More street protests will erupt in the coming weeks as China won’t back down from imposing a harsh, new security law to stamp-out Hong Kong’s pro-Democracy protest movement … ( read original story …)
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China denies using virus to grow presence in South China Sea
China’s foreign minister is dismissing claims that the country is exploiting the coronavirus outbreak to expand its footprint in the South China Sea, labeling such accusations as “sheer nonsense.” … ( read original story …)
Hong Kong’s security chief warns of growing ‘terrorism’ as govt backs Beijing’s planned security laws
Reuters/TYRONE SIU Anti-government protester holds a flag supporting Hong Kong independence HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s security chief said “terrorism” was growing in the city, as government … ( read original story …)
Australia has unnecessarily exposed itself to Beijing’s fury, but relying on the US now is risky
Australia has mishandled the inquiry into Covid-19, but it is in uncomfortable and unfamiliar territory … ( read original story …)
Oil falls as U.S.-China tensions take toll
Oil prices eased on Monday on concerns over rising tensions between the United States and China over Beijing’s plans to impose security laws on Hong Kong and the possibility of sanctions from … ( read…
Taiwan promises ‘support’ for Hong Kong’s people as China tightens grip
President Tsai Ing-wen pledges ‘necessary assistance’ after a resurgence in protests against newly proposed security legislation from Beijing … ( read original story …)
China reports 11 new mainland COVID-19 cases vs three a day earlier
China reported 11 new confirmed coronavirus cases in the mainland as of end-May 24, up from three a day earlier, the National Health Commission reported. ( read original story …)
Team GB appoint Georgie Harland as first female chef de mission for Beijing 2022
Olympic medallist Georgie Harland is appointed Team GB’s first female chef de mission for the 2022 Winter Games. ( read original story …)
China’s Great Wall expects mild domestic auto sales growth in second half
Great Wall Motor expects China’s overall auto sales in the second half this year to return to the same level as last year, its president said, as the world’s biggest auto market recovers … (…
China’s rise dealt a blow by Trump and the pandemic
For the first time in nearly 30 years China has abandoned setting a growth target for its economy, raising a lot of questions about its financial health. ( read original story …)
Explainer: Emerging get-tough consensus among Trump’s China advisers tested by Hong Kong debate
Long divided between those pushing for a hardline stance and others advocating cautious engagement, President Donald Trump’s China advisers – under the shadow of the coronavirus crisis – appear to … ( read original story…
Asia set to open higher as China’s annual parliament meeting continues
China announced a new national security law on Friday, which, if implemented, would give Beijing more control over Hong Kong … ( read original story …)
China’s Central Bank Digital Currency Will Strengthen Alipay And WeChat Pay, Not Replace Them
Some media observers have suggested that Beijing is launching a Central Bank Digital Currency to wrest control from the digital incumbents: Alipay and WeChat Pay. Rather, Alipay and WeChat Pay will … ( read original…
