The law is aimed at prohibiting secession, subversion of state power, terrorism activities and foreign interference. ( read original story …)
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US mission to the UN accuses China of ‘exploiting COVID-19’ to distract from abuses in Hong Kong as tensions boil over
The US has called for the United Nations Security Council to convene over China’s aggressive push for national security laws in Hong Kong. ( read original story …)
US revokes Hong Kong’s special status as anger grows over China law
The United States has revoked Hong Kong’s special status under US law, opening the way for the city to be stripped of trading privileges, as Washington accused China of trampling on the territory’s … (…
Riot police deployed across Hong Kong as U.S.-China tensions rise
Riot police were deployed across Hong Kong on Thursday as lawmakers debated a bill that would criminalise disrespect of China’s national anthem, and as the United States piled pressure on China to … ( read…
Hong Kong is a ‘pawn’ in U.S.-China rivalry, says former diplomat
The U.S. and China have in recent days clashed over Beijing’s plan to introduce a new national security law in Hong Kong. The U.S. criticized China’s move for undermining Hong Kong’s autonomy, while … (…
Dollar stands its ground as U.S.-China tensions grow
U.S. tension put crushing pressure on the Chinese yuan and proved a counterweight to optimism about the coronavirus recovery. ( read original story …)
U.S. and China fight at United Nations over Hong Kong
The United States and China clashed over Hong Kong at the United Nations on Wednesday after Beijing opposed a request by Washington for the Security Council to meet over China’s plan to impose new ……
Top campaign advisor says Biden would sanction China over Hong Kong
Joe Biden would sanction China if president for its plan to impose new national security rules on Hong Kong, his campaign said on Wednesday, and accused President Donald Trump of having “enabled” … ( read…
The Latest: China reports only two new cases of coronavirus
China announced two new cases of coronavirus, both from abroad, on Thursday as it moves to close the annual session of its ceremonial legislature that had been delayed for more than two months by the…
China Reports Two New Coronavirus Cases Versus One a Day Earlier
People wearing face masks are seen on a street following an outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Shanghai, China May 26, 2020. Picture taken May 26, 2020. REUT … ( read original story…
Future of political art in Hong Kong uncertain as Beijing tightens grip
Art has galvanized protesters to unite under banners of freedom and democracy as they forge passionate narratives of love, death and resistance at all costs. But will it be possible — or even safe –…
Ex-US envoy to China says Washington is waking up to Beijing taking ‘more and more control’ of Hong Kong
Former U.S. Ambassador to China Jon Huntsman Jr. praised Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Wednesday for declaring that Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China days after Beijing moved to impose new … ( read original story …)
Delegates Arrive For The CPPCC Closing Session in Beijing, China
Chinese delegates arrive for the closing ceremony of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. After being … ( read original…
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