Hong Kong national security law has ‘drastically’ limited freedoms, U.K. report finds By Anne Marie Roantree Reuters Posted June 10, 2021 10:51 pm View image in full screen Police officers patrol near the Victoria Park in Hong Kong, Friday, June 4, 2021. AP Photo/Kin Cheung comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via…
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Chinese authoritarianism, coercive diplomacy a challenge for democracies: Garneau
Chinese authoritarianism, coercive diplomacy a challenge for democracies: Garneau By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 7, 2021 8:12 pm Updated June 7, 2021 9:49 pm 1:04 Chinese authoritarianism, coercive diplomacy a challenge for democracies: Garneau WATCH: Chinese authoritarianism, coercive diplomacy a challenge for democracies: Garneau comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share…
China reports 1st human case of H10N3 bird flu. Here’s what to know about the virus
China reports 1st human case of H10N3 bird flu. Here’s what to know about the virus By Dominique Patton Reuters Posted June 2, 2021 12:30 pm Updated June 2, 2021 12:31 pm View image in full screen Chickens are seen in a chicken farm in Linquan county in central China's Anhui province Wednesday, June 02, 2021. bird flu,…
Hong Kong officials shut down Tiananmen Square museum 3 days after opening
Hong Kong officials shut down Tiananmen Square museum 3 days after opening By Zen Soo The Associated Press Posted June 2, 2021 1:59 am 2:09 Thousands march in Hong Kong to mark 30 years since Tiananmen Square protests WATCH: Thousands march in Hong Kong to mark 30 years since Tiananmen Square protests – May 26, 2019 comments Leave a comment…
China launches cargo rocket with supplies for its new space station
China launches cargo rocket with supplies for its new space station By Staff The Associated Press Posted May 29, 2021 1:54 pm 0:44 China’s Chang’e 5 probe lands on moon to collect samples WATCH: China’s Chang’e 5 probe lands on moon to collect samples – Dec 2, 2020 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share…
China must overhaul its vast power grid to meet climate pledge, analysts say
China must overhaul its vast power grid to meet climate pledge, analysts say By Muyu Xu and John Geddie Reuters Posted May 19, 2021 1:57 pm 2:08 International Energy Agency report states fossil fuel investment must end to reach climate goals Reaching the goal of net zero by 2050 requires nothing short of a total transformation of the energy economy.…
Mosques in China’s Xinjiang disappear as Beijing counters criticism of Uyghur crackdown
Mosques in China’s Xinjiang disappear as Beijing counters criticism of Uyghur crackdown By Cate Cadell Reuters Posted May 14, 2021 1:11 am 0:52 Uyghur activist describes family’s disappearance WATCH: Uyghur activist describes family’s disappearance – Mar 31, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter Share this item on Twitter…
9 wounded, 3 critically in shooting in Rhode Island capital: police
9 wounded, 3 critically in shooting in Rhode Island capital: police By William J. Kole The Associated Press Posted May 13, 2021 9:45 pm Updated May 13, 2021 9:48 pm View image in full screen Authorities respond to the scene where multiple people were wounded in a shooting, Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/William J.…
Debris from Chinese rocket burned up during reentry, space agency says
Debris from Chinese rocket burned up during reentry, space agency says By Staff The Associated Press Posted May 9, 2021 1:17 pm 0:21 Rocket debris hurtling towards Earth lands in Indian Ocean, China says WATCH ABOVE: Rocket debris hurtling towards Earth lands in Indian Ocean, China says. comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this…
Rocket debris hurtling towards Earth lands in Indian Ocean, China says
Rocket debris hurtling towards Earth lands in Indian Ocean, China says By Staff Reuters Posted May 9, 2021 1:07 am 1:55 Out-of-control Chinese rocket hurtling towards Earth WATCH ABOVE: Out-of-control Chinese rocket hurtling towards Earth comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter Share this item on Twitter email Send this…
China urges U.N. states not to attend Xinjiang event on Uyghur repression next week
