Japan to develop longer-range anti-ship missiles as China pressure mounts
By Reuters Staff TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan on Friday said it will develop new “stand-off” anti-ship missiles that can target warships…
Coronavirus: Chinese citizen journalist faces jail for Wuhan reporting
A Chinese citizen journalist who covered Wuhan’s virus outbreak is facing up to five years in jail, according to newly…
China aims for moderate export expansion, no longer focuses on surplus – think tank
By Reuters Staff BEIJING (Reuters) – China will no longer aim at achieving trade surpluses and solely expanding exports, but will…
Hong Kong: China condemns opposition walkout as ‘farce’
Hong Kong anti-government protests China’s government has condemned the mass resignation of most of Hong Kong’s opposition as a “farce”…
Singles Day: The world’s biggest shopping event luring scammers
By Waiyee Yip BBC News, Singapore Singles Day, the world’s biggest online shopping event, has kicked off with consumers estimated…
Hong Kong disqualifies four pro-democracy lawmakers after China ruling
Hong Kong anti-government protests IMAGE COPYRIGHT REUTERSimage caption The four lawmakers after they were disqualified Four opposition pro-democracy lawmakers in…
Covid: China’s Sinovac vaccine trial halted in Brazil
Coronavirus pandemic The Brazilian clinical trial for a Chinese Covid-19 vaccine has been suspended after health authorities reported a “severe…
China holds off on sending congratulations to Biden
By Reuters Staff BEIJING (Reuters) – China, which has held off on congratulating U.S. presidential election winner Joe Biden even as…
Global markets rally as Biden heads for White House
Global markets have rallied in response to Saturday’s declaration that Joe Biden has won the US election. The end of…
Biden’s trade policy will take aim at China, embrace allies
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President-elect Joe Biden has pledged to work more closely with U.S. allies in confronting…