Washington has long treated the former British colony separately from mainland China. Changing that would threaten the territory’s position as a global business hub. ( read original story …)
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China approves controversial Hong Kong national security law
China’s legislature on Thursday approved to impose a highly controversial national security law upon Hong Kong that critics say will deteriorate the rights and freedoms of the semi-autonomous region. ( read original story …)
China should remain vigilant against any rebound in COVID-19: Premier Li
China should remain vigilant and prevent any rebound in the COVID-19 epidemic, Premier Li Keqiang said on Thursday, adding that no cover-up of the coronavirus cases will be allowed. China has shared … ( read…
Are We Headed for a Cold War With China?
With a single tweet Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has ramped up the tension. ( read original story …)
U.S. to Expel Chinese Graduate Students With Ties to China’s Military Schools
The move is latest in the Trump administration’s efforts to impose limits on Chinese students. But many university officials say the government is paranoid, and that the United States will lose out. ( read original…
Coronavirus: European stocks rise despite mounting US-China tensions
Stocks in Europe rose on Thursday despite growing tensions between the US and China and the approval of a controversial Hong Kong national security law. The ascent came in the wake of the announcement ……
China approves sweeping national security legislation for Hong Kong, jeopardizing the city’s autonomy
China’s rubber-stamp parliament approved sweeping new national security legislation for Hong Kong on Thursday, in a move that jeopardizes the city’s autonomy, has sparked pro-democracy protests and … ( read original story …)
China Approves Plan to Rein In Hong Kong, Defying Worldwide Outcry
Beijing ordered that a new law be written to extend many of mainland China’s security practices to Hong Kong, creating broad powers to quash unrest. ( read original story …)
China Approves Hong Kong Security Legislation, Defying Trump
C hinese lawmakers approved a proposal for sweeping new national security legislation in Hong Kong, defying a threat by U.S. President Donald Trump to respond strongly to a measure that democracy … ( read original…
China’s parliament approves Hong Kong national security bill
China’s parliament on Thursday overwhelmingly approved directly imposing national security legislation on Hong Kong to tackle secession, subversion, terrorism and foreign interference in a city roiled … ( read original story …)
China’s rubber-stamp congress approves controversial national security law for Hong Kong
China’s ceremonial legislature on Thursday endorsed a controversial national security law for Hong Kong that has strained relations with the United States and Britain. ( read original story …)
Alibaba extends its reach in China as coronavirus outbreak opens doors
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd is emerging as one of China’s biggest corporate winners of the coronavirus crisis, gaining the opportunity to expand its businesses and solidify its status as a critical part … ( read…
Beijing is set to pass its national security proposal for Hong Kong. Here’s what we know so far
The law is aimed at prohibiting secession, subversion of state power, terrorism activities and foreign interference. ( read original story …)