The slump in relations between Beijing and the West has become the biggest worry for U.S. and European businesses operating in China, a pair of business groups said this week. ( read original story …)
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Beijing accuses Australia of harassing Chinese journalists
The Chinese government accused Australia on Wednesday of “blatant irrational behavior”, harassment and violation of the rights of its journalists by searching and seizing items from the homes of four … ( read original story…
South China Sea: Beijing lashes out at US for ‘driving’ escalations as tensions soar
CHINA has blasted the US for its harsh position on the South China Sea dispute laying blame on America for the increased tensions. ( read original story …)
Mainland China Reports Seven New COVID-19 Cases Vs Two a Day Earlier
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Mainland China reported seven new COVID-19 cases on Sept. 9, up from two cases a day earlier, the country’s national health authority said on Thursday. The National Health … ( read original…
U.S. Readies Bans on Cotton, Tomato Imports From China’s Xinjiang
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials have prepared orders to block imports of cotton and tomato products from China’s western region of Xinjiang over accusations of forced labor, though a … ( read original story…
GRAINS-Soy extends rally as China keeps buying; USDA data awaited
U.S. soybean futures climbed on Wednesday to their highest in more than two years and recorded a 12th straight daily advance on continued export demand from China, coupled with worries about … ( read original…
China military show of force near Taiwan has experts asking if island could be the ‘next Hong Kong’
A stream of Chinese fighter jets sliced through Taiwan’s southwest airspace on Wednesday, according to the self-ruled enclave’s defense ministry, marking the latest in a string of perceived threats by … ( read original story …)
U.S. becoming driver of militarization in South China Sea, senior China diplomat says
The Chinese government’s senior diplomat, State Councillor Wang Yi, said on Wednesday the United States is directly intervening in territorial and maritime disputes in the South China Sea due to its … ( read original…
More than 300 groups urge UN to probe China human rights violations
A global coalition of more than 300 organizations, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, are calling on the United Nations Wednesday to create a watchdog to investigate human rights … ( read original story …)
China is targeting and arresting Hong Kong dissidents. I could be next.
I have imagined what would happen if I were detained and sent to China. I hope the international community would continue standing with the Hong Kong people. ( read original story …)
IOC urged to move 2022 Olympics from Beijing over human-rights concerns
China’s repression in Tibet, the status of the exiled Dalai Lama and its treatment of ethnic minorities spurred violent protests ahead of Beijing’s 2008 Olympics. It could happen again. Beijing is to … ( read…
Australia evacuates two journalists from China amid rising tensions
“It’s nice to be home but deeply disappointing to leave China under such abrupt circumstances,” Australian Broadcasting Corporation correspondent Bill Birtles said on Twitter. ( read original story …)
China coronavirus cover-up: Timeline BLOWN APART by UK death – baffling discovery
AN ELDERLY Briton has been confirmed as the first coronavirus victim outside of China, prompting fears Beijing covered up the severity of the outbreak from the outset. ( read original story …)
