China: Daily Scan, February 03, 2021

Xinhua Commentary: Multiparty cooperation, political consultation pool strength for China's modernization: Xinhuanet

February 3, 2021

General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee Xi Jinping on Monday expressed the hope that non-CPC figures will give their suggestions for the country's new development stage, philosophy and paradigm. Click here to read... [2]

US govt urged to focus on cooperation: China Daily

February 3, 2021

It is a task for both China and the United States to take their relationship back to "a predictable and constructive track", a senior Chinese diplomat said on Tuesday while outlining detailed possibilities for the two countries to work together. Click here to read... [3]

Cold-chain goods major cause of infections: China Daily

February 3, 2021

Studies into the clusters of COVID-19 cases in recent months show that contaminated cold-chain food products are the major cause of the outbreaks, highlighting the need for protection of workers associated with the industry, experts said. Click here to read... [4]

China calls for upholding Myanmar stability: China Daily

February 3, 2021

China expressed its hope that the international community would contribute to the political and social stability of Myanmar, which saw relatively calm streets inside the country but increasing tension from outside. Click here to read... [5]

Update: WHO team visits P4 lab in Wuhan Institute of Virology: Global Times

February 3, 2021

The WHO expert team visited the P4 lab inside the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) on Wednesday, a place that became target of a storm of Western public opinion following a massive smear campaign led by some US politicians. The visit came after days of intensive field work looking for the origins of the novel coronavirus. Click here to read... [6]

Buying weaponry won't help India's military modernization with modest rise of defense budget: expert: Global Times

February 2, 2021

Heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, India's economy is estimated to report its worst-ever contraction of 7.7 percent in 2020-21, leading to a modest increase of the defense budget - and the additional spending will reportedly be to buy new military hardware following several standoffs with China. Click here to read... [7]