China
Can an enhanced INSTEX really work for Iran?
Middle East
July 12, 2019
Can an enhanced INSTEX really work for Iran?
INSTEX, a plan to circumvent American sanctions on Iran and facilitate international trade with the Islamic Republic, was branded a damp squib…
Mainlanders among Hong Kong protesters, though many stay away
World
July 11, 2019
Mainlanders among Hong Kong protesters, though many stay away
As Hong Kong is rocked by political chaos, Chinese mainlander Briony Lin has found herself joining the mass protests, an…
From Iron Lady to lame duck: Hong Kong leader’s departure seen as mere matter of time
World
July 10, 2019
From Iron Lady to lame duck: Hong Kong leader’s departure seen as mere matter of time
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam’s apologies and explanations for a doomed extradition bill have failed to…
China demands US cancel arms sale to Taiwan
World
July 10, 2019
China demands US cancel arms sale to Taiwan
China demanded Tuesday that the United States “immediately cancel” a potential sale of US$2.2 billion in arms to self-ruled Taiwan,…
US, China negotiators resume trade war talks
World
July 10, 2019
US, China negotiators resume trade war talks
Top US and Chinese negotiators held phone talks on Tuesday as the world’s top two economies seek to resolve their…
Hong Kong leader says extradition bill ‘dead’, but critics not satisfied
World
July 9, 2019
Hong Kong leader says extradition bill ‘dead’, but critics not satisfied
HONG KONG (Reuters) – The extradition bill that sparked Hong Kong’s biggest crisis in decades is dead, the territory’s leader…
China to export 50 electric buses to Egypt in December
Business
July 8, 2019
China to export 50 electric buses to Egypt in December
The head of the Tanks Production and Repair Company (Military Factory 200) Yousry al-Nemr announced on Monday that the Military…
China says Iran nuclear issue should be resolved diplomatically
Middle East
July 8, 2019
China says Iran nuclear issue should be resolved diplomatically
BEIJING (Reuters) – China regrets Iran’s decision to boost uranium enrichment above a cap set in a landmark 2015 nuclear…
In jab at US, China vice president says world cannot shut China out
World
July 8, 2019
In jab at US, China vice president says world cannot shut China out
BEIJING (Reuters) – China and the rest of the world must co-exist, Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan said on Monday,…
Hong Kong police arrest five after new night of clashes
World
July 8, 2019
Hong Kong police arrest five after new night of clashes
Five people were arrested during overnight clashes in Hong Kong between riot officers and anti-government protesters, police said Monday, as…