China is looking to reduce its reliance on overseas markets and technology for its economic development, government advisers say, as U.S. hostility and a global pandemic increase external risks that ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is boosting its ability to defend islands in the East China Sea that Beijing also claims
The East China Sea is home to the contested Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands, where Japan recently reported an extended presence of Chinese patrol ships. ( read original story ...)
U.S., China Plan to Review Phase-One Trade Deal Mid-Month
Load Error China Is Buying American But Not Enough to Hit Trade Deal ... “After this happened, I don’t feel the same about the deal,” Trump said in a Fox Business interview Tuesday. Beijing has fallen ... ( read original story ...)
Terrawatch: lasting legacy of Taiwan’s 2009 typhoon season
Typhoon Morakot left country with more quakes after changing stress pattern in Earth’s crust Eleven years ago, Typhoon Morakot slammed into Taiwan, deluging the country with 3,000 litres of rain per ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain voices solidarity with the people of Lebanon
Manama, Aug.4(BNA): The Kingdom of Bahrain expressed its deep regret regarding the horrific explosion that took place today in a warehouse near Port of Beirut, resulting in the death and injury of ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar PM, FM express solidarity with Lebanon
Following are the unofficial translations of tweets by HE Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz al-Thani and HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister ... ( read original story ...)
Images of student crowds raise questions in Georgia schools
Two suburban Atlanta school districts that began in-person classes Monday with mask-optional policies face more questions about COVID-19 safety protocols after on-campus pictures showed students ... ( read original story ...)
Palestine declares end of lockdown while maintaining state of emergency
RAMALLAH, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- Palestine on Tuesday declared the end of lockdown on the West Bank, while extending the state of emergency for another 30 days. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas issued ... ( read original story ...)
Palestine expresses solidarity with Lebanon after explosions
Palestine on Tuesday expressed its solidarity with Lebanon after massive explosions rocked Lebanese capital Beirut. According to the official Palestinian news agency WAFA, Palestinian President ... ( read original story ...)
‘Horror show’: Massive explosion in Beirut kills dozens, wounds thousands in Lebanon’s capital
Stunning video shows a mushroom cloud decimating Beirut's port. Dozens have died with the toll expected to climb. ( read original story ...)