Daily infections in Singapore topped 1,000, while rival financial hub Hong Kong had no new cases for the first time since March. Cases rose the least this month in Germany and the government eased …
Why Singapore, Once a Model for Coronavirus Response, Lost Control of Its Outbreak
In the early months of the outbreak, Singapore’s response was praised —alongside those in Hong Kong and Taiwan—as a model for how to stop slow the spread of the coronavirus. The World Health …
Exclusive: India’s stiffer foreign investment rules aimed at China to include Hong Kong – sources
India’s new rules to more closely scrutinise foreign investments from companies based in neighbouring countries will also apply to Hong Kong, two senior government sources told Reuters on Monday.
U.S. condemns arrests of top Hong Kong democracy advocates
The arrest Saturday of least 14 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong was criticized as jeopardizing the rule of law in the southern Chinese city.
Hong Kong gov’t defends arrests of top democrats as police chief says Martin Lee should be ‘ashamed’
The Hong Kong government defended the arrests of 15 high-profile democrats on Sunday, after Saturday’s crackdown was slammed locally and internationally as an “unprecedented assault” on the city’s …
Hong Kong Arrests Spark Anger From Movement That Has Left the Streets
The arrest of pro-democracy figures in Hong Kong has stirred anger in a protest movement that has stayed off the streets during the coronavirus pandemic and spurred calls to restart demonstrations …
US leads condemnation after Beijing arrests Hong Kong protesters
The United States has denounced the Chinese government for the arrest of 15 democracy campaigners in Hong Kong, among them some of the most experienced and distinguished.William Barr, the US …
Hong Kong Arrests: Crackdown On Pro-Democracy Protests Draws US, UK Condemnation
Arrests made during new raids on pro-democracy protestors in Hong Kong have drawn heavy criticism from the U.S. and U.K. governments.
Arrests show Beijing sees Hong Kong crackdown as priority: activist
Suppressing Hong Kong’s democracy movement is a priority for China, even in the midst of the coronavirus crisis, a top pro-democracy leader said on Sunday, a day after police arrested him and 14 …
US condemns arrests of Hong Kong democracy activists
The United States condemns the arrest of pro-democracy advocates in Hong Kong,” U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said.