China has summoned the acting top U.S. diplomat in Beijing to protest about U.S. sanctions on 14 Chinese officials over Hong Kong, and vowed to take "reciprocal" counter measures. China's foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Mount Everest: China and Nepal agree on new, taller height
Countries have decided it is 8,848.86m, which is higher than either’s previous measurements ... ( read original story ...)
5 things to know for December 8: Coronavirus, White House, immigration, Brexit, China
The editor behind the "The Yale Book of Quotations" has named 2020's top quotes, and they call to mind the year's biggest struggles: "Wear a mask," and "I can't breathe." Here's what else you need to ... ( read original story ...)
Mt. Everest is even taller than you thought: China, Nepal announce new height
China and Nepal have jointly announced a new official height for Mount Everest, ending a disagreement between the two nations. ( read original story ...)
Mount Everest height agreed by China and Nepal, officially making world’s highest mountain even taller
Ending a years-long dispute, China and Nepal agree on official new height for Mount Everest, and it's higher than either had previously said. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest 8 more as China widens crackdown on democracy advocates
The activists, including 3 former lawmakers, were detained for taking part in an annual demonstration that was banned this year amid a clampdown on freedoms in the city. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan November export value historically second highest, says MOF
Taiwan's exports totaled US$31.99 billion in November 2020, growing 12% on year to reach the second highest-ever monthly level, next only to US$32.23 recorded in the preceding month, according to the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan November export value historically second highest, says MOF
Taiwan's exports totaled US$31.99 billion in November 2020, growing 12% on year to reach the second highest-ever monthly level, next only to US$32.23 recorded in the preceding month, according to the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan November export value historically second highest, says MOF
Taiwan's exports totaled US$31.99 billion in November 2020, growing 12% on year to reach the second highest-ever monthly level, next only to US$32.23 recorded in the preceding month, according to the ... ( read original story ...)
Brunei prices increase 1.5 per cent in September this year
Brunei’s overall Consumer Price Index (CPI) in September 2020 increased by 1.5 per cent year-on-year, the latest statistical figures released on Monday (Dec 7) by the country’s Department of Economic ... ( read original story ...)