White House recounts ‘active threat,’ calls for action despite Microsoft patch By Jeff Mason Reuters Posted March 7, 2021 4:04 pm Updated March 7, 2021 4:05 pm 0:47 White House warns of ‘large number of victims’ following Microsoft email hack WATCH ABOVE: White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Friday a cyber espionage campaign targeting Microsoft’s Exchange email…
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Hong Kong pro-democracy activists to stay in jail as court delays bail decision
Hong Kong pro-democracy activists to stay in jail as court delays bail decision By Staff The Associated Press Posted March 6, 2021 1:45 am 2:26 Hong Kong democracy campaigners kept in custody after marathon bail hearing WATCH: Hong Kong democracy campaigners kept in custody after marathon bail hearing comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share…
China planning overhaul of Hong Kong electoral system, likely delaying elections
China planning overhaul of Hong Kong electoral system, likely delaying elections By Clare Jim and Marius Zaharia Reuters Posted March 5, 2021 1:41 am Updated March 5, 2021 2:29 am 2:26 Hong Kong democracy campaigners kept in custody after marathon bail hearing WATCH: Hong Kong democracy campaigners kept in custody after marathon bail hearing comments Leave a comment…
Michael Kovrig’s wife says she hopes Biden’s ‘powerful’ words will lead to action
Michael Kovrig’s wife says she hopes Biden’s ‘powerful’ words will lead to action By Amanda Connolly Global News Posted February 28, 2021 11:20 am Updated February 27, 2021 7:05 pm 6:38 Michael Kovrig’s wife says she hopes Biden’s ‘powerful’ words will lead to action WATCH: ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson speaks with Michael Kovrig’s wife Vina Nadjibulla…
China refused to give WHO investigators raw data on early coronavirus cases: team member
China refused to give WHO investigators raw data on early coronavirus cases: team member By Brenda Goh Reuters Posted February 13, 2021 11:25 am 0:54 Coronavirus: China says WHO’s investigation into origins of virus must conform to their pandemic prevention measures WATCH: Coronavirus: China says WHO's investigation into origins of virus must conform to their pandemic prevention measures – Jan…
Unlikely COVID-19 leaked from lab in China, WHO says
Unlikely COVID-19 leaked from lab in China, WHO says By Emily Wang Fujiyama The Associated Press Posted February 9, 2021 7:34 am Updated February 9, 2021 7:35 am 1:25 Coronavirus: WHO team in Wuhan head for hospital WATCH: WHO team in Wuhan head for hospital – Jan 30, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on…
China gave WHO experts full access to probe coronavirus origins in Wuhan: team member
China gave WHO experts full access to probe coronavirus origins in Wuhan: team member By Emily Wang Fujiyama and Sam McNeil The Associated Press Posted February 5, 2021 8:38 pm 1:47 WHO investigation team to visit China’s bat caves to trace origins of coronavirus WHO investigation team to visit China’s bat caves to trace origins of coronavirus comments Leave a…
2nd lawyer for Hong Kong activists stripped of licence by China
2nd lawyer for Hong Kong activists stripped of licence by China By Huizhong Wu The Associated Press Posted February 2, 2021 10:54 pm 2:47 Hong Kong exercises its national security law to crack down on the pro-democracy movement WATCH: Hong Kong exercises its national security law to crack down on the pro-democracy movement – Jan 7, 2021 comments Leave a…
Thousands of Hong Kongers flee to the U.K. in fear of China national security crackdown
Thousands of Hong Kongers flee to the U.K. in fear of China national security crackdown By Zen Soo And Sylvia Hui The Associated Press Posted January 31, 2021 10:12 am 3:07 Hong Kong forces dual citizens to declare the nationality they want to maintain WATCH: Hong Kong forces dual citizens to declare the nationality they want to maintain comments Leave…
Son of coronavirus victim demands to meet WHO expert team in Wuhan, China
Son of coronavirus victim demands to meet WHO expert team in Wuhan, China By Emily Wang Fujiyama and Dake Kang The Associated Press Posted January 26, 2021 11:57 pm 1:25 Coronavirus: International team of scientists, experts travelling to China to investigate origin of COVID-19 Coronavirus: International team of scientists, experts travelling to China to investigate origin of COVID-19 – Jan…
