China blocks Lithuania’s exports; 52% Americans see China as top threat: poll | China in Focus The Chinese Communist Party says China is a democracy in its own form, as Beijing complains about a freedom summit hosted by the United States. One nation in Europe is boycotting the Beijing Olympics. Its announcement comes while China blocks exports from the country. iPhone sales have taken the lead in the Chinese market. Apple is snapping up ...
WHO: Omicron Could Trigger Global Pandemic Surge; Will Existing Immunity Work Against Omicron? Why has the WHO designated the new, heavily-mutated, Coronavirus variant, Omicron, a “variant of concern?” How is it that the next-in-line letters of the Greek alphabet, Nu and Xi, were skipped in the naming of this strain? Observing the different responses around the world to Omicron, triggers recollection of the ‘early days’ of ...
Simpsons episode pulled in Hong Kong; Examining China’s digital currency ambitions | China in Focus Beijing is pushing a unique financial campaign—urging Chinese citizens and businesses to start using #DigitalCurrency across the nation. And once that’s done—it has plans to promote that digital currency worldwide. It may be part of Beijing’s long game—to challenge the U.S. dollar on the global stage. An episode from a famous TV show has disappeared ...
The Real China and the Downside of Arrogance How an aggressive Beijing is losing friends and influence in the world, and what it means for the world James Gorrie Writer November 30, 2021 Commentary Much of the world is having an enlightening moment with China. Recall that China began the last decade by positioning itself as a global benefactor. Its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was supposed to be a ...