May 11 Hong Kong police arrest more than 200 in renewed protests By Associated Press Around 230 people between the ages of 12 and 65 were arrested on a range of charges, including unlawful assembly. Continue reading
Apr 19 US, UK condemn Hong Kong arrests of democracy advocates By Zen Soo, Associated Press The United States condemned the arrests of at least 14 veteran pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong on charges of joining massive anti-government protests last year, saying the police action jeopardizes a high degree of autonomy guaranteed the southern Chinese city. Continue reading
Apr 18 Hong Kong police arrest democracy activists, media tycoon By Zen Soo, Associated Press Hong Kong police have arrested at least 14 pro-democracy lawmakers, activists and a media tycoon on charges of joining unlawful protests last year calling for reforms. Continue reading
Feb 10 China reports 97 deaths from novel coronavirus in a single day By Joe McDonald, Associated Press The mainland death toll rose by 97 to 908 in the 24 hours through midnight Sunday and 3,062 new cases were reported. Continue reading
Feb 04 Watch 2:51 News Wrap: Turkey warns Syria over Idlib offensive In our news wrap Tuesday, Turkey warned it will intervene to stop a Syrian government offensive against rebels that's driving thousands of refugees in Idlib province toward the Turkish border. The word comes a day after clashes between Syrian and… Continue watching
Feb 04 Watch 6:30 How China's novel coronavirus outbreak is disrupting the global supply chain The spread of novel coronavirus in China has focused great attention on public health in that country and around the world. But the outbreak is also having a major economic impact, with quarantines imposed, flights suspended and factories shuttered. William… Continue watching
Feb 02 Fears of new virus trigger anti-China sentiment worldwide By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press A scary new virus from China has spread around the world. So has rising anti-Chinese sentiment, calls for a full travel ban on Chinese visitors and indignities for Chinese and other Asians. Continue reading
Jan 31 Delta, American and United suspend flights between U.S., China By David Koenig, Cathy Bussewitz, Joseph Pisani, Rachel Lerman, Associated Press United Airlines is suspending flights to three big Chinese cities but will continue flying to Hong Kong. Continue reading
Jan 12 Hong Kong denies entry to Human Rights Watch director By Associated Press Hong Kong authorities barred the head of Human Rights Watch from entering the Chinese territory Sunday, the advocacy group said. Continue reading
Jan 10 Taiwan president urges voters to turn out to the polls in Saturday's election By Taijing Wu, Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press Taiwan elections are lively events that generally revolve around economic, public welfare and social justice issues, though China's threat to annex the self-governing island by force always looms large in the background. Continue reading