Wuhan, China returns to normal as world continues to battle coronavirus pandemic
Wuhan, China returns to normal as world continues to battle coronavirus pandemic By EMILY WANG FUJIYAMA The Associated Press Posted January 23, 2021 7:36 am 1:14 Coronavirus: WHO says second year of pandemic ‘could be tougher’ WATCH: WHO says second year of pandemic 'could be tougher' – Jan 13, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook…
China builds new hospital in 5 days to fight surge in coronavirus cases
China builds new hospital in 5 days to fight surge in coronavirus cases By Joe McDonald The Associated Press Posted January 16, 2021 2:17 am 1:10 Coronavirus: China says it ‘strictly enforces’ COVID-19 rules after WHO investigators denied Wuhan entry Coronavirus: China says it ‘strictly enforces’ COVID-19 rules after WHO investigators denied Wuhan entry comments Leave a comment facebook Share…
China says details of WHO visit for COVID-19 investigation still being negotiated
China says details of WHO visit for COVID-19 investigation still being negotiated By Huizhong Wu The Associated Press Posted January 6, 2021 7:30 am 1:11 Coronavirus: WHO boss says China hasn’t organized necessary permissions for members to study origins of virus WATCH: WHO boss says China hasn't organized necessary permissions for members to study origins of virus comments Leave a…
China imposes new travel restrictions as province sees spike in coronavirus cases
China imposes new travel restrictions as province sees spike in coronavirus cases By Lusha Zhang and Gabriel Crossley Reuters Posted January 6, 2021 3:02 am 1:11 Coronavirus: WHO boss says China hasn’t organized necessary permissions for members to study origins of virus Coronavirus: WHO boss says China hasn't organized necessary permissions for members to study origins of virus comments Leave…
NYSE to delist 3 major Chinese telecom firms as China warns of retaliation
NYSE to delist 3 major Chinese telecom firms as China warns of retaliation By Staff The Associated Press Posted January 2, 2021 7:58 am People wearing face masks to protect against the spread of the coronavirus talk on their cellphones near a booth for Chinese telecommunications firm China Mobile at the PT Expo in Beijing on Oct. 14, 2020. China…
Canada has ‘significant’ concerns about China, defence minister says
Canada has ‘significant’ concerns about China, defence minister says By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 20, 2020 1:32 pm 1:56 Canada will ‘pursue every avenue’ to bring the ‘Two Michaels’ home, Trudeau says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau commented on the continued detention of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, who have been arbitrarily detained by Beijing for more than two…
WHO says China will welcome team to probe coronavirus origins in January
WHO says China will welcome team to probe coronavirus origins in January By John Geddie Reuters Posted December 17, 2020 2:05 am 1:30 Coronavirus: Pompeo says he’s ‘confident’ WHO investigation in China will be ‘white-washed’ Coronavirus: Pompeo says he’s ‘confident’ WHO investigation in China will be ‘white-washed’ – Jul 15, 2020 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on…
Hong Kong media tycoon, China critic Jimmy Lai charged under national security law
Hong Kong media tycoon, China critic Jimmy Lai charged under national security law By Staff Reuters Posted December 11, 2020 1:48 am Updated December 11, 2020 1:52 am 5:44 Hong Kong Security Law: What is it and why is it so controversial? Hong Kong Security Law: What is it and why is it so controversial? – Jul 23,…
China readies for large-scale coronavirus vaccine rollout
China readies for large-scale coronavirus vaccine rollout By Huizhong Wu The Associated Press Posted December 6, 2020 10:39 pm 1:23 Coronavirus: Promise of COVID vaccines is ‘phenomenal,’ WHO says Coronavirus: Promise of COVID vaccines is 'phenomenal,' WHO says comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter Share this item on Twitter…
Trudeau stresses free trade at Asia Pacific leaders summit
Trudeau stresses free trade at Asia Pacific leaders summit By Lee Berthiaume The Associated Press Posted November 20, 2020 7:55 am Updated November 20, 2020 2:30 pm 2:54 Trudeau says China making shift on ‘coercive diplomacy’ WATCH: Trudeau says China making shift on 'coercive diplomacy' – Nov 13, 2020 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on…
