Sinopharm, a state-controlled company, said its candidate had a 79 percent efficacy rate in interim late-stage trials. But crucial questions remained unanswered. ( read original story ...)
E.U. and China agree to investment pact despite concern about forced labor, objections from U.S.
The European Union and China reached an agreement in principle Wednesday on a long-stalled investment pact, a diplomatic victory for China and a snub to the incoming Biden administration, which had ... ( read original story ...)
China iron ore futures set to end 2020 with over 50% gain
Chinese iron ore futures advanced on Thursday and were on course to rise by over 50% this year, their second straight annual gain, supported by supply concerns and China's robust steel demand despite ... ( read original story ...)
China to Visit Africa First for 30th Year in Row, Signaling Priority in Ties
"Playing a central role in the implementation of China's foreign policy objectives, China has witnessed remarkable growth in its trade and investment in many African countries since the turn of the ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 Vaccine Gets Provisional Approval From China Drug Regulator
A Chinese drug regulator gave provisional approval to a Covid-19 vaccine developed by a state-owned company, providing a green light for mass inoculation roughly a year after the pandemic first ... ( read original story ...)
China approves Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine for general use
Rollout to begin ‘soon’ but about a million have already received injection under emergency approvals ... ( read original story ...)
The US Money Tree: The Untold Story Of American Aid To Israel
As usual, US representatives allocated a massive sum of money for Israel. While unemployment, thus poverty, in the US is skyrocketing as a result of repeated lockdowns, the US found it essential to ... ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan to render financial assistance to entrepreneurs affected by COVID-19
BAKU, Azerbaijan, Dec. 29 Financial assistance will again be rendered to business entities in accordance with the order of the Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers dated December 23, 2020 in ... ( read original story ...)
Syrian Arab Republic: 2020 Humanitarian Response Plan (Issued December 2020)
English Appeal on Syrian Arab Republic about Agriculture, Camp Coordination and Camp Management, Epidemic and more; published on 30 Dec 2020 by OCHA ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan reports its first case of mutant Covid-19 strain found in Britain
Health minister says a child who arrived on the island from London on the weekend was confirmed with the new variant. ( read original story ...)