The rollout of a ballistic missile defense system designed to detect potential threats from countries like North Korea has been delayed due to concerns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story …)
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Taiwan tells visiting U.S. official China seeks to turn it into next Hong Kong
Taiwan faces an increasingly difficult position as China pressures the democratic island to accept conditions that would turn it into the next Hong Kong, its top diplomat told visiting U.S. Health … ( read original…
Asia Today: Melbourne virus outbreak steadies, China’s falls
An outbreak in Australia’s second-largest city was holding steady, raising hopes the strict lockdown in Melbourne was working … ( read original story …)
China Auto Sales Up for Fourth Straight Month
China’s auto sales rose 16.4% in July compared with a year earlier, driven by strong stimulus from the government and a robust recovery in demand for commercial vehicles. ( read original story …)
Mainland China reports 44 new coronavirus cases on August 10
BEIJING (Reuters) – China reported on Tuesday 44 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for August 10, compared with 49 cases a day earlier, the health authority said. The National Health Commission … ( read…
Trump says people need to ‘stop politicizing’ COVID-19 moments before blaming China for the pandemic once again
“We must stop politicizing the virus and instead be united in our condemnation of how this virus came to America,” Trump said. ( read original story …)
Asian stocks set for cautious start amid renewed U.S.-China tensions
Asian stocks were set for a cautious start on Tuesday, following a mixed Wall Street session and as investors eyed stalled U.S. stimulus efforts and worsening strains between Washington and Beijing … ( read original…
U.S. democracy and human rights leaders sanctioned by China vow not to be cowed into silence
The practical impact of China’s sanctions on the heads of five nonprofit groups is still vague, as the United States and China continue to retaliate against each other. ( read original story …)
China unveils policies to boost chipmakers as tensions with U.S. rise. Analysts say they may not help
China has unveiled a slew of policies to help boost its domestic semiconductor industry as tensions with the U.S. continue to rise. ( read original story …)
The world must not let China steamroll Hong Kong
AFTER YEARS of a slow, drip-drip, China is now rushing at high speed to end Hong Kong’s legendary freedom and independence. President Xi Jinping appears to have decided that, with a new national … (…
Trump urges Americans to stop politicizing the coronavirus, blames China
President Donald Trump on Monday urged Americans to stop politicizing the coronavirus, only to blame the outbreak in the United States on China moments later. “We must stop politicizing the virus, but … ( read…
Pompeo says he is not optimistic China will rethink its position on Hong Kong
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday said he is not optimistic that China will rethink its position on Hong Kong, particularly after the arrest of media tycoon Jimmy Lai under Hong Kong’s new…
Tropical Storm Mekkhala drops heavy rain across eastern China
A week after Typhoon Hagupit’s damaging strike on eastern China, another tropical system is targeting the country. ( read original story …)
