Beijing's rubber-stamp legislature is poised to adopt new "national security" laws that could doom the "One Country-Two Systems" policy. ( read original story ...)
China Abandons Growth Targets For 1st Time In 40 Years
The government chose not to set a GDP growth target for this year because of the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, economic policy will focus on reducing unemployment and poverty. ( read original story ...)
China Will Fight Back if U.S. Intervenes in Hong Kong, Beijing Warns
The State Department on Thursday condemned proposed national security legislation that pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong say would smother their remaining political freedoms. ( read original story ...)
In Dropping Growth Target, China Acknowledges Severity of Its Economic Challenges
Under leader Xi Jinping, China has established itself as an increasingly assertive global player. But even as Beijing tightens its grip on Hong Kong and steps up its rhetoric against the U.S., senior ... ( read original story ...)
Hang Seng Index has worst day since 2015 as tensions flare up again between China and the West
The news — which could be the biggest blow to Hong Kong's autonomy since its handover to China in 1997 — also further stoked tensions between China and the United States. Global stock markets were ... ( read original story ...)
China scraps 2020 growth target amid coronavirus uncertainty
China on Friday announced it would not be setting an economic growth target for 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic making such predictions difficult. ( read original story ...)
China security law set to plunge Hong Kong into turmoil; tense U.S.-China relations risk ‘strong’ Trump reaction
China is poised to pass a security law for Hong Kong that could plunge the semi-autonomous city into turmoil and inflame tense U.S.-China relations. ( read original story ...)
Fear and fighting spirit in Hong Kong as China ‘rams through’ security law
Beijing’s push to impose legislation is seen as fresh rallying point for an anti-government movement that had lost focus ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar Petroleum to slash spending by 30% -CEO
Qatar Petroleum will slash its spending by around 30% this year in the face of the sharp drop in oil and gas prices due to the coronavirus epidemic, its Chief Executive said on Thursday. By Ron Bousso ... ( read original story ...)
US chopper sale to Philippines would ‘reward past abuses’ — Human Rights Watch
Watchdog Human Rights Watch released a statement opposing the United States' sale of attack helicopters worth almost $2 billion to the Philippines. ( read original story ...)