Tag: China
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Hong Kong protests: Riot police to prevent anti-government demonstrations
The recent pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong present a huge embarrassment for Beijing just days ahead of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic on October 1.
September 22, 2019 -
Kiribati severs ties to Taiwan, switches diplomatic relations to China
Kiribati's defection leaves Taiwan more isolated than ever with just 15 nations left that recognise it.
September 20, 2019 -
Feeling depressed? This Chinese game may be the answer
Poor mental health is a major issue in China, which accounts for 17 per cent of the global disease burden of mental disorders.
September 19, 2019 -
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam to meet citizens to defuse protest crisis
Lam said that she would meet 100-200 citizens in a bid to reconnect with the public and find a way to defuse the ongoing political crisis.
September 17, 2019 -
Chinese vice finance minister to visit US to lay groundwork for trade talks
The United States and China have been embroiled in a bruising trade war for more than a year but they have eased off some of their tit-for-tat tariffs ahead of negotiations in October.
September 17, 2019 -
Hong Kong Airlines to reduce number of flights amid protests
The airline will also slash the number of available air tickets for sale by 9 per cent.
September 17, 2019 -
Pakistan to send its first astronaut to space by 2022
China would collaborate with Pakistan in its ambitious space mission
September 16, 2019 -
Hong Kong protesters urge UK to back democratic calls
Under the "one country, two systems" formula, Beijing agreed to allow the former British colony to retain a semi-independent status - including certain legal rights not contained in the mainland Chinese system - until the pact's expiration in 2047.
September 15, 2019 -
Beijing’s blue skies
A close examination suggests that China is getting its difficult act together over both air pollution and climate change management with large reductions in total emissions of major pollutants along with reduction in emissions of greenhouse gases. Every independent global survey has applauded China‘s efforts, while India continues to be a hapless story.
September 15, 2019 -
China’s olive branch
China has advanced the list of exemptions ahead of the scheduled talks next month between its top trade negotiator, Liu He and senior members of the Trump administration in Washington.
September 14, 2019 -
China, US to resume trade talks next week
Liu He also agreed to the October visit over the phone with Treasury Secretary Steven Munchin and US Trade Representative Robert E. Lighthizer, China's Commerce Ministry said.
September 13, 2019 -
Hong Kong police bans planned protests for Sunday
The police issued a letter of objection morning where it cited heightened safety concerns after weekends of protests, saying protesters have committed violent acts, including starting fires, throwing petrol bombs, bricks and steel bars, and destroying public property.
September 12, 2019 -
China launches three new satellites
The satellite can also be used to observe chlorophyll concentration, water transparency and total suspended matter concentration in lakes to help monitor the environment and prevent water pollution.
September 12, 2019 -
Donald Trump delays tariff hikes on Chinese goods
The development comes after China's Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council postponed the planned 25 per cent tariffs on 16 American products, which were to come into effect on Tuesday, by a year.
September 12, 2019 -
China to exempt 16 categories of US products from tariffs for a year
The exemptions will become effective on September 17 and be valid for a year, according to the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council, which released two lists that include seafood products and anti-cancer drugs.
September 11, 2019 -
German FM Heiko Maas meeting with Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong ‘disrespectful’: China
After being held for around 24 hours at the Hong Kong airport on Sunday for allegedly breaching the terms of his bail, Wong arrived in Berlin where he said he would "continue his battle for free elections".
September 10, 2019 -
‘Don’t interfere in pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong’, Carrie Lam tells US after fresh protests
The proposed law could undermine Hong Kong's special US trade privileges by mandating regular checks on whether authorities were respecting the Basic Law that underpins the city's semi-autonomous status.
September 10, 2019