Schmitt’s lawsuit appears to be part of a growing effort among elected officials, mostly GOP lawmakers, to make China quite literally pay for the mounting pain and economic turmoil that covid-19 has …
China calls virus lawsuit brought by US state ‘very absurd’
BEIJING — China on Wednesday slammed a lawsuit brought against it by the U.S. state of Missouri over the coronavirus pandemic as “very absurd.” Foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said the legal …
Coronavirus Crisis Offers Taiwan a Chance to Push Back Against China
Saying “Taiwan Can Help,” the island is resisting China’s efforts to isolate the self-ruling democracy that Beijing claims as its territory.
Missouri files lawsuit against China over coronavirus, China calls claims are ‘absurd’
Missouri’s Attorney General Eric Schmitt filed a lawsuit against the Chinese government Tuesday, accusing it of lying and covering up the danger posed by the coronavirus when it first emerged in late …
China allows Samsung Elec staff to enter country for chip factory expansion
China has allowed 200 employees from South Korea’s Samsung Electronics Co Ltd to enter the country to work on an expansion of the firm’s NAND memory chip factory, the company said on Wednesday. The …
China’s northeast tightens restrictions as virus resurges
New clusters of coronavirus infections in northeastern China near the Russian border forced officials Wednesday to tighten restrictions on movement as they seek to prevent a second outbreak of the …
Hong Kong Leader Says Reshuffle Aimed at Economic Recovery After Coronavirus
Hong Kong Leader Says Reshuffle Aimed at Economic Recovery After Coronavirus China’s state council approved a Hong Kong government shake-up earlier on Wednesday. Ratcheting up tensions in the past …
Hong Kong reshuffles cabinet as war of words with Beijing intensifies
China’s state council approved a Hong Kong government shake-up on Wednesday at a time when Beijing is reaffirming its authority over the city, raising political tensions and risking a revival of …
‘What better time than now?’ Fears China will use crises to cement grip on Hong Kong
Recent arrests and posturing signal a turbulent future amid calls from Beijing for national security legislation to be expedited …
I was arrested in Hong Kong. It’s part of China’s larger plan.
Once Hong Kong’s human rights and rule of law are rolled back, the fatal virus of authoritarian rule will be here to stay.