WWW.BJREVIEW.COM VOL.63 NO.31 JULY 30, 2020 ����������������������������� WORLD: UK TOES U.S. LINE ON HUAWEI P.22 | NATION: FISHING BAN TO SAVE YANGTZE P.32 RMB6.00 USD1.70 AUD3.00 GBP1.20 CAD2.60 CHF2.60 JPY188 PROTECTED PROGRESS Economy posts growth in second quarter UPLOADED BY "What's News" vk.com/wsnws TELEGRAM: t.me/whatsnws UPLOADED BY "What's News" vk.com/wsnws TELEGRAM: t.me/whatsnws For over 60 years, Beijing Review has presented contemporary news and views of China to the world in English and other languages. Targeting an African audience, ChinAfrica, an English and French monthly published by Beijing Review, brings news, views and analysis on hot topics related to China, Africa and China-Africa relations over the past 30 years. Find out about the world from a Chinese perspective. You will discover in-depth analysis, special columns and comprehensive reporting by professional journalists and editors from China and around the world. Follow us on our Twitter, YouTube and Facebook accounts and keep up with the latest developments. BeijingReview @BeijingReview BeijingReview And get in on the conversation @chinafrica1 Chinafrica��aga�ine UPLOADED BY "What's News" vk.com/wsnws TELEGRAM: t.me/whatsnws CONTENTS VOL.63 NO.31 JULY 30, 2020 Beijing Review (ISSN 1000-9140) is published weekly for US$61.00 per year by Cypress Books, 360 Swift Avenue, Suite 48, South San Francisco, CA 94080, Periodical Postage Paid at South San Francisco, CA 94080. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Beijing Review, Cypress Books, 360 Swift Avenue, Suite 48, South San Francisco, CA 94080 BREAKING NEWS » SCAN �E » Using a QR code reader Follow us on www.bjreview.com Cover Design: Cui Xiaodong MEDIA PARTNER ©2020 Beijing Review, all rights reserved. EDITOR’S DESK 02 A Healing Sign THIS WEEK COVER STORY 16 Benefits of Sharing China’s opening up a welcome respite for recession-hit countries 17 World’s Best Consumer Story Domestic consumption bulwark against growth drag WORLD 24 A Telling Example Sino-Arab cooperation during COVID-19 continues Silk Road ties 26 Toward a Shared Future Belt and Road important for African recovery during pandemic 28 Friends in Need China-Sri Lanka ties strengthened NATION 32 Saving the Fish and the Fishermen 1�-year � shing ban to help the Yangtze recover 34 Good as New Aging residential areas get a facelift OUT OF POVERTY 36 Fruits of Change Business diversi� cation frees farmers from poverty in a remote area BUSINESS 38 Bargaining Chip Semiconductor maker’s listing to boost China’s hi-tech sector 40 Market Watch CULTURE 44 Last Green Masterpiece TV show sparks fresh interest in landmark royal garden FORUM 46 Can E-Sports Truly Be Regarded As a Profession? ESSAY 48 People’s Will Vs. Illegal Bill Why so-called Hong Kong Autonomy Act has no standing WORLD P.18 | Cloud Diplomacy Dispels Dark Cloud of COVID-19 Challenges China yokes technology for wider communication � Turning the Tide Chinese economy grows despite headwinds 12 COVER STORY WORLD P.22 | Barking Up the Wrong Tree Huawei decision shows blind UK dependence on U.S. NATION P.30 | Quick Response Xinjiang puts new COVID-19 cases under control UPLOADED BY "What's News" vk.com/wsnws TELEGRAM: t.me/whatsnws http://www.bjreview.com EDITOR’S DESK ���������������� ���������� ��������������������������� �������������������������� ������ ������������������������������������������ ������������� ���������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������ �������������� CHINA......RMB6.00 U.S.A.......USD1.70 AUSTRALIA......AUD3.00 UK......GBP1.20 CANADA......CAD2.60 SWITZERLAND......CHF2.60 JAPAN......JPY188 EUROPE......EURO1.90 TURKEY......YTL5.00 HK......HKD9.30 NEPAL......RS40 WRITE TO US Please provide your name and address along with your submissions. Submissions may be edited. Send an e-mail: editorsoffi