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‘War is never an option’: Taiwanese president calls on Beijing to resume talks
‘It is the common responsibility of the two sides across the Taiwan Strait to maintain stability,’ President Tsai Ing-wen says in New Year’s Day speech.
Here's a list of places imposing rules on travelers from China as Covid surges
Authorities around the world are imposing curbs on travelers from China as Covid-19 cases in the country surge following its relaxation of "zero-Covid" rules.
Taiwan's Tsai says war not an option, offers COVID help to Beijing
New Year's address extends olive branch day after Xi's mild speech
China’s slide in English proficiency raises questions on competitiveness
Amid a rising tide of nationalism, mainland China has seen a decline in English language proficiency in recent years, falling behind other Asian economies like Singapore, the Philippines, Malaysia and Hong Kong.
‘We better watch out’: NASA boss sounds alarm on Chinese moon ambitions
In an interview with POLITICO, Bill Nelson expressed confidence the U.S. can win the moon race. But he warned there is little time to lose.
Morocco to ban arrivals from China over COVID surge
Morocco will impose a ban on people arriving from China, whatever their nationality, from Jan. 3 to avert any new wave of coronavirus infections, the foreign ministry said on Saturday.
SBF sent home and Binance gets Voyager assets: Hodler’s Digest
Binance wins bid for Voyager assets, Sam Bankman-Fried is released in the US on bail and Genesis creditors seek a solution for withdrawals.
Xi calls for 'fortitude' against COVID outbreak in New Year's speech
President hails China's achievements, but economic risks abound in 2023
China’s Xi Jinping Provides Rare Acknowledgment of Covid-19 Policies’ Toll
The Chinese leader, in a New Year’s Eve speech, said that things will get better soon and that “it has not been an easy journey for anyone.”
Troubles aside, Xi says China on 'right side of history'
BEIJING (AP) — China “stands on the right side of history,” the country's leader Xi Jinping said Saturday in a New Year’s address that came as questions swirl over his government’s handling of COVID-19 and economic and political challenges at home and abroad.
Baidu Bags Approval For Robotaxi Trials In Beijing As Rivals Retreat
Baidu, Inc (NASDAQ: BIDU) won the first license to test driverless vehicles on roads in Beijing. Baidu will add another 200 robotaxis to its network across China in 2023, Reuters reports. Baidu, which generates most of its revenue from its internet search engine, has been focused on self-driving technologies over the past five years as it looks to diversify. Baidu started to charge fees for its robotaxi service Apollo Go 2021. Baidu predicted robotaxis would eventually cost half of what it takes
Alibaba (BABA) Dips More Than Broader Markets: What You Should Know
Alibaba (BABA) closed the most recent trading day at $88.09, moving -1.17% from the previous trading session.
China gives Hong Kong leader power to bar overseas lawyers in national security cases
China's top lawmaking body has given Hong Kong leader John Lee the power to bar foreign lawyers from national security cases.
Government of Canada announces a temporary negative COVID-19 test requirement for travellers arriving from the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong or Macao
As of 12:01 a.m. EST on January 5, all air travellers who are two years of age and older, arriving on flights originating from the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong or Macao, will need to provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 test result, taken no more than two days before their departure, to the airline prior to boarding. The test could be either a negative molecular (such as a PCR test), or a negative antigen test that has documentation to show that it has been monitored by a telehealth service or an accredited laboratory or testing provider. Passengers who tested positive more than 10 days before their departure flight, but no more than 90 days, can provide the airline with documentation of their prior positive, in place of a negative test result.
UK to require COVID negative tests for arrivals from China
The UK said on Friday that passengers arriving in Britain from China will require a negative COVID-19 test after a surge in infections in China.
France to impose mandatory COVID tests for travellers from China
France will require travellers from China to provide a negative COVID-19 test result less than 48 hours before departure, the health and transport ministries said on Friday.
Futu Holdings, UP Fintech Holding And Some Other Big Stocks Moving Lower On Friday - Futu Holdings (NASDAQ:FUTU), EHang Holdings (NASDAQ:EH)
U.S. stocks traded lower, with the Dow Jones dropping over 200 points on Friday. Here are some big stocks recording losses in today’s session.
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping vow to deepen bilateral ties
End-of-year video conference between the two leaders comes 11 months into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine
Huawei Expects $92B in Revenue in 2022, Same as the Previous Year - Pandaily
On December 30, Eric Xu, the rotating chairman of Huawei, predicted in his New Year speech that Huawei would achieve an annual revenue of 636.9 billion yuan ($92 billion), which is in line with forecasts.
Is there a global backlash against China?
Author, veteran China journalist, and occasional The China Project contributor John Pomfret writes in the Washington Post that a “global backlash is brewing against the…
Nanny arsonists and maggot-infested chicken — a top 10 list of society news in China, 2017
Search engine giant Baidu released a report (in Chinese) on Monday, highlighting the most significant news, events, and people throughout the year in 2017. One of…
China’s need for guide dogs for the blind
South China Morning Post reports that of China’s 5 million blind people, only 200 have guide dogs. Due to various factors, it’s not easy getting…
Picture of the Day: My favorite bike in China is this fake Ofo
Here’s a pleasant surprise. On my way to a bilingual book club meeting, I came across this “Ofo” in Chaoyang District in Beijing. Everything seemed…
Bohan Phoenix is the rapper we need
妈妈说你是不是不要脸 身上都是纹身所有人都看得见 我说妈妈等你儿子赚了钱 看你在不在乎这么一点点 — Bohan Phoenix, from “Product” (一模一样 yīmúyīyàng) Bohan Phoenix is a product of his environment, as he tells us in “Product.”…
The hammer and sickle in Nepal
In Nepal this week, a coalition of two Beijing-friendly Communist parties led by former prime ministers won a majority of contested legislative seats, defeating current…
