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Many thorny global situations hinge on US election outcome
World
October 21, 2020
Many thorny global situations hinge on US election outcome
LONDON (AP) — Four years after Donald Trump’s election reframed how many nations interacted with the United States, the way…
U.S. blacklists Chinese entities, individuals for dealing with Iran
Middle East
October 20, 2020
U.S. blacklists Chinese entities, individuals for dealing with Iran
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Monday said it blacklisted two Chinese men and six Chinese entities for having…
On Suga’s overseas debut, Japan, Vietnam agree broadly on defence transfer
World
October 19, 2020
On Suga’s overseas debut, Japan, Vietnam agree broadly on defence transfer
HANOI (Reuters) – Japan hailed an agreement in principle to supply Vietnam with military gear and technology, as the two…
China’s economy accelerates as virus recovery gains strength
World
October 19, 2020
China’s economy accelerates as virus recovery gains strength
BEIJING (AP) — China’s shaky economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is gaining strength as consumers return to shopping malls…
China passes biosecurity law to prevent infectious diseases
World
October 18, 2020
China passes biosecurity law to prevent infectious diseases
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s top legislative body passed a new biosecurity law aimed at preventing and managing infectious diseases, state…
US warned Nevada not to use Chinese COVID tests from UAE
World
October 15, 2020
US warned Nevada not to use Chinese COVID tests from UAE
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — US diplomats and security officials privately warned the state of Nevada not to use…
China uses new tactic in campaign against Taiwan with spy accusations
World
October 14, 2020
China uses new tactic in campaign against Taiwan with spy accusations
TAIPEI (Reuters) – China has opened a new front in its pressure campaign against Taiwan with a series of spying…
China, Russia elected to UN rights council; Saudi Arabia fails
Middle East
October 14, 2020
China, Russia elected to UN rights council; Saudi Arabia fails
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – China and Russia were elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council on Tuesday, but support…
Asia Today: China to test 9 million after fresh outbreak
Egypt
October 12, 2020
Asia Today: China to test 9 million after fresh outbreak
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese health authorities will test all nine million people in the eastern city of Qingdao for the…
China tells Indian media not to call Taiwan a country, Taiwan says “get lost”
World
October 8, 2020
China tells Indian media not to call Taiwan a country, Taiwan says “get lost”
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – China was accused by Taiwan of trying to impose censorship in India after its embassy in…