Asia & Pacific – Page 81 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

India defends digital tax opposed by Washington & US tech giants

Posted on February 4, 2021February 4, 2021By Editor

India’s trade secretary has defended the country’s recently introduced digital tax, maintaining that online commerce and other revenues must be taxed in some form. The tax has been objected by US-based tech firms and Washington. … Read More >India defends digital tax opposed by Washington & US tech giants

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Over half of New Delhi has been infected with Covid-19, Indian govt study suggests

Posted on February 3, 2021February 3, 2021By Editor

More than half of New Delhi’s population of 20 million has been infected with the coronavirus and since developed antibodies, a survey by the Indian government has revealed. … Read More >Over half of New Delhi has been infected with Covid-19, Indian govt study suggests

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Relations between Japan and South Korea take another dip as Seoul drops description of Japan as ‘partner’

Posted on February 3, 2021February 3, 2021By Editor

A defense white paper published on Tuesday by South Korea has downgraded its official description of neighboring Japan, dropping the word ‘partner’ in a sign of deteriorating relations between the two nations. … Read More >Relations between Japan and South Korea take another dip as Seoul drops description of Japan as ‘partner’

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Beijing hopes Washington will follow China’s lead and invite WHO to the US in search for origin of Covid-19

Posted on February 3, 2021February 3, 2021By Editor

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has urged Washington to invite the WHO to conduct traceability testing in the US, citing the fact the American authorities found Covid-19 antibodies in blood donations as early as December 2019. … Read More >Beijing hopes Washington will follow China’s lead and invite WHO to the US in search for origin of Covid-19

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Japan extends state of emergency with hospitals strained and concern growing about the fate of Tokyo Olympics

Posted on February 2, 2021February 2, 2021By Editor

Japan’s prime minister has announced an extension of the country’s state of emergency until March 7 as hospitals remain flooded with serious cases and the country’s inoculation campaign has yet to start. … Read More >Japan extends state of emergency with hospitals strained and concern growing about the fate of Tokyo Olympics

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‘Absurd claims’: S. Korea’s presidential office dismisses opposition reports that govt planned to build nuclear plant in N. Korea

Posted on January 31, 2021January 31, 2021By Editor

The South Korean government has hit back at the opposition, dismissing claims it moved to close its own nuclear plant earlier than scheduled in order to build one in North Korea. … Read More >‘Absurd claims’: S. Korea’s presidential office dismisses opposition reports that govt planned to build nuclear plant in N. Korea

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Blast outside Israeli embassy in New Delhi, no injuries reported but several cars damaged (VIDEO)

Posted on January 31, 2021January 31, 2021By Editor

An explosion has been reported outside the Israeli embassy in New Delhi. The emergency services say no one was hurt but nearby cars have been damaged. … Read More >Blast outside Israeli embassy in New Delhi, no injuries reported but several cars damaged (VIDEO)

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China insists UK is ‘shooting itself in the foot’ as Britain’s Hong Kong visa programme kicks off on Sunday

Posted on January 30, 2021January 30, 2021By Editor

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has expressed its opposition to British interference in Hong Kong’s affairs as the UK prepares to open its new visa programme to 70 percent of the island’s residents on January 31. … Read More >China insists UK is ‘shooting itself in the foot’ as Britain’s Hong Kong visa programme kicks off on Sunday

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‘Creative approach’: South Korea suggests North should freeze ALL ‘nuclear activities’ just to ‘begin’ rapprochement with US

Posted on January 30, 2021January 30, 2021By Editor

South Korea’s PM Chung Sye-kyun has urged all sides of the Korean standoff to show “creative” thinking, urging the North to at least freeze all its nuclear activities and scale down its program, to show goodwill. … Read More >‘Creative approach’: South Korea suggests North should freeze ALL ‘nuclear activities’ just to ‘begin’ rapprochement with US

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Don’t treat Beijing as ‘imaginary enemy,’ China’s ambassador tells US

Posted on January 29, 2021January 29, 2021By Editor

China’s ambassador to the US has urged Washington not to treat his country as an “imaginary enemy,” warning that such approach would lead to “grave strategic mistakes.” … Read More >Don’t treat Beijing as ‘imaginary enemy,’ China’s ambassador tells US

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