Huawei’s 5G smartphone market share in China hit 63% by the end of Q1, and its share of global 5G smartphone shipments reached 40%, ranking first in the market and surpassing Samsung. By the end of Q1 Huawei had shipped more than 15 million 5G phones globally. https://twitter.com/globaltimesnews/status/1283964413825826816
The world’s first phase three clinical trials for an inactivated COVID19 vaccine formally began in the UAE
The world’s first phase three clinical trials for an inactivated COVID19 vaccine formally began in the UAE Thurs, the result of cooperation between China’s Sinopharm and the UAE’s G42 Healthcare. The first group of up to 15,000 volunteers received the vaccine in Abu Dhabi. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-emirates-vaccine/chinas-sinopharm-begins-late-stage-trial-of-covid-19-vaccine-in-abu-dhabi-idUSKCN24H14T
The human trial is a partnership between Sinopharm’s China National Biotec Group (CNBG), Abu Dhabi-based artificial intelligence and cloud computing company Group 42 (G42) and the Abu Dhabi Department of Health.
The study, which began on Wednesday, is the world’s first Phase III trial of an inactivated vaccine, G42 Healthcare CEO Ashish Koshy said. Inactivated vaccines are well known and have been used against diseases such as influenza and measles.
Mary Trump’s new book available for downloading
Mary Trump’s new book available for downloading. https://b-ok.cc/dl/5622085/f4e316
Mary Trump’s book: eight of its most shocking claims about the president https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jul/07/donald-trump-mary-niece-book-eight-most-shocking-claims?fbclid=IwAR3Ai58lNp3PZvriHe6_hxWoTS_QCRjtZWLGX_DcbasL6bieDEpJjBfn-3U
A new road to the village fights proverty
US announces visa restrictions for employees of Huawei and other Chinese tech companies
US announces visa restrictions for employees of Huawei and other Chinese tech companies 7-15-20 https://edition.cnn.com/2020/07/15/politics/pompeo-presser-july-15/index.html
Can Taiwan survive a second Trump term?
Can Taiwan survive a second Trump term? Another bullshit report from WP https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/07/14/can-taiwan-survive-second-trump-term/
The answer might lie in the outcome of the U.S. presidential election in November. A free Taiwan might not be able to survive a second Trump administration.
President Trump’s policy of international retreat and disregard for allies, alongside Xi’s growing assertiveness and expansionism, put Taipei at the intersection of the two ominous trends.
AI serve-practice robots in the China Table Tennis College
Chinese coaches are using AI to free themselves from serve pratice as the first AI serve-practice robots has been put into use in the China Table Tennis College in Shanghai
EHang showcased aerial sightseeing trial flights using its EHang 216
China’s drone manufacturer EHang Wednesday showcased aerial sightseeing trial flights using its EHang 216, a two-seater passenger-grade autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV), in Shandong Province. It has so far completed thousands of trial flights in 6 different countries.
Sparrows in the park
Crossbench senator Rex Patrick urges government to ‘radically reduce’ Chinese diplomats in Australia
A key crossbench senator wants at least 100 Chinese diplomats and consular staff kicked out of Australia.
Centre Alliance senator Rex Patrick argues the number of Chinese representatives must be “radically reduced” on national security grounds.
“The Australian government should bite the bullet and take long overdue action,” he said in a statement on Wednesday.
The aggressive move would undoubtedly spark immediate retaliation from Beijing, but Senator Patrick believes it would be worthwhile.
He argues Australian ministers and diplomats are already routinely ignored by their Chinese counterparts.