NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Indian authorities have blocked at least two of ByteDance’s bank accounts for alleged tax evasion, prompting it to ask a court to quash the directive that it fears will hit its …
WHO chief, U.S. and other world leaders criticize China for limiting access of team researching coronavirus origins
World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the U.S. government and 13 other countries on Tuesday voiced frustration with the level of access given to a joint …
WHO criticises China’s data-sharing as it releases Covid origins report
Inconclusive investigation focusing on Wuhan was impeded by lack of access to raw data, says WHO chief …
Soccer stars speak out on China’s Uyghurs — and pay a price
Some European soccer stars have used their fame to raise awareness of China’s campaign against Uyghur Muslims. At least one has paid a steep price for speaking out.Why it matters: The Chinese …
China’s soccer ambitions have fallen short after years of massive government support
Chinese President Xi Jinping hoped to make China a global leader in soccer, his favorite sport. After years of massive government support, that dream has so far fallen short. The big picture: China’s …
Iranian leaders pressed to disclose details of 25-year China pact
Government official hints China standing in way of publication, as protesters insist ‘Iran is not for sale’ Last modified on Tue 30 Mar 2021 10.22 EDT Iran’s ministers are being pressed by critics in …
Global leaders call for a pandemic treaty — but U.S. and China remain silent
The U.S. and China, as well as Russia, were notably absent from the signatories of the letter, however. Global leaders have published a letter calling for a pandemic treaty to improve cooperation and …
Profit or principle is the hard choice for foreign companies in China
Why Xi’s China is in Jeopardy’, is a research associate at the University of Oxford’s China Centre. Business risks for foreign companies in …
Japan, Indonesia sign arms transfer pact amid China concerns
Japan and Indonesia have signed a pact allowing the transfer of Japanese defense equipment and technology to Jakarta as the two countries strengthen their military ties in the face of China’s increasi …
China formalises sweeping electoral shake-up for Hong Kong, demands loyalty
BEIJING/HONG KONG (Reuters) – China finalised a sweeping overhaul of Hong Kong’s electoral system on Tuesday, drastically curbing democratic representation in the city as authorities seek to ensure …