Law, who spoke to NPR’s All Things Considered, announced late Wednesday that he had left the country following the enactment of a draconian new national security law targeting the territory. ( read original story …)
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US Congress wants tougher action against Beijing over Hong Kong crackdown
Pressure is growing on President Trump to take stronger action against China after Congress approved sanctions targeting individuals involved in the crackdown on Hong Kong and banks that do business … ( read original story…
U.S. House Bill Targets Banks Amid Fears Over China Law for Hong Kong
The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation on Wednesday that would penalize banks doing business with Chinese officials who implement Beijing’s draconian new national security law imposed on … ( read original story …)
The world should stand up to China over Hong Kong, activist Nathan Law says
Hong Kong’s fate shows China’s true authoritarianism so the rest of the world should stand up to President Xi Jinping and start to put human rights above financial gain, pro-democracy activist Nathan … ( read…
As China Imposes New Hong Kong Law, U.S. And Allies Take Steps To Retaliate
The U.S. is cutting back its special treatment of the territory, while the U.K. offers a pathway to British citizenship for Hong Kongers. ( read original story …)
As China Imposes New Hong Kong Law, U.S. And Allies Take Steps To Retaliate
The U.S. is cutting back its special treatment of the territory, while the U.K. offers a pathway to British citizenship for Hong Kongers. ( read original story …)
WHO admits China never reported the existence of coronavirus outbreak
“The first report came from Wuhan, from China itself, so Taiwan was only asking for clarification, and as some people were claiming, Taiwan didn’t report any human-to-human transmission; this has to … ( read original…
Congress passes bill rebuking China over Hong Kong crackdown
Congress has approved a bill rebuking China over its crackdown in Hong Kong amid protests against a strict “national security” law that outlaws so-called subversive or … ( read original story …)
Vietnam, Philippines Denounce China Military Drills in Disputed Waters
Vietnam and the Philippines on Thursday criticised China’s holding of military drills in a disputed part of the South China, warning it could create tension in the region and impact Beijing’s … ( read original…
EU leaders seek ‘dialogue’ with China over Hong Kong law
Two of the European Union’s most powerful individuals said Thursday that the 27-nation bloc will continue to discuss human rights and the rule of law with China after Beijing … ( read original story …)
Hong Kong police arrest stabbing suspect, Pence slams China’s ‘betrayal’ of 1997 deal
Hong Kong police arrested a 24-year-old man at the airport early on Thursday on suspicion of stabbing and wounding an officer during a demonstration against a new national security law imposed by … ( read…
COVID-19 strain in Beijing outbreak may have come from SE Asia – Harvard study
A strain of COVID-19 that has infected more than 300 people in Beijing since early June could have originated in South or Southeast Asia, according to a study by Harvard University researchers. The ou ……
Exclusive: Hong Kong activists discuss ‘parliament-in-exile’ after China crackdown
Hong Kong pro-democracy activists are discussing a plan to create an unofficial parliament-in-exile to keep the flame of democracy alive and send a message to China that freedom cannot be crushed, … ( read original…
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