Hardening of positions comes after international outcry over China’s parliament voting to proceed with controversial national security laws ... ( read original story ...)
Herd Immunity, Hong Kong, Twitter: Your Friday Briefing
We’re covering the advances and retreats of the pandemic worldwide, China’s crackdown on Hong Kong and a U.S. challenge to social media. The coronavirus pandemic’s pace is quickening worldwide, with ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong government warns removing U.S. special status is ‘double-edged sword’
Hong Kong's government warned Washington that withdrawing its special U.S. status, which has underpinned the city as a global financial hub, could be a "double-edged sword" and urged the United States ... ( read original story ...)
World leaders react to China’s controversial national security bill in Hong Kong
China on Thursday approved a controversial proposal to impose a security law for Hong Kong, reigniting concerns over the financial hub's diminishing freedoms. ( read original story ...)
Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China
Secretary of State of Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China, setting the stage for U.S. to withdraw the former B ... ( read original story ...)
Attack on Taiwan an option to stop independence, top China general says
China will attack Taiwan if there is no other way of stopping it from becoming independent, one of the country's most senior generals said on Friday, a rhetorical escalation between China and the ... ( read original story ...)
State Department approves $425M deal for work on Kuwait’s Patriot missiles
The State Department approved a possible deal for Patriot missile support for up to $425 million, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to establish AI framework for ‘fairness’ credit scoring metrics
Monetary Authority of Singapore tasks two teams, comprising banks and artificial intelligence industry players, to develop metrics that ensure the "responsible use of AI" for credit risk scoring and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Opposition Seeks Clarity and Changes on Campaigning Rules
Two Singapore opposition parties are calling on the government to publish clearer campaigning rules and make changes in preparation for an upcoming election. ( read original story ...)
Army Shoot-Off Will Pit Israel’s Iron Dome Against Foreign Competitors
The Iron Dome Weapon System is a combat-proven system, developed by the Israeli firm Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, to detect, identify and intercept incoming rockets, artillery and mortars. The ... ( read original story ...)