China offers late congratulations to Biden, Harris on U.S. election win
China offers late congratulations to Biden, Harris on U.S. election win By Joe McDonald The Associated Press Posted November 13, 2020 7:30 am Updated November 13, 2020 12:10 pm 0:22 U.S. election: China congratulates president-elect Biden and VP-elect Harris WATCH: China's foreign ministry extended Friday congratulations to U.S. president-elect Joe Biden and vice-president-elect Kamala Harris, who won the…
Hundreds march in Taiwan to demand release of 12 arrested Hong Kong protesters
Hundreds march in Taiwan to demand release of 12 arrested Hong Kong protesters By Huizhong Wu The Associated Press Posted October 25, 2020 7:33 am Updated October 25, 2020 3:53 pm 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 page to…
China accuses Canada of condoning media criticism of Hong Kong comments
China accuses Canada of condoning media criticism of Hong Kong comments By Staff The Associated Press Posted October 19, 2020 10:32 am 1:25 Trudeau says Canada will not stop calling out China’s approach to ‘coercive diplomacy’ WATCH: Trudeau says Canada will not stop calling out China's approach to 'coercive diplomacy' comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook…
China denies using ‘coercive diplomacy’ to push release of Meng Wanzhou
China denies using ‘coercive diplomacy’ to push release of Meng Wanzhou By Steve Scherer Reuters Posted October 15, 2020 1:27 pm Updated October 15, 2020 1:28 pm 1:47 Trudeau condemns China’s diplomatic approach, says it shouldn’t be viewed as a ‘successful tactic’ WATCH ABOVE: Trudeau condemns China's diplomatic approach comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on…
China vows to retaliate after U.S. orders it to close Houston consulate
China vows to retaliate after U.S. orders it to close Houston consulate By Ken Moritsugu The Associated Press Posted July 22, 2020 7:24 am Updated July 22, 2020 11:22 am 1:13 China vows to retaliate after U.S. orders it to close Houston consulate WATCH: China said on Wednesday the United States had abruptly told it to close its…
U.S. charges Chinese hackers accused of targeting coronavirus vaccine research
U.S. charges Chinese hackers accused of targeting coronavirus vaccine research By Eric Tucker The Associated Press Posted July 21, 2020 11:12 pm Updated July 21, 2020 11:31 pm 1:55 U.S. charges Chinese hackers accused of targeting COVID-19 vaccine research WATCH: U.S. charges Chinese hackers accused of targeting COVID-19 vaccine research comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item…
Trump official says U.S. action on TikTok, WeChat security risks coming in ‘weeks’
Trump official says U.S. action on TikTok, WeChat security risks coming in ‘weeks’ By Jeff Mason Reuters Posted July 15, 2020 9:48 pm Updated July 15, 2020 9:52 pm 2:24 U.S. labels TikTok a ‘national security threat’ With over 800 million active users and 2 billion downloads, the Chinese made app, TikTok, is extremely popular. Though there are…
Hong Kong’s opposition starts primary elections amid Chinese security law
Hong Kong’s opposition starts primary elections amid Chinese security law By Staff Reuters Posted July 11, 2020 1:01 pm Updated July 11, 2020 1:16 pm 1:30 Hong Kong opposition kicks off primary elections WATCH ABOVE: Hong Kong opposition kicks off primary elections comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp…
WHO experts head to China to investigate origins of coronavirus pandemic
WHO experts head to China to investigate origins of coronavirus pandemic By Sam McNeil The Associated Press Posted July 10, 2020 7:33 am Updated July 10, 2020 2:54 pm 1:26 Coronavirus: WHO to begin investigation into origins of coronavirus WATCH: WHO to begin investigation into origins of coronavirus comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook…
Hong Kong police arrest 7 for ‘assisting’ suspect in stabbing officer at protest
Hong Kong police arrest 7 for ‘assisting’ suspect in stabbing officer at protest By Staff Reuters Posted July 10, 2020 1:57 am Updated July 10, 2020 1:59 am 0:50 China warns it may take further actions in response to Australia suspending Hong Kong extradition treaty China warned on Thursday that it reserves the right to take further action…