China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project…
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China may become one of many hubs as companies diversify manufacturing after coronavirus shock
For many businesses, adjusting supply chains in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic means expanding from China, not necessarily leaving, some analysts say. ( read original story …)
China’s belt and road initiative: what is it and why is Victoria under fire for its involvement?
Peter Dutton and US secretary of state Mike Pompeo have both warned of risks for Australia. We look at the facts … ( read original story …)
Hong Kong’s security chief warns of growing ‘terrorism’ as government backs Beijing’s planned security laws
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…
Coronavirus updates: China ridicules efforts to make it pay coronavirus compensation, NY deaths fall to lowest level since March
China’s top diplomat criticized U.S. efforts to hold China accountable for its alleged role in the spread of the coronavirus, calling any aims to force Beijing to pay compensation for the coronavirus … ( read…
Hong Kong’s security chief warns of growing ‘terrorism’ in the city as government backs Beijing’s proposed laws
Police said they arrested more than 180 people on Sunday, when authorities fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse anti-government protesters. ( read original story …)
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
After a months-long break due to the coronavirus pandemic, tear gas returned to the streets of central Hong Kong Sunday, as police clashed with protesters over a proposed national security law. ( read original story…
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…
