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Attempts to split China risk ‘smashed’ bodies: Xi
World
October 14, 2019
Attempts to split China risk ‘smashed’ bodies: Xi
President Xi Jinping has warned that any attempts to split China would result in “bodies smashed and bones ground to…
Partial US-China trade deal only ‘baby step’ as thorny issues remain
World
October 13, 2019
Partial US-China trade deal only ‘baby step’ as thorny issues remain
A partial US-China deal may only offer a temporary tariff reprieve because it lacks specifics and leaves the thorny issues…
Fourteen dead, rescues underway after Typhoon Hagibis slams Japan
World
October 13, 2019
Fourteen dead, rescues underway after Typhoon Hagibis slams Japan
At least 14 people were killed and nine others missing after Typhoon Hagibis slammed into Japan, officials said Sunday, as…
Modi, Xi bid to bury India and China’s differences
World
October 12, 2019
Modi, Xi bid to bury India and China’s differences
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Saturday for a “new era” in relations with China as he held talks with…
Pompeo urges NBA to stand up to China
World
October 12, 2019
Pompeo urges NBA to stand up to China
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday urged the NBA to stand up to China, wading into a row…
One dead as Typhoon Hagibis prompts emergency warning in Japan
World
October 12, 2019
One dead as Typhoon Hagibis prompts emergency warning in Japan
Powerful Typhoon Hagibis on Saturday claimed its first victim even before making landfall, as Japanese weather authorities issued a top-level…
China plans to restrict visas for US visitors with ‘anti-China’ links
World
October 9, 2019
China plans to restrict visas for US visitors with ‘anti-China’ links
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – China is planning tighter visa restrictions for US nationals with ties to anti-China groups, people with knowledge…
China warns Apple against ‘reckless’ support of HK protesters
World
October 9, 2019
China warns Apple against ‘reckless’ support of HK protesters
China’s state media accused Apple Wednesday of supporting pro-democracy protesters, warning the US tech giant would suffer consequences for its…
Even in death, Uighurs feel long reach of Chinese state
World
October 9, 2019
Even in death, Uighurs feel long reach of Chinese state
China is destroying burial grounds where generations of Uighur families have been laid to rest, leaving behind human bones and…
NBA backs free speech after Hong Kong tweet furore
World
October 8, 2019
NBA backs free speech after Hong Kong tweet furore
The NBA has insisted it backs free speech, after US politicians accused it of caving to China in a row…