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Charges in alleged port smuggling scheme from China to Los Angeles area
Federal prosecutors have announced charges in an apparent large-scale smuggling scheme worth millions of dollars from China into the United States.CBS News - Jan. 27 -
After new CIA finding, China says 'extremely unlikely' COVID-19 came from a lab
China on Monday dismissed the possibility that the virus that caused COVID-19 leaked from a lab, after the CIA said it now favors the so-called lab leak theory over natural transmission. “It is ...The Hill - Jan. 27 -
Eye Opener: Colombia agrees to accept migrants from U.S.
Colombia agrees to accept the return of migrants from the United States after President Trump threatened steep tarrifs on imports and other sanctions. Also, Palestinians return to northern Gaza ...CBS News - Jan. 27 -
Tesla sues EU over tariffs on electric vehicles from China
Decision marks latest confrontation between Elon Musk and BrusselsFinancial Times - Jan. 27 -
China says it's "extremely unlikely" COVID pandemic came from lab leak
China says it's "extremely unlikely" that COVID-19 came from a lab, after the CIA said it believed, though with low confidence, that it did, rather than from natural transmission.CBS News - Jan. 27 -
In China, Government Data on Drugs Blocked From Public After Backlash
Criticism over how the Chinese government buys drugs for its public health care system has ignited frustration over the quality of medicine.The New York Times - Jan. 27 -
Trump Says Colombia Will Accept Deportees, Ending Tariff Standoff
The president has made immigration an early priority to start second term, with ICE making more than 900 arrests Sunday.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 26 -
Hong Kong prepares for influx of listings from mainland China
Bankers expect the territory to benefit from US-Chinese tensions and Beijing’s capital controlsFinancial Times - Jan. 27 -
Meet three of Hong Kong’s top female chefs
A trio of culinary stars are making their mark on a traditionally male-dominated restaurant sceneFinancial Times - Jan. 27 -
New giant pandas from China make U.S. debut
Two new giant pandas from China made their debut in Washington D.C.'s National Zoo on Friday. The bears arrived in the nation's capital in October, but spent several months acclimating before being ...CBS News - Jan. 25 -
JetBlue offers some pilots early retirement packages, union says
JetBlue is offering early retirement to pilots nearing retirement ageCNBC - Jan. 25 -
‘Pandamonium’ as giant pandas from China make debut at DC’s National Zoo
Three-year-old bears Qing Bao and Bao Li can be seen on the zoo’s ‘giant panda cam’ after arriving in US in October. Two new giant pandas made their public debut at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo ...The Guardian - Jan. 24 -
Buccaneers OC Liam Coen accepts Jaguars head coach offer, reversing course from Tampa Bay extension
Liam Coen had taken himself out of the running for the Jacksonville job, but reversed course and officially became the Jaguars' next coach on Friday.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 23 -
Gallup findings on USPS show what DOGE faces
USPS is a poster child of financial failure and inefficiency, thanks to its government monopoly and subsidy.The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Does China 'operate' Panama Canal, as Trump says?
The US president says the US should "take back" the famous waterway because China runs it now.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
Ships carrying missile propellant ingredients set to sail from China to Iran, say officials
Intelligence suggests vessels will be laden with sodium perchlorate used in critical weaponsFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
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Banks compete for Hong Kong’s blockbuster listing with 0.01% fees
Chinese lenders’ ultra-low pitches for CATL secondary offering reflect scarcity of business on mainlandFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
Trump considers 10% tariff on China from February
The new president accused Beijing of sending fentanyl to Mexico and Canada which ends up in the US.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
Hong Kong chief justice claims overseas judges have left due to ‘orchestrated harassment’
Andrew Cheung defends city’s legal processes as ‘transparent, fair and independent’ despite mounting concerns from departing legal officers. Hong Kong’s top judge has claimed the exodus of foreign ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
Panama begins audit of Hong Kong company in nod to Trump
US president has said he wants waterway back over alleged Chinese influenceFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Huawei seeks to grab market share in AI chips from Nvidia in China
Tech giant pushes its artificial intelligence chips as hardware of choice for ‘inference’ tasksFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Fauci says he will accept preemptive pardon from Biden
Dr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), told The Hill on Monday that he intends to accept the pardon preemptively offered to him by ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
Alaska to resume ‘barbaric’ shooting of bears and wolves from helicopters
Renewed program would allow hunters to eliminate up to 80% of the animals on 20,000 acres of state land. Alaska is set to resume the aerial gunning of bears and wolves as a population control ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
Gymnast Yul Moldauer says he accepted suspension in whereabouts case
Yul Moldauer said he missed three drug tests in a 12-month span, triggering a suspension.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17 -
China benefits from ‘dragon year’ birth boost but population falls again
Policymakers respond with tax breaks and other measures as figures reveal third consecutive year of declineFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
China says it will send its vice president to Trump’s inauguration
China is sending Vice President Han Zheng to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington, Chinese state media reported, , marking the first time a senior Chinese leader will have ...NBC News - Jan. 17 -
Trump's Canada and Greenland Threats Imperil China Fight, Says Departing Envoy
Nicholas Burns, the U.S. ambassador to China, also said he was leaving his post with deep concerns about the future of relations with China.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15 -
The delights of Hong Kong’s iconic ‘tea restaurants’
Cha chaan tengs — frenetic, no-frills eateries where bankers share tables with builders — bring together local dishes and western imports in a uniquely delicious mixFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
The rate of HMPV infections in northern China is declining, health official says
The rate of infections with the flu-like human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in northern China is declining, a health official said, amid some international concern over a potential pandemicABC News - Jan. 12 -
Uyghurs detained in Thailand say they face deportation and persecution in China
A group of Uyghurs who were detained in Thailand over a decade ago say that the Thai government is preparing to deport them to China, alarming activists who say the men are at risk of abuse and ...ABC News - Jan. 11 -
R. Nicholas Burns, U.S. Ambassador, Says China Is Aligned With ‘Agents of Disorder’
R. Nicholas Burns, the top U.S. diplomat in Beijing, says the Biden administration is making a final push to urge China to reconsider its tilt toward Russia, Iran and North Korea.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Shui Ka-chun, Hong Kong Activist, Dies
A social worker and teacher imprisoned for his activism, he later wrote about the toll of incarceration and worked to help others behind bars.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
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Chinese toymaker taps ‘kidult’ craze as shares soar on Hong Kong debut
As birth rates fall in Asia, companies focus on nostalgic toys for young adultsFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Ford CEO says China operations earned $600 million in 2024
Ford Motor's operations in China earned roughly $600 million last year despite challenging market conditions, CEO Jim Farley said Thursday night.CNBC - Jan. 10 -
As U.S. announces new Ukraine aid package, Zelenskyy says send troops
Ukraine's leader says partners sending ground troops would help "force Russia into peace," as America's European allies ponder Trump's next move.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Powerful earthquake kills over 100 in Tibet, China's state media say
A strong earthquake killed more than 100 people in Tibet and left many others trapped in the autonomous region of western China, state media say.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Tencent shares fall 8% in Hong Kong after U.S. designates it a Chinese military company
Other Chinese companies added to the list included battery maker CATL, which is part of the supply chain for automakers like Ford and Tesla.CNBC - Jan. 7
