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US condemns sentencing of Hong Kong activists
In the latest sign of Washington’s anger over Beijing’s handling of Hong Kong, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned the prison sentences meted out to pro-democracy activists for their role in mass protests last year.
Say you are a Hongkonger, not only Chinese, Canada census campaigners urge
The “I Am Hong Konger” campaign aims to boost recognition of an identity that organisers say is under threat of erasure.
Foreigner jailed for 11 years, students arrested over Hong Kong protests
Top law enforcement agency releases details of four national security cases involving mainland students, while state television gives more information on the case of a Chinese-born Belize businessman who was prosecuted a year ago.
EU mulls suspending China extradition bills, faces internal pushback
Sources say proposal to suspend extradition treaties with Beijing will face resistance from some member states, notably Hungary.
China’s Very Bad Bank: Inside the Huarong Debt Debacle
It’s been 11 weeks since Lai Xiaomin, the man once known as the God of Wealth, was executed on a cold Friday morning in the Chinese city of Tianjin.
Hong Kong Schools Devote a Day to China’s National Security
Hong Kong marked its first National Security Education Day since last year’s imposition of sweeping national security legislation by Beijing, as the government ramps up efforts to overhaul the school system and instill patriotism in the city’s populace following the protests of 2019.
Are China’s Covid Vaccines Less Effective? Experts Size Up Sinovac
The lower protection rates of China’s Covid-19 vaccines have raised concerns about shots that are key to inoculation rollouts from Brazil to Indonesia, especially after their efficacy was questioned by one of the most senior Chinese health officials.
Evergrande Fails ‘Three Red Lines’ Test as Peers Improve
Evergrande is falling further behind the vast majority of its largest peers in meeting stricter Chinese borrowing limits, raising refinancing risks for the country’s most indebted developer.
Total, CNOOC reach final agreements on Uganda, Tanzania projects
French major Total said on Monday and its partners have concluded final agreements to launch the Lake Albert resources development project in Uganda and Tanzania.
China blasts UK for granting asylum to Hong Kong activist Nathan Law
UK grants protection to pro-democracy figure who is regarded by Beijing as ‘criminal suspect’
Twitter launches 'Milk Tea Alliance' emoji as movement grows
Social media giant Twitter on Thursday launched an emoji for the Milk Tea Alliance, a global online pro-democracy movement that has united anti-Beijing campaigners in Hong Kong and Taiwan with protesters in Thailand, Myanmar and beyond.
Twitter Pokes at China With Emoji Supporting #MilkTeaAlliance
Twitter Inc. has thrown its support behind the Milk Tea Alliance of democracy movements in Hong Kong, Taiwan and other parts of Asia, defying China at a time when Beijing is punishing Western companies for commenting on what it considers internal matters.
Press freedom in Macau’s gambling hub under spotlight as China ramps up scrutiny
At a meeting at the Portuguese unit of Macau's public broadcaster TDM on March 10, two senior journalists addressed about 25 staff, reading new editorial rules requiring them to promote "patriotism, respect and love" for mainland China.
Taiwan says may shoot down Chinese drones in South China Sea
Taiwan has spotted Chinese drones circling the Taipei-controlled Pratas Islands in the South China Sea and may shoot them down if they stray too close, a government minister said on Wednesday, a move that could dramatically increase tensions with Beijing.
JD Digits Plans Finance Holding Company as China Tightens Rules
JD Digits Technology Holding Co. is planning to set up a financial holding company to comply with regulatory rules in China’s fintech sector, according to people familiar with the matter.
Hong Kong Courts the Rich as China Tightens Its Grip
Beijing, which can’t afford to let its attack on civil liberties scare away global banks and financiers, is offering them a big tax break and other perks.
Facebook and Google Underwater Cable Protect U.S. Tech From China
Facebook and Google are seeking to build underwater cables connecting the U.S. to Singapore. It’s a smart strategy.
‘We’re coming to get you’: China’s critics facing threats, retaliation for activism in Canada - National | Globalnews.ca
The Chinese government’s repressive tactics aren’t constrained by borders, according to activists in Canada who have been on the receiving end of pro-CCP threats and intimidation.
China Sinovac says it reached two billion doses annual capacity for COVID-19 vaccine
China's Sinovac Biotech said on Friday its third production plant for its COVID-19 vaccine was ready and had started manufacturing procedures for bulk vaccine ingredient, doubling its annual capacity to 2 billion doses.
China's Energy Monster shares jump nearly 18% in U.S. debut
Shares of Alibaba-backed Energy Monster, China's largest provider of mobile charging devices, jumped nearly 18% in their Nasdaq debut on Thursday after the company's initial public offering (IPO) was priced below the indicated range.