A sweeping national security law passed by China in June has unsettled news organizations and created uncertainty about the city’s prospects as a hub for journalism in Asia. ( read original story …)
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UK to purge Huawei from 5G by end of 2027, siding with Trump over China
Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered Huawei equipment to be purged completely from Britain’s 5G network by the end of 2027, risking the ire of China by signalling that the world’s biggest telecoms … ( read…
China reports six new coronavirus cases for July 14
China reported on Wednesday six new coronavirus cases in the mainland for July 14, up from three cases a day earlier, the health authority said. ( read original story …)
South China Sea: US confronts Beijing over flashpoint islands
China accused the US yesterday of seeking to undermine regional peace and stability after Washington called its pursuit of resources in the South China Sea “completely unlawful”, widening the rift … ( read original story…
As the U.S. and China spar on the world stage, Cold War 2.0 may already have begun
For decades, U.S. conventional wisdom held that if the West traded and engaged with China, it would open up its system and curb its behavior. No longer. ( read original story …)
Asian markets set to shake off coronavirus spread, U.S.-China tensions
The strong signals for Asian markets came after U.S. investors shook off lingering bad news about the spread coronavirus to send major indices higher on Tuesday, buoyed by a rise in cyclical stocks. ( read…
Trump signs Hong Kong sanctions bill amid tensions with China over coronavirus, trade
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he signed legislation that would slap sanctions on Chinese officials who undermine the autonomy of Hong Kong, the latest step in the administration’s increasingly … ( read original story …)
South China Sea: Beijing calls US ‘troublemaker’ after criticism
Beijing rejects US secretary of state Mike Pompeo’s comments as ‘inciting confrontation’ … ( read original story …)
Whistleblower says she has evidence China has been lying about the coronavirus
Meng Yan said in a new interview she has evidence that China was aware of human-to-human COVID-19 transmission as long ago as December 2019. The Hong Kong-based … ( read original story …)
Boris Johnson has sought to please both his rebels and Beijing with Huawei ban
Boris Johnson’s attitude to China is not so different from his attitude to the European Union. Told to choose between the benefits of staying close and those of divergence, the prime minister likes to ……
China Threatens to Sanction Lockheed Martin Over Taiwan Arms Deal
China said it plans to sanction Lockheed Martin over its role in a $620 million U.S. arms package for Taiwan, Beijing’s latest retaliatory gesture amid growing pressure from Washington. ( read original story …)
China Blames U.S. For Revolutions, Illegal Wars Amid South China Sea Spat
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday that the U.S. does not recognize most of Beijing’s territorial claims in the disputed South China Sea. ( read original story …)
China Provocations Hasten Japan’s Military Revival
Beijing’s naval maneuvers are reshaping security policies across the Asia-Pacific region. Japan’s Self-Defense Forces want to be ready to put troops into battle, a taboo since the end of World War II. ( read original…
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