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NKorea's Kim vows to boost China ties amid pandemic hardship
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Thursday he’ll push to further upgrade relations with China, his main ally, as he struggles to navigate his country out of a deepening crisis linked to the pandemic.
Fewer have confidence in China’s Xi than US’s Biden: Pew survey
Positive views of the US got a Biden bounce across 17 advanced economies, while negative views of China and Xi persist.
Shanghai Int’l Film Festival Opens With Pride and Patriotism
Disrupted by the pandemic last year, the city’s annual cinema event returns with full-capacity attendance and special screenings to mark the party centenary.
Chinese biotech firm Clover signs deal to make millions of vaccines
The agreement reached with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance could see the start-up providing 414 million doses by the end of next year.
Negative Views of China Persist Despite Covid Gains, Pew Finds
Negative views of China remain near record highs across the developed world, according to the latest Pew survey, as higher marks for Beijing’s handling of the coronavirus were offset by concerns about its human rights record.
Search for Covid’s Origins Leads to China’s Wild Animal Farms—and a Big Problem
A WHO-led team wants an examination of the farms that supplied the market where early cases emerged, but most of the animals are now gone. That has complicated the search for the pandemic’s source.
China’s National Carbon Trading System Is Delayed
Originally slated to go online by the end of June, the mechanism for limiting greenhouse gas emissions is not yet ready for action.
Zimbabwe to Get 3.5 Million Vaccine Doses From July to September
Zimbabwe has purchased 3.5 million Covid-19 vaccine doses from China’s Sinopharm and Sinovac and the shots are set to be delivered from July through September, according to Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube.
China and US spar over multilateralism at G20 meeting
Secretary of State Antony Blinken tells the foreign ministers meeting that ‘effective and accountable’ international mechanisms are needed.
Taiwan tells U.S. it hopes to sign free trade deal
Taiwan's chief trade negotiator John Deng said on Wednesday he told the United States he hopes the two can sign a free trade agreement, a deal which would be a strong show of U.S. support in the face of relentless Chinese pressure against the island.
China’s Economy Flashes Hints of Weakness
Expansion in the factory sector slowed in June, while the services sector softened as Covid-19 outbreaks dampened consumer sentiment.
Hong Kong freedoms fade as security law muzzles dissent
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong is still China’s wealthiest, most capitalist city. Its vistas of skyscraper and sea framed by dragon-backed emerald peaks are as stunning as ever. But a year after Beijing imposed a harsh national security law on the former British colony, the civil liberties that raised hopes for more democracy among many of its 7 million people are fading.
At 100, China's Communist Party looks to cement its future
BEIJING (AP) — For China's Communist Party, celebrating its 100th birthday on Thursday is not just about glorifying its past. It's also about cementing its future and that of its leader, Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The Last Days of Old Hongkou
Shanghai is redeveloping swaths of traditional “shikumen” housing in one of its most historic districts. For local residents, it’s the end of an era.
Chinese Provinces Curb Private Schools, Encourage Public Education
While Hunan and Jiangsu will cap the number of students attending private academic institutions, Sichuan has stopped approving such facilities altogether.
Shanghai Leads Way in China’s Carbon Transition
Many Chinese cities and provinces are working on plans to hit peak carbon before 2030. Shanghai, China’s most developed city, is set to lead the way.
Vaccine boost for Taiwan with 410,000 more Moderna shots on the way
Taipei not ruling out making vaccines for international firms.
Didi Said to Guide Pricing U.S. IPO at Top of Range or Above
Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Global Inc. is telling investors it plans to price shares in its U.S. initial public offering at or above the top of a marketed range, according to people familiar with the matter.
Lancet Covid-19 Commission head denies China’s claims of US pressure
Jeffrey Sachs says there is ‘no outside interference whatsoever’ and his views align with what’s being discussed in the scientific community.
Sinovac’s COVID-19 Vaccine Found Safe for Children, Study Suggests
The trial showed that 3- to 17-year-olds had an immune response against the virus after the two-dose shot.
