World Jan 22 Chinese city shuts down flights and trains to stop coronavirus from spreading Chinese health authorities are urging people in the city of Wuhan to avoid crowds and public gatherings.
World Jan 20 Human-to-human transmission of coronavirus confirmed in China A respiratory expert said two people in Guangdong province in southern China caught the disease from family members.
World Dec 30 Chinese scientist linked to gene-edited babies sentenced to prison He disappeared from public view shortly after he announced his research at a conference in Hong Kong 13 months ago, apparently detained by authorities.
World Dec 14 China welcomes preliminary deal in trade war it blames on US Chinese experts and news media joined government officials in saying the deal would reduce uncertainty for companies, at least in the short term. They remained cautious, saying both sides will have to show a willingness to compromise to resolve the…
World Nov 29 Hong Kong protesters seek support from the British The rally came a day after U.S. President Donald Trump signed into law two bills to support democracy and human rights in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory.
World Nov 26 Weeklong siege of Hong Kong campus comes to an end A search of the Hong Kong Polytechnic campus Tuesday found just one woman, in weak condition, and a senior university official said it’s unlikely anyone else remains.
World Nov 25 Pro-democracy opposition wins landslide victory in Hong Kong elections The result of Sunday’s elections could force the central government in Beijing to rethink how to handle the unrest, which is now in its sixth month.
World Nov 24 Pro-democracy candidates advance in key Hong Kong elections So far, pro-democracy candidates have won 159 out of 452 seats in 18 district council races.
World Nov 18 PHOTOS: Hong Kong police battle protesters in university siege Hong Kong’s work week started with multiple protests that disrupted traffic, and schools remained closed because of safety concerns.
World Nov 17 Hong Kong police storm university held by protesters Police breached a Hong Kong university campus held by protesters early Monday after an all-night siege that included firing repeated barrages of tear gas and water cannons.