In this photo taken in Hong Kong on June 3, 2020, Reese Tan, a 25-year-old guardian, poses with his Brit (Overseas), or BN (O), in his favorite part of town and where he would do it. . You will miss more if you leave, the bustling shopping and restaurant district …
Read More »Hong Kong makes first arrest under China’s new national security law
The Hong Kong Police Honor Guard raises a Chinese national flag and a Hong Kong flag during a flag raising ceremony at Golden Bauhinia Square on June 15, 2020 in Hong Kong, China. Anthony Kwan | fake pictures Hong Kong police announced Wednesday that they made their first arrest since …
Read More »China imposes comprehensive national security law as Hong Kong celebrates delivery anniversary
The law took effect in Hong Kong in the run-up to July 1, the 23rd anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover of British rule to China, and dramatically expands the powers of local and continental authorities to investigate, prosecute, and punish dissidents. In vague language, the law penalizes secession, subversion, terrorism, …
Read More »Caixin / IHS Markit June 2020 Manufacturing PMI
The results of a private survey released on Wednesday showed that China’s manufacturing activity expanded and exceeded expectations in June, reaching its highest level since December 2019. The Caixin / Markit Manufacturing Purchasing Manager ratio reached 51.2. Economists polled by Reuters had expected 50.5, compared to 50.7 in May. PMI …
Read More »Germany allies with China in fight over Trump’s threat to Iran
President Trump “has no right to activate” a United Nations Security Council mechanism to destroy the 2015 Iran nuclear deal by repealing sanctions, according to a senior Chinese diplomat, whose argument garnered European support. “Having withdrawn from the JCPOA, the United States is no longer a participant and has no …
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