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Chinese Foreign Minister Takes Firm Tone, Calls for ‘Non-Interference' Between China and the U.S.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at a high-level press conference that the U.S. needs to stop interfering in what Beijing considers its domestic affairs.
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Senate Approves Bill to Tighten Controls on China-Funded Confucius Institutes on U.S. University Campuses
The Senate approved a bill that would increase oversight on Confucius Institutes, China-funded cultural centers that operate on university campuses.
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Central Banks Around the World Want to Get Into Digital Currencies—Here's Why
Intense interest in cryptocurrencies and the Covid-19 pandemic have sparked debate among central banks on whether to issue digital currencies of their own.
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Retailers Pay More to Fly Everything From Bikes to Hot Tubs From China as U.S. Port Backup Delays Deliveries
Hot tubs, vacuum cleaners and Peloton bikes are being shipped by air, which can take a couple of days from China instead of two to three months by ocean.
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A Sand Shortage? The World Is Running Out of a Crucial — But Under-Appreciated — Commodity
The world is facing a shortage of sand — and climate scientists say it constitutes one of the greatest sustainability challenges of the 21st century.
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China Proposes Changes to Hong Kong's Electoral System
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said in his work report that China will “resolutely guard against and deter external forces’ interference” in Hong Kong’s affairs.
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In Battle With U.S., China to Focus on 7 ‘Frontier' Technologies From Chips to Brain-Computer Fusion
China laid out seven technology areas it will focus research on including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, semiconductors and space.
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Too Much Stimulus in the U.S. May Bring ‘Imported Inflation' to China, Economists Warn
In China, economists are wary of risks to growth as the country tries to recover fully from the shock of the pandemic.
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China Spending on Research and Development to Rise 7% Per Year in Push for Major Tech Breakthroughs
China is going to focus on developing a number of technology areas including semiconductors, health care, quantum computing and cloud computing.
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China Sets 2021 GDP Growth Target of More Than 6% as Premier Warns of ‘Formidable Tasks' in Finance
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said the nation aimed for an urban unemployment rate of around 5.5% and targeted the creation of more than 11 million new urban jobs.
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China Has Given Away Millions in Its Digital Yuan Trials. This Is How It Works
The People’s Bank of China has been developing the digital yuan, a so-called central bank digital currency that aims to replace some of the cash in circulation.
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U.S. Is ‘Not Prepared to Defend Or Compete in the A.I. Era,' Says Expert Group Chaired by Eric Schmidt
The U.S. is drastically underprepared for the age of AI, according to the National Security Commission on AI, which is chaired by Eric Schmidt.
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US Issues Warning After Microsoft Says China Hacked Its Mail Server Program
The U.S. has issued an emergency warning after Microsoft said it caught China hacking into its mail and calendar server program, called Exchange, NBC News reports.
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China Has Banned Taiwan's Pineapples. Taiwan Says It's Not Fair Play
Beijing on Friday announced that it would temporarily stop imports of the tropical fruit from the island from March 1.
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Taiwan Chips Will Stay Competitive Despite Rising Challenge From China, Taiwan Minister Says
Taiwan will remain competitive in the semiconductor industry in the face of Chinese ambitions, Wang Mei-hua, the island’s minister of economy told CNBC.
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Why Some Chinese Are Buying Local Electric Car Brands Like Nio — Instead of Tesla
CNBC spoke to some Chinese consumers and asked why they bought electric cars from Tesla competitors Nio, Li Auto and Xpeng.
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Yard Sale Find Turns Out to Be Artifact Worth Up to $500,000
Talk about your yard sale finds.
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China Prepares for a Big Annual Meeting to Chart a Growth Strategy
The Chinese government is set to kick off an annual parliamentary meeting this week for approving national priorities for 2021.
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A Major Chinese Bitcoin Mining Hub Is Shutting Down Its Cryptocurrency Operations
Bitcoin mining consumes more energy per year than entire countries and China is looking to clean up its consumption.
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Biden's Team Says It Will Use ‘All Available Tools' to Fight China's Unfair Trade Practices
The Biden administration released a report outlining its trade agenda, including how it will address challenges posed by China.