Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd., the Chinese automaker controlled by Volvo Cars owner Li Shufu, reported a 43% drop in first-half profit after the coronavirus outbreak shuttered factories and decimated ... ( read original story ...)
The world’s ‘common enemy’ is the pandemic, not each other, says Hong Kong’s commerce secretary
Edward Yau, Hong Kong's secretary for commerce and economic development, discusses the effects of U.S.-China tensions on Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to step up efforts to prevent Chinese spies settling
Taiwan will step up scrutiny of mainland Chinese citizens who are residents of Hong Kong and seek to move to the island to ensure they do not engage in spying or other illegal acts, the government ... ( read original story ...)
A ‘big price’ that China’s paying for Hong Kong is Taiwan, says strategist
David Roche of Independent Strategy says he doubts "very much" that China will resort to military means to bring Taiwan under its rule. ( read original story ...)
Bahrain and Oman are next Gulf states set to make peace with Israel
More Arab countries led by Bahrain and Oman are likely to sign up to deals with Israel after the United Arab Emirates agreed to normalising relations, Israeli officials believe.Even Sudan ... ( read original story ...)
Tourists enjoy themselves at scenic spots in Inner Mongolia
Jiulongwan scenic spot in Zhuozi County, Ulanqab, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Peng Yuan) Aerial photo taken on Aug. 15, 2020 shows a view of Hongshiya national scenic spot ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia college kids prepare for coronavirus semester with wild party
Students at the University of North Georgia decided the best way to start the first semester of the coronavirus pandemic was to throw a wild party. ( read original story ...)
Feds arrest Florida man linked to missing young mom with Georgia ties
It was not immediately clear if the arrest had any connection to the disappearance of Leila Cavett, the 21-year-old mother whose child was found July 26 in Miramar. ( read original story ...)
Georgia’s Cherokee County closes third high school for COVID-19 concerns
Pending tests could "significantly" add to the 25 cases and 500 people in quarantine at Creekview High, the school district says. ( read original story ...)
Georgia governor reverses course on mask mandates with executive order
Georgia’s governor, who has opposed local mask mandates and even sued over one in Atlanta, has signed a new executive order that allows local governments to enact mask requirements to help fight the ... ( read original story ...)