One year ago, an important political anniversary in China was met with chaotic demonstrations in Hong Kong. This year, police quickly silenced expressions of dissent. ( read original story …)
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Pompeo, Vatican talk China after tensions spill out publicly
The Vatican says U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the Vatican secretary of state have discussed their differences over China … ( read original story …)
Mainland China reports 11 new COVID-19 cases vs 19 a day earlier
(Reuters) – Mainland China reported 12 new COVID-19 cases on Sept. 30, down from 19 a day earlier, the country’s health authority reported on Thursday. The National Health Commission said in a … ( read…
Coronavirus: China’s National Day-trippers shun face masks, social-distancing rules
China’s week-long National Day holiday got under way on Thursday, as millions of people across the country put the coronavirus pandemic to the back of their minds and headed for their favourite … ( read…
Beijing’s streets during and after Covid lockdown – in pictures
Life is busy again in the Chinese capital after the coronavirus outbreak shuttered businesses and hampered tourism. Now firms are looking to this week’s national holiday to ramp up spending … ( read original story…
Vatican seeks to extend bishops deal with Beijing that has brought ‘positive, despite limited’ results
The Vatican is seeking to extend a controversial agreement with Beijing on the appointment of bishops that it says has brought “positive, despite limited” results in the two years since it was signed. ( read…
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam vows to be fearless in face of foreign hostility, says city must rely on Beijing for its economic recovery
Hong Kong’s leader has vowed to be fearless in facing down hostile foreign governments, and said the city must rely on Beijing’s strong backing in its recovery from the devastating economic impact of … (…
China Domestic Travel Gets Holiday Boost, Fewer Travelling This Year
According to China State Railway, average daily passenger trips between Sept 28 and Oct 8 this year were estimated at 9.82 million, with total trips reaching 108 million for the e … ( read original…
China Mid-Autumn Festival: After Covid-19, hundreds of millions of people are about to go on vacation at the same time
China is on the move again. As October 1 arrives, hundreds of millions of people are expected to pack highways, trains and planes for the National Day holiday, one of the busiest times for travel…
China’s ‘Golden Week’ Kicks Off in Boost to Battered Tourism Industry
Chinese travelers are expected to fan out across the country in droves, even as anxiety about the virus and the economy lingers. ( read original story …)
Why Downplaying China’s Election Interference Could Backfire | Opinion
In a trend reminiscent of 2016, China’s efforts to interfere in the U.S. election has divided the American political class, largely because Beijing’s efforts appear less threatening than Moscow’s … ( read original story …)
Hong Kong police arrest dozens in bid to prevent China national day protest
Hong Kong riot police patrolling the route of a banned anti-government march arrested dozens of people on Thursday, stopping crowds from gathering as Chief Executive Carrie Lam hailed the city’s … ( read original story…
It’s Time to Get Serious about the People’s Republic of China
As the Chinese Communist Party commemorates its 71st anniversary of seizing power, Americans increasingly recognize a simple fact: The fundamental character of the Communist regime has never changed … ( read original story …)
