Labor’s Penny Wong says PM should ‘pick up the phone’ to US president and Mike Pompeo warns Victoria over cooperation in China’s Belt and Road project ... ( read original story ...)
Last British governor says Hong Kong ‘betrayed’ by China
The last British governor of Hong Kong said China has betrayed the semi-autonomous territory by tightening control over the city it had promised could keep freedoms not found ... ( read original story ...)
China Exporters Look Inwards As Virus Hits Overseas Markets
Cancelled shipments, returned goods and a dearth of new orders have left China exporters in crisis as the coronavirus hits its trading partners worldwide -- accelerating a long-standing push towards ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: World political figures condemn China’s security law plan
Nearly 200 political figures from around the world have added to growing condemnation of Beijing's planned new security law in Hong Kong. Signatories from Europe, Asia, north America and Australia ... ( read original story ...)
China reports three new coronavirus cases after first day with none
China recorded three new confirmed COVID-19 cases on the mainland for May 23, following the first day with no new cases since the outbreak began, the National Health Commission (NHC) said in a ... ( read original story ...)
China Has Betrayed Hong Kong So West Should Stop Fooling Itself, Former Hong Kong Governor Says
Patten, now 76, watched as the British flag was lowered over Hong Kong when the colony was handed back to China in 1997 after more than 150 years of British rule - imposed after B ... ( read original story ...)
China’s efforts to resolve financial risks slowed by virus – local central bank head
China's efforts to resolve risks among high-risk financial institutions have been hampered by slower economic conditions caused by the outbreak of the new coronavirus, the head of a provincial branch ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Tensions Rattle World Stock Markets, Oil Tumbles
Oil prices tumbled and global equity markets fell on Friday as China's move to impose a new security law on Hong Kong further strained U.S.-China relations and clouded economic recovery prospects. ( read original story ...)
China’s Tighter Grip on Hong Kong Shakes City’s Business World
The territory’s stock market plunged amid expectations that money would soon be leaving the Asian financial hub, which faces tough new measures from Beijing and retaliation from the United States. ( read original story ...)
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu going on trial Sunday
After entering the record books last year as Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu will once again make history when he becomes the countrys ... ( read original story ...)