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UK to help 3 million to flee Hong Kong over China crackdown
Thu, Jul 02, 2020
Addressing the media on Wednesday, Johnson said: "We have made clear that if China continued down this path, we would introduce a new route to those with British National (Overseas) status to enter the UK granting them limited leave to remain with the ability to live and work in the UK and thereafter to apply for citizenship, and that is precisely what we will do now."
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China's biggest gold fraud, 4% of its reserves may be fake: Report
Tue, Jun 30, 2020
The fake gold came to light in February when Dongguan Trust (one of those infamous Chinese shadow banks) set out to liquidate Kingold collateral to cover defaulted debts. As the report continues, in late 2019 Kingold failed to repay investors in several trust products. To its shock, Dongguan Trust said it discovered that the gleaming gold bars were actually gilded copper alloy.
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New swine flu virus strain with "pandemic potential" identified in China: Study
Tue, Jun 30, 2020
A new flu virus strain, identified among pigs in China, is becoming prevalent among workers in the swine industry, according to a study which says the pathogen has "all the essential hallmarks of a candidate pandemic virus."
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Good news for paper sector! Import duty hike, ban on Chinese imports likely; check Anil Singhvi analysis
Mon, Jun 22, 2020
In a good news for the paper sector and likely relief for local manufacturers, Zee Business has learnt from its Commerce Ministry sources that import duty may soon be hiked to 20-25% in this segment. Also, a ban may be imposed on cheap Chinese imports as well.
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Haryana axes two power sector contracts with Chinese companies
Sun, Jun 21, 2020
The Manohar Lal Khattar-led BJP government in Haryana has cancelled contracts with Chinese companies for installing pollution control equipment worth Rs 780 crore at two of its thermal power facilities, in the wake of heightened tension between the two neighbours.
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