HONG KONG — Two members of Hong Kong’s pro-Beijing establishment appeared to break ranks with the city’s embattled leader on Friday, saying publicly that an unpopular bill that would allow … ( read original story…
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Former ambassador to China calls current tensions with Canada ‘unprecedented’
The current diplomatic spat between Canada and China amounts to the “worst crisis” Canada’s former ambassador to China has ever seen in diplomatic relations between the two countries. “It’s really an … ( read original…
China lashes out at Freeland over response to protests in Hong Kong
OTTAWA — Protests raging in Hong Kong are threatening to become yet another irritant in Canada’s fraught relationship with China. China’s embassy in Canada on Thursday denounced the Canadian … ( read original story …)
China warns Canada to stay out of Hong Kong extradition fight
China is cautioning Canada against “intervening in the normal legislation process” following what it calls “irresponsible and erroneous” comments from the government about a controversial … ( read original story …)
Beijing suggests its snub of Canada will continue until Meng Wanzhou is released
Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during the G20 Summit in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, September 4, 2016. (Damir Sagolj/Reuters) The spiraling … ( read original story …)
China issues warning after Canada raises concerns over planned extradition law
… to arrange a conversation with China’s premier in order to intervene on behalf of Canadians detained in China. Trudeau’s office told CBC News that the prime minister requested a call with Prime … (…
China chip industry insiders voice caution on catch-up efforts
SHANGHAI/HONG KONG (Reuters) – Since the U.S. government put Huawei Technologies Co Ltd on a trade blacklist, effectively banning American firms from doing business with it, China’s leaders have … ( read original story …)
China’s Vice Premier Liu calls for more measures to support economy
Despite a slew of support measures and policy easing since last year, China’s cooling economy is still struggling to get back on firm footing, and last month’s sudden escalation in U.S.-Sino … ( read original…
China launches Nasdaq-style tech board in Shanghai
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China announced on Thursday the formation of a Nasdaq-style tech board, the Star Market, based in Shanghai. China’s top securities regulator Yi Huiman announced the new … ( read original story …)
In Battle for Hong Kong, the Field Has Tilted Toward Beijing
HONG KONG — An attempt by Beijing’s hand-selected chief executive in Hong Kong to push through a bill seen as a threat to civil liberties. A defiant crowd of hundreds of thousands marching against it.…
Beijing snubbed Trudeau’s request to talk with Chinese premier about detainees
Beijing ignored a personal attempt by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau earlier this year to arrange a conversation with China’s premier in order to intervene on behalf of Canadians detained in China, CBC … ( read…
In the Battle for Hong Kong, Field Has Tilted Toward Beijing
HONG KONG — An attempt by Beijing’s hand-selected chief executive in Hong Kong to push through a bill seen as a threat to civil liberties. A defiant crowd of hundreds of thousands marching against it.…
Why Hong Kong protesters are afraid of China’s creeping ‘justice’
The proposed law would allow China to extradite Hong Kong citizens to the mainland on criminal charges punishable by seven or more years in prison. However, critics worry the law will be used to ……
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