Category: China
China food security: cash rewards for whistle-blowers mark widening crackdown on grain corruption
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Beijing says it is trying to ‘mobilise the public’ in a bid to exterminate the ‘rats’ and ‘moths’ – corrupt officials who put grain reserves and the nation’s food security at risk. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3229611/china-food-security-cash-rewards-whistle-blowers-mark-widening-crackdown-grain-corruption?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChinese team beats Hollywood with ‘world’s fastest’ robot boxer – Qibbot
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. 3-member team at Qibo Robot Co creates giant ultra-fast teleoperated boxing robot inspired by 2011 Hugh Jackson-starrer Real Steel. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3229653/chinese-team-beats-hollywood-worlds-fastest-robot-boxer-qibbot?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUS invites new Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi to Washington after Qin Gang’s removal
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The veteran diplomat was reappointed to the post last week, replacing predecessor Qin Gang, whose mysterious absence raised questions about transparency in Beijing. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3229666/us-invites-new-chinese-foreign-minister-wang-yi-washington-after-qin-gangs-removal?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina electric cars: BYD, Li Auto and Nio smash monthly sales records again as demand surge continues
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Strong sales for BYD, Li Auto and Nio, which follow a price war earlier in 2023 that failed to spark demand, have helped put the country’s electric car sector back on the fast track,…
Read MoreAfrica sets sights on China as a top destination for military training
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Training of African military leaders and officers helps foster stronger political ties with China. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3229118/africa-sets-sights-china-top-destination-military-training?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreFrom Gina Raimondo visit to deflation: 4 things to look out for in China’s economy in August
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo could soon visit China, while there is also a chance deflation risks will become a reality in China in August and the China-South Asia Expo will take place…
Read MoreChina’s latest drone export curbs ‘may be signal to West it is neutral in Russia-Ukraine war’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Defence analysts said the restrictions may be a way of ‘protecting the national interest’ amid accusations China is supplying the Russian military. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3229654/chinas-latest-drone-export-curbs-may-be-signal-west-it-neutral-russia-ukraine-war?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUS targets two China-based firms over forced labour in Xinjiang
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Washington says it wants to facilitate ‘legitimate trade’ and promote accountability for ‘ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity’ against Uygurs and other minority groups. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3229652/us-targets-2-china-based-firms-over-forced-labour-xinjiang-highlight-genocide?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChinese President Xi Jinping pledges more funding and support for research in face of international competition
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In an article published in a Communist Party journal, Xi said the country must achieve technological self-reliance and urged businesses to help fund research https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3229651/chinese-president-xi-jinping-pledges-more-funding-and-support-research-face-international?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina audits reveal consumption vouchers did not work and were misused, as cash handouts remain elusive
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Provincial government audits are coming in as China’s leadership enacts new plans to make goods cheaper, but analysts contend that higher incomes are critical to getting people to spend again. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3229636/china-audits-reveal-consumption-vouchers-did-not-work-and-were-misused-cash-handouts-remain-elusive?utm_source=rss_feed
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