China: Daily Scan, December 14, 2020

China expands commitments to climate pact: China Daily

December 14, 2020

China sent a strong signal of its willingness to step up its measures on climate change as President Xi Jinping announced on Saturday more commitments by the country to tackle the global climate challenge at a virtual summit celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Paris Agreement. Click here to read... [2]

Free trade coasts on multilateral ties: China Daily

December 14, 2020

Ever since China and 14 other countries signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement on Nov 15 in Hanoi, Vietnam, Xiao Maochang, chairman of Shandong province-based textile products maker Sunvim Group, could not stop wondering which Southeast Asian markets are yet to be served by the company. Click here to read... [3]

China holds state commemoration for Nanjing Massacre victims: People’s Daily

December 14, 2020

The people of Nanjing observed a minute of silence, and sirens were heard across the city as China held a memorial ceremony on Sunday to mourn the 300,000 victims of the Nanjing Massacre. Click here to read... [4]

Donald Trump raises China concerns as reason to veto US$740 billion defence bill: South China Morning Post

December 14, 2020

US President Donald Trump offered a new rationale for threatening to veto the annual defence policy bill that covers the military’s budget for equipment and pay raises for service members: China. He did not outline his concerns. Click here to read... [5]

Xinhua Headlines-Year ender: In a year like no other, Chinese economy emerges stronger from unprecedented virus test: Xinhuanet

December 13, 2020

China's economy, the first jolted by COVID-19, has bounced back from epidemic fallout with resilience on effective virus control and targeted stimuli, as a pandemic depression continues to threaten the world. Click here to read... [6]