USA: Confucius Institute to register as foreign mission
WASHINGTON – Washington said on Thursday it was requiring the center that manages Chinese government-funded Confucius Institutes in the United States to register as a foreign mission, in a further sign of deteriorating bilateral relations. U.S. Secretary of State Mike … Continue reading USA: Confucius Institute to register as foreign mission
Coronavirus vaccine pre-orders top 5 billion
Hong Kong – Although none of the coronavirus vaccines under development has proved its efficacy yet in clinical trials, at least 5.7 billion doses have been pre-ordered around the world. First shipments of a Covid-19 vaccine created by Western laboratories … Continue reading Coronavirus vaccine pre-orders top 5 billion
CHINA, CAMBODIA SIGN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
PHNOM PENH — The free trade agreement between Cambodia and China will provide greater market access to Cambodian products and bring more benefits to the two peoples, the Cambodian Commerce Ministry said on Monday after the two sides wrapped up … Continue reading CHINA, CAMBODIA SIGN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
Germany fears erosion of Hong Kong’s autonomy
BERLIN – Germany fears that Hong Kong’s autonomy is being “eroded” and Berlin will raise issues such as human rights with China during its presidency of the EU that began this month, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday. “Based on … Continue reading Germany fears erosion of Hong Kong’s autonomy
Alibaba and JD.com handle a record billion in sales
Hangzhou – Hangzhou – China’s two biggest e-commerce giants Alibaba and JD.com handled $136.51 billion of sales through their platforms during one of the country’s biggest shopping events. Known as 618 because it falls on June 18, the festival was … Continue reading Alibaba and JD.com handle a record billion in sales