China
Hong Kong protest shoppers show their true colours
World
January 15, 2020
Hong Kong protest shoppers show their true colours
Seven months of unrest have taken a heavy toll on many Hong Kong businesses, but pro-democracy protesters are now seeking…
China expected to clock weakest growth in 30 years: AFP poll
Business
January 14, 2020
China expected to clock weakest growth in 30 years: AFP poll
China’s economy grew at its slowest rate in three decades in 2019, according to an AFP poll of economists, after…
China defends barring Human Rights Watch head from Hong Kong
World
January 13, 2020
China defends barring Human Rights Watch head from Hong Kong
China on Monday defended barring the head of Human Rights Watch from entering Hong Kong, saying non-governmental organizations were responsible…
Tsai leads count in Taiwan election dominated by China fears
World
January 12, 2020
Tsai leads count in Taiwan election dominated by China fears
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen was out in front as votes were being counted on Saturday after an election battle dominated…
Chinese companies provide over 30,000 job opportunities in Egypt: Diplomat
Business
January 12, 2020
Chinese companies provide over 30,000 job opportunities in Egypt: Diplomat
The Chinese Consul General in Alexandria Zhao Liying on Thursday said that the volume of Chinese investments in Egypt increased…
Firms in China remain wary despite US trade deal
World
January 12, 2020
Firms in China remain wary despite US trade deal
Washington and Beijing may be ready to sign a preliminary trade agreement, but companies in China are not taking any…
Climate at mercy of politics in 2020, experts warn
World
January 11, 2020
Climate at mercy of politics in 2020, experts warn
2020 is the most crucial year yet for humanity’s plan to dodge the bullet of catastrophic global warming, experts said…
Taiwan leader gets election boost from unlikely place: China
World
January 9, 2020
Taiwan leader gets election boost from unlikely place: China
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A year ago, Taiwan’s leader was on the ropes. Then she got a boost from an…
China believes new virus behind mystery pneumonia outbreak
World
January 9, 2020
China believes new virus behind mystery pneumonia outbreak
China believes a mysterious pneumonia outbreak that struck 59 people is caused by a new strain of virus from the…
‘Return to right path’ Beijing’s new envoy tells Hong Kong
World
January 6, 2020
‘Return to right path’ Beijing’s new envoy tells Hong Kong
Beijing’s new top envoy to Hong Kong said he hoped the protest ravaged city would “return to the right path”…