China urges U.N. states not to attend Xinjiang event on Uyghur repression next week By Michelle Nichols Reuters Posted May 8, 2021 10:05 am 2:20 Canada, allies slap sanctions against China over Uyghurs WATCH: Canada, allies slap sanctions against China over Uyghurs – Mar 22, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item…
China suspends economic dialogue with Australia, plunging relations to new low
China suspends economic dialogue with Australia, plunging relations to new low By Joe McDonald and Rod McGuirk The Associated Press Posted May 6, 2021 12:37 am Updated May 6, 2021 2:32 am 0:50 China warns it may take further actions in response to Australia suspending Hong Kong extradition treaty WATCH: China warns it may take further actions in…
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong, already in prison, pleads guilty to new charge
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong, already in prison, pleads guilty to new charge By Sharon Tam and Joyce Zhou Reuters Posted April 30, 2021 12:34 am 0:29 China criticizes Britain’s granting of asylum to Hong Kong democracy activist WATCH: China criticizes Britain's granting of asylum to Hong Kong democracy activist – Apr 8, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook Share…
Russia, China campaigns seek to sow mistrust in Western COVID-19 vaccines: EU report
Russia, China campaigns seek to sow mistrust in Western COVID-19 vaccines: EU report By Robin Emmott Reuters Posted April 28, 2021 2:12 pm Updated April 28, 2021 2:19 pm 4:21 Identifying COVID-19 vaccine misinformation WATCH: Identifying COVID-19 vaccine misinformation – Dec 13, 2020 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via…
China censors Chloe Zhao’s history-making Oscars win
China censors Chloe Zhao’s history-making Oscars win By Huizhong Wu The Associated Press Posted April 26, 2021 7:20 am 0:33 Oscars 2021: Chloé Zhao makes history as 1st woman of colour to win best director award WATCH: Chloé Zhao makes history as 1st woman of colour to win best director award. comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on…
U.K. passes motion declaring China is committing genocide against Uyghurs
U.K. passes motion declaring China is committing genocide against Uyghurs By Staff The Associated Press Posted April 22, 2021 9:24 pm View image in full screen FILE – In this Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, file photo, a guard tower and barbed wire fence surround a detention facility in the Kunshan Industrial Park in Artux in western China's Xinjiang region. AP…
‘Seriousness and urgency’: China, U.S. agree to cooperate on climate change crisis
‘Seriousness and urgency’: China, U.S. agree to cooperate on climate change crisis By Hyung-Jin Kim The Associated Press Posted April 18, 2021 9:17 am 1:56 White House climate envoy says issues U.S. has with China will not be ‘traded’ for climate initiative WATCH: White House climate envoy says issues U.S. has with China will not be ‘traded’ for climate initiative…
Canada troubled by China’s targeting of pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong
Canada troubled by China’s targeting of pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong By Zen Soo The Associated Press Posted April 17, 2021 7:40 pm Updated April 17, 2021 7:41 pm 0:29 China criticizes Britain’s granting of asylum to Hong Kong democracy activist WATCH ABOVE: China criticizes Britain's granting of asylum to Hong Kong democracy activist – Apr 8, 2021…
Biden, Japan’s Suga unite against China’s aggression at 1st White House summit
Biden, Japan’s Suga unite against China’s aggression at 1st White House summit By Trevor Hunnicutt, David Brunnstrom and Matt Spetalnick Reuters Posted April 16, 2021 7:46 pm Updated April 16, 2021 7:47 pm 0:53 Biden calls mass shootings, gun violence across U.S. a ‘national embarassment’ WATCH ABOVE: Biden calls mass shootings, gun violence across U.S. a ‘national embarassment’…
China offering coupons, free eggs as incentive for population to get COVID-19 vaccine
China offering coupons, free eggs as incentive for population to get COVID-19 vaccine By Huizhong Wu The Associated Press Posted April 16, 2021 6:55 am 4:04 Is the novel coronavirus here to stay? WATCH: Is the novel coronavirus here to stay? – Feb 18, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via…
Chinese COVID-19 vaccines don’t have ‘high protection rate’: official
