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Chinese Esports Teams Banned Over Dota 2 Match Fixing
The punitive action from developer Valve Corporation came after the teams, Newbee and Avengerls, showed obvious signs of foul play during a head-to-head match.
January 5, 2021 Source: Sixth Tone
China Reports First Case of New COVID-19 Variant
The patient tested positive for the highly infectious new coronavirus strain after returning from the U.K., but was immediately quarantined.
January 1, 2021 Source: Sixth Tone
For Mystery Box Maker Pop Mart, Scam Opens Up World of Trouble
State media scrutiny and unscrupulous employees have wiped some of the sheen off the popular figurine company.
December 31, 2020 Source: Sixth Tone
Mike Pompeo’s Dad Was a Hunanese Bandit and Other Real Fake News
As the world battles an “infodemic” of fake news, a Chinese fact-checker weighs in on how to uphold the truth.
December 30, 2020 Source: Sixth Tone
17 Sentenced in China’s Largest Ivory Smuggling Case
The group smuggled thousands of ivory pieces worth more than 1 billion yuan between 2013 to 2018.
December 30, 2020 Source: Sixth Tone
Prominent Pianist Fou Ts’ong Dies From COVID-19
The musician — known as “China’s Chopin” — settled in the United Kingdom in the 1950s and had been returning home for concerts in his homeland.
December 29, 2020 Source: Sixth Tone
China's Sinopec plans record LNG imports to battle cold snap
Sinopec Corp pledged on Tuesday to maximise domestic gas productions and raise imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to record rates as a cold spell hitting large parts of the country this week lifts demand for the winter heating fuel.
December 29, 2020 Source: U.S.
China Passes Landmark Law to Protect ‘Mother River’ Yangtze
The river stretching from Qinghai province in the northwest to Shanghai in the east has been plagued by several issues, including pollution and overfishing in recent decades.
December 28, 2020 Source: Sixth Tone
EU-China investment deal likely this week: officials
China and the European Union are likely to clinch a deal this week that would give EU firms better access to the Chinese market, improve competition conditions and protect EU investment in China, European officials said on Monday.
December 28, 2020 Source: U.S.
With Vaccines Still Unapproved, Chinese Cities Start COVID-19 Inoculation Drives
Shenzhen also includes people headed abroad for personal reasons, such as students, in its free coronavirus vaccination program.
December 28, 2020 Source: Sixth Tone
Dalian Limits Large Gatherings Over Rising COVID-19 Concerns
The city has six confirmed cases in addition to 20 asymptomatic infections.
December 23, 2020 Source: Sixth Tone
Ahead of 2021 Divorce Restrictions, Chinese Couples Rush to Untie the Knot
Starting Jan. 1, a new law will require couples to observe a 30-day “cool-off period” before their separation is officially approved.
December 22, 2020 Source: Sixth Tone
In Anti-Food Waste Push, China to Outlaw Binge-Eating ‘Mukbang’ Videos
New draft law also proposes that restaurants should remind diners not to over-order.
December 22, 2020 Source: Sixth Tone
Tibetan leader welcomes U.S. bill that reaffirms rights, angering China
The political head of Tibetans in exile on Tuesday welcomed legislation passed by the U.S. Congress that reaffirms the rights of Tibetans to choose a successor to their spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, a move that infuriated China.
December 22, 2020 Source: U.S.
From Factory Towns to Facebook, China’s Livestreamers Take On Exports
With COVID-19 disrupting traditional sales channels, Chinese producers of everything from wigs to wireless headphones are hiring livestreamers to hawk goods directly to global buyers.
December 21, 2020 Source: Sixth Tone
Energy China plans $3.6 billion investment on integrated energy project in Erdos
China Energy Engineering Group (Energy China) has signed a framework agreement with Erdos city government in Inner Mongolia to set up an integrated energy base with total investment of 23.8 billion yuan ($3.63 billion) in the region.
December 20, 2020 Source: U.S.
Amid Coal Crunch, Cities Limit Power to Businesses, Factories
Authorities in China say increased manufacturing, combined with winter heating, has resulted in higher demand for electricity and regional power shortages.
December 18, 2020 Source: Sixth Tone
Henan Court Revokes Spending Sanctions on Deceased Debtor’s 9-Year-Old Child
The court said its previous decision to hold a child accountable for her late father’s irresponsible behavior was “wrong.”
December 17, 2020 Source: Sixth Tone
China to Provide Financial Support to Key Foreign Companies
China’s government said it will provide financial support to some foreign companies to help them offset the impact of the pandemic and resolve funding difficulties, part of its efforts to improve the business environment for overseas investors.
December 17, 2020 Source: Bloomberg
How China's coal industry is fighting to survive in a greener world
Before long, an uncomfortable truth could push to the forefront: China’s national target of reaching net-zero emissions might not be compatible with another generation of coal.
December 15, 2020 Source: The Japan Times