Huge swarms of locusts are sweeping through western and central India. Locusts, which are part of the grasshopper family, are highly mobile and can migrate across different countries and cause extreme ... ( 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 ...)
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 approves sweeping national security legislation for Hong Kong, jeopardizing the city’s autonomy
China's rubber-stamp parliament approved sweeping new national security legislation for Hong Kong on Thursday, in a move that jeopardizes the city's autonomy, has sparked pro-democracy protests and ... ( 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 ...)
Rebuffing Criticism, China Moves Forward With Hong Kong Security Law
The National People's Congress authorized lawmakers to draft and enact a national security law aimed at suppressing dissent in Hong Kong. The U.S. says it means the end of the city's sovereignty. ( 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 ...)
Bank sanctions, delistings: U.S. poised to take financial fight to China
With the two powers already sparring over trade, technology and the coronavirus pandemic, the dispute is spilling over into a damaging new sphere. ( read original story ...)
Pompeo Hits Out at China
Just hours after Pompeo’s announcement, China approved a national security plan that could lead to mass crackdowns on civil liberties for Hong Kong’s 7.5 million residents. Pompeo has said the ... ( 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 ...)