China
Hong Kong’s grandpa protesters speak softly but carry a stick
World
September 8, 2019
Hong Kong’s grandpa protesters speak softly but carry a stick
“Grandpa Wong” holds a cane above his head as he pleads with riot police to stop firing tear gas —…
Egyptian-Chinese partnership to produce electric vehicles
Egypt
September 7, 2019
Egyptian-Chinese partnership to produce electric vehicles
Egypt’s National Organization for Military Production signed a memorandum of understanding on Friday with China’s Geely Co, to help manufacture…
Trump bullish on China tariffs, but aide warns of long haul
World
September 7, 2019
Trump bullish on China tariffs, but aide warns of long haul
US President Donald Trump on Friday said the costs of his protracted trade war are falling squarely on China, but…
Riot police deployed as Hong Kong protesters target airport
World
September 7, 2019
Riot police deployed as Hong Kong protesters target airport
Riot police fanned out across Hong Kong on Saturday in a bid to thwart plans by pro-democracy protesters to target…
Copy cat: Chinese firm creates first cloned kitten
Science News
September 5, 2019
Copy cat: Chinese firm creates first cloned kitten
Seven months after Huang Yu’s pet cat Garlic died, the British shorthair was given a 10th life. Born on July…
Hong Kong leader calls for dialogue after protesters reject concession
World
September 5, 2019
Hong Kong leader calls for dialogue after protesters reject concession
Hong Kong’s leader Thursday urged pro-democracy protesters to end their demonstrations after her surprise decision to bow to one of…
Blocked Chinese Twitter accounts targeted Beijing critics: think tank
World
September 4, 2019
Blocked Chinese Twitter accounts targeted Beijing critics: think tank
Hundreds of Chinese accounts suspended by Twitter were part of a disinformation operation for years targeting critics of China’s ruling…
Hong Kong stocks surge after extradition bill withdrawal reports
World
September 4, 2019
Hong Kong stocks surge after extradition bill withdrawal reports
Hong Kong’s stock market soared Wednesday after local media reported that the city’s embattled leader is planning to fully withdraw…
Hong Kong neighborhoods echo with late night cries for freedom
World
September 2, 2019
Hong Kong neighborhoods echo with late night cries for freedom
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Every night at 10 pm. Hong Kong neighborhoods and university dorms echo with pro-democracy and anti-government…
Hong Kong students defy China warnings with boycott
World
September 2, 2019
Hong Kong students defy China warnings with boycott
Thousands of black-clad students rallied Monday at the start of a two-week boycott of university classes, piling pressure on Hong…