Republicans increasingly believe that elevating China’s culpability for spreading the coronavirus may be the best way to improve their difficult election chances. The president is muddying the message …
India moves to curb Chinese corporate takeovers
India has tightened its foreign investment rules to block “opportunistic takeovers” by its neighbours, acting on concerns that Chinese buyers could use the coronavirus pandemic to snap up weakened …
Coronavirus turns China into a 2020 election issue as Trump and Biden clash
Both candidates are scrambling as voters look to hold China accountable for allegedly concealing information and failing to contain the virus.
U.S. says China should stop ‘bullying behaviour’ in South China Sea
The United States called on China on Saturday to stop “bullying behaviour” in the South China Sea and said it was concerned by reports of Beijing’s “provocative actions” aimed at offshore oil and gas …
High school seniors in China reveal signs of COVID recovery
Teenagers Lily Chen and Steven Song are among the rare few to have experienced the global COVID-19 pandemic from virus hot zones on two continents.
India toughens rules on investments from neighbours, seen aimed at China
India has stepped up scrutiny of investments from companies based in neighbouring countries, in what is widely seen as a move to stave off takeovers by Chinese firms during the coronavirus outbreak.
China and South Korea offer a glimpse into life after shelter-in-place
Following two months of draconian social distancing measures due to coronavirus, citizens in China are able go out to the mall and to get a haircut. In Wuhan, considered to be the epicenter of the …
Here’s what life after shelter-in-place may look like in the US based on what’s happening in China and South Korea
Following two months of draconian social distancing measures due to coronavirus, citizens in China are able go out to the mall and to get a haircut. In Wuhan, considered to be the epicenter of the …
Hong Kong: High-profile democracy activists arrested
Police in Hong Kong have arrested 15 of some of the city’s most high-profile pro-democracy activists. The group includes 71-year-old media tycoon Jimmy Lai as well as a number of prominent lawmakers.
Hong Kong Police Arrest Leading Pro-Democracy Figures
More than a dozen people were arrested on charges of organizing and participating in unauthorized assemblies during last year’s protests, including veteran lawyers and former lawmakers.