Hong Kong’s security chief said “terrorism” was growing in the city, as government departments rallied on Monday behind Beijing’s plans to introduce national security laws and after thousands took to … ( read original story…
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Hong Kong’s security chief warns of growing ‘terrorism’ in the city as government backs Beijing’s proposed laws
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Asian shares reverse early gains, eyes on China-U.S. trade relations
A gauge of Asian stocks pared early gains on Monday amid souring relations between China and the United States, with Hong Kong shares extending losses on mounting fears about future stability in the … (…
Hong Kong protesters have promised a ‘miracle’ but China’s national security law seems impossible to stop
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Hong Kong Protests Are Back Amid Coronavirus, Want New China Security Law Trashed
More street protests will erupt in the coming weeks as China won’t back down from imposing a harsh, new security law to stamp-out Hong Kong’s pro-Democracy protest movement … ( read original story …)
China denies using virus to grow presence in South China Sea
China’s foreign minister is dismissing claims that the country is exploiting the coronavirus outbreak to expand its footprint in the South China Sea, labeling such accusations as “sheer nonsense.” … ( read original story …)
Hong Kong’s security chief warns of growing ‘terrorism’ as govt backs Beijing’s planned security laws
Reuters/TYRONE SIU Anti-government protester holds a flag supporting Hong Kong independence HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s security chief said “terrorism” was growing in the city, as government … ( read original story …)
Australia has unnecessarily exposed itself to Beijing’s fury, but relying on the US now is risky
Australia has mishandled the inquiry into Covid-19, but it is in uncomfortable and unfamiliar territory … ( read original story …)
Oil falls as U.S.-China tensions take toll
Oil prices eased on Monday on concerns over rising tensions between the United States and China over Beijing’s plans to impose security laws on Hong Kong and the possibility of sanctions from … ( read…
Taiwan promises ‘support’ for Hong Kong’s people as China tightens grip
President Tsai Ing-wen pledges ‘necessary assistance’ after a resurgence in protests against newly proposed security legislation from Beijing … ( read original story …)
China reports 11 new mainland COVID-19 cases vs three a day earlier
China reported 11 new confirmed coronavirus cases in the mainland as of end-May 24, up from three a day earlier, the National Health Commission reported. ( read original story …)
Team GB appoint Georgie Harland as first female chef de mission for Beijing 2022
Olympic medallist Georgie Harland is appointed Team GB’s first female chef de mission for the 2022 Winter Games. ( read original story …)
