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China Turns to New Commerce Minister as U.S. Tensions Simmer
Wang Wentao has the investor-friendly background that one might expect from China’s next commerce minister. But it’s political credentials that might be key to his success amid increasing hostility with the U.S.
In Legal First, Chinese Court Grants Annulment Over Concealed HIV Status
China’s new civil code requires that any “serious diseases” be disclosed before marriage.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Suspect Detained in Death of Chinese Tycoon Behind Yoozoo
Beijing (AP) -- Police in Shanghai say they have detained a suspect in the death by possible poisoning of the billionaire founder of a Chinese video game company that makes films based on the popular science fiction novel “The Three-Body Problem.”
Dalian Limits Large Gatherings Over Rising COVID-19 Concerns
The city has six confirmed cases in addition to 20 asymptomatic infections.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
Wrangler Re-Enters China Jeans Market After Lengthy Covid Delay
Wrangler is bringing its jeans back to China, a bit later than planned.
China’s Top Chipmaker Slides After Co-CEO Abruptly Quits
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. shares fell after news emerged about the surprise resignation of a top executive who spearheaded the rapid technological ascent of China’s largest chipmaker.
China’s Tougher Delisting Rules Send Weakest Stocks Plunging
China’s weakest stocks faced another blow after exchange regulators issued tougher rules to weed them out of the market.
