China’s Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining Co said it had started processing gold ore from its Sepon mine in Laos, marking the first time the project has produced gold in almost six and a half years. The …
China central bank should shun risky bond buying as economy improves: adviser
The People’s Bank of China should avoid buying special treasury bonds as such a move could fuel inflation risks and asset bubbles and lead to depreciation of the yuan currency, central bank policy …
The Observer view on Trump’s continued goading of China
Donald Trump has used the pandemic to provoke a wider confrontation but Beijing should not be regarded as an enemy …
Tibetans demand China disclose fate of boy taken away in ’95
BEIJING (AP) — Tibet’s self-declared government-in-exile marked the 25th anniversary of the disappearance of a boy named as Tibetan Buddhism’s second highest figure by calling on China on …
Asia Today: China reopens more schools, revives flights
China on Sunday reported five new cases of the coronavirus, as the commercial hub of Shanghai announced the restart of some classes and airlines revive flights. Of the …
Coronavirus: Why Taiwan won’t have a seat at the virus talks
Taiwan has been applauded internationally for quickly and effectively stemming the spread of the virus, and says it should have a platform to share its experiences with the world. But China – which …
China Will ‘Nuke Bomb’ Apple With Endless Investigations in Retaliation for Huawei Penalties, State Media Says
The Chinese government may enforce several “countermeasures” against U.S. companies in retaliation for the Trump administration’s plans to crack down on shipments of semiconductors to Huawei from …
Wuhan diary: an exclusive account by Fang Fang, the blogger China tried to censor
My daughter returned from a holiday in Japan on January 22, two days after it had been revealed that the novel coronavirus in Wuhan was being spread from human to human. Official media sources had …
Calgary Zoo returning two giant pandas to China due to COVID-19-related bamboo shortage
Canada’s Calgary Zoo will be returning two giant pandas on loan from China because a scarcity of flights due to COVID-19 has caused problems with getting enough fresh and tasty bamboo to feed their …
Exclusive: Lack of immunity means China is vulnerable to another wave of coronavirus, top adviser warns
China still faces the “big challenge” of a potential second wave of Covid-19 infections, the country’s top respiratory authority has warned, with the lack of immunity among the community a serious …