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China’s NPC formally approves proposal for Hong Kong national security law
China’s National People’s Congress endorsed a controversial new law to ban all “activities” in Hong Kong that endanger national security. ( read original story …)
The Intelligence “It drives a coach and horses through the guarantees that were made”—Beijing’s threat to Hong Kong
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China approves Hong Kong draft security law amid criticism from U.S. and others
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said it means Hong Kong no longer qualifies for its special status under U.S. law. ( read original story …)
China State Media Says America’s Coronavirus Death Toll Is ‘a Failure of Epic Proportions’
Relations between Washington, D.C. and Beijing have sunk to new lows amid the pandemic, which the Trump administration has blamed on China’s failures. ( read original story …)
Will U.S. Soon Treat Hong Kong Like China? For the City, Much Is at Stake.
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 …)
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 …)
