China is Rapidly Expanding its Nuclear Arsenal – Pentagon Warns

China is Rapidly Expanding its Nuclear Arsenal- Pentagon Warns

Pentagon warns that China is rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal The nuclear expansion that the [People’s Republic of China] is undertaking is certainly very concerning EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to a major Pentagon statement released on Wednesday, China is rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal and may have 1,000 nuclear warheads by the end … Read more

Elon Musk Keeps Fans Guessing After Tweeting Mysterious Chinese Poem

Elon Musk Keeps Fans Guessing by Tweeting Mysterious Chinese Poem

Elon Musk’s post generated significant attention on both Western and Chinese social media. Ekohotblog reports that Musk has long shown an affinity for Chinese culture, praising the country’s efficiency and investing heavily to turn it into one of Tesla’s biggest markets. Known for setting the internet ablaze with his cryptic tweets, Elon Musk is now … Read more

Origin Of COVID-19 May Never Be Known – US Intelligence

COVID-19

The report dismissed suggestions that the coronavirus originated as a bioweapon… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States intelligence agencies, on Friday, said they may never be able to identify the origins of COVID-19, as they released a new, more detailed version of their review of whether the coronavirus came from animal-to-human transmission or … Read more

Man Sentenced To Death For Setting Ex-wife On Fire During Livestream

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The court found his crime “was extremely cruel” and “deserves severe punishment…” A Chinese man who set his ex-wife on fire as she livestreamed to her online followers was sentenced to death on Thursday, concluding a murder case that received nationwide notoriety, EKO HOT BLOG reports. The victim, 30-year-old Lhamo, was a farmer and livestreamer … Read more

Nigeria Ranks Top Among Countries Benefitting From World Bank Loans

World Bank

Nigeria was sixth with a benefit of $2 billion, accounting for 3.12 percent…  Nigeria has been ranked sixth among the top 10 countries with the highest exposure to funds and support from the World Bank. According to the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group’s annual report, “Meeting the Moment”, Nigeria … Read more

China Declares Crypto-currency Transactions Illegal

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China’s central bank on Friday declared all crypto-currency transactions illegal, stepping up a campaign to block use of unofficial digital money. EkoHotBlog reports that China is one of the world’s largest crypto-currency markets and 95 percent of crypto mining occurs in China. “Virtual currency-related business activities are illegal financial activities,” the People’s Bank of China … Read more

China Releases 15-Year Plan For Intellectual Property Rights Development

China Releases 15-Year Plan For Intellectual Property Rights Development

China on Wednesday released a 15-year plan from 2021 to 2035 aimed at developing its Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). The plan which demanded stricter IPR protection, a high level of public satisfaction, and greater market value of IPR by 2025, was released by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State … Read more

China Promises To Keep Embassy In Afghanistan – Says Taliban

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The Spokesman of the Taliban says China gave the assurance on increased aid and keeping the embassy in the country. EkohotBlog reports that a Taliban spokesman announced on Friday that China has promised to keep its embassy in Afghanistan open and to increase humanitarian aid to the war-ravaged country following the group’s victory. A top … Read more

Tokyo 2020 Olympics: No Medal Yet For Nigeria As China Snags Four Medals

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In total, 339 medals will be awarded across 33 sports China claimed three gold medals on the first day of the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday and cyclist Richard Carapaz became just the second competitor in Ecuador’s history to top the podium, with victory in the road race. Nigeria’s first two participants, Olufunke Oshonaike (Table tennis) … Read more

BREAKING: 14 Feared Dead, Many Injured As Fire Razes Warehouse

Fire, Lagos Warehouse, FCMB, ATBU, Warehouse, JUST IN: Fire Guts Popular Supermarket In Abuja, Fire, Lagos, BREAKING: Another INEC Office Set Ablaze In Imo

No fewer than 14 people have been feared dead while 12 were seriously injured as fire razed a warehouse on Saturday afternoon. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a warehouse fire in northeastern China on Saturday left at least fourteen people dead and twelve seriously injured. The logistics warehouse, located in Changchun, the capital of the northeastern … Read more

JUST IN: China Donates COVID-19 Vaccine Doses To Nigeria

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China has donated doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to Nigeria. The Chinese government has donated 470,000 doses of the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine to Nigeria, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. The latest development was disclosed by the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, CUI Jianchun, during a visit to the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, in Abuja on … Read more

NASA Condemns China’s Handling Of Rocket Re-entry 

NASA Condemns China’s Handling Of Rocket Re-entry after debris from its out-of-control rocket likely plunged into the Indian Ocean Saturday night.   National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has condemned China for its failure to meet responsible standards after debris from its out-of-control rocket likely plunged into the Indian Ocean Saturday night. NASA Administrator Sen. … Read more

Chinese Govt Bans BBC World News From Airing In The Country

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The communist government in China has banned BBC World News from airing in the country, further escalating tension between Beijing and London after months of diplomatic row. The National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA) announced the development on Thursday. NRTA said some BBC’s reports on China violated the principles of truthfulness and impartiality in journalism. … Read more

China Sanctions Mike Pompeo, Other Outgoing US High-ranking Officials

China Sanctions Mike Pompeo, Other Outgoing US High-ranking Officials

The Chinese govt. believes the sanctioned officials helped steer Trump’s anti-China policies The sanctioned officials are banned from entry into the Asian country YOU MAY ALSO LIKE Beijing Imposes Mandatory Mask-Wearing In Schools State Department Will Honor Transition Promise – Pompeo Donald Trump Departs White House For The Final Time As US President China has … Read more

COVID-19: Ice Cream Tests Positive For Coronavirus In China

second wave coronavirus

About 4,836 boxes of the ice cream have been contaminated Authorities to place the company’s 1,662 employees under quarantine Authorities in China say they have discovered vestige of the virulent COVID-19 in ice cream produced by a company in Tianjin municipality located in north-eastern part of the Asian country. Local Chinese media reports that at … Read more

Trump Bans ‘Chinese’ Apps

Donald Trump Says He Might Run For US President In 2024

US President Donald Trump has ordered a ban on Alipay, WeChat Pay and other apps linked to Chinese companies. President said this is because they could route user information to the government in Beijing. Other apps in the ban include CamScanner, QQ Wallet, SHAREit, Tencent QQ, VMate, and WPS Office. The executive order is to … Read more

We’re In Talks With China For COVID-19 Vaccine – FG

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The federal government says talks are underway with China for procurement of COVID-19 vaccines for Nigeria. Addressing newsmen after a bilateral meeting with Wang Yi, Chinese foreign minister, on Tuesday Geoffery Onyeama, minister of foreign affairs, said China has provided great assistance to Nigeria in the area of medical equipment which has been of immense … Read more