Researchers estimated about 36,000 lives could have been saved from the novel coronavirus in the United States if restrictions had started a week earlier. ( read original story ...)
China to propose hugely controversial national security law in Hong Kong
China's rubberstamp parliament has announced that a new national security law in Hong Kong will be on the agenda at its upcoming meeting, a move likely to fuel further anger and protests in the ... ( read original story ...)
As U.S. and China Clash Over 5G, This Swedish Company Could Be the Big Winner
"Ericsson has carefully put itself into an advantageous position across vastly different political environments," one technology industry analyst told Newsweek. ( read original story ...)
China doesn’t seem to understand independence of Canada’s judiciary: Trudeau
China does not appear to understand that Canada's judiciary is independent, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday, taking a rare public swipe at Beijing at a time when bilateral ties are poor ... ( read original story ...)
China Proposes Law to Limit Opposition Activity in Hong Kong, in Move That Would Sidestep City’s Legislature
Such a move has long been under consideration but was hastened by months of anti-government protests last year ... ( read original story ...)
The U.S. Relationship With China Is in Trouble. That’s a Challenge for Climate Change
The relationship between the U.S. in China is in trouble. That could have a huge impact on the global effort to fight climate change. ( read original story ...)
China to impose sweeping national security law in Hong Kong, bypassing city’s legislature
The announcement that Beijing wants to “improve” governance of the financial hub comes as it increasingly encroaches on the territory’s relative freedoms. ( read original story ...)
Maldives real estate – how to buy, is it a good investment, and what happens if the islands sink?
It may seem like the ultimate isolation destination for now but with the threat posed by climate change is a desert island retreat a wise investment? ( read original story ...)
Lessons for SA in fast-tracking poverty reduction
China represents the most successful case of poverty reduction in modern history, accounting for 70% of global poverty reduction since the 1980s. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Lebanon PM Warns of Major Food Crisis Amid Virus
Lebanon’s prime minister is warning of a major food crisis in the Mediterranean country which is facing an unprecedented economic and financial crisis made worse by the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)