Tag: China News

Omicron’s New Variant Arcturus Rapidly Spreading Worldwide Causes Pink Eye

A new COVID-19 variant, Omicron XBB. 1.16, also called Arcturus, was first discovered in January 2023. One of the characteristics of Arcturus infection is conjunctivitis, otherwise known as pink eye. It is spreading rapidly in many countries, including the United States, the UK, Australia, Singapore, China, and India. American virology expert Dr. Lin Xiaoxu discussed on the…


Home Office Bans Rich Chinese Couple From UK for Alleged Political Donations on Behalf of CCP

The Home Office has accused a wealthy Chinese couple of making political donations on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and banned them from re-entering the UK, it has emerged. Former Home Secretary Priti Patel informed the couple of the decision in March 2022, according to a legal document published recently by an immigration appeals tribunal. The…


HKU Study: 30% of Secondary School Students Reported Decline in Mental Health During Pandemic

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention (CSRP) of HKU held a press conference on June 17 to release the results of its study on “Strengthen Family Relationships” and to present awards for the “Wellbeing Guardians” program in primary schools across Hong Kong. According to Professor Paul YIP Siu-Fai, Director of…


3 Dietary Habits to Treat Anemia and Nourish the Blood

Anemia is a condition characterized by a deficiency of healthy red blood cells, leading to inadequate oxygen supply to the body’s organs. This often manifests as symptoms such as feeling cold, experiencing shortness of breath, and feeling tired or weak. In the United States, anemia is the most prevalent blood condition, affecting nearly 6 percent…


New Zealand PM to Meet CCP Leader Xi Jinping Amid Recession

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins will lead a delegation of 29 people to China next week to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping and other high-ranking Chinese officials. “Since becoming Prime Minister, I’ve prioritised working in partnership with business to boost export growth in order to grow our economy,” Hipkins said. “China represents nearly a…


Blinken’s Message Could Embolden China to Make a Move Against Taiwan: Expert

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s message during his trip to China this week could embolden China to make a move against Taiwan, according to Michael Sekora, founder and director of Project Socrates, a U.S. intelligence community program established under the Reagan White House. After he met with Xi Jinping in Beijing on June 19, Blinken…


China Urges German CEOs to Lead Risk Prevention Amid Trade Tensions

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday told German business leaders that companies should take the lead on managing risk after Germany published its national security strategy, which described China as a “systemic rival.” Li met with representatives of German companies—including Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz—in Berlin ahead of government consultations on Tuesday at the start of…


Blinken Says China Assured It Won’t Send Weapons to Russia

China has assured the United States and other countries that it won’t supply Russia lethal aid that could be used against Ukraine, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said after meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on June 19. Blinken, the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit Beijing since President Joe Biden took office in 2021, said…


Alibaba CEO Stepping Down, Billionaire Joseph Tsai Named as New Chairman

Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba is replacing Daniel Zhang as chairman and CEO, the tech giant announced on June 20, following a slowdown in sales and mass layoffs. In a news release, the company said that Joseph Tsai, its current executive vice chairman, will step into the role of chairman on Sept. 10, after which Zhang will continue to lead Alibaba…


UK Wealth Migration Report: Hong Kong Loses 1,000 Millionaires While China Bids Farewell to 1,3500 High Net Worth Individuals

Henley & Partners, a British investment migration consultant company, has recently released the Private Wealth Migration Report 2023. The report predicts the upcoming global trend of the outflow and inflow of wealthy people. China will experience the most loss of wealthy people in the world in 2023, with a total outflow of 13,500 people. Meanwhile,…