Canadian filmmaker funds original epic from China
HONG KONG / WUXI – As Mainland China’s robust animation industry continues to thrive, many producers are seeking funding to create original works for global markets. One of them is a Wuxi Jiujiu Animation Production (Jo Jo), which recently secured … Continue reading Canadian filmmaker funds original epic from China
China: Historic breakthrough for CPU developer
Loongson Technology, a leading Chinese chip company based in Beijing, unveiled on Thursday its first fully self-developed CPU (central processing unit) architecture that uses an original instruction set, which has been hailed as a “historic breakthrough” by industry insiders. The … Continue reading China: Historic breakthrough for CPU developer
Sinovac to reach two billion vaccine doses annually
BEIJING – China’s Sinovac Biotech conformed its third production plant for its COVID-19 vaccine was ready and had started manufacturing procedures for bulk vaccine ingredient, doubling its annual capacity to 2 billion doses. A Sinovac spokesman said the third facility, … Continue reading Sinovac to reach two billion vaccine doses annually
Chinese celebs avoid buying western fashion brands
BEIJING – China’s top ride-hailing app dropped Swedish fashion retailer H&M from its listings as Chinese celebrities stopped endorsing foreign labels in a growing uproar over Western accusations of forced labour in Xinjiang. H&M faced a public backlash in China … Continue reading Chinese celebs avoid buying western fashion brands
Blacklisted Chinese firms plan lawsuits
BEIJING – Chinese companies targeted by a sweeping investment ban imposed by former President Donald Trump are considering suing the U.S. government after a federal judge suspended a similar blacklisting for Beijing-based smartphone maker Xiaomi. Lawyers familiar with the matter … Continue reading Blacklisted Chinese firms plan lawsuits