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Hong Kong disqualifies four pro-democracy lawmakers after China ruling
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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 Hong Kong have been disqualified with immediate effect. The expulsion came moments after Beijing passed a resolution allowing the region’s government to disqualify politicians deemed a threat to national security. The move is being seen […]

Covid: China’s Sinovac vaccine trial halted in Brazil
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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 adverse” incident. Brazilian health regulator Anvisa said the incident took place on 29 October, but did not give further details. The CoronaVac vaccine, developed by the Chinese firm Sinovac Biotech, is one of several in […]

China holds off on sending congratulations to Biden
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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 leaders of other countries have done so, said on Monday it would follow custom in responding to the result. Democrat Biden clinched enough states to win the presidency but incumbent President Donald Trump has not […]

Hong Kong: People invited to snitch on their neighbours
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Hong Kong: People invited to snitch on their neighbours

Police in Hong Kong have launched a hotline where residents can report breaches of the national security law imposed by Beijing earlier this year. The law criminalises secession, subversion and collusion with foreign forces. It has silenced many protesters since it came into force. Hong Kong residents can send images, audio and video files to […]

Hong Kong pro-democracy politicians arrested
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Hong Kong pro-democracy politicians arrested

Seven pro-democracy politicians in Hong Kong have been arrested over scuffles with pro-Beijing lawmakers in the city’s Legislative Council in May. Police say they have been charged with contempt and interfering with members of the council. The two opposing camps came to blows, with heckling and shoving on both sides, over the appointment of the […]

China says will take necessary measures on U.S. arms sales to Taiwan
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China says will take necessary measures on U.S. arms sales

By Reuters Staff BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s foreign ministry said the country will take necessary measures to uphold its sovereignty and security interests, after the United States approved a further $2.4 billion in potential arms sales to Taiwan. China urges the United States to stop the arms sales to prevent further damage to China-U.S. relations, foreign […]

China warns UK not to offer citizenship to Hong Kong residents
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China warns UK not to offer citizenship to Hong Kong

Hong Kong anti-government protests China has told Britain to “immediately correct its mistakes” after the UK reaffirmed its plan to offer a route to British citizenship to almost three million people living there. The offer was made in July when Beijing imposed a strict national security law on the former British colony. Critics say it […]

Trump maintains bank account in China, says NY Times
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Trump maintains bank account in China, says NY Times

US election 2020 US President Donald Trump has a Chinese bank account and spent years pursuing business projects in the country, the New York Times has reported. The account is controlled by Trump International Hotels Management and paid local taxes between 2013 and 2015. It was set up “to explore the potential for hotel deals […]