Analysis | China, North Korea loom as Blinken, Austin head to Asia

Threats from China and North Korea will loom large over the Biden administration’s first Cabinet-level trip abroad, part of a larger effort to bolster U.S. influence and calm concerns about

Beijing hits back at US criticism of Hong Kong election change

A Chinese official hit back at U.S. criticism of planned election law changes in Hong Kong, noting the chaos surrounding the recent American presidential election. Semi-autonomous Hong Kong is an internal

China voices firm opposition to UK, G7 statements over Hong Kong

The Chinese government expresses its strong condemnation of and firm opposition to “groundless slanders at China” and blatant interference in China’s internal affairs by some politicians, a spokesperson for the

China Daily | Cherry blossom season brings nationwide medics back to Wuhan

  Over a year ago, Fang Yafang made a decision to go to Wuhan where the country’s first cluster of COVID-19 cases was reported. The 27-year-old nurse from Xiamen, east China’s

China aims to vaccinate 70-80% of population by mid-2022

China is aiming to vaccinate 70-80% of its population by mid-2022, the head of the country’s Center for Disease Control said this weekend. With four approved vaccines, China will vaccinate 900

Beijing blasts BBC report after summoning UK ambassador

China is complaining anew about recent reporting by the BBC, days after summoning the British ambassador to Beijing to register displeasure over a recent article she penned defending press freedom. The

Hong Kong | Court grants bail to fifth activist, jails another

  A Hong Kong court yesterday granted bail to a fifth pro-democracy activist and former lawmaker but revoked bail for another, after both were charged with subversion under the national security

Breaking News: Top China, US diplomats to meet over intense divides

The White House and State Department said early Wednesday that Secretary of State Antony Blinken and national security adviser Jake Sullivan will see China's top foreign policy officials, State

ANALYSIS | Communist Party seeking China’s rejuvenation

The catchword “rejuvenation” has been tucked into the major speeches at China’s biggest political event of the year, the meeting of its 3,000-member legislature. It encapsulates the ruling Communist Party’s overriding

No information now on possible China-US ‘high level’ meeting: spokesperson

A Foreign Ministry spokesperson yesterday responded to a possible “senior-level” meeting between China and the United States, saying he has no information to provide at present. The South China Morning Post

Beijing, Moscow agree to build lunar research station

China and Russia said they will build a lunar research station, possibly on the moon’s surface, marking the start of a new era in space cooperation between the two countries. A

NPC | Generals urge more spending for US conflict ‘trap’

China must boost military spending to prepare for a possible confrontation with the U.S., top generals said, in an unusual acknowledgment of the risk of a clash between the world’s

China plans new state pension firm as population ages

China plans to create a new state-owned pension firm to tackle a massive funding gap as the world’s largest population struggles to finance retirement despite decades of economic growth. The China

Aviation | Regulator investigating in-air brawl between pilot, steward

China’s aviation regulator is investigating a reported fistfight between the captain and chief steward aboard a domestic passenger flight last month. The Civil Aviation Administration of China said it took the

Hong Kong secretary warns against ‘oblivious’ criticism of China

Hong Kong’s top legal official warned residents to steer clear of criticisms of the government that stray too far from the facts, as officials defend Beijing’s plan to overhaul the

Beijing vows to expand legal ‘toolkit’ to fight US sanctions

Beijing pledged to speed up legislation aimed at countering U.S. sanctions, as it seeks to narrow Washington’s advantages in disputes after the Trump administration levied waves of penalties against China. Measures

Film | Chinese director of ‘Nomadland’ faces controversy at home

Chloe Zhao’s success — she’s the first Asian woman and the second woman ever to win a Golden Globe for best director for her film “Nomadland” — has not been

Business sector voices support for improving electoral system of the HKSAR

Hong Kong’s business sector has highlighted the significance and urgency of improving the electoral system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and implementing the principle of “patriots administering

Pro-Beijing committee to elect some Hong Kong legislators

A largely pro-Beijing committee that elects Hong Kong’s leader will also choose a large part of the legislature, a top Chinese official announced Friday as part of a major revamp

Hong Kong | Court puts off release of pro-democracy activists

A group of 11 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists accused of subversion will stay in jail for at least another five days while judges consider whether to release them on bail,

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