China
Chinese city proposes lockdowns for flu – and faces a backlash
World
March 11, 2023
Chinese city proposes lockdowns for flu – and faces a backlash
Hong Kong CNN — A Chinese city has sparked a backlash on social media after saying it would consider the…
Hong Kong model’s death and dismemberment resurfaces memories of past horrors
World
March 5, 2023
Hong Kong model’s death and dismemberment resurfaces memories of past horrors
Hong Kong CNN — The postcard image of Hong Kong is one of glitzy skyscrapers against lush mountains, dim sum…
European Parliament bans TikTok on staff phones
Technology
March 1, 2023
European Parliament bans TikTok on staff phones
The European Parliament banned employees from using the TikTok app, citing security concerns, an official in the EU announced Tuesday,…
China rolls out the red carpet for key Putin ally as US warns against aiding Russia’s war
World
March 1, 2023
China rolls out the red carpet for key Putin ally as US warns against aiding Russia’s war
A key autocratic ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in China for a state visit on Tuesday, amid warnings from United…
Top US diplomat reiterates concerns China will provide lethal aid to Russia
World
February 28, 2023
Top US diplomat reiterates concerns China will provide lethal aid to Russia
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday reiterated the Biden administration’s concern that China is considering providing lethal aid…
Analysis: US-China relations deteriorate from new disagreements over Ukraine and Covid-19
World
February 28, 2023
Analysis: US-China relations deteriorate from new disagreements over Ukraine and Covid-19
It gets worse every day. An already inflamed relationship between the US and China is being exacerbated by two fresh…
China is helping to prop up the Russian economy. Here’s how
World
February 26, 2023
China is helping to prop up the Russian economy. Here’s how
Hong Kong CNN — In the year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Moscow has been hit by unprecedented Western…
China calls for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire as claims to neutrality questioned
World
February 25, 2023
China calls for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire as claims to neutrality questioned
Hong Kong CNN — China has reiterated its calls for a political settlement to the Ukraine conflict on the one-year…
Egypt launches Horus 1 satellite for remote sensing from China
Egypt
February 25, 2023
Egypt launches Horus 1 satellite for remote sensing from China
The CEO of the Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA), Sherif Sedky, announced that Egypt has successfully launched the “Horus 1” satellite…
US Treasury secretary reiterates that China should not support Russia’s war or help Moscow evade sanctions
World
February 23, 2023
US Treasury secretary reiterates that China should not support Russia’s war or help Moscow evade sanctions
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen reiterated the Biden administration’s warning to China to not provide material support for Russia’s war…