Chung, Hong Kong’s sole representative to the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, confirmed that the law had been passed. ( read original story ...)
China Enacts Security Law, Asserting Control Over Hong Kong
Despite fierce international criticism and opposition in Hong Kong, Beijing's rubber-stamp legislature passed a law allowing the mainland to impose security measures in the former British colony. ( read original story ...)
How will China respond when low-income countries can’t pay their debts?
At a June 18 virtual conference with African leaders, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that China would write off interest-free loans for “relevant African countries” and might extend the ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Apps Get the China Treatment in India
U.S. internet giants have been locked out of China for years. Increasingly, Chinese apps may find themselves locked out of the rest of the world. ( read original story ...)
China central bank to cut re-discount, relending rates from July 1: sources
China's central bank will cut the re-discount and re-lending rates by 25 basis points as of July 1, two sources with direct knowledge told Reuters on Tuesday, in a move that will reduce funding costs ... ( read original story ...)
Kyrgyzstan: Bills Curbing Basic Freedoms Advance
Both bills have been widely criticized domestically and internationally. Parliament was scheduled to consider both bills in June, but has not put either to a vote. Kyrgyzstan is a party to the ... ( read original story ...)
Israel’s proposed annexation of the West Bank could bring a ‘diplomatic tsunami’
PM Benjamin Netanyahu could begin to unveil his annexation plans on July 1 – a move that would be the most contentious move of his lengthy premiership. ( read original story ...)
CRIF Omesti gets licence in Malaysia
CRIF Omesti Sdn Bhd has obtained a credit reporting agency (CRA) licence in Malaysia from the Finance Ministry. ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan- Editorial: Revisit strategy!
Afghan talks anticipated to kick-off, in the best-case scenario, by the end of July, the required commitments which were supposed to pave the ground for them haven't been met yet. Of them, the ... ( read original story ...)
Bankers group says Philippine financial system is sound amid Wirecard controversy
The Bankers Association of the Philippines on Tuesday said the Philippine financial system is stable despite the financial scandal involving German payments firm Wirecard, which dragged two of the ... ( read original story ...)