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Trump May Hold Summit With Kim in North Korea Before 2020 Election – Former US Envoy

Posted on October 3, 2019By Editor

US President Donald Trump may meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang for another summit … Read More >Trump May Hold Summit With Kim in North Korea Before 2020 Election – Former US Envoy

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EU & Japan strike ‘connectivity’ deal to link Asia & to counter China’s new Silk Road

Posted on October 3, 2019October 3, 2019By Editor

The European Union has included Japan in its Asia “connectivity” plan, signing a landmark deal to coordinate transport, energy and digital projects amid concerns over China’s dominance in infrastructure funding. … Read More >EU & Japan strike ‘connectivity’ deal to link Asia & to counter China’s new Silk Road

‘Emboldening radicals’: China fumes after US lawmakers approve Hong Kong ‘human rights act’

Posted on October 3, 2019October 3, 2019By Editor

Beijing has slammed a move by US congressional panels to approve Hong Kong-related bills envisioning sanctions for human rights abuses … Read More >‘Emboldening radicals’: China fumes after US lawmakers approve Hong Kong ‘human rights act’

Hong Kong protesters ransack mall, clash in street battles with police (VIDEOS)

Posted on September 27, 2019October 3, 2019By Editor

Thousands of masked protesters descended on a Hong Kong satellite town, vandalizing a mall and rail stations. Clashes with police ensued in nearby streets where