Chinese exports rose unexpectedly in April, bucking a pandemic-induced economic slump that has crimped demand and disrupted supply chains world-wide. ( read original story ...)
China says experimental spaceship operating normally
A Chinese spaceship is working normally in orbit, with its solar panels in position and a communication link established, the government said Thursday. The craft was launched aboard a new heavy-lift ... ( read original story ...)
Easing of social distancing measures is good news for bars and restaurants, says Hong Kong tycoon
On Tuesday, the financial hub announced plans to relax social distancing measures, including the reopening of venues such as cinemas, bars, beauty parlors, and schools with effect from May 8. ( read original story ...)
There Really Is No Place Like Home in Covid-19 Hong Kong
This residential property market refuses to follow the economy into crisis. When asking why, start with the Fed. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Seizes Fins From 38,500 Endangered Sharks
Hong Kong has seized 26 tonnes of smuggled shark fins, sliced from some 38,500 endangered animals, in the largest bust of its kind in the southern Chinese city. The record haul was discovered in two ... ( read original story ...)
China says Hong Kong will never be calm unless violent protesters removed
China's Hong Kong affairs office warned on Wednesday that the city will never be calm unless "black-clad violent protesters" were all removed, describing them as a "political virus" that seeks ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s de facto ambassador to the U.S. is optimistic in the age of coronavirus
The pandemic could be a "window of opportunity" for Taiwan and the United States, Taipei's man in Washington says. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan baseball league to allow fans back in ballparks amid pandemic
A limited number of fans will be allowed to enter ballparks for games in Taiwan for the first time this season as stay-at-home orders continue to loosen amid the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Tanks Could Be Taiwan’s Best Hope Of Beating A Chinese Invasion
A credible ground force fortified by tanks and air-defense missiles does two clear things: it could very well further deter China by virtue of ensuring a high-casualty ground war and also force China ... ( read original story ...)
In aftermath of outbreak, New Zealand jumps on board Taiwan WHO push
After much equivocation and despite criticism from China, New Zealand has signed up to a push championed by the United States and Australia to return Taiwan to the World Health Organisation. On ... ( read original story ...)