British Business in China: We Are Here To Stay
Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce in China, St John Moore, expressed the sentiment of much of the expat community when he said, “We are here to stay. We are not leaving.”
Facts Or Not: Debunking the Myths of the Coronavirus （Part II）
In this week’s addition, the team has focused on five claims being spread across the internet, including whether the virus was a leaked bio-weapon, the effectiveness of travel bans, potential vaccines and more.
Coronavirus “Stabilizing” but China and World Remains Vigilant
Such cooperation and commitment as witnessed by China and the international community is reassuring. It underscores the fact that in our globalized world, the challenges we face are often global, and as such, require a global unified response.
Huawei in Europe: Bruised Washington Draws New Battle Lines as EU & Britain Backs Huawei
Their decisions have caused an embarrassed and bruised US administration into a re-think in strategy. No longer able to demand allies such as the UK to follow its own position, the US is now targeting Huawei’s biggest competitors to try and bring it down.
Overreaction Reveals Double Standard on the Virus Outbreak
Just as the WHO said, “the main reason for this declaration is not because what is happening in China, but because of what is happening in other countries.”
Coronavirus: Netizens Against Racism Stand in Solidarity with Chinese People
Though small pockets of racism and discrimination are growing on the fringes of society, many more people around the world are condemning such behaviour and standing in solidarity with the people of China in their battle against coronavirus.
Brexit Is Not Over. It Has Only Just Begun
The real change will occur when the ‘transition period’ – currently scheduled for December 31 2020 – comes to an end. Until then, the UK and the EU will remain blissfully insulated from the inevitable turbulence which Brexit will bring.
Facts Or Not: Debunking the Myths of the Coronavirus （Part I）
In the interest of “facts not fear”, China Focus has scoured social media accounts and reports to find some of the most dubious claims currently parading as facts, in an effort to debunk untruths surrounding the coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Chinese People Rise United to the Challenge
To combat the growing epidemic, China’s Central Government has announced an additional 11.21 billion yuan (US$1.616) for public health service and epidemic prevention.
Chinese New Year Spending Creates Abundant Opportunities for World’s Biggest Brands
Given the rich commercial opportunities available during this time of year, international brands have increasingly looked to capitalize on the holiday, with companies such as Apple, Burberry and football giant Manchester United over the years releasing Spring Festival inspired products and advertisements to coincide with the celebration.
Davos 2020: Trump versus Greta—a Climate Showdown of the World
With unprecedented fires scorching much of Australia and the WEF working hard to push the climate debate to the top of the event’s agenda, the stage was well prepared for the so-called ‘Climate Showdown’ between Donald Trump and Greta Thunberg.
Navigating Stormy Waters: What Can We Learn from Xi’s Davos Speech 2017?
2020 follows on from a year in which the world’s economy grew at its slowest pace since the global financial crisis, and the continued rise of protectionist policies and trade disputes.
