Tag: China
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Won’t be intimidated by US threats: Hong Kong govt
It comes after a year of pro-democracy protests in the financial hub, which first emerged as a response to efforts by local authorities to introduce an extradition law that opponents said would allow China to target dissidents and free speech activists.
May 31, 2020 -
North Korea backs China’s national security law for Hong Kong
China pressed ahead with the legislation despite the US warnings that it could revoke Hong Kong's trade privileges.
May 30, 2020 -
Donald Trump, UK PM Johnson discuss search for Coronavirus vaccine over phone
A Number 10 spokesman said that both the leaders have also discussed the next G7 summit scheduled to be held in Washington next month,stressing the "importance of leaders meeting in the US in person if possible".
May 30, 2020 -
US to strip Hong Kong’s special privileges, put curb on Chinese students: Donald Trump
China on Friday last introduced the draft of a controversial national security law in its Parliament to tighten Beijing’s control over the former British colony Hong Kong, in what could be the biggest blow to the territory’s autonomy and personal freedoms since 1997 when it came under Chinese rule.
May 30, 2020 -
US ‘terminating’ relationship with World Health Organisation: Donald Trump
The US leader first suspended funding to the UN agency a month ago and accused it of mismanaging its handling of the global pandemic.
May 30, 2020 -
UK proposes rights for Hong Kong passport holders
The four nations said imposing the security law would undermine the "one country, two systems" framework agreed before Hong Kong was handed over from British to Chinese rule in 1997.
May 29, 2020 -
UN Security Council to meet today to discuss Hong Kong issue
On Wednesday, Beijing had refused to allow a formal Security Council meeting called by Washington on the same subject to proceed.
May 29, 2020 -
US to announce ‘certain decisions’ on China today: Donald Trump
In the past few weeks, Trump has been very critical and vocal of China’s inability to control the spread of the novel coronavirus within its territory.
May 29, 2020 -
India’s COVID-19 cases reach 1.65 lakh; global deaths cross 360,000
Globally over 5,808,000 people have been infected with the virus with the death toll at 360,308
May 29, 2020 -
China’s ‘muscular’ policy will impact relations with India, other countries: US diplomat
The diplomat said the recent events have shown that Beijing seeks more global prominence and they want that to go with their newfound wealth and economic help that they've been using.
May 28, 2020 -
China’s survey team summits Mt Everest to remeasure its exact height
Chinese tech firm Huawei is working with China Mobile to build two 5G stations on Mount Everest. The stations are expected to cover the summit of the mountain.
May 28, 2020 -
China parliament passes Hong Kong security bill as tensions rise with US
China made the security law a top priority at its annual National People's Congress (NPC) session, after huge pro-democracy protests rocked the financial hub for seven months last year.
May 28, 2020 -
US Congress passes bill to sanction China over Uighur crackdown
The legislation requires the US administration to determine which Chinese officials are responsible for the 'arbitrary detention, torture and harassment' of Uighurs and other minorities.
May 28, 2020 -
Hong Kong no longer qualifies as autonomous under China: Mike Pompeo
The proposal, which has been condemned by the United States and Hong Kong pro-democracy figures as an assault on the city’s freedoms, was tabled on the opening day of the week-long National People’s Congress.
May 28, 2020 -
Amid global pressure, China takes U-turn, says COVID-19 virus has ‘multiple origins’
Earlier, the Chinese study into the origin of the COVID-19 virus has suggested that the virus, which caused havoc on the globe, had its origin in the famous Huanan seafood market in Wuhan.
May 27, 2020 -
Hong Kong arrests protesters ahead of controversial law discussion
The discussion on the so-called National Anthem Bill comes at a tense moment in the semi-autonomous city.
May 27, 2020 -
China further expands Hong Kong security law
The move is most likely to intensify the anti-China protests in the city which is a democratic society.
May 27, 2020