Beijing politician in Hong Kong has publicly challenged the territory’s right to continued judicial independence, claiming its legal system was out of control and needed reform.Tam … ( read original story …)
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South China Sea: Beijing blasts US in spat over ‘near-Arctic nation’ as tensions SOAR
TENSIONS between Beijing and Washington over the South China Sea have been played out on Twitter – as the editor of a Communist tabloid clashed with the US Secretary of State. ( read original story…
WHO Director Expresses Dismay After China Blocks Teams Probing COVID Origins
“I have been in contact with senior Chinese officials, and I have once again made it clear that the mission is a priority for WHO and the international team,” the director said. ( read original…
Coronavirus live news: WHO chief ‘very disappointed’ after China blocks’ Wuhan visit; 1 in 50 infected in UK
Germany extends lockdown; Zimbabwe reports record cases and deaths; GCSE and A-level exams cancelled in England … ( read original story …)
Missing and incarcerated: What is happening within China’s borders?
COVID-19 travel bans have only further obscured China’s alleged human rights abuses, but experts say it’s “business as usual” behind the iron curtains. ( read original story …)
Why China Is Sentencing a Tycoon to Death
The harsh penalty against Lai Xiaomin is likely a warning to others in the sprawling state-run financial sector to stick to their duties. ( read original story …)
WHO Criticizes China for Stymying Investigation Into Covid-19 Origins
Beijing is continuing to bar U.N. investigators seeking to study the origins of the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan. ( read original story …)
World Health Organization Criticizes China Over Delays in Covid-19 Probe
Beijing is continuing to bar U.N. investigators seeking to study the origins of the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan. ( read original story …)
China blocks entry to WHO team studying Covid’s origins
Officials say visas not yet approved for World Health Organization delegation due to visit Wuhan … ( read original story …)
WHO’s Tedros ‘very disappointed’ China hasn’t granted entry to coronavirus experts
The head of the World Health Organization said on Tuesday he was “very disappointed” that China has still not authorised the entry of a team of international experts to examine the origins of the ……
Coronavirus: WHO chief ‘very disappointed’ China hasn’t granted entry to investigation team
International experts looking into the origins of Covid-19 have set out for China and were originally expected to start work on Tuesday. ( read original story …)
WHO’s Tedros “very disappointed” China has not authorised entry of coronavirus experts
The head of the World Health Organization is “very disappointed” that China has still not authorised the entry of a team of international experts to examine the origins of the coronavirus. ( read original story…
New York Times accused of ‘shilling for communist China’ with glowing piece about freedoms amid coronavirus
The New York Times was roasted on Monday evening for publishing a glowing story about China that was quickly labeled “propaganda” by critics, as many readers pointed out that the liberal newspaper … ( read…
