The original post has since been deleted and police have arrested the person allegedly responsible for the post about the Muslim holy figure. ( read original story ...)
Protests of Facebook post offensive to Muslims leave three dead in India
Three people have died and dozens more are injured -- including police officers -- after violent protests outside a police station in Bengaluru, India. ( read original story ...)
Kamala Harris Pick For VP Is Hailed As ‘A Moment Of Pride’ In India
"This is a historical, transformational, and proud moment for... all women of colour, all Black women, and all South Asian women," Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra tweeted. ( read original story ...)
China’s debt collectors flourish as consumers flounder in a COVID-hit economy
It's not a good sign for any economy when debt collectors are booming and in China right now, the industry is on a hiring spree. ( read original story ...)
The ‘Manganese King’: a cautionary tale for China-owned foreign groups
Mr Jia’s aggressive pursuit of leverage has become a cautionary tale for other companies snapped up by Chinese buyers. In recent years a handful of western groups — France’s Baccarat Crystal, the UK’s ... ( read original story ...)
China Trains to Shoot Down Planes as U.S. Aircraft Carrier ‘Circling Near Taiwan’
Chinese forces have conducted anti-aircraft drills in the country's southeast overlooking Taiwan as a U.S. aircraft carrier sails nearby the self-ruling island that is increasingly becoming central to ... ( read original story ...)
Trump set back the world’s response to China
We were once well on our way to that until President Trump withdrew the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership because it was an Obama administration initiative. ( read original story ...)
China’s Houston consulate had long been on FBI radar – Justice Department official
China's consulate in Houston had long been on the Federal Bureau of Investigation's radar as a base for Chinese efforts to steal U.S. intellectual property, the U.S. Justice Department's top national ... ( read original story ...)
A WeChat ban will hurt ordinary citizens. There are better ways to hold China accountable.
The net effect of a “ban” would be to reduce communication, which benefits only those who prefer ignorance to knowledge. ( read original story ...)
Passengers From Mainland China to Be Allowed Temporary Transit Through Hong Kong
Hong Kong International Airport said on Thursday that passengers from mainland China would be able to transit through Hong Kong to other destinations from Aug. 15 until Oct. 15, in a boost for its ... ( read original story ...)