The U.S. is cutting back its special treatment of the territory, while the U.K. offers a pathway to British citizenship for Hong Kongers. ( read original story …)
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WHO admits China never reported the existence of coronavirus outbreak
“The first report came from Wuhan, from China itself, so Taiwan was only asking for clarification, and as some people were claiming, Taiwan didn’t report any human-to-human transmission; this has to … ( read original…
Congress passes bill rebuking China over Hong Kong crackdown
Congress has approved a bill rebuking China over its crackdown in Hong Kong amid protests against a strict “national security” law that outlaws so-called subversive or … ( read original story …)
Vietnam, Philippines Denounce China Military Drills in Disputed Waters
Vietnam and the Philippines on Thursday criticised China’s holding of military drills in a disputed part of the South China, warning it could create tension in the region and impact Beijing’s … ( read original…
EU leaders seek ‘dialogue’ with China over Hong Kong law
Two of the European Union’s most powerful individuals said Thursday that the 27-nation bloc will continue to discuss human rights and the rule of law with China after Beijing … ( read original story …)
Hong Kong police arrest stabbing suspect, Pence slams China’s ‘betrayal’ of 1997 deal
Hong Kong police arrested a 24-year-old man at the airport early on Thursday on suspicion of stabbing and wounding an officer during a demonstration against a new national security law imposed by … ( read…
COVID-19 strain in Beijing outbreak may have come from SE Asia – Harvard study
A strain of COVID-19 that has infected more than 300 people in Beijing since early June could have originated in South or Southeast Asia, according to a study by Harvard University researchers. The ou ……
Exclusive: Hong Kong activists discuss ‘parliament-in-exile’ after China crackdown
Hong Kong pro-democracy activists are discussing a plan to create an unofficial parliament-in-exile to keep the flame of democracy alive and send a message to China that freedom cannot be crushed, … ( read original…
U.S., U.K. Lead Global Push Back Against China in Hong Kong
The U.S. has announced sanctions on Chinese officials while the U.K. has set out a path for Hong Kongers to leave the territory and settle in Britain. ( read original story …)
U.S. Vice President Pence: China’s Hong Kong law is a ‘betrayal’ – CNBC interview
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence told CNBC on Thursday that China’s new law on Hong Kong is a betrayal of an international agreement. ( read original story …)
India’s coronavirus cases cross 600,000; demand for China’s medical products surge
The coronavirus has infected more than 10.69 million people around the world as of Thursday, killing at least 516,210 people. ( read original story …)
Hong Kong Opens Door to China’s Hulking Security State
A new national security law will allow Beijing’s sprawling and secretive security system to establish a visible foothold in the territory. ( read original story …)
Hong Kong activists discussing parliament-in-exile after China crackdown, campaigner says
LONDON (Reuters) – Hong Kong pro-democracy activists are discussing a plan to create an unofficial parliament-in-exile to keep the flame of freedom alive and send a message to China that freedom … ( read original…
