Today’s top stories: Australia is suffering state-sponsored cyber attack, says prime minister. US reports largest jump in infections in six weeks. California residents to be required to wear face … ( read original story …)
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China Indicts 2 Canadians on Spying Charges, Escalating Dispute
Chinese officials said on Friday they had indicted two Canadians on charges of espionage, escalating Beijing’s punitive campaign against Canada over the arrest of a top executive of the Chinese … ( read original story…
Biden seizes on Bolton book to hit Trump’s record on China
John Bolton’s claim in an explosive new book that President Donald Trump urged China’s Xi Jinping to help him win reelection could undermine his campaign’s effort to … ( read original story …)
Two Canadians held in China have officially been charged with spying
Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, two Canadians detained in China in December 2018, have been formally charged with spying by Chinese prosecutors, in a move that is likely to raise tensions between … ( read…
China charges two detained Canadians with alleged espionage
Chinese prosecutors said on Friday they have charged two detained Canadian men for alleged espionage. Former diplomat Michael Kovrig and businessman Michael Spavor were arrested in late 2018, after … ( read original story …)
Asia Today: S. Korean cases rise, Beijing outbreak stable
South Korea has reported 49 cases of COVID-19 as the virus continues to spread in the densely populated capital area where half of the country’s 51 million people live. Figures released by the Korea ……
Heavy coronavirus traces found in seafood, meat sections of Beijing food market
Low temperatures favourable to viral survival as well as high humidity might be possible explanations for why seafood markets could be a source of outbreaks. ( read original story …)
China Slams Trump Over Uighur Law Amid Bolton Accusations
A new law aimed at punishing Chinese officials involved in mass internments of Uighurs and other minorities in Xinjiang came as John Bolton accused President Trump of supporting Beijing’s crackdown. ( read original story …)
A Chilly Summit in Hawaii Spotlights Escalating U.S.-China Tensions
Relations between China and the U.S. are in a tailspin, one that experts say will accelerate over the coming months. ( read original story …)
Mainland China reports 32 new coronavirus cases, 25 of them in Beijing
Mainland China reported 32 new coronavirus cases as of the end of June 18, 25 of which were reported in the capital city Beijing, China’s National Health Commission said on Friday. ( read original story…
India and China talk de-escalation after deadly clashes at Himalayan border
India and China are having peace talks days after deadly clashes between their forces at the Himalayan border. At least 20 Indian troops were killed, and both sides blame each other for instigating … (…
Trump renews threat to cut ties with Beijing, a day after high-level U.S.-China talks
President Donald Trump on Thursday renewed his threat to cut ties with China, a day after his top diplomats held talks with Beijing and his trade representative said he did not consider decoupling the ……
Coronavirus live news: US questions Beijing cluster figures as WHO eyes 2bn Covid-19 vaccine doses by end of 2021
Researchers working on more than 200 vaccines, says WHO; global deaths pass 450,000; Brazil nears 1m cases. Follow the latest updates … ( read original story …)
