Various coronavirus vaccine development programs have advanced at a rapid pace, with several candidates proving that they’re safe and effective in pre-clinical and clinical trials. Some drugs are … ( read original story …)
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What is China’s proposed national security law for Hong Kong?
China has said it will impose national security legislation on Hong Kong, reigniting street protests and sparking international condemnation. If enacted, the legislation will mark the first time that … ( read original story …)
Asia Pacific stocks set to trade mixed as investors weigh U.S.-China tensions, economies reopening
Stocks in Asia Pacific were set to trade mixed as investors weighed the potential impact of rising tensions between Washington and Beijing against the reopening of economies as measures to contain the … ( read…
Beijing bans Hong Kong judges in treason trials
Beijing plans to exclude Hong Kong’s foreign judges from national security cases, a move that protesters fear could mark the end of the territory’s judicial independence, one of the cornerstones of … ( read original…
China’s Military Vows to ‘Punish’ Any Attempts to Separate Hong Kong
Major General Chen Daoxiang said the proposed Hong Kong national security law will “help to curb and punish any attempt to jeopardize the national unity, deter separatists and foreign interference.” … ( read original story…
Trump says U.S. to take action on China over Hong Kong this week
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he is preparing to take action against China this week over its effort to impose national security laws on Hong Kong, but did not give details. ( read…
Trump adviser says China making ‘big mistake’ on Hong Kong
President Donald Trump’s economic adviser said on Tuesday China was making “a big mistake” with planned national security legislation on Hong Kong and pledged Washington would pay expenses of U.S. ( read original story …)
China and India’s Quiet Border Fight Threatens to Expand Conflict Through Asia
Skirmishes between China and India ignited new tensions among the world’s two largest populations and sparked fears of a wider conflict between two major, nuclear-armed powers in Asia. ( read original story …)
Americans are critical of China’s handling of COVID-19, distrust information about it from Beijing
Americans expect China’s international reputation will suffer because of how the country has handled the coronavirus outbreak. ( read original story …)
China’s Military Chief in Hong Kong Vows to Protect Beijing’s Interests
The head of China’s military garrison in Hong Kong said his soldiers would safeguard the country’s national security interests in the city, reinforcing an aggressive push by the Communist Party to … ( read original…
E-Commerce In China: 10 Retail Trends Emerging For 2020 In Wake Of Coronavirus Pandemic
Coresight Research says livestreaming and short videos will grow in importance as retailers look for alternative shopping channels and expand vertical e-commerce sites. ( read original story …)
China Fires Back at U.S. Threats Over Hong Kong Crackdown: ‘It Is Only Bluffing’
Beijing has dismissed White House threats to impose sanctions in retaliation for a new crackdown on Hong Kong. ( read original story …)
Coronavirus is ‘just the tip of the iceberg,’ says China’s top bat researcher
A top virologist in China has warned that the coronavirus pandemic could be ‘just the tip of the iceberg” in terms of worldwide outbreaks of never-before-seen infectious diseases. ( read original story …)
