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China's capital locks down part of district in coronavirus fight
Beijing sealed off 10 areas of its northeastern Shunyi district on Tuesday, the first lockdown in the Chinese capital since the last coronavirus outbreak in the months of June and July.
Hong Kongers charged in China plead guilty, relatives told
HONG KONG (AP) — Relatives of the 10 Hong Kongers accused of fleeing the city by speedboat during a government crackdown on dissent say they've been informed that their family members pleaded...
Trump administration bolsters order barring U.S. investment in Chinese firms
The Trump administration on Monday strengthened an executive order barring U.S. investors from buying securities of alleged Chinese military-controlled companies, following disagreement among U.S. agencies about how tough to make the directive.
UK foreign minister concerned by trial of Hong Kong fugitives in China
British foreign minister Dominic Raab said on Monday he was deeply concerned over a trial of Hong Kong fugitives in mainland China, and he urged Beijing to ensure that its justice system was fair and transparent.
China Trial of Hong Kong Activists Adjourned Without Verdict
A high-profile trial of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists adjourned without a verdict on Monday, months after authorities arrested a dozen of them attempting to flee the city by speedboat and detained them in mainland China.
China court hears case of activists alleged to have fled Hong Kong for Taiwan amid protests
A Chinese court on Monday heard the case of 10 Hong Kong activists alleged to have fled the territory for Taiwan amid anti-China protests and held in a Chinese prison for four months as their relatives appealed for a swift resolution.
China rejects U.S. call to release Hong Kong fugitives
China urged the United States to stop using the Hong Kong issue to interfere with its domestic affairs on Monday, after the U.S. embassy called for the release of 12 Hong Kong fugitives on trial in Shenzhen.
Alibaba Probe Stirs Worry About What’s Next for Chinese Tech
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. led a second day of frenetic selling among China’s largest tech firms, driven by fears that antitrust scrutiny will spread beyond Jack Ma’s internet empire and engulf the country’s most powerful corporations.
Ant Group says it will establish working party to meet China regulator demands
Chinese financial services and technology firm Ant Group said on Sunday it will establish a "rectification" working party and implement regulatory requirements in full, in a statement issued after a meeting with financial regulators.
China pushes Ant Group overhaul in latest crackdown on Ma
China's central bank disclosed on Sunday it had asked the country's payments giant Ant Group Co Ltd to shake up its lending and other consumer finance operations, the latest blow to its billionaire founder and controlling shareholder Jack Ma.
Japan official, calling Taiwan 'red line,' urges Biden to 'be strong'
A top Japanese defence official on Friday urged U.S. President-elect Joe Biden to "be strong" in supporting Taiwan in the face of an aggressive China, calling the island's safety a "red line."
Beijing avoids draconian COVID restrictions ahead of festive season
China’s capital Beijing on Thursday issued a series of coronavirus-related advisories ahead of the peak travel season from New Year’s Day to the Chinese Lunar New Year in February, but it stopped short of imposing draconian restrictions.
No Tweets, No Interviews: Jimmy Lai’s Unusual Bail Conditions
The Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon is freed on bail, but was placed under house arrest and barred from meeting foreign officials and publishing articles.
China's CAS COVID-19 vaccine induces immune response in mid-stage tests
A coronavirus vaccine candidate developed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) was found to be safe and triggered immune responses in early and mid-stage trials, researchers said on Tuesday.
Biden Camp Adds Pressure on EU to Hit Brakes on China Deal
The European Union came under mounting pressure to slow down its push for a major investment deal with China, as opposition grew to any agreement with Beijing that fails to tackle forced labor.
Tibetan leader welcomes U.S. bill that reaffirms rights, angering China
The political head of Tibetans in exile on Tuesday welcomed legislation passed by the U.S. Congress that reaffirms the rights of Tibetans to choose a successor to their spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, a move that infuriated China.
Hong Kong activist Nathan Law applies for asylum in Britain
Exclusive: Law said he chose UK in hope of ‘sounding an alarm’ over threats to democracy in Europe from China
Energy China plans $3.6 billion investment on integrated energy project in Erdos
China Energy Engineering Group (Energy China) has signed a framework agreement with Erdos city government in Inner Mongolia to set up an integrated energy base with total investment of 23.8 billion yuan ($3.63 billion) in the region.
Workers Flocking to China’s Silicon Valley Can’t Afford to Buy Homes
Shenzhen’s boom has led to the highest property prices and lowest home ownership rates in China
China says will vaccinate 'key groups' over winter, spring
China will focus first on vaccinating high-risk groups over the winter and spring before widening the inoculation to the general public, a senior health official said on Saturday.