The U.S. State Department on Thursday announced sanctions against 17 officials of China and other foreign governments, as well their immediate family members, for serious human rights violations. … ( read original story …)
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Beijing Spokesperson Compares Persecuted China to Simba from ‘The Lion King’
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying made the analogy Thursday when asked about Beijing’s recent “Wolf Warrior” approach to diplomacy. ( read original story …)
Flight attendants are being asked to wear diapers and avoid bathrooms to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in China
Civil Aviation Administration of China guidelines said the use of diapers, along with PPE, could help flight staff avoid infection risks. ( read original story …)
Two Canadians have been indicted and tried in case linked to Huawei executive, China says
Pair had been “indicted and tried,” a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said in what appeared to be the first public mention that they had been taken to court. ( read original story …)
5 things to know for December 10: Coronavirus, White House transition, stimulus, Facebook, China
Human-made materials may now outweigh all living things on Earth. And yes, that news is as ominous as it sounds. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to … ( read original story…
China slaps restrictions on travel to Hong Kong by some U.S. officials
China once again urges the U.S. side to immediately stop meddling in Hong Kong affairs, stop interfering in China’s internal affairs,” an official said. ( read original story …)
China revokes visa exemptions for U.S. diplomat passport holders visiting Hong Kong, Macau
China said on Thursday it would revoke visa exemption treatment for U.S. diplomatic passport holders visiting Hong Kong and Macau after the United States imposed financial sanctions and a travel ban … ( read original…
China Responds in Latest Sanctions Tit-for-Tat With U.S. Over Hong Kong
China is revoking visa exemptions for U.S. diplomatic passport holders in Hong Kong and Macau and plans to impose other sanctions in retaliation against the Trump administration’s actions. ( read original story …)
Detention Of Two Canadians In China Lawful, Beijing Says
China’s detention of two Canadians for two years on spying charges is lawful, Beijing said Thursday when asked whether the pair would be freed if a Chinese tech boss held in Vancouver returns home. (…
South China Sea: Beijing ‘ready to work with Asean’, defence chief says
China’s defence minister pledged to work with Southeast Asian nations to safeguard peace and stability in the South China Sea , ahead of talks with 17 regional counterparts, including from the US, on … (…
China says Canadians held for two years have been charged
Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig were detained on suspicion of spying days after Huawei executive was arrested … ( read original story …)
China ends visa-free access for US diplomats to Hong Kong
China has halted visa-free tourist travel for US diplomats to Hong Kong in retaliation for sanctions from Washington, which accuses Beijing of violating democratic processes in the territory. ( read original story …)
China flight attendants advised to wear diapers for Covid protection
Among advice offered to minimize the risk of coronavirus exposure among cabin crew, China’s civial aviation body suggests they wear disposable undergarments to reduce the need to visit the toilet. ( read original story …)
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