As the Chinese Communist Party commemorates its 71st anniversary of seizing power, Americans increasingly recognize a simple fact: The fundamental character of the Communist regime has never changed … ( read original story …)
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EU Leaders to Tell China to Meet 2019-2020 Trade Deadlines
European Union leaders will call on China to finalise a stalled investment agreement by the end of the year and again criticise Beijing over its security crackdown in Hong Kong, according to a draft ……
In U.S.-China Tech Feud, Taiwan Feels Heat From Both Sides
The island’s biggest chip maker has been a coveted partner to both battling giants. But rising nationalism is making it harder to keep the middle ground. ( read original story …)
Heavy police presence on Hong Kong streets strangles pro-democracy protests set for China’s National Day
Thousands of police officers flooded onto Hong Kong’s streets Thursday, stopping and searching people en masse, to thwart demonstrations planned for China’s National Day over Beijing’s tightening … ( read original story …)
Mainland China reports 12 new COVID-19 cases vs. 19 a day earlier
Mainland China reported 12 new COVID-19 cases on Sept. 30, down from 19 a day earlier, the country’s health authority reported on Thursday. ( read original story …)
Hong Kong Police Patrol Against Protests on China Holiday
Hong Kong police came out in force at a popular shopping district on China’s National Day holiday after online calls urged people to join protests. ( read original story …)
Beijing’s tyranny forced me to flee Hong Kong, but I will fight for democracy in exile
It has been three months since I left Hong Kong. With all my belongings in one backpack and a single piece of hand luggage, I travelled to another global financial centre: London. From 2014, I…
China National Day: After Covid-19, hundreds of millions of people are about to go on vacation at the same time
China is on the move again. As October 1 arrives, hundreds of millions of people are expected to pack highways, trains and planes for the National Day holiday, one of the busiest times for travel…
Hong Kong Is China, Like It or Not
No amount of outcry, condemnation or sanctions about the Chinese government’s purported encroachment in Hong Kong’s affairs will alter the fact that Hong Kong is part of China and that its destiny is … (…
Millions on the move as China eyes holiday bounce
Hundreds of millions in China hustled to enjoy their first major national holiday since the country beat its coronavirus outbreak, filling airports and train stations on Thursday. ( read original story …)
BP sacks crude oil staff amid probe into China dealings
BP has terminated four trading and operations staff responsible for Chinese crude oil sales as a result of an internal investigation into trades with Singapore’s Hontop Energy, three people familiar … ( read original story…
Bubonic plague infects boy, 3, in China: report
A 3-year-old boy in China has been infected with bubonic plague, according to a report. The child, from Menghai county, located in Yunnan Province in southwestern China, suffered a mild infection but … ( read…
Pompeo and Vatican officials face off over negotiations with China on bishops
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged the Vatican to take a harder stance in talks with Beijing. The Vatican in turn suggested that he keep out of church affairs. ( read original story …)
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