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Uzbekistan to carry out late-stage trial of Chinese COVID-19 vaccine candidate
Uzbekistan will carry out a phase III trial of a coronavirus vaccine candidate developed by China's Anhui Zhifei Longcom Biopharmaceutical Co., the Central Asian nation's ministry of innovative development told Reuters on Wednesday.
Sao Paulo starts building production plant for China's Sinovac vaccine: governor
The Brazilian state of São Paulo has begun building a facility to produce 100 million doses a year of China's Sinovac vaccine against COVID-19, which will be ready by September next year, Governor João Doria said on Monday.
Lithuania to support 'those fighting for freedom' in Taiwan
Lithuania's new ruling coalition agreed on Monday to commit the incoming government to support "those fighting for freedom" in Taiwan, threatening to hurt the small EU member's relations with China, a potential investor in its main port.
U.S. Goes Nuclear to Compete With Russia, China in Europe’s East
The former Cold War frontier of eastern Europe is becoming a battleground in the $500 billion business of building nuclear power plants.
China to Disinfect Frozen Food Shipment Chains for Coronavirus
China will disinfect all overseas shipments of cold-chain products to try and avoid any potential transmission of the coronavirus, after contaminated pork and seafood were implicated in the infection of port workers, according to the country’s public health commission.
Taiwan says not invited to WHO meeting after China's 'obstruction'
Taiwan is yet to receive an invite to a key World Health Organization (WHO) meeting this week expected to focus on the COVID-19 pandemic due to "obstruction" from China, the island's foreign ministry said, expressing its displeasure.
Shipping Camels to China Is Goal of Sudan’s $140 Million Port
A Chinese-built port for shipping livestock from Sudan’s Red Sea coast will be completed by year-end, the latest African component of Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative, a Sudanese company official said.
Richemont bets big on China, partnering Alibaba to invest in Farfetch
Richemont said a $1.1 billion partnership with Alibaba to invest in online luxury retailer Farfetch and its new Chinese marketplace would further drive sales in its biggest and fastest growing market.
AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine to begin clinical trials in China - executive
AstraZeneca Plc plans to start early and mid-stage clinical trials of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate in China this year, a senior executive said on Friday, as it prepares a global rollout of the vaccine.
Exclusive: GM thinks bigger in China with plan to import full-size SUVs
General Motors Co plans to sell full-size sport-utility vehicle (SUV) models in China for the first time, and will import a range of models to beef up its product lineup into the world's biggest car market, its China chief told Reuters.
How billionaire Jack Ma fell to earth and took Ant's mega IPO with him
They say talk is cheap. Tell that to Jack Ma.
Apple must face shareholder lawsuit over CEO Cook's China sales comments
Apple Inc has been ordered to face a proposed class-action lawsuit by shareholders who accused Chief Executive Tim Cook of concealing falling demand for iPhones in China, resulting in billions of dollars of investor losses.
UK to big brands: do more to avoid forced labour in China's Xinjiang
British lawmakers on Thursday urged big brands - from Gap to Zara - to ensure high-street fashion was not made from cotton picked by Muslims held in camps in China's Xinjiang region.
China opens import expo under anti-disease controls
SHANGHAI (AP) — Chinese leaders are conducting an import fair under intensive anti-coronavirus controls in their latest effort to revive the world's No. 2 economy while the United States and...
Alzheimer Drug Therapy: Shanghai Green Valley Pharmaceutical US Trial to Start
A new Chinese therapy for Alzheimer’s is embarking on a much-anticipated U.S. study -- the latest bid to revive hopes in the multibillion-dollar search for an effective medicine against the incurable disease.
China's Fosun to seek approval for BioNTech's COVID-19 second vaccine, ends trials on first
BioNTech's Chinese partner Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group does not plan to run further clinical trials of the German firm's coronavirus vaccine candidate that has completed early-stage trials in China, an executive said.
‘Hydrogen Wars’ Pit Europe v. China for $700 Billion Business
Hydrogen’s potential to cut emissions has triggered a global race to stake claims.
China suspends imports from Ecuadorian company after coronavirus found on seafood packaging
China suspended imports from FIREXPA S.A., an Ecuadorian seafood product manufacturer, after the novel coronavirus was found on the packaging of a batch of imported frozen fish, according to a notice by the General Administration of Customs.
Exclusive: Biden, if elected, would consult allies on future of U.S. tariffs on China - advisers
Democrat Joe Biden would immediately consult with America’s main allies before deciding on the future of U.S. tariffs on China, seeking “collective leverage” to strengthen his hand against Beijing if he is elected president, Biden top advisers said on Wednesday.
Serbia's PM: gov't to be pro-EU keeping Russia, China ties
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia’s prime minister-designate said Wednesday her new government will be pro-European but will also maintain “friendly’’ relations with Russia and China. Ana...