The news — which could be the biggest blow to Hong Kong’s autonomy since its handover to China in 1997 — also further stoked tensions between China and the United States. Global stock markets were …
China security law set to plunge Hong Kong into turmoil; tense U.S.-China relations risk ‘strong’ Trump reaction
China is poised to pass a security law for Hong Kong that could plunge the semi-autonomous city into turmoil and inflame tense U.S.-China relations.
Fear and fighting spirit in Hong Kong as China ‘rams through’ security law
Beijing’s push to impose legislation is seen as fresh rallying point for an anti-government movement that had lost focus …
Hong Kong Stocks Tumble, Leading Regional Markets Lower
Hong Kong shares plunged, leading regional declines, after China signaled it will impose new national-security laws on the city.
China to encourage Taiwan’s people to oppose independence
China will encourage the people of Chinese-claimed Taiwan to join it in opposing Taiwan independence and in promoting China’s “reunification”, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Friday at the opening …
China to Encourage Taiwan’s People to Promote ‘Reunification’
China will encourage the people of Taiwan to join it in opposing the island’s independence and promoting China’s “reunification”, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Friday, a move likely to worsen …
Still No Coronavirus Cases In North Korea, Russian Ambassador Says There’s No Reason To Doubt
North Korea was among the first countries to seal its border with China after COVID-19 first emerged, said Alexander Matsegora, Russia’s ambassador to the country.
The Latest: South Korea reports 20 new virus cases, China 4
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause …
Global report: Indonesia cases top daily record as Muslim world prepares for ‘saddest’ Eid
President bans people returning home for festivities to mark end of Ramadan; China abandons GDP target; Trump defies mask plea …
Beijing Scraps GDP Target, a Bad Sign for World Reliant on China Growth
China broke with more than a quarter-century of tradition by eschewing an economic growth target for 2020, a stark acknowledgment of the challenges facing the world’s second-largest economy as it …