The US has accused Beijing of eroding Hong Kong’s freedoms as it tightens its grip. Photo: Sam Tsang
US sanctions 7 Hong Kong liaison office officials
  • The officials were sanctioned over what Washington calls the erosion of Hong Kong’s freedoms
  • Beijing had previously threatened ‘strong’ countermeasures if the US acts
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The US has accused Beijing of eroding Hong Kong’s freedoms as it tightens its grip. Photo: Sam Tsang
US sanctions 7 Hong Kong liaison office officials
  • The officials were sanctioned over what Washington calls the erosion of Hong Kong’s freedoms
  • Beijing had previously threatened ‘strong’ countermeasures if the US acts
3 hours ago
US-China relations
US sanctions 7 Hong Kong liaison office officials
3 hours ago
  • The officials were sanctioned over what Washington calls the erosion of Hong Kong’s freedoms
  • Beijing had previously threatened ‘strong’ countermeasures if the US acts
China pledges US$3bn to help developing countries’ Covid recovery

Xi tells a virtual Apec meeting that the money will help the countries with their pandemic response and economic recovery.

Xi tells a virtual Apec meeting that the money will help the countries with their pandemic response and economic recovery.

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Suicide bomber was behind Pakistan blast that killed 9 Chinese workers: editor

Fahd Husain reported the details in his column that came as Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Pakistan PM Imran Khan both described the blast as a ‘terrorist attack’.

Fahd Husain reported the details in his column that came as Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Pakistan PM Imran Khan both described the blast as a ‘terrorist attack’.

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Suicide bomber was behind Pakistan blast that killed 9 Chinese workers: editor

Fahd Husain reported the details in his column that came as Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Pakistan PM Imran Khan both described the blast as a ‘terrorist attack’.

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exclusive | China, US jostle for position of strength in planning senior official’s visit

A proposed trip to Tianjin by US deputy secretary of state Wendy Sherman depends on guaranteed access to power and protocols being followed.

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