased its import quota for Australian wool from 36,465 tons last year to 38,288 tons for 2021, according to a newly released official statement. The increase came at a time when China and Australia relations are going through a rough patch.
Wednesday, January 6th 2021 - 08:51 UTC
China has yet to authorize scientists' visit to Wunan as promised; WHO chief “very disappointed”

The head of the World Health Organization said on Tuesday he was “very disappointed” that China has still not authorized the entry of a team of international experts to examine the origins of the coronavirus.
Tuesday, January 5th 2021 - 09:44 UTC
President Xi pledges a comprehensive strategic partnership with Argentina

Chinese President Xi Jinping said that China stands ready to work with Argentina to promote high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and advance the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
Tuesday, January 5th 2021 - 09:17 UTC
China suspends imports from pork plant in southern Brazil

China has suspended imports from a Brazilian pork plant operated by privately-owned Aurora Alimentos over coronavirus concerns, according to a statement from meat trade group on Monday, in the latest suspension since the health crisis began.
Monday, January 4th 2021 - 05:03 UTC
China calls on meat processors to tighten sanitary measures before exporting

China’s meat importers and processors have asked exporters in countries with Covid-19 outbreaks to step up disinfection procedures before shipping them to the Asian country.
Thursday, December 31st 2020 - 08:07 UTC
Brussels and Beijing agreement to open the Chinese market to EU investors

The European Union and China on Wednesday announced the political approval of a long-sought agreement to open the Chinese market further to EU investors, marking an economic victory for both sides.
Thursday, December 31st 2020 - 08:01 UTC
Covid-19 outbreak in Wuhan had most probably ten times more cases, China public health report

The scale of the Covid-19 outbreak in Wuhan early this year may have been nearly 10 times the recorded tally, a study conducted by China's public health authorities indicates, leaving the city where the coronavirus first took hold still well short of the immunity required to protect against a potential resurgence.