Pope Francis skipped any mention of Hong Kong during his weekly address Sunday, even though the issue was reportedly included in his prepared remarks. Francis omitted a paragraph on his “attention and … ( read…
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HSBC may have to choose between East and West as China tightens grip on Hong Kong
HSBC has carved out a lucrative role in global banking over the past 155 years by straddling the line between East and West. Now, a political firestorm over the bank’s hometown of Hong Kong could…
A ‘financial war’ with China could be brewing on top of the trade war
U.S. regulators have long sought more transparency from Chinese companies with shares trading on U.S. exchanges. ( read original story …)
US Invites China To Arms Control Talks, Seeing Opening
The United States on Thursday again invited China to talks on arms control, saying it saw an opening with Beijing on three-way negotiations with Russia despite disagreements. “The United States … ( read original story…
China should meet with United States on arms control, State Department says
The U.S. State Department on Thursday said the United States welcomed China’s commitment to engage in arms control negotiations and said that “prudent next steps” should include face-to-face meetings … ( read original story …)
China accuses Australia of ‘gross interference’ after offer of safe haven for Hong Kong visa holders
Prime minister Scott Morrison cancels extradition treaty citing the new national security law as ‘a fundamental change of circumstances’ … ( read original story …)
China cancels all international sports events for the year
China says it will not stage any international sports events for the rest of the year, apart from trials for the … ( read original story …)
China markets continue to lead gains in Asia, with Shenzhen stocks jumping more than 2%
The moves regionally came following the release of China’s June inflation data. The producer price index for June slipped 3% year-on-year, according to data from China’s National Bureau of Statistics. ( read original story …)
Beijing’s secret police get a room with a view in Hong Kong
China’s new security agency in the city will operate out of a four-star hotel that offers a vantage point over key protest zones — and a rooftop pool. ( read original story …)
This Beijing-Style Shredded Potato Salad Is Perfect for Mayo Haters
With coronavirus making travel a tricky and even potentially dangerous prospect this year, we’re embracing the summer staycation. All week (and all summer) long, we’ll bring you transportive flavors … ( read original story …)
Japan, Australian leaders share concern over East, South China Seas
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his Australian counterpart, Scott Morrison, shared serious concerns over various moves in the East and South China Seas in their video meeting on Thursday, a … ( read original…
The U.S. Just Sent 2 Aircraft Carriers to the South China Sea. China Isn’t Happy
(BEIJING) — China on Monday accused the U.S. of flexing its military muscles in the South China Sea by conducting joint exercises with two U.S. aircraft carrier groups in the strategic waterway. ( read original…
China executes man who killed two people in coronavirus-rage case
Ma Jianguo, 24, had been driving friends to a village in Yunnan for a karaoke party when they got into a dispute with travel checkpoint volunteers and he stabbed two of them to death. (…
