Hong Kong postpones legislative council elections over coronavirus fears
Hong Kong Governor Carrie Lam during a press conference said that the elections for the Legislative Council due to take place on September 6 have … Read more
12 Hong Kong pro-democracy including Joshua Wong banned from running in the 2020 Legislative Council election
Despite having barred nearly all pro-democracy runners, from young progressive groups to traditional moderate parties from the LegCo election, the local government said the elections … Read more
The United States orders the closure of the Chinese consulate in Houston
US government has ordered China to close its consulate in Houston, Texas, according to reports from the Chinese Foreign Ministry, which has defined the order … Read more
Coronavirus: Hong Kong has recorded its highest one-day increase in cases since the pandemic began
Hong Kong reports the biggest one-day rise in coronavirus cases. During a press conference on Sunday, Hong Kong governor Carrie Lam reported there had been … Read more
China hit by heavy floods
Every year, during the summer, the south of China is affected by heavy and continuous rains resulting in widespread floods. Related articles: 15 rare historical … Read more
UK bans Huawei from its 5G network
The United Kingdom has banned Huawei from its 5G telecommunications network, overturning the January decision to allow the Chinese company a limited role in building … Read more
Taiwan recruits qualified personnel fleeing Hong Kong after new security law
The Taipei government is stepping up efforts to allow qualified Hong Kong personnel fleeing the former British colony after the entry into force of the … Read more
China hits back at Washington’s “suppression of Chinese media” with new media restrictions
China has responded with restrictions targeting four US news organizations. Within seven days Associated Press, United Press International, CBS News, and NPR News will have … Read more
The new national security law was officially passed: An uncertain and opaque future for Hong Kong
The new national security law in Hong Kong has been officially approved, without consulting the local city government, and will enter into force on July … Read more
The US announces visa restrictions on Chinese officials responsible for the crackdown in Hong Kong
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has announced visa restrictions on officials of the Chinese Communist Party. The details of the officers targeted were not … Read more