China warns Taiwan that independence "will mean war"

China Warns Taiwan That Independence “Will Mean War”

Beijing’s warning is very strong: if Taiwan proclaims its independence, it will be “war”. Beijing, which considers that the island is an integral part of Chinese territory, suspects the Taiwanese administration of wanting to proclaim this independence, while President Tsai Ing-wen considers this step unnecessary insofar as she considers that it has already been acquired. […]

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The port of Tianjin, near Beijing, China.

Coronavirus: Contaminated Frozen Food Imported in the Sights of China

EPIDEMIC: Two cold chain workers from Tianjin port in China were infected recently with coronavirus China reported Wednesday two employees in the cold chain, frozen food industry have been contaminated with coronavirus Covid-19 in Tianjin (north), in a context of growing mistrust vis-à-vis imported frozen food, linked to several outbreaks. The country has contained the epidemic since the spring, thanks […]

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Coronavirus: Several districts of Beijing confined after the appearance of 7 new cases

Coronavirus in Beijing: Several Confined Neighbourhoods after the Appearance of Seven New Cases

EPIDEMIC: Seven new cases of Coronavirus Covid-19 in the Chinese capital, Beijing are the first in two months The fear of a second wave is rekindled. Eleven residential areas in southern Beijing are under containment due to the appearance of a new outbreak of coronavirus in a nearby market, authorities said on Saturday. Seven cases of contamination with Covid-19 have been identified […]

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Coronavirus: The return of heat in April will make the virus disappear, according to Donald Trump

Coronavirus: The Return of Heat in April will make the Virus Disappear, according to Donald Trump

HEALTH: “Heat, in general, kills this kind of virus,” said the President. The coronavirus epidemic will probably disappear in April with the return of high temperatures. In any case, what  Donald Trump said on Monday. “Heat, in general, kills this kind of virus,” said the President from the White House. It would be a good thing. ” The trajectory of the epidemic […]

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Aerial photo taken on February 2, 2020 of the new hospital built in ten days in Wuhan. (© AFP / STR. Aerial photo taken on February 2, 2020 of the new hospital built in ten days in Wuhan)

Coronavirus: China Admits “Shortcomings”, Death Toll Rises to 425

The Chinese government has admitted “shortcomings” in its response to the health crisis, while more than 20,000 coronavirus infections have been reported in the country. The toll of the coronavirus epidemic in China has risen to 425 dead after 64 new deaths announced Tuesday, February 3, 2020 by the government which admitted “shortcomings” in its response to the health […]

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French President Emmanuel Macron and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping visit the French pavilion at the International Import Fair in Shanghai on November 5, 2019

In Shanghai, Emmanuel Macron Calls on China to Further Open its Market

On the second day of his visit to China, the French president, Emmanuel Macron notably called on Beijing to cooperate with Europe to fight against unilateral temptations. On a state visit to Shanghai , Emmanuel Macron called Tuesday 5th November 2019 China to “consolidate” the opening of its huge market to foreign companies and to cooperate with Europe to fight against […]

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French presidents Emmanuel Macron (left) and Chinese Xi Jinping, June 29, 2019 at the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan.

In Shanghai, Emmanuel Macron Calls on Europeans to “Compete” against the Chinese

The French president, Emmanuel Macron visiting China, says that much more “European cooperation” is needed to compete effectively against the Chinese and American giants. In full commercial rivalry between Washington and Beijing, Emmanuel Macron began Monday 4th November 2019 his second visit to China by calling on Europeans to speak and act together to better weigh against the […]

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Spain are the World Basketball Champions after beating Argentina

Basketball World Championship: Spain World Champions, Thirteen Years after their First Coronation

Spain crushed Argentina in the final of the Basketball World Championship on Sunday (September 15th) in Beijing. A second world title, 13 years after the first. The Spaniards became world basketball champions for the second time, thirteen years after their first title, sweeping the Argentineans, surprise guests of the final, 95 to 75, Sunday in Beijing. This […]

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France win Bronze Medal in Basketball World Championship

World Basketball: France Clinch the Bronze Medal

The French team has won in the runner up final of the Basketball World Championship against the Australians, Sunday 15th September, France are thus on the podium. They did it. France has managed to clinch the bronze medal at the Basketball World Championship in winning against the Australians 67 to 59, Sunday 15th September 2019 […]

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Chinese growth at a record low, a first for 27 years

China: Chinese Growth at a Record Low, a First for 27 Years

ECONOMY: Chinese growth slumped in the second quarter despite Beijing’s support efforts At the height of trade tensions with Washington, China’s growth weakened over one year in the second quarter (+ 6.2%), marking its weakest performance for at least 27 years, despite Beijing’s support efforts. This figure, in line with forecasts of a panel of […]

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