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Activists decry 'genocide' of China's Uighur minority: letter
Nearly two dozen activist groups said on Tuesday that crimes against humanity and genocide are taking place against Uighurs in China's remote Xinjiang region, where more than 1 million people are held in camps.
Britain warns it citizens of risk of arbitrary detention in China
Britain has issued new a travel advisory for China, warning that its nationals may be at risk of arbitrary detention, after several foreigners were held on various charges including cases involving state secrets and national security.
EU Tells Xi That China Must Show Investment Deal Worthwhile
The European Union stepped up demands on China to open its market further to foreign investors, seeking to keep alive a goal for a far-reaching agreement this year even as disagreements over human right issues could fuel uncertainty.
Nvidia acquisition of Arm throws company into tech spat between U.S. and China
Nvidia Corp's $40 billion acquisition of chip designer Arm is set to catapult it into the fray of geopolitical tensions between Beijing and Washington, analysts and lawyers say.
U.N. rights chief discussing visit to Xinjiang with China
The United Nations (UN) human rights chief said on Monday she was discussing a possible visit to China's Xinjiang region with Chinese authorities who are facing growing backlash over its treatment of ethnic Uighurs there.
China’s German Pork Ban to Cement U.S. as Top Overseas Supplier
China’s ban on German pork is set to cement the U.S. as the top overseas supplier of the nation’s staple meat.
Exclusive: Canada looks set for a fight over C$1 billion compensation for Huawei gear
Canada is signaling it might not compensate major telecommunications providers if the federal government bans equipment made by China's Huawei from 5G networks, setting up a potential fight over a bill that could hit C$1 billion ($758 million).
Prada says China sales to date well above 2019 levels
Italian luxury goods group Prada's sales in China have recovered strongly since shops reopened there and to date have risen well above last year's levels, Chief Executive Patrizio Bertelli told Reuters on Friday.
Beyond Meat signs deal to open production facility near Shanghai
Beyond Meat Inc said on Tuesday it had signed a deal to open a production facility near the business hub of Shanghai, as the plant-based meat products maker ramps up its focus on the rapidly growing Chinese market.
Eyeing China, Taiwan urges alliance against 'aggressive actions'
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen called on Tuesday for an alliance of democracies to defend against "aggressive actions" and protect freedom, alluding to Chinese actions in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait as major threats to regional stability.
WHO says working with China on requirements for COVID vaccine approval
The World Health Organization is working with China on requirements for international approval of any Chinese COVID-19 vaccine, a senior official said on Monday.
Top Democrat accuses U.S. attorney general of lying about China election threat
The Democratic chairman of the House of Representatives Intelligence Committee on Sunday accused U.S. Attorney General William Barr of lying when he said China posed a bigger threat to November's U.S. election than Russia.
Czech president tries to tamp down China anger after speaker's Taiwan trip
President Milos Zeman sought on Sunday to defuse a row with China over a visit by the head of the Czech Senate to Taiwan, calling the speaker's trip a "boyish provocation".
Trump security adviser says China has biggest election-interference program
China has taken the most active role among countries seeking to interfere in the U.S. election and has the biggest program to influence domestic politics, U.S. national security adviser Robert O'Brien said on Friday, without providing any details.
AbbVie to develop and sell China-based I-Mab's cancer drug
U.S. drugmaker AbbVie Inc will pay $180 million in upfront payment to develop and sell Chinese biotech company I-Mab's cancer drug, the companies said on Friday.
Malaysia won't extradite Uighurs to China, minister says
Malaysia will not entertain requests to extradite ethnic Uighur refugees to China and will allow them safe passage to a third country should they feel their safety is at risk, a minister has said.
U.N. experts decry Hong Kong security law in open letter to China
U.N. human rights experts have told China a new security law for Hong Kong "infringes on certain fundamental rights" and voiced concerns that it could be used to prosecute political activists in the former British colony.
China will gradually resume direct international flights to Beijing
China's aviation regulator said on Wednesday it will resume direct flights to Beijing from eight countries including Thailand, Cambodia, Greece, Denmark, Sweden and Canada from Sept. 3.
Geely Auto seeks $3 billion Shanghai STAR Market listing
Geely Automobile Holdings plans to raise 20 billion yuan ($2.93 billion) from a public share sale on Shanghai's Nasdaq-style STAR Market to invest in new car models and technologies, exchange filings showed on Tuesday.
Scientists see downsides to top COVID-19 vaccines from Russia, China
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