Nigerian lawyers sue China for $200 B over coronavirus damage
ISTANBUL, Apr 28, 2020, Daily Sabah. A group of Nigerian lawyers is suing China for…
China
The People’s Republic of China is an economy of 1.3 billion people. When it joined APEC in 1991, it had a real GDP of USD 906 billion and a per capita GDP of USD 788. Today it is the second-largest economy in the world. By 2016, its real GDP has risen to USD 9.5 trillion, while its per capita GDP increased nine-fold to USD 6,800.
[Analytics] Seven novel coronavirus vaccine candidates have entered human trials globally
In the race to develop a vaccine against the novel coronavirus there are currently seven…
‘Taiwan independence’ will end up in dead end: Chinese spokesperson
BEIJING, Apr 28, 2020, China Daily. A mainland spokesperson on Tuesday expressed strong opposition to…
[Ratings] Top 10 Chinese regions for consumption power in Q1 2020
China’s financial center Shanghai has demonstrated the strongest consumption power in the first quarter this…
US govt funded study found that China could have choked off the Mekong, threatening the lifeline of millions in Asia: Study
NEW YORK, Apr 28, 2020, CNBC. A study released recently found that China is holding…
[Analytics] How will China’s role in the global economy change when faced with pandemic backlash?
Beijing is bracing for repercussions following the coronavirus, but it is determined to maintain China’s…
New anti-viral coating MAP-1 can protect surfaces for 90 days: Hong Kong scientists
HONG KONG, Apr 27, 2020, Reuters. Researchers at a Hong Kong university say they have…
[Analytics] Where does Bangladesh stand in the world’s coronavirus response?
Are we doing as well as other nations when it comes to responding to the…
World’s largest container ship starts maiden voyage from the port of Qingdao
QINGDAO, Apr 27, 2020, Xinhua. HMM Algeciras, the largest container vessel on earth with a…
[Analytics] China’s Belt and Road plan hits roadblock as virus pinches supply of materials and workers
Despite tentative signs of economic recovery at home, projects under the Belt and Road Initiative…
China-Uzbekistan telemedicine system put into operation
NANCHANG, Apr 26, 2020, Xinhua. The China-Uzbekistan telemedicine system was put into operation Saturday to…
[Analytics] Asia should lead the way in producing a coronavirus vaccine
The Asia-Pacific region has the expertise and resources to take a leadership role in not…