China does not appear to understand that Canada’s judiciary is independent, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday, taking a rare public swipe at Beijing at a time when bilateral ties are poor … (…
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China Proposes Law to Limit Opposition Activity in Hong Kong, in Move That Would Sidestep City’s Legislature
Such a move has long been under consideration but was hastened by months of anti-government protests last year … ( read original story …)
China Moves to Impose New Hong Kong Security Law, Increasing Party’s Sway
Such rules would allow Beijing to take aim at the protests that have roiled the semiautonomous city and posed a direct challenge to the Chinese Communist Party and its leader, Xi Jinping. ( read original…
As U.S. and China Clash Over 5G, This Swedish Company Could Be the Big Winner
“Ericsson has carefully put itself into an advantageous position across vastly different political environments,” one technology industry analyst told Newsweek. ( read original story …)
Study finds earlier coronavirus restrictions in US could have saved 36K lives. White House blames China
Researchers estimated about 36,000 lives could have been saved from the novel coronavirus in the United States if restrictions had started a week earlier. ( read original story …)
China prepares to impose national security laws on Hong Kong
People’s Congress set to bypass territory’s own Legislative Council and could spark fresh pro-democracy protests … ( read original story …)
China proposes law giving Beijing more power to crack down on opposition in Hong Kong
China’s ceremonial parliament will consider legislation that would give Beijing greater powers to crack down on opposition in Hong Kong. ( read original story …)
China to propose hugely controversial national security law in Hong Kong
China’s rubberstamp parliament has announced that a new national security law in Hong Kong will be on the agenda at its upcoming meeting, a move likely to fuel further anger and protests in the ……
China Signals Intent to Bring Hong Kong Under Greater Control
Conspicuous language from a Chinese Communist Party leader combined with reports of new crackdowns on Hong Kong’s autonomy have prompted widespread concern. ( read original story …)
China Pushes New Security Law for Hong Kong, Increasing Party’s Sway
Such rules would allow Beijing to take aim at the protests that have roiled the semiautonomous city and posed a direct challenge to the Chinese Communist Party and its leader, Xi Jinping. ( read original…
China proposes controversial Hong Kong security law
China is to discuss new security laws for Hong Kong which opponents fear may restrict freedoms and spark new protests. ( read original story …)
Containing China: The US Steps in As India-China Border Tensions Flare
According to Alice Wells, the soon to be retired top U.S. diplomat for South Asia, there are similarities between China’s aggressive actions on the China-Indian border and in the waters of the South … (…
China’s Wuhan says conducted 887,321 COVID-19 tests on May 20
Wuhan kicked off a campaign on May 14 to look for asymptomatic carriers – infected people who show no outward sign of illness – after confirming on May 9-10 its first cluster of COVID-19 infections…
