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US and 'like-minded' partners will keep security in Asia: admiral

Reuters
Posted at Dec 13 05:16 PM

On a visit to Bangkok, US Admiral John Aquilino criticized China's construction of artificial islands in the South China Sea, a vital trade waterway with rich energy resources where Beijing has disputes with five nations. Read more »

Experts quit Hong Kong police probe, in blow to government

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 11 11:32 AM

An international panel of experts hired to advise Hong Kong's police watchdog over its handling of huge pro-democracy protests announced Wednesday they were quitting, in a major setback for the city's pro-Beijing government.   Read more »

After 4 years, China's top diplomat visits South Korea to mend ties

Sangmi Cha, Reuters
Posted at Dec 04 02:54 PM

During his two-day stay, the State Councilor Wang Yi will meet South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha and President Moon Jae-in, officials in Seoul said. Read more »

Wedding bells on hold for Hong Kong protester, policeman

Yan Zhao, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 04 12:21 PM

May, who asked to be identified by a pseudonym, is one of those who has seen the political become deeply personal, threatening to torpedo her February wedding. Read more »

TikTok accused in California lawsuit of sending user data to China

Katie Paul, Reuters
Posted at Dec 03 11:08 AM

SAN FRANCISCO - A California college student has accused popular video-sharing app TikTok in a class-action lawsuit of transferring private user data to servers in China, despite the company's assurances that it does not store personal data there. Read more »

China bars US military ships, aircraft from Hong Kong, sanctions US-based NGOs

Reuters
Posted at Dec 03 10:40 AM

BEIJING - China on Monday banned US military ships and aircraft from visiting Hong Kong and slapped sanctions on several US non-government organizations for allegedly encouraging anti-government protesters in the city to commit violent acts. Read more »

China sanctions US over Hong Kong unrest

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 02 03:52 PM

China on Monday slapped punitive measures on the US in retaliation for its backing of a pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong, announcing sanctions on NGOs and suspending visits by US warships and aircraft.  Read more »

Barring US lawmakers may be Chinese response to Hong Kong law

Kyodo News
Posted at Nov 29 09:14 PM

BEIJING - China said Friday that "unwelcome" individuals might well be denied entry to the country, increasing speculation that China may be considering barring some US lawmakers from entering the country as a countermeasure to the US enactment of a Hong Kong human rights law. Read more »

Facing US sanctions, Venezuela offers suppliers payment in Chinese yuan: sources

Mayela Armas and Corina Pons, Reuters
Posted at Nov 28 02:30 PM

CARACAS - Venezuela's government and its oil company PDVSA have offered to pay suppliers and contractors into accounts in China using the yuan currency, five people familiar with the matter said. Read more »

TikTok apologizes for removing viral Xinjiang clip

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 28 12:30 PM

BEIJING - Chinese-owned app TikTok has admitted it briefly removed a viral video that condemned Beijing's crackdown on Muslims in Xinjiang and apologized to the US teen who posted the clip. Read more »

Trump approves legislation backing Hong Kong protesters

Reuters
Posted at Nov 28 07:29 AM

WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed into law congressional legislation backing protesters in Hong Kong despite angry objections from Beijing, with which he is seeking a deal to end a damaging trade war. Read more »

Hong Kong leader offers mea culpa, but no concessions

Yan Zhao and Xinqi Su, France-Presse
Posted at Nov 26 07:07 PM

Hong Kong's unpopular leader Carrie Lam acknowledged Tuesday that public dissatisfaction with her government fueled a landslide win by pro-democracy candidates in local elections Read more »

Australian universities should be barred from partnering with over 100 Chinese schools due to military ties –think tank

Reuters
Posted at Nov 26 07:07 AM

CANBERRA - Australian universities should be barred from partnering with more than 100 Chinese counterparts because they have close ties with the military in Beijing, a leading think tank has said. Read more »

Chinese spy defects to Australia with stash of intel on Beijing interference

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 23 05:36 PM

The Nine network newspapers said the defector, named as Wang "William" Liqiang, had given Australia's counter-espionage agency the identities of China’s senior military intelligence officers in Hong Kong and provided details of how they funded and conducted operations in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Australia. Read more »

Protesters left on besieged Hong Kong campus weigh options

Kate Lamb and Jessie Pang, Reuters
Posted at Nov 23 10:53 AM

At least 8 protesters who had been holding out at a trashed Hong Kong university surrendered on Friday, while others searched for escape routes past the riot police surrounding the campus. Read more »

US Army cadets told not to use TikTok in uniform

Elizabeth Culliford, Reuters
Posted at Nov 23 09:46 AM

US Army cadets were this week instructed not to use China-owned social media app TikTok while representing the military, an Army spokeswoman said on Friday, amid concerns over the app's handling of user data. Read more »

US warships sail in disputed South China Sea amid tensions

Idrees Ali, Reuters
Posted at Nov 22 08:47 AM

WASHINGTON - US Navy warships, on two occasions in the past few days, have sailed near islands claimed by China in the South China Sea, the US military told Reuters on Thursday, at a time of tension between the world's two largest economies. Read more »

This Pinoy underdog silenced the Beijing arena with a jaw dropping flying knee | Ces & the City

ANCX
Updated as of Dec 02 08:13 AM

The lone Filipino victor in One Championship’s Age of Dragons tournament Jeremy Miado came unprepared for the Beijing’s autumn weather but executed his game plan perfectly to knock out his Chinese opponent. Read more »

World Bank chief tells China it needs 'vital' reforms

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 21 04:06 PM

State-owned behemoths dominate lucrative sectors of China's economy -- including energy, aviation and telecommunications -- where access to private players is restricted.  Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: November 19, 2019

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 20 01:52 AM

Here are the day's big stories in photos. Read more »