Virus origins | Fauci fires back at Cruz over Covid claims about Chinese lab

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government’s top infectious diseases expert, blasted Sen. Ted Cruz for suggesting that Fauci be investigated for statements he made about COVID-19 and said the criticism by

Taiwan | Baltic lawmakers meet Tsai to step up cooperation, Beijing protests

Lawmakers from all three Baltic states met with Taiwanese leader Tsai Ing-wen yesterday in a sign of further cooperation between European Union nations and Taiwan. It is the first joint visit

Taiwan sends jets after 27 Chinese planes enter buffer zone

Taiwan said 27 Chinese aircraft entered its air defense buffer zone over the weekend, the latest in a long series of incursions as part of Beijing’s pressure on the self-ruled

US lawmakers visit Taiwan; China conducts military patrols

Five U.S. lawmakers met with Taiwanese leader Tsai Ing-wen on Friday in a surprise one-day visit intended to reaffirm America’s “rock-solid” support for the self-governing island that is claimed by

#MeToo | WTA remains ‘concerned’ about Peng’s ability to speak freely

Steve Simon, the head of the WTA, says he remains “deeply concerned” about the whereabouts of Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai and her ability to “communicate freely, openly and directly”

Chen Man | Fashion photographer in Dior controversy apologizes

A renowned Chinese fashion photographer has apologized for her past work after online critics called it insulting to the Chinese people and fashion house Dior removed one of her photos

JPMorgan’s Dimon regrets joke about Chinese Communist Party

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said last week that “he truly regrets” a quip he made this week about JPMorgan outlasting the Chinese Communist Party. Dimon was speaking at an event

It’s not just Peng; China is cracking down on MeToo movement

Huang Xueqin, who publicly supported a woman when she accused a professor of sexual assault, was arrested in September. Wang Jianbing, who helped women report sexual harassment, was detained along

China, Russia sign roadmap for closer military cooperation

Russia’s defense chief yesterdat signed a roadmap for closer military ties with China, pointing to increasingly frequent U.S. strategic bomber flights near both countries’ borders. During a video call, Defense Minister

Daniel Hsu | After four years as pawn in US-China game, Seattle man is home

Daniel Hsu, a U.S. citizen, fought for four years to escape China. The Seattle resident was barred from leaving despite having committed no crime. Then earlier this month, just four days

US invitation of Taiwan to democracy summit angers Beijing

The Biden administration has invited Taiwan to its Summit for Democracy next month, the State Department announced, prompting sharp criticism from China, which considers the self-ruled island as its territory. The

Beijing protests passage of US destroyer through Taiwan Strait

China yesterday protested the passage of a U.S. Navy destroyer through the Taiwan Strait, calling it a deliberate move to undermine stability in the region. The U.S. Navy said in a

Japan, Vietnam look to space and cyber defense against China

Japan and Vietnam yesterday signed an agreement to cooperate in space defense and cybersecurity, as the two Asian nations rapidly step up their military ties amid concerns over China’s growing

Hong Kong | Authorities to allow residents of mainland to vote in election

Hong Kong authorities will set up polling stations at the border with mainland China to allow Hong Kongers living there to vote during upcoming legislative elections, the city’s leader said

#MeToo | IOC interview with Peng Shuai raises even more questions

Out of public view for almost three weeks, Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai has appeared in a video call with International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach.

China says five citizens kidnapped from Congo mining operation

China says five of its citizens have been kidnapped from a mining operation in eastern Congo.  The Chinese Embassy in Kinshasa posted on the WeChat

Peng Shuai | Missing Chinese tennis star reappears in public in Beijing

Missing tennis star Peng Shuai reappeared in public yesterday at a youth tournament in Beijing, according to photos released by the organizer, as the ruling Communist Party tried to quell

Diplomacy | China reduces ties with Lithuania in Taiwan spat

China reduced the level of its diplomatic relations with Lithuania to below ambassador level yesterday in retaliation for the Baltic nation allowing Taiwan, the island democracy claimed by Beijing as

Taiwan deploys advanced F-16V fighter jets amid China threat

Taiwan has deployed the most advanced version of the F-16 fighter jet in its air force, as the self-ruled island steps up its defense capabilities in the face of continuing

#Metoo | State media release attributed to Peng raises WTA concerns

The head of the women’s professional tennis tour questioned the legitimacy of what Chinese state media said was a retraction by a Grand Slam doubles champion who has accused a

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