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Government advisers say Beijing should expect to be targeted in the run up to the presidential election and should avoid a tit-for-tat response.
Government advisers say Beijing should expect to be targeted in the run up to the presidential election and should avoid a tit-for-tat response.
People like Miles Yu, an adviser to Mike Pompeo, and Mung Chiang, who works with the US foreign office, are known for their anti-Beijing feelings.
People like Miles Yu, an adviser to Mike Pompeo, and Mung Chiang, who works with the US foreign office, are known for their anti-Beijing feelings.
American reporters have already been forced to leave mainland and some based in city fear they are next in the firing line.
American reporters have already been forced to leave mainland and some based in city fear they are next in the firing line.
Nanjing University’s Zhu Feng says trade can no longer be a foundation for a strong relationship.
Nanjing University’s Zhu Feng says trade can no longer be a foundation for a strong relationship.
Former Shaanxi party boss Zhao Zhengyong was found guilty of accepting more than US$100m in bribes.
Former Shaanxi party boss Zhao Zhengyong was found guilty of accepting more than US$100m in bribes.
Investigation and apologies over ‘intellectual’ officer’s book after its repetitive content leads to online debate about unthinking praise for officials.
Investigation and apologies over ‘intellectual’ officer’s book after its repetitive content leads to online debate about unthinking praise for officials.
China feels a need to appear strong in front of its domestic audience, but it works hard to avoid irrevocably damaging the relationship with America.
China feels a need to appear strong in front of its domestic audience, but it works hard to avoid irrevocably damaging the relationship with America.
Beijing announces tit-for-tat moves against the three Western nations, accusing them of ‘gross interference’ in China’s domestic affairs. Foreign ministry also warns New Zealand of retaliation after it puts legal pact with Hong Kong on hold.
Beijing announces tit-for-tat moves against the three Western nations, accusing them of ‘gross interference’ in China’s domestic affairs. Foreign ministry also warns New Zealand of retaliation after it puts legal pact with Hong Kong on hold.
Influential business chief was nicknamed ‘Ren the big cannon’ for outspoken attacks on the Communist Party and handling of coronavirus outbreak.
Influential business chief was nicknamed ‘Ren the big cannon’ for outspoken attacks on the Communist Party and handling of coronavirus outbreak.
Washington fails to give a reason for the unprecedented move, saying only it ‘will not tolerate [China]’s violations of our sovereignty and intimidation of our people’.
Washington fails to give a reason for the unprecedented move, saying only it ‘will not tolerate [China]’s violations of our sovereignty and intimidation of our people’.
China’s foreign ministry spokesman calls ‘fake news’ on report that Beijing is considering export reprisal against European telecoms if EU bans Huawei.
China’s foreign ministry spokesman calls ‘fake news’ on report that Beijing is considering export reprisal against European telecoms if EU bans Huawei.
City’s strategy has been ‘to keep the pandemic at a low level rather than trying to achieve zero cases’, Zhang Wenhong, head of Shanghai’s Covid-19 clinical expert team, says.
City’s strategy has been ‘to keep the pandemic at a low level rather than trying to achieve zero cases’, Zhang Wenhong, head of Shanghai’s Covid-19 clinical expert team, says.
Move reportedly being considered by US president would further strain ties between the world’s two biggest economies.
Move reportedly being considered by US president would further strain ties between the world’s two biggest economies.
The principle is not specified in the new legislation but it does exist in mainland Chinese law, professor says.
The principle is not specified in the new legislation but it does exist in mainland Chinese law, professor says.
Beijing says it will target ‘institutions and individuals who have acted egregiously on Xinjiang affairs’.
Beijing says it will target ‘institutions and individuals who have acted egregiously on Xinjiang affairs’.
Working group is part of high-level enforcement body established in April to ‘strike hard on activities that could undermine political security’.
Working group is part of high-level enforcement body established in April to ‘strike hard on activities that could undermine political security’.
In its first comments since the law came into effect, ministry urges Hong Kong police to end violence and disorder in the city but offers few clues on implementation.
In its first comments since the law came into effect, ministry urges Hong Kong police to end violence and disorder in the city but offers few clues on implementation.
They say it goes further than mainland Chinese legislation and could affect Hong Kong’s status as an international financial centre, but pursuing offences committed outside the city may be difficult.
They say it goes further than mainland Chinese legislation and could affect Hong Kong’s status as an international financial centre, but pursuing offences committed outside the city may be difficult.
The new law ‘effectively stops the loopholes’ that existed in Hong Kong and undermined national security, senior Beijing official says.
The new law ‘effectively stops the loopholes’ that existed in Hong Kong and undermined national security, senior Beijing official says.
Situation facing Beijing and Washington is ‘sensationally more distressing’ than anything seen during the US-Russia freeze, Peking University professor Wang Jisi tells World Peace Forum.
Situation facing Beijing and Washington is ‘sensationally more distressing’ than anything seen during the US-Russia freeze, Peking University professor Wang Jisi tells World Peace Forum.
Fu Ying, who was the deputy foreign minister, also said the country needed to be more transparent on its defence policy, in an opinion piece ahead of a meeting between the two sides in Hawaii.
Fu Ying, who was the deputy foreign minister, also said the country needed to be more transparent on its defence policy, in an opinion piece ahead of a meeting between the two sides in Hawaii.
Even though plaintiffs will never get any money out of Beijing, the action damages the national image, Peking University professor Liang Yunxiang says.
Even though plaintiffs will never get any money out of Beijing, the action damages the national image, Peking University professor Liang Yunxiang says.
Turning the island into China’s freest place to trade will target different industries and complement Greater Bay Area, according to planning agency deputy.
Turning the island into China’s freest place to trade will target different industries and complement Greater Bay Area, according to planning agency deputy.
The central government is looking to safeguard national security as well as the city’s stability through the new law, according to Lam.
The central government is looking to safeguard national security as well as the city’s stability through the new law, according to Lam.
Confrontation comes as Beijing grapples with challenges on all fronts, including US.
Confrontation comes as Beijing grapples with challenges on all fronts, including US.
US President said he will start removing the city’s special status because it is no longer autonomous.
US President said he will start removing the city’s special status because it is no longer autonomous.
Premier Li Keqiang confirmed China’s 4 trillion yuan (US$559 billion) worth of cost cuts on the final day of the National People’s Congress on Thursday.
Premier Li Keqiang confirmed China’s 4 trillion yuan (US$559 billion) worth of cost cuts on the final day of the National People’s Congress on Thursday.
US has intensified its ‘suppression and containment’ of China since start of Covid-19 pandemic, top defence official and PLA general Wei Fenghe says.
US has intensified its ‘suppression and containment’ of China since start of Covid-19 pandemic, top defence official and PLA general Wei Fenghe says.
Chinese embassy in Berlin says ‘separatists were exploiting the legal loophole’ in national security and it needs to be fixed.
Chinese embassy in Berlin says ‘separatists were exploiting the legal loophole’ in national security and it needs to be fixed.
Call for new suppliers and increase in domestic production to minimise inflation and maintain social stability.
Call for new suppliers and increase in domestic production to minimise inflation and maintain social stability.