Malaysia has contracted to import a record 100,000 tonnes of rice from India for shipment this month and next, four industry officials told Reuters, in a further sign of improving trade relations ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: China marks one month with no Covid-19 deaths as virus pushes Germany into recession
Trump says he could cut China ties; Italy and Germany to ease more restrictions; Mexico sees record increase in cases ... ( read original story ...)
Fact check: China doesn’t own patent for coronavirus treatment remdesivir
A viral claim that China owns remdesivir's patent through an agreement with a multi-national public health organization called Unitaid is false. ( read original story ...)
China uses trade as weapon to silence virus criticism
Trying to silence criticism over the coronavirus pandemic, China is deploying a well-used weapon — trade sanctions ... ( read original story ...)
China Unveils Financial Support to Tie Hong Kong, Macau Closer
China’s financial regulators unveiled a sweeping plan to facilitate cross-border transactions and investments between Hong Kong, Macau and cities in southern China as part of the government’s ambition ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shop offers ‘tear gas’ flavor ice cream
Tear gas is among the new flavors at a Hong Kong ice cream shop. The main ingredient is black peppercorns, a reminder of the pungent, peppery rounds fired by police on ... ( read original story ...)
Awkward greetings and long queues as Hong Kong’s financiers return to work
The greetings are awkward and the skyscraper lifts half-empty. But Hong Kong's cafes are filling and taxis are harder to find as the first wave of financial professionals return to their offices after ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Anthem Bill Perfectly Reasonable
The bill does not aim to limit the rights and freedoms of people, but rather to provide guidance on the use of the national anthem. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Rejects China’s Main Condition for WHO Participation
Taiwan's health minister rejected on Friday China's main condition for the island to be able to take part in the World Health Organization (WHO) - that it accepts it is part of China - ahead of a key ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s TSMC to build Arizona chip plant as U.S.-China tech rivalry escalates
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd , the biggest contract chipmaker, said it plans to build a $12 billion factory in Arizona in an apparent win for the Trump administration's efforts ... ( read original story ...)