A key part of US’ strategy to counter China’s rise is to rally democracies in Asia. But under Trump, democracy advocates in Malaysia & Thailand have lost ground.
Analysis: Delay to U.S. China investment ban leaves U.S. investors in limbo
A U.S. Treasury move to delay a ban on investments in companies linked to the Chinese military has left U.S. investors in limbo and unable to tap opportunities non-U.S. investors get to enjoy. …
Coronavirus updates: E.U. boosts vaccine supply through two new deals with drugmakers; U.S. chides China on covid transparency
Much of the world is in a race to inoculate as new, more virulent variants of the virus are spreading globally.
West condemns Myanmar coup, China’s response more muted
The United Nations led condemnation of Myanmar’s military on Monday after it seized power, calling for the release of elected leaders, including Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi.
Companies Consider Excluding Hong Kong From Legal Contracts: FT
International companies operating in Asia are considering leaving Hong Kong out of legal contracts amid concerns about China’s growing control, the Financial Times reported, citing people it didn’t …
Thousands flee Hong Kong for Britain amid Beijing crackdown, with many more expected
Thousands of people are fleeing Hong Kong amid a crackdown by Beijing that prompted Britain to loosen visa rules for residents of its former colony.
After Philippines’ protest, China says new coast guard law not a threat of war
The Chinese Embassy in Manila pointed out that the new rule allowing China’s coast guard to fire on foreign vessels conforms to international conventions and practices of the international community.
Taiwan’s economy outgrows China’s for the first time in 30 years, as chips demand soars
Taiwan’s economy grew 2.98% in 2020 compared to a year ago, advance estimates by the island’s statistics office showed.
Coronavirus live news: China sees lowest cases in weeks; EU wants 70% of adults vaccinated by end of summer
China’s daily new cases fall to three-week low; WHO mission at ground-zero Wuhan market; Israel extends lockdown as Covid variants offset vaccination drive …
China arrests more than 80 people in ‘fake vaccine’ ring crackdown
China has said it is cracking down on a crime ring making “fake vaccines” for Covid-19 that has been running since September, state media report.