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China Esports Weekly: Former League of Legends Player Uzi Joins Elephant Goose Media, Tencent Announces $260K Teamfight Tactics Competition China's Social Credit System

China Esports Weekly: Former League of Legends Player Uzi Joins Elephant Goose Media, Tencent Announces $260K Teamfight Tactics Competition

(Source: Royal Never Give-Up) As the traditional Chinese New Year celebration comes to an end, we are officially welcoming in the Year of the Ox. This week, the Chinese esports industry witnessed several partnerships and key developments in leagues and tournaments. Among the top stories: Jian “Uzi” Zihao announced he…
bubmag
March 5, 2021
Scoop: Biden to meet with India, Australia, Japan, signaling focus on allies to counter China China's Social Credit System

Scoop: Biden to meet with India, Australia, Japan, signaling focus on allies to counter China

President Biden plans to meet this month with the leaders of Japan, Australia and India in a virtual summit of the so-called Quad, according to people familiar with the matter. Why it matters: By putting a Quad meeting on the president’s schedule, the White House is signaling the importance of…
bubmag
March 5, 2021
Enterprise blockchain to integrate China’s digital yuan China's Social Credit System

Enterprise blockchain to integrate China’s digital yuan

(Image credit: TechNode/Shi Jiayi) Chang’an Chain, an enterprise blockchain developed by a state-backed Beijing consortium, will integrate China’s digital yuan, as the capital city readies the e-CNY for testing during the 2022 Winter Olympics. Why it matters: This is the first known domestic application of blockchain technology using the digital…
bubmag
March 4, 2021
China to prioritize ‘green development,’ but will it be enough to peak emissions this decade? China's Social Credit System

China to prioritize ‘green development,’ but will it be enough to peak emissions this decade?

Last week, UN climate chief Patricia Espinosa gave a dire warning that the world’s ambition to reduce carbon emissions was still far short of what is needed to avert disaster. “We are collectively wandering into a minefield, blindfolded,” Espinosa said, noting that the combined national climate action plans submitted so…
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March 4, 2021
Headlines From China: ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Sets China Release Date Ahead of U.S. Debut China's Social Credit System

Headlines From China: ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Sets China Release Date Ahead of U.S. Debut

‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Sets China Release Date Ahead of U.S. Debut Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment’s “Godzilla vs. Kong” has set a China release date of March 26, five days ahead of its U.S. debut in theaters and on streaming. The news comes amid beef between Legendary, a subsidiary of…
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March 2, 2021
Year of the ox: Australasian Food imports Argentinian blockchain beef into China on the back of growing consumption China's Social Credit System

Year of the ox: Australasian Food imports Argentinian blockchain beef into China on the back of growing consumption

It has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with BeefLedger and premium beef producer Carne Hereford S.A, which will see Australasian distribute and sell 1.2 tonnes of Argentinian beef in Shenzhen. The imported beef is from Carne Hereford’s premium brand, Aliarg. Australasian (Guangzhou) Food Co's founder Michael Harding said demand…
bubmag
March 2, 2021