Shares in Evergrande’s electric vehicle unit tumbled on Sept. 27 in Hong Kong after suspending plans for a secondary listing on Shanghai’s Star Market due to a “serious shortage of funds.” The pulled listing is the latest blow to the unit that once had a higher stock market valuation than Ford. It comes as Evergrande’s…
China Evergrande Halts Electric Car Unit’s Listing Plan, Shares Tumble
September 28, 2021
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Bipartisan Senators Call on Biden to Seek ‘Full Accountability’ in World Bank Data Controversy
A bipartisan pair of top senators on Monday called on President Joe Biden to “ensure full accountability” after an investigation found that World Bank officials, including then-Chief Executive Kristalina Georgieva who is now the managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), applied “undue pressure” on staff to boost China’s standing in a report. The report (pdf)…
Cartoon Producers in China Told to Avoid ‘Unhealthy’ Content
September 28, 2021
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Chinese authorities have stepped up efforts to rein in China’s entertainment industries with the national broadcast regulator urging online cartoon producers to avoid “unhealthy” cartoons with any violent, vulgar, or obscene content. The National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA) said on Sept. 25, children and young people are the primary audiences for cartoons, and qualified agencies…
In Beijing’s Fight With Taipei, 11 Pacific Trade Pact Countries Will Decide the Winner
September 28, 2021
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The two authorities across the Taiwan Straits applied to join a trans-Pacific trade agreement. The Beijing side tried to obstruct Taiwan’s application, while Taipei defended its right to be included in the regional pact. On Sept. 22, the Chinese regime sent 24 warplanes to Taiwan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), which was understood as a…
America’s 5 Best Cities for a Football Trip
As the weather cools and the leaves begin to turn, it’s one of America’s greatest traditions—the start of football season. Lights come up on Friday night high school games across the country. On Saturdays, college campuses, from South Bend to Tuscaloosa, flood with faithful fans, coming together to tailgate and celebrate time-honored game-day traditions. But…
Unvaccinated Health Care Workers on Long Island Rally Against Vaccine Mandate
September 27, 2021
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SMITHTOWN, New York—As New York State’s mandate for all health care workers to be vaccinated against the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus went into effect on Sept. 27, several unvaccinated health care industry employees and their supporters held a rally outside St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center in Smithtown, Long Island. The rally began at…
Unvaccinated Health Care Workers in Long Island Rally Against Vaccine Mandate
September 27, 2021
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As New York State’s mandate for all health care workers to be vaccinated against the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus went into effect on Sept. 27, several unvaccinated health care industry employees and their supporters held a rally outside St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center in Smithtown, Long Island. The rally began at 11 a.m.,…
Biden: 96 to 98 Percent of Americans Need to Be Vaccinated to Go Back to Normal
President Joe Biden told reporters at the White House on Monday that 96 to 98 percent of Americans need to be vaccinated before the nation can go back to normal. “I think we get the vast majority—like is going on in some industries and some schools—96, 97, 98 percent. I think we’re getting awful close….
Sydney Restaurateur to Keep Dining Empire Closed Until All Restrictions on Unvaccinated Lifted
A prominent Sydney restaurant owner has vowed to keep his restaurant closed until all restrictions on unvaccinated residents are lifted. Rami Ykmour, the co-founder of the Rashays restaurant chain with 27 stores, made the announcement on social media after the New South Wales (NSW) state government revealed its complete roadmap to freedom on Sept. 28,…
Gov. DeSantis Orders Facebook Probe for Alleged Violations of Election Laws
Gov. Ron DeSantis has directed Florida’s secretary of state to open an investigation into whether Facebook violated the state’s election laws through its program that allegedly exempts certain high-profile users from moderation. The Republican governor in his letter (pdf) to Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee on Monday cited a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report,…
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