China: Hygiene on food markets to be improved
SHANGHAI – Low standards of hygiene in China’s wholesale food markets and vulnerabilities in its food supply chain need to be urgently addressed after a new coronavirus outbreak in Beijing, a leading body of the ruling Communist Party said. The … Continue reading China: Hygiene on food markets to be improved
Corona: European Business community concerned
Beijing – Since 11th June, Beijing faced a fresh outbreak of COVID-19, with over 100 confirmed cases reported so far. The outbreak response has so far been centred on the Xinfadi wholesale market in Southwest Beijing’s Fengtai District. The authorities have … Continue reading Corona: European Business community concerned
CHINA THANKS EUROPEAN CHAMBER FOR CONTRIBUTIONS DURING COVID-19
Beijing – On the afternoon of 28th February, Mr Wang Shouwen, vice minister (VM) of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and deputy China International Trade Representative, held a conference call with Jörg Wuttke, president of the European Union … Continue reading CHINA THANKS EUROPEAN CHAMBER FOR CONTRIBUTIONS DURING COVID-19
UAE suspends most China flights
DUBAI – The United Arab Emirates is the latest country to announce suspension of flights to and from China — with the exception of the capital Beijing — in an effort to contain the new coronavirus, its state-run WAM news … Continue reading UAE suspends most China flights
Beijing: Xi Jinping celebrates National Day
Beijing – China staged a massive military parade in Beijing on Tuesday to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic, with much of the smog-shrouded capital city under a security lockdown. President Xi Jinping inspected over 15,000 … Continue reading Beijing: Xi Jinping celebrates National Day
Beijing’s new airport opened by President Xi
Beijing – Having taken five years and more than 80 billion yuan (US$11 billion) to complete, Daxing International Airport was declared open in a short announcement by Xi on Wednesday, six days before the October 1 National Day holiday. The … Continue reading Beijing’s new airport opened by President Xi
China, Bulgaria lift ties to strategic partnership
Beijing – Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday held talks with Bulgarian President Rumen Radev in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. At the conference both sides decided to lift state-to-state ties to a strategic partnership. Bulgaria was … Continue reading China, Bulgaria lift ties to strategic partnership
Beijing: New int’l airport completes construction
Beijing — Construction of the Beijing Daxing International Airport was completed as scheduled on Sunday, and preparations have started for the operation of what is expected to be one of the world’s busiest air traffic hubs. In the first half … Continue reading Beijing: New int’l airport completes construction
No high-level U.S. officials at Silk road summit
Washington – The United States will not send high-level officials to attend China’s second Belt and Road summit in Beijing this month, a spokesperson for the U.S. State Department said on Tuesday, citing concerns about financing practices for the project. … Continue reading No high-level U.S. officials at Silk road summit
Beijing’s metro to launch unlimited-ride passes
Beijing — Beijing subway will offer passengers five more ticket options starting Sunday, according to the municipal commission of transportation. Passengers can enjoy unlimited rides on all subway lines except for the airport express, with 1-day, 2-day, 3-day, 5-day and … Continue reading Beijing’s metro to launch unlimited-ride passes