Chinese President Xi Jinping addresses the opening ceremony of the fifth annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank via video link in Beijing, capital of China, on July 28, 2020. Xinhua News Agency | fake pictures Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday affirmed his country’s commitment to work with …
Read More »Critics criticize Hong Kong’s decision to ban the election of pro-democracy candidates
Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong poses for the press while holding a candidate nomination form while announcing his intention to run for the Legislative Council general election in Hong Kong on July 20, 2020. Anthony Wallace | AFP | fake pictures The UK has condemned Hong Kong’s decision to disqualify pro-democracy …
Read More »Moderna Board Member Resigns to Avoid Conflicts of Interest During Coronavirus Vaccine Trial
Modern in Cambridge, MA, shown on February 28, 2020. David L. Ryan | The Boston Globe via Getty Images A Moderna board member resigned to avoid any “potential or even apparent conflict of interest” during the company’s phase three trial for its potential coronavirus vaccine, the company announced Thursday. Dr. …
Read More »Increasing taxes on California millionaires would create a 54% tax rate
High-end luxury shops and businesses on Rodeo Drive in the Beverly Hills business district of Los Angeles, California, United States. Rodeo Drive is a famous high-end shopping street that offers a variety of renowned designer shops, hotels and restaurants. Beverly Hills is a city in the Los Angeles County of …
Read More »Hong Kong virus outbreak dampens economic outlook, analysts cut forecasts
A woman with a protective mask in Hong Kong. Anthony Kwan l Getty Images Several economists have lowered their economic forecasts for Hong Kong as the semi-autonomous Chinese territory experiences an increase in coronavirus cases. The increase in the number forced the authorities to impose stricter measures of social distancing …
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