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Conditions hard for 13 million under China virus lockdown
World
January 4, 2022
Conditions hard for 13 million under China virus lockdown
Authorities in the northern Chinese city of Xi’an say they can provide food, health care and other necessities for the…
Hong Kong leader says she cannot accept claims press freedom faces ‘extinction’
World
January 4, 2022
Hong Kong leader says she cannot accept claims press freedom faces ‘extinction’
HONG KONG, Jan 4 (Reuters) – Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday she could not accept suggestions that…
In New Year’s speech, Taiwan president warns China against ‘military adventurism’
World
January 1, 2022
In New Year’s speech, Taiwan president warns China against ‘military adventurism’
TAIPEI, Jan 1(Reuters) – Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen marked the new year with a message for China: military conflict is…
Chinese cities on COVID alert as New Year holiday looms
World
December 31, 2021
Chinese cities on COVID alert as New Year holiday looms
BEIJING, Dec 31 (Reuters) – China is on high alert against COVID-19 as the New Year holiday looms, with the…
China pursues tech ‘self-reliance,’ fueling global unease
World
December 29, 2021
China pursues tech ‘self-reliance,’ fueling global unease
BEIJING (AP) — To help make China a self-reliant “technology superpower,” the ruling Communist Party is pushing the world’s biggest…
China warns of “drastic measures” if Taiwan provokes on independence
World
December 29, 2021
China warns of “drastic measures” if Taiwan provokes on independence
BEIJING, Dec 29 (Reuters) – China will take “drastic measures” if Taiwan makes moves towards independence, a Beijing official warned…
Hong Kong police raid pro-democracy news outlet, arrest 6
World
December 29, 2021
Hong Kong police raid pro-democracy news outlet, arrest 6
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong police raided the office of an online pro-democracy news outlet on Wednesday after arresting…
China defends science exchange program following US arrest
World
December 22, 2021
China defends science exchange program following US arrest
BEIJING (AP) — China on Wednesday defended its international scientific exchange programs in the wake of the conviction of a…
Pro-Beijing candidates sweep victories at Hong Kong polls
World
December 20, 2021
Pro-Beijing candidates sweep victories at Hong Kong polls
HONG KONG (AP) — Pro-Beijing candidates dominated Hong Kong’s legislative elections, beating out moderates and independents in the city’s first…
Hong Kong votes in overhauled “patriots”-only election
World
December 19, 2021
Hong Kong votes in overhauled “patriots”-only election
HONG KONG, Dec 19 (Reuters) – Hong Kong voters went to the polls on Sunday for the first time since…