Such moves could mark the opening salvoes of the U.S. response as President Donald Trump weighs how far he is prepared to go after the State Department’s assessment on Wednesday that Hong Kong is no ... ( read original story ...)
House sends China sanctions bill to Trump’s desk as tensions escalate
The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed legislation condemning China for the detention and torture of Uighur Muslims in the country's western region of Xinjiang as tensions between the U.S. ( read original story ...)
Trump Considers Retaliation Against China Over Security Law As Hong Kong Arrests Hundreds of Protesters
"There's a whole menu of potential things that he [Trump] could do," U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said while appearing on the Fox Business Network. "And I'm sure they're working right now on ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo says U.S. should end special treatment for Hong Kong, ramping up economic, diplomatic tensions with China
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday that Hong Kong does not warrant more favorable treatment than mainland China, setting up potential U.S. actions that could damage the city’s status as a ... ( read original story ...)
‘No Reasonable Person Can Assert’ Hong Kong Has Autonomy From China, Pompeo Says
The U.S. secretary of state reports the reappraisal to Congress in a move that may place Hong Kong's special trade status in danger — and further stoke tensions between the U.S. and China. ( read original story ...)
Asia Pacific stocks set to jump as U.S.-China tensions ramp up
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Congress on Wednesday that Hong Kong was no longer autonomous from China, raising questions over the special administrative region's favorable trade ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Inside the pro-China network targeting the US, Hong Kong and an exiled tycoon
A coordinated network of accounts on three social networks has been targeting the Chinese government's critics. ( read original story ...)
U.S. no longer considers Hong Kong autonomous from China, Pompeo announces
The U.S. State Department has determined Hong Kong no longer holds autonomy under Chinese rule, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Wednesday."No reasonable person can assert today that Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan may step up its own missile programs in order to keep China at bay
Taiwanese missiles are increasing in range and are capable of striking cities in inner China, including strategic targets. ( read original story ...)
Legal fraternity in Qatar advocate increased Pro Bono hours to keep businesses afloat
Legal fraternity in Qatar has thrown its weight behind the government as they advocate increased Pro Bono hours to keep the businesses, notably small and medium enterprises (SMEs) ... ( read original story ...)