But the potential for sticks and stones to escalate into something more serious is causing alarm as far away as Washington. And its western border is far from the only place where China is flexing its ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo officially declares Hong Kong ‘no longer autonomous,’ slams China intervention
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday officially declared that Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China, days after Beijing moved to impose new national security legislation on the territory ... ( read original story ...)
Missouri Senator Demands Google Provide Information About YouTube Censorship of Comments Critical of China
"Selling out American principles to curry favor with communist officials is no way to run an American business—regardless of who else is doing it," Missouri Senator Josh Hawley said. ( read original story ...)
We must find bipartisanship on the China issue
The coronavirus pandemic has brought urgency to the search for a national strategy on China that both Republicans and Democrats can agree on. But right now, both sides are politicizing the issue for ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong unrest worries curb global shares rally
Unrest in Hong Kong over Beijing's proposed national security laws weighed on global shares and oil prices on Wednesday, offsetting optimism about the re-opening of the world economy. ( read original story ...)
Protesters mass in Hong Kong before anthem law is debated
HONG KONG (AP) — Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong before lawmakers later Wednesday debate a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national ... ( read original story ...)
SGX Plunges Most in 17 Years as MSCI Signs Pact with Hong Kong
Shares in Singapore Exchange Ltd. plunged after MSCI Inc. announced it will move licensing for derivatives products on a host of gauges to Hong Kong from Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong says Beijing’s bill is about boosting Communist regime, not national security
Prominent pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong called Beijing's proposed national security legislation "more evil" than the scrapped extradition bill that triggered mass protests in Hong Kong last year. ( read original story ...)
Riot police take zero tolerance approach to Hong Kong protests as tensions build
Around 250 people were arrested across Hong Kong Wednesday, as sporadic protests were met by a massive police presence and zero tolerance approach, with pepper spray, kettling and searches used to ... ( read original story ...)
Protesters in Hong Kong Rally Against China’s Tightening Grip
Many sought to oppose a bill that would threaten prison for disrespecting the Chinese national anthem, the latest expression of public anger at Beijing’s encroachment. ( read original story ...)