Beijing unveiled its national security law for Hong Kong on Tuesday, punishing crimes of secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces with up to life in prison, heralding a more ... ( read original story ...)
Report that China forcibly sterilizing Uighur women ‘shocking,’ Pompeo says
The remarks came after the AP reported the Chinese government was taking draconian measures to try and curb the growth of Muslim minorities. ( read original story ...)
China’s parliament passes national security law for Hong Kong, Cable TV says
China's parliament passed national security legislation for Hong Kong on Tuesday, setting the stage for the most radical changes to the former British colony's way of life since it returned to Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus updates: Fauci hopes for vaccine in early 2021; new ‘pandemic potential’ found in China; Arizona delays school openings
Oregon and Kansas will require face masks this week. In China, researchers are concerned about a new swine flu strain in pigs. Latest coronavirus news. ( read original story ...)
New swine flu in China could morph to cause human pandemic, study warns
"It is of concern that human infection of G4 virus will further human adaptation and increase the risk of a human pandemic," Chinese researchers say. ( read original story ...)
China Warns Hong Kong Security Law Is ‘Sword Hanging Over Heads’ of Lawbreakers
Since the law was first introduced in May, it has received widespread criticism from human rights activists, lawmakers in Hong Kong and politicians across the globe. ( read original story ...)
A REDUCTION IN GRAIN EXPORTS FROM KAZAKHSTAN AND THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION THREATENS GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY
Managing Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for Central Asia Andre KUUSVEK: A REDUCTION IN GRAIN EXPORTS FROM KAZAKHSTAN AND THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION T ... ( read original story ...)
Business Embraces Hong Kong Security Law. The Money Helps.
A flood of investment from China has tempered worries that Beijing’s tightening grip on the Asian financial capital would end its status as a lucrative place to do business. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong activists shut down protest groups after China passes security law
Campaigners fear ‘disturbing’ legislation aimed at quashing protests will target them ... ( read original story ...)
Investors Slam ‘Flawed’ Vote in Battle for Iconic Taiwan Brand
A power struggle for control of one of Taiwan’s favorite household-appliance brands descended into acrimony after the company’s chairwoman avoided being ousted in a controversial shareholder vote. ( read original story ...)