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China Will Ensure in Hong Kong That Fear of the Regime Remains Active
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam yesterday defended the controversial security law China is introducing for the city-state.
It also released more details of the law, including that Chinese security agents now have the highest authority…
Since the End of Last Week New Coronavirus Outbreak in Beijing
Since the end of last week, the number of domestic infections with the new coronavirus has been flaring up in the Chinese capital Beijing.
It is the largest outbreak of the virus in China since February. And that is cause for…
Manufacturing Activity in China Showed Cautious Growth in May
Manufacturing activity in China showed cautious growth in May after shrinking a month earlier.
Market researchers Markit and Caixin report this based on their purchasing managers index.
The sizeable Chinese industry sees demand…
Trump Targets Sanctions Against China’s Financial Sector
US President Donald Trump is considering sanctions against the financial sector in China. He also would like to hit the sector with trade restrictions, Bloomberg news agency reports based on insiders.
With those steps, the White…
China Reported Fewer Corona Cases Among Travellers From Abroad on Thursday
China reported fewer corona cases among travellers from abroad on Thursday, but a more significant increase in local infections, although these are minimal numbers.
These were the first infections in three weeks to be discovered in…
Hong Kong Closes More Border Crossings Due to Coronavirus
The authorities in Hong Kong close most border crossings with the rest of China. That was announced by Carrie Lam, the highest director of the metropolis.
According to local media, she was under enormous pressure to take more…
China Stops Controversial Re-Education for Prostitutes
China gets a line through a controversial 'detention and education system' for sex workers and their clients. They could be held for two years without charge.
State media reports that those still trapped in specialised centres are…
The Pride Parade in Taiwan Attracts More Than 200,000 People
Inside the Taiwanese capital Taipei, 170,000 to 200,000 individuals participated in the Satisfaction Parade on Saturday. Members waved rainbow flags to express their assistance for that recently authorized LGBT marriage.
Taiwan was…
Chinese Social Credit System Spreads Influence Worldwide
Chinese Social Credit System Spreads Influence Worldwide. The Chinese social credit system, in which China uses big data to monitor and shape the behaviour of its 1.3 billion citizens, also has its effect outside the country's borders. This…