Chinese COVID-19 vaccines don’t have ‘high protection rate’: official By Joe McDonald and Huizhong Wu The Associated Press Posted April 11, 2021 2:05 pm 0:44 Coronavirus: China backs CoronaVac vaccine, says it’s safe and effective WATCH ABOVE: China's foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said the SinoVac Biotech's experimental COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective – Nov 18, 2020 comments Leave…
Hong Kong court finds 7 democrats guilty of unlawful assembly for 2019 protests
Hong Kong court finds 7 democrats guilty of unlawful assembly for 2019 protests By Jessie Pang and James Pomfret Reuters Posted April 1, 2021 1:51 am Updated April 1, 2021 1:58 am 3:01 Cherie Wong describes threats she’s faced while advocating for Hong Kong, intimidation from Chinese government WATCH: Cherie Wong describes threats she’s faced while advocating for…
China cuts Hong Kong elected legislature seats, increases Beijing control: lawmaker
China cuts Hong Kong elected legislature seats, increases Beijing control: lawmaker By Yew Lun Tian Reuters Posted March 30, 2021 1:35 am Updated March 30, 2021 1:55 am 2:07 China approves sweeping changes to Hong Kong’s electoral system WATCH: China approves sweeping changes to Hong Kong’s electoral system – Mar 12, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook Share…
China lashes out at H&M, Nike over criticism of human rights abuses in Xinjiang
China lashes out at H&M, Nike over criticism of human rights abuses in Xinjiang By Joe McDonald The Associated Press Posted March 25, 2021 1:35 am 1:18 China rejects genocide charge as countries condemn abuses against Uyghurs China on Monday rejected what it called "slanderous attacks" about conditions for Muslim Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities living in the Xinjiang region,…
United States calls on China to ‘immediately release’ 2 detained Canadians
United States calls on China to ‘immediately release’ 2 detained Canadians By Rachel Gilmore Global News Posted March 23, 2021 9:49 am Updated March 23, 2021 11:20 am 0:30 Trudeau signals continued cooperation with ‘international partners’ in wake of China sanctions WATCH: Trudeau signals continued co-operation with ‘international partners’ in wake of China sanctions. comments Leave a comment…
Michael Kovrig’s trial begins in China as diplomats protest outside Beijing courthouse
Michael Kovrig’s trial begins in China as diplomats protest outside Beijing courthouse By David Lao & Abigail Bimman Global News Posted March 21, 2021 10:13 pm Updated March 22, 2021 4:12 am 2:35 Michael Kovrig’s trial set for Monday in Beijing WATCH ABOVE: Michael Kovrig's trial set for Monday in Beijing comments Leave a comment facebook Share this…
China urges relaxed public to get COVID-19 vaccine
China urges relaxed public to get COVID-19 vaccine By KEN MORITSUGU The Associated Press Posted March 21, 2021 2:11 pm 10:08 As the world fights the second COVID-19 wave, life in Wuhan returns to normal WATCH: As the world fights the second COVID-19 wave, life in Wuhan returns to normal – Feb 6, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook Share…
‘Tough and direct’: U.S. says as talks with China wrap up in Alaska
‘Tough and direct’: U.S. says as talks with China wrap up in Alaska By Humeyra Pamuk Reuters Posted March 19, 2021 5:20 pm 1:02 Biden says there will be ‘extreme competition’ with China under his administration WATCH ABOVE: U.S. President Joe Biden said he expects “extreme competition” with China. – Feb 7, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this…
U.S., China trade jabs at first in-person meeting since election
U.S., China trade jabs at first in-person meeting since election By MATTHEW LEE and MARK THIESSEN The Associated Press Posted March 18, 2021 8:03 pm FILE – In this March 3, 2021, file photo, Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks on foreign policy at the State Department in Washington. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/Pool via AP comments Leave a comment facebook Share this…
Myanmar Buddhist monks call on military junta to end violence as protests rage
Myanmar Buddhist monks call on military junta to end violence as protests rage By Staff Reuters Posted March 17, 2021 1:20 am 0:38 Myanmar protesters try to douse tear gas as police open fire WATCH: Myanmar protesters try to douse tear gas as police open fire comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item…