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Hong Kong blasts UK's criticism of China, new security bill as 'biased'
Jun 12, 2020 07:42The government of Hong Kong has struck back at a British report slamming China over the passing of a national security bill by the city’s legislative council last month, dismissing the report as “inaccurate and biased.”
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Return capsule of China's experimental manned spaceship opened
Jun 12, 2020 03:59The return capsule of the trial version of China's new-generation manned spaceship was opened in Beijing recently, with the interior being shown to the public for the first time.
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China denounces ‘provocative’ flight of US military aircraft over Taiwan
Jun 11, 2020 10:23China has lambasted the United States for flying one of its military transport jets over the self-ruled island of Taiwan, condemning the contentious move as an “illegal act” and “serious provocation.”
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US, China should resume timely communication on trade: Chinese adviser
Jun 11, 2020 09:49The United States and China, as the world’s two largest economies, should restart well-timed communication on trade, says a former senior Chinese official.
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Hong Kong police arrest 53 rioters during new protest
Jun 10, 2020 05:46Police in Hong Kong have arrested 53 rioters during a protest against the passage of a national security bill in the global financial hub.
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China says has no plans to join US-Russia arms control talks
Jun 10, 2020 05:42China says it has no plans to participate in negotiations on arms control with Russia and the United States, after being invited by Washington to take part in the talks, to be held later this month.
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China, Russia begin fighting off US ‘snapback’ threat against Iran at UN
Jun 10, 2020 03:07Veto powers China and Russia have written to the United Nations, arguing strongly against a US threat that it will try and bring about a return of all sanctions against Iran if the world body fails to extend an arms embargo against Tehran.
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China warns students about choosing Australia, citing racist incidents
Jun 09, 2020 09:54China has urged students going overseas to think carefully before choosing Australia, citing a spate of racist incidents targeting Asians during the COVID-19 pandemic and putting A$12 billion ($8.3 billion) of fee revenue at risk.
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Hong Kong security law like anti-virus software: Top Chinese official
Jun 08, 2020 14:22A sweeping national security law that will soon be imposed on Hong Kong will be “like installing anti-virus software,” a top Beijing official said Monday, in a speech that warned democracy protesters had gone “too far.”
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Protesters march on American consulate in HK to protest US police violence
Jun 08, 2020 05:48People have gathered in front of the US Consulate in Hong Kong to protest the death of American George Floyd, who died when a white police officer in Minneapolis knelt on his neck.