The slow deployment of pandemic relief funds in the Philippines is coming under scrutiny as delays risk impeding recovery for one of Asia’s worst-hit economies. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s ‘Jurassic park’ project faces flak over viral Komodo dragon pic; no threat to habitat, says govt
Indonesia sought to downplay fears about the environmental impact of a multimillion dollar island tourism project dubbed 'Jurassic Park' after an image of a Komodo dragon facing a construction ... ( read original story ...)
Qian Xuesen: The man the US deported – who then helped China into space
A Chinese rocket scientist helped two superpowers reach the moon, but his story is remembered in only one of them. ( read original story ...)
Xi Is Out to Prove That This Is China’s Moment
As the Chinese leadership discusses a five-year plan in Beijing this week, it could underestimate the United States. ( read original story ...)
If You Play Videogames, China May Be Spying on You
Data harvested from game consoles would be far easier to exploit than what TikTok gathers. ( read original story ...)
U.S. accuses eight in alleged plot to harass and intimidate citizens to return to China
FBI Director Christopher Wray speaks during a virtual news conference at the Department of Justice in Washington, U.S., October 28, 2020 Sarah Silbiger/Pool via REUTERS ... ( read original story ...)
Lawyer for China exec accuses RCMP of lying about her arrest
A lawyer for a senior executive of Chinese tech giant Huawei on Wednesday accused a Canadian police officer of lying about why he didn’t arrest her immediately at Vancouver’s airport two years ago. Ri ... ( read original story ...)
Fortescue Metals quarterly iron ore shipments jump 5% on strong China demand
Australia's Fortescue Metals Group Ltd posted a 5% rise in first-quarter iron ore shipments on Thursday, as demand in China for the steelmaking ingredient remained robust. Despite a ... ( read original story ...)
State House candidate fined for missing campaign finance filing
David Jenkins, the Army veteran and air ambulance helicopter pilot running as a Republican in Georgia House District 132, was fined by the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance ... ( read original story ...)
State House candidate fined for missing campaign finance filing
David Jenkins, the Army veteran and air ambulance helicopter pilot running as a Republican in Georgia House District 132, was fined by the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance ... ( read original story ...)