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WHO says China team interviewed Wuhan scientists over virus origins
A World Health Organization team in China to probe the origins of COVID-19 had "extensive discussions" and exchanges with scientists in Wuhan where the outbreak was first detected, a spokesman said on Tuesday.
Serbian purchase of missile defence system shows ties deepening with China
Serbia has bought a new generation of medium-range, radar-guided surface-to-air missiles from China in a new sign of deepening cooperation between Beijing and Belgrade.
China embassy criticises Germany's suspension of extradition treaty with Hong Kong
China's embassy in Germany condemned Berlin's suspension of its extradition treaty with Hong Kong, a move Germany said was a response to the postponement of an election in the Chinese city.
Baltic Sea Rail Tunnel From Finland to Estonia Is Dealt a Setback
A plan to build the world’s longest undersea rail tunnel is on the ropes after the Estonian government rejected a private developer and Finland said it has no plans for stepping into the project.
China to add 56 drugs to price-slashing bulk-buy programme
China has added 56 medicines, including some global blockbuster drugs, to its state bidding programme aimed at procuring key treatments at big discounts in return for offering large-volume state contracts, a state agency said.
Chinese banks urged to switch away from SWIFT as U.S. sanctions loom
China should prepare for potential U.S. sanctions by increasing use of its own financial messaging network for cross-border transactions in the mainland, Hong Kong and Macau, according to a report from the investment banking unit of Bank of China.
Three Gorges Said to Mull $4 Billion Foreign Unit Stake Sale
China Three Gorges Corp. is exploring selling a stake worth as much as $4 billion in the state-owned power company’s overseas asset portfolio, according to people familiar with the matter.
Biocad discussing potential COVID-19 vaccine production in China
Biotech group Biocad is discussing producing in China a potential COVID-19 vaccine being developed by Russia's Vector state virology institute, the director of the St Petersburg-based company said in an interview.
Global prospects dim for China's tech champions as great powers clash
Huawei Technologies' founder Ren Zhengfei's global ambitions are marked in bricks and mortar at a new company campus in southern China, where the buildings are replicas from European cities.
Opinion | China Is Harvesting the DNA of Its People. Is This the Future of Policing?
Authorities are systematically gathering genomic data from tens of millions of people.
Alibaba Cloud helps Chinese students, foreign schools scale Great Firewall
China's Alibaba Group Holding Ltd is seizing on a new business opportunity thrown up by the novel coronavirus: helping foreign universities skirt China's stringent internet controls to keep classes going for their mainland Chinese students.
China’s Economy Will Now Grow 2.5% This Year, UBS Says
China’s economy will grow 2.5% this year according to UBS Group AG, which raised its forecast from 1.5% due to the recovery in domestic consumption and strong investment.
Exclusive: French limits on Huawei 5G equipment amount to de facto ban by 2028
French authorities have told telecoms operators planning to buy Huawei 5G equipment that they won't be able to renew licences for the gear once they expire, effectively phasing the Chinese firm out of mobile networks, three sources close to the matter said.
France Says China’s Repression of Xinjiang Uighurs Unacceptable
France renewed its criticism of China over the treatment of the Uighurs in Xinjiang on Wednesday, calling for human rights observers to be allowed into the region and demanding that internment camps be closed.
Chinese Credit Fuels Debt Crisis in Africa
After years of borrowing on easy terms, many countries in the region are saddled with debt they can’t repay.
China vows 'forceful counter-attack' in escalating row with Britain over Hong Kong
China threatened a "forceful counter-attack" on Tuesday in response to Britain's announcement that it would suspend its extradition treaty with Hong Kong following Beijing's introduction of a national security law for the former British colony.
Breakingviews - Crisis forces Australia and China closer
Australia and China are stuck with each other despite diplomatic tensions. Supply disruptions in Brazil and weak global demand have left the two trading partners even more dependent on each other, which is letting miners BHP and Rio Tinto cash in on Beijing's infrastructure...
Exclusive: Global banks scrutinize their Hong Kong clients for pro-democracy ties - sources
Global wealth managers are examining whether their clients in Hong Kong have ties to the city's pro-democracy movement, in an attempt to avoid getting caught in the crosshairs of China's new national security law, according to six people with knowledge of the matter.
U.S. aircraft carriers return to South China Sea amid rising tensions
For the second time in two weeks, the United States has deployed two aircraft carriers to the South China Sea, the U.S. Navy said on Friday, as China and the United States accuse each other of stoking tensions in the region.
Danone beefs up Specialized Nutrition business in China
French food group Danone said on Thursday it would spend 100 million euros ($114.08 million) to strengthen its Specialized Nutrition business in China, as it bets on the Chinese market as a source of growth.