People’s Daily newspaper said the attempts to interfere in Hong Kong “grossly interfere in China’s internal affairs” … ( read original story …)
Monthly Archives For May 2020
China, Iran mock US amid ongoing riots: ‘I can’t breathe’
Chinese spokesperson Hua Chunying mocked the United States’ concerns with Hong Kong’s freedom by tweeting a sensitive phrase — “I can’t breathe” — used to signify racial conflict with U.S. law … ( read original…
By Forcing Control On Hong Kong, Beijing Killed The Golden Goose
Hong Kong was once considered a ‘golden goose’ to the CCP, helping propel China’s economic development and transformation. By trying to impose absolute control on Hong Kong, the CCP killed the golden … ( read…
China Says A Coronavirus Vaccine May Be Ready This Year
A vaccine developed by two state-affiliated companies working in tandem has the potential to be ready by the tail end of 2020 or by early 2021, according to a social media post made Friday from…
Trump’s Policy Changes on China Likely to Draw Pushback
President Trump’s recent moves to punish China over its treatment of Hong Kong and other issues are likely to harden Beijing’s resolve to push back. ( read original story …)
Trump hammers China over Hong Kong, China responds with: What about Minneapolis?
Although China was likely relieved by the lack of specifics in Trump’s latest broadside, but analysts say the relationship will only get even worse. ( read original story …)
U.S.-China tensions are expected to rise and increasingly weigh on the technology sector
The rising tensions between the U.S. and China could continue to hang over the technology sector, even though President Donald Trump on Friday stopped short of threatening Beijing with more trade … ( read original…
Gordon G. Chang: Trump is right to ditch 5 decades of failed US-China engagement policy
China has been challenging the United States across the board, and President Trump – with comprehensive comments Friday – signaled the United States would defend itself across the board. ( read original story …)
China says U.S. action on Hong Kong ‘doomed to fail’
The mouthpiece of China’s ruling Communist Party said U.S. moves to end some trading privileges for Hong Kong “grossly interfere” in China’s internal affairs and are “doomed to fail.” … ( read original story …)
Beijing has fatally undermined the image of a self-governing and stable Hong Kong
China has effectively torn up the treaty it signed with the Thatcher government – yet the UK’s response is feeble , says Isabel Hilton, a London-based writer on China and Hong Kong … ( read…
First Flight Of Returning European Employees Lands In China
A Lufthansa plane carrying around 200 mainly German workers landed in China on Saturday, marking the first return of Europeans since the country suspended visas over the coronavirus. China drastically … ( read original story…
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam fills two government vacancies with members of pro-Beijing political parties
Hong Kong’s chief executive has filled two government vacancies with members of pro-Beijing political parties, following a top-level cabinet reshuffle last month. Federation of Trade Unions lawmaker … ( read original story …)
What we can learn from China and Sweden about post-lockdown traffic and travel
Data on travel from China and Sweden is painting an early picture of how different a post-lockdown world could look. ( read original story …)