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NBA backs free speech after Hong Kong tweet furore
World
October 8, 2019
NBA backs free speech after Hong Kong tweet furore
The NBA has insisted it backs free speech, after US politicians accused it of caving to China in a row…
Hong Kong ‘won’t rule out’ Chinese help over protests: leader
World
October 8, 2019
Hong Kong ‘won’t rule out’ Chinese help over protests: leader
Hong Kong’s under-fire leader Carrie Lam on Tuesday said China intervening to end months of pro-democracy protests is an option…
US prefers a ‘big deal’ with China: Trump
World
October 8, 2019
US prefers a ‘big deal’ with China: Trump
President Donald Trump said Monday he would prefer to strike a comprehensive trade bargain with China, in comments days before…
Hong Kong court rejects mask ban challenge as fresh protests break out
World
October 6, 2019
Hong Kong court rejects mask ban challenge as fresh protests break out
A Hong Kong court rejected on Sunday a challenge to an emergency law criminalizing protesters wearing face masks as democracy…
Hong Kong protesters defy mask ban as city grinds to halt
World
October 5, 2019
Hong Kong protesters defy mask ban as city grinds to halt
Masked pro-democracy protesters marched through Hong Kong in defiance of a ban on face coverings as much of the city…
Hong Kong flash-mob rallies erupt as anger mounts over shot protester
World
October 2, 2019
Hong Kong flash-mob rallies erupt as anger mounts over shot protester
Spontaneous flash-mob rallies broke out in Hong Kong on Wednesday as anger mounted over police shooting a teenage protester who…
Hong Kong defies China anniversary with ‘Day of Grief’ rallies and clashes
World
October 1, 2019
Hong Kong defies China anniversary with ‘Day of Grief’ rallies and clashes
Strife-torn Hong Kong on Tuesday marked the 70th anniversary of Communist China’s founding with defiant “Day of Grief” protests and…
Hong Kong police expect ‘violent attack’ on sensitive Chinese anniversary
World
September 30, 2019
Hong Kong police expect ‘violent attack’ on sensitive Chinese anniversary
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Police expect more violence on Hong Kong’s streets on Tuesday, the 70th anniversary of the founding…
China urges ‘calm and rational’ resolution to US-Sino trade war
World
September 30, 2019
China urges ‘calm and rational’ resolution to US-Sino trade war
BEIJING (Reuters) – China hopes Beijing and Washington will resolve their trade dispute “with a calm and rational attitude”, Vice…
Beijing hopes glitzy new airport will take off as aviation hub
World
September 29, 2019
Beijing hopes glitzy new airport will take off as aviation hub
Beijing’s new futuristic airport that resembles a giant starfish — opened days before the country celebrates the 70th anniversary of…