The vibrant if socially distanced arts festival plays out in person and online and pulls no punches in social critique … ( read original story …)
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Trump offers to mediate “raging” standoff between China and India – what’s it all about?
The Asian giants have long feuded over their Himalayan border, and while thousands of troops are reportedly involved, analysts don’t foresee disaster. ( read original story …)
China Escalates the Pandemic Propaganda War
This was a bizarre salvo in China’s propaganda war with the United States over the coronavirus, and it showcased Beijing’s latest information weaponry. Misleading spin, obfuscation, concealment, and … ( read original story …)
China ignores U.S. threats and claims new powers over Hong Kong
Trump administration warned Beijing’s adoption of new laws in Hong Kong would bring “significant consequences.” But China never flinched. ( read original story …)
China approves proposal for Hong Kong security law that curtails its autonomy
China’s National People’s Congress endorsed a controversial new law to ban all “activities” in Hong Kong that endanger national security. ( read original story …)
Twitter fact-checks China amid bias row
Earlier this week, after Twitter added its fact-checking links to President Trump’s tweets, he threatened to “shut down” social networks for alleged anti-conservative bias. Trump … ( read original story …)
China’s NPC formally approves proposal for Hong Kong national security law
China’s National People’s Congress endorsed a controversial new law to ban all “activities” in Hong Kong that endanger national security. ( read original story …)
The Intelligence “It drives a coach and horses through the guarantees that were made”—Beijing’s threat to Hong Kong
Also on the daily podcast: covid-19 creates criminal opportunities and a glass-half-empty view of the booze business … ( read original story …)
China approves Hong Kong draft security law amid criticism from U.S. and others
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said it means Hong Kong no longer qualifies for its special status under U.S. law. ( read original story …)
China State Media Says America’s Coronavirus Death Toll Is ‘a Failure of Epic Proportions’
Relations between Washington, D.C. and Beijing have sunk to new lows amid the pandemic, which the Trump administration has blamed on China’s failures. ( read original story …)
Will U.S. Soon Treat Hong Kong Like China? For the City, Much Is at Stake.
Washington has long treated the former British colony separately from mainland China. Changing that would threaten the territory’s position as a global business hub. ( read original story …)
China approves controversial Hong Kong national security law
China’s legislature on Thursday approved to impose a highly controversial national security law upon Hong Kong that critics say will deteriorate the rights and freedoms of the semi-autonomous region. ( read original story …)
China should remain vigilant against any rebound in COVID-19: Premier Li
China should remain vigilant and prevent any rebound in the COVID-19 epidemic, Premier Li Keqiang said on Thursday, adding that no cover-up of the coronavirus cases will be allowed. China has shared … ( read…
