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Sun, July 5, 2020 | 04:15
Modi visits military base close to China amid standoff
Modi visits military base close to China amid standoff
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an unannounced visit Friday to a military base in a remote region bordering China where troops from the two countries have been facing off for nearly two months
2020-07-03 20:29
Landslide at Myanmar jade mine kills at least 162 people
Landslide at Myanmar jade mine kills at least 162 people
At least 162 people were killed Thursday in a landslide at a jade mine in northern Myanmar, the worst in a series of deadly accidents at such sites in recent years that critics blame on the government's failure to take action against unsafe conditions. The Myanmar Fire Service Department, which coordinates rescues and other emergency services, announced about 12 hours after t...
2020-07-03 11:12
US Congress targets banks, ramping up fight for Hong Kong rights
US Congress targets banks, ramping up fight for Hong Kong rights
The US Congress on Thursday passed tough new sanctions that target banks over violations of Hong Kong's autonomy, dialing up the pressure on China over the harsh security law it imposed on the financial hub. Beijing has threatened "strong countermeasures" if the act becomes law.
2020-07-03 09:27
  • Hong Kong capital exodus forces Korean banks to initiate 'Plan B'
China threatens retaliation against Britain over Hong Kong
China threatens retaliation against Britain over Hong Kong
China promised Thursday to take countermeasures against Britain if it presses ahead with plans to extend citizenship rights to Hong Kongers after Beijing imposed a sweeping security law on the restless financial hub. Beijing has faced a groundswell of criticism from primarily Western nations over its decision to impose a new law outlawing acts of subversion, secession, terror...
2020-07-02 20:04
China announces new measures against US media in latest tit for tat
China announces new measures against US media in latest tit for tat
China has required four US media outlets to provide detailed information about their operations in China in the latest tit-for-tat move in a media feud with the Trump administration.
2020-07-01 21:46
US ends its special treatment for Hong Kong
US ends its special treatment for Hong Kong
The United States began eliminating Hong Kong's special status under U.S. law on Monday, halting defense exports and restricting the territory's access to high technology products as China prepares new Hong Kong security legislation. The Commerce Department said it was suspending "preferential treatment to Hong Kong over China, including the availability of export license exc...
2020-06-30 09:25
  • Hong Kong national security law passed by Beijing, expected to become effective on July 1
China to restrict visas for some Americans over Hong Kong row
China to restrict visas for some Americans over Hong Kong row
China announced Monday visa restrictions on US citizens who have "behaved egregiously" over Hong Kong, ahead of the expected approval by Chinese lawmakers of a controversial national security law for the city.
2020-06-29 20:16
UN experts urge world to ensure China respects human rights
UN experts urge world to ensure China respects human rights
An unusually large group of independent U.N. human rights experts urged the international community Friday to “take all appropriate measures” to monitor China and “act collectively and decisively” to ensure its government respects human rights.
2020-06-27 10:31
China's annual dog-meat fair opens
China's annual dog-meat fair opens
China's notorious dog-meat festival has opened in defiance of a government campaign to improve animal welfare and reduce risks to health highlighted by the novel coronavirus outbreak, but activists are hopeful its days are numbered. The annual 10-day festival in the southwestern city of Yulin usually attracts thousands of visitors, many of whom buy dogs for the pot that are o...
2020-06-23 10:41
India seeks to ease tensions with China after clash
India seeks to ease tensions with China after clash
India said Thursday it was using diplomatic channels with China to de-escalate a military standoff in a remote Himalayan border region where 20 Indian soldiers were killed this week. Responding to China's claim to the disputed Galwan Valley, India's External Affairs Ministry spokesman Anurag Srivastava said both sides agreed to handle the situation responsibly.
2020-06-19 10:41
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