China: Daily Scan, 10 November, 2020

China will strengthen science, tech cooperation, Xi says: China Daily

November 10, 2020

China stands ready to work with other countries to strengthen scientific and technological innovation and cooperation and promote international exchanges that are more open and inclusive for mutual benefits and shared growth, President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday. Click here to read... [2]

China to join hands with other countries toward a future of shared prosperity: People’s Daily

November 10, 2020

At the critical moment of global development when economic globalization has run up against headwinds, protectionism and unilateralism are on the rise, the world economy is in the doldrums, and international trade and investment have slumped, a crucial choice between openness and seclusion, between “joining hands” with each other and “letting go” of each other’s hands, and between “tearing down walls” and “erecting walls” has put countries in the world to a test of wisdom and sense of responsibility. Click here to read... [3]

How Joe Biden’s victory could entice Wall Street to increase investments in Chinese markets: South China Morning Post

November 10, 2020

Joe Biden’s election victory could result in a more unified front by developed countries pushing China to further open up its domestic market, which in turn could encourage American and global financial firms to increase their presence in Chinese markets, according to analysts. Click here to read... [4]

China unlikely to shift policy: MAC: Taipei Times

November10, 2020

China is not likely to change its policy toward Taiwan after the US presidential election, but it is likely to broaden its tactics to pressure Taiwanese businesses and the public into accepting its “one China” political framework, Mainland Affairs Council Minister Chen Ming-tong (陳明通) said in Taipei yesterday. Click here to read... [5]

Will India’s deeper SCO ties start with economy?: Global Times

November 9, 2020

The 20th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is set to be held virtually on Tuesday, and it is widely expected to focus on discussions about the fight against the COVID-19 epidemic and economic cooperation in the post-COVID-19 eraClick here to read... [6]

Political advisors urged to contribute to China's development plan: Xinhuanet

November 9, 2020

China's political advisors on Monday were urged to make suggestions to the formulation of China's development plan at a session held by the Standing Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee. Click here to read... [7]

Apple Puts Key Contractor on Probation Over Labour Abuses in China: The New York Times

November 9, 2020

Apple said on Monday that it had placed a key assembler of its iPhones on probation after the Taiwanese company was found to have concealed violations of labour rules for students employed at its factories in China. Click here to read... [8]