Olympic champion Ma Long of China will face compatriot Xu Xin for the top seeding at the World Table Tennis promotional showcase in Macau as fans of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader vows to deepen ties with Beijing
Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam has vowed to deepen ties with mainland China and pledged to rescue the city from “chaos”, using an annual policy address to hint at a further political clampdown ... ( read original story ...)
More concrete measures required to rebuild confidence of Hong Kong
Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor is trying hard to impress Beijing and the people of Hong Kong. With a firm pledge to strengthen "one country, two systems" and a smorgasbord of delights in cross-border ... ( read original story ...)
Reports of Hong Kong’s Death Are Greatly Exaggerated
Hong Kong no longer has a formal political opposition. The entire pro-democracy camp resigned from Hong Kong’s Legislative Council in protest over a resolution by the Standing Committee of the ... ( read original story ...)
As China War Threat Continues, Trump EPA Head Cancels Taiwan Trip
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency head Andrew Wheeler was scheduled to visit Taiwan for three days in December in what would have been the fourth high-profile trip to the island since August. ( read original story ...)
F1 2020: Imperious Hamilton targeting fifth consecutive win in Bahrain
With a record-equalling seventh Formula One title in the bag, Lewis Hamilton will go in search of an 11th win of the season in Sakhir. ( read original story ...)
FIFA to stage 22-team Arab Cup in Qatar
FIFA has confirmed that Qatar will host an Arab Cup tournament in December next year which will feature 22 teams from around the region and act as a dress rehearsal for the World Cup in the Gulf State ... ( read original story ...)
Palestine negotiating possible production of Russian Sputnik V vaccine – newspaper
According to Palestinian Ambassador to Russia Abdel Hafiz Nofal, a permit from the Israeli health ministry is needed to import the Russian vaccine to Palestine ... ( read original story ...)
City of Palestine cancels annual Christmas parade, Wine Swirl event due to COVID-19
The City of Palestine has canceled its Christmas Parade of Lights and Palestine Main Street Wine Swirl event due to COVID-19. "Due to the continuing rise in COVID cases and our hospital nearing ... ( read original story ...)
Joint venture to build new food and drink factories in Oman
Saudi joint venture to establish seven food and drink factories in the economic city, according to reports in Oman. The Omani-Saudi joint venture is made up of United Vision for Investment and ... ( read original story ...)