Certain rituals were prohibited — no touching a sacred bell, no drinking of holy water. The reopening of places of worship came as India reported its biggest one-day jump in new cases. The country is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Hopes to Draft G7 Formin Statement on China Security Legislation on Hong Kong: Source
Japan hopes to draft a joint statement on China's new security legislation on Hong Kong at the next Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers' meeting, a Japanese government source familiar with the ... ( read original story ...)
China-US rivalry in Africa fuelled by coronavirus
As Africa braces itself for a surge of coronavirus infections, both China and the US are claiming to be Africa's greatest supporter, but there is more at stake in this escalating rivalry than simply ... ( read original story ...)
Behind China’s Twitter Campaign, a Murky Supporting Chorus
Swarms of accounts are amplifying Beijing’s brash new messaging as the country tries to shape the global narrative about the coronavirus and much else. ( read original story ...)
China demands proof from Rick Scott on coronavirus accusations
Fla., produce evidence to back up his claim that Beijing is actively trying to impede the development of a coronavirus vaccine by Western countries. ( read original story ...)
‘Flying taxi’ drone that can travel at 80 miles per hour shown off in China
A drone big enough to carry human passengers was demonstrated in Guangzhou, China this week, and company behind it, eHang, hopes it will eventually work like the flying taxis promised by science ... ( read original story ...)
Lessons from Peru in the U.S.-China aviation standoff
The June 4 news article “Administration to ban flights by Chinese airlines” reported on deteriorating bilateral aviation relations with China. (The proposed ban has since been softened.) We had a ... ( read original story ...)
China Steps Up Moves to Influence Diaspora Communities
China is making fresh efforts to influence Chinese communities around the world to advance Beijing’s interests, requiring heightened vigilance from democratic countries, a new study says. ( read original story ...)
Oman appoints head of new sovereign wealth fund
Said, will allow the new authority to own all public assets except the Petroleum Development Oman company and government stakes i ... ( read original story ...)
Jordan Clarkson and Thomas Bryant cut a home deal in Woodland Hills
Thomas Bryant and Jordan Clarkson, who were teammates on the Lakers in 2017-18, have connected on a home sale in Woodland Hills. ( read original story ...)