The charges against 24 people for attending an annual vigil are the latest signs of an intensifying crackdown on the pro-democracy movement. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong foreign press says journalists being targeted in US-China stand-off
Foreign journalists in Hong Kong are facing "highly unusual" visa delays at a time of high tension between the US and China, a group representing international media has said. The Foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Press Club Says Journalists Hitting ‘Unusual’ Visa Issues
Hong Kong's foreign press club said Thursday that reporters in the territory were experiencing "highly unusual" visas problems, and called on China and the United States to stop using the media as a ... ( read original story ...)
Trump hammers China over virus as U.S. health secretary heads to Taiwan
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday intensified his attacks on China for its handling of the novel coronavirus outbreak that has killed over 700,000 people worldwide, as his health secretary ... ( read original story ...)
China Warns US Against ‘Dangerous Moves’ On Taiwan: Xinhua
Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe warned his US counterpart in a phone call Thursday to avoid firing up bilateral tensions, a day after Washington angered Beijing by announcing it would send a ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. health secretary says Taiwan trip is to reaffirm partnership
U.S. Health Secretary Alex Azar said on Thursday his upcoming trip to Taiwan is designed to reaffirm the United States' partnership with the Asian country, which he praised for its transparency and ... ( read original story ...)
Alex Azar’s trip to Taiwan is about refusing to appease China
Let’s hope the United States and the West are able to follow through to curtail Beijing's ambitions before it’s too late. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Pursuing First Acquisition Of High-End Drones From US
Taiwan is negotiating with the U.S. for the purchase of at least four high-end SeaGuardian military drones, sources told Reuters. This would be the first such purchase for Taiwan and one likely to ... ( read original story ...)
As Taiwan Prepares For First Visit Of Senior U.S. Official In 40 Years, China Warns Of ‘Countermeasures’
HHS Secretary Alex Azar’s official visit to Taiwan is a break from the U.S.’s “One China” policy that does not recognize Taiwan as a separate country. ( read original story ...)
Britain adds Belgium to travel quarantine list, adds Malaysia and Brunei to safe list
Passengers arriving into Britain from Belgium, the Bahamas and Andorra will need to quarantine for 14 days due to concerns over rising COVID-19 infection rates, transport minister Grant Shapps said on ... ( read original story ...)