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China planning building spree in Tibet as India tensions rise, sources say
China is planning a more than 1 trillion yuan ($146 billion) push to accelerate infrastructure investment in Tibet, including new and previously announced projects, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Trump-Xi Rift Plays Out With Some 100 Canceled Exchanges, Talks
President Donald Trump’s revelation last month that he hadn’t spoken with his Chinese counterpart in “a long time” and isn’t interested in doing so is just the tip of a much broader breakdown in communications that’s stoking concerns among former officials from both sides.
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.
Tencent to engage with Indian authorities to ensure continued availability of apps
Chinese gaming and social media group Tencent Holdings Ltd said on Thursday it takes the protection of user privacy and data seriously, in response to India's banning of Chinese apps.
China strongly opposes India banning Chinese mobile apps: commerce ministry
China's commerce ministry said on Thursday it strongly opposed India banning Chinese mobile apps.
Hong Kong eases some COVID-19 restrictions, but cancels China national day fireworks
Hong Kong said on Wednesday it would relax some coronavirus restrictions but would cancel the annual firework display to mark China's national day on Oct. 1 for a second year in a row.
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.
Hong Kong begins China-led mass coronavirus testing, critics urge boycott
Hong Kong began free coronavirus testing for all residents in the Asian financial hub on Tuesday, as the mainland Chinese-led initiative faced scepticism from the city's medical community and public, with some activists urging a boycott.
U.S. increases support for Taiwan, says to counter rising China pressure
The United States said on Monday it was establishing a new bilateral economic dialogue with Taiwan, an initiative it said was aimed at strengthening ties with Taipei and supporting it in the face of increasing pressure from Beijing.
France's Macron expressed concerns about human rights to China's Wang Yi
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed strong concerns about the situation in Hong Kong and human rights for China's Muslim Uighur minority during a meeting on Friday with the Chinese government's top diplomat, State Councillor Wang Yi, his office said.
Sinovac's coronavirus vaccine candidate approved for emergency use in China - source
Sinovac Biotech Ltd's coronavirus vaccine candidate CoronaVac was approved for emergency use as part of a programme in China to vaccinate high-risk groups such as medical staff, a person familiar with the matter said.
Yum China applies for Hong Kong debut amid US-China tensions
Yum China Holdings Inc filed an application for a secondary listing in Hong Kong on Friday, a rising trend among some Chinese firms to list ...
Hong Kong news site says Irish journalist rejected for visa, East
East Asia News -HONG KONG (AFP) - A Hong Kong news website on Thursday (Aug 27) said authorities had denied a visa for an Irish journalist in what press groups described as an alarming acceleration
China's industrial profits grow at fastest pace since mid-2018
Profits at China's industrial firms grew for a third straight month in July and at the fastest pace since June 2018, marking a bright spot in the economy as the manufacturing sector slowly recovers from its coronavirus slump.
As China Hits Jimmy Lai, a Bitter Tabloid Feud May Lead to Jail
Even as Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai looks to defend himself against possible charges under China’s national security law, a long-running feud with a rival tabloid may see him end up in jail.
U.S. slams HSBC over treatment of Hong Kong customers, says China 'bullying' UK
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday renewed criticism of British bank HSBC for its reported treatment of customers linked with the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong, saying China was "bullying" the United Kingdom.
BlueCity, owner of China's biggest gay dating app, buys lesbian platform
BlueCity , the owner of China's biggest gay men dating app Blued, said on Wednesday it had bought a Chinese lesbian dating app LESDO, marking the first ever deal within the country's LGBT market.
Hong Kong Arrests Lawmakers and Bars Another Journalist
As a crackdown on dissent continues, officials are trying to frame it as a necessary remedy for an increasingly ungovernable city.
Canada presses China counterpart over detainees, Hong Kong: Ottawa
Canadian Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne met his Chinese counterpart, state councillor Wang Yi, in Rome on Tuesday and urged Beijing to release two citizens of Canada it has detained, Ottawa said.
Senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi says must avoid a new Cold War
The world must avoid a new Cold War, Chinese State Councillor Wang Yi, the government's top diplomat, said on Tuesday in apparent reference to escalating tensions between China and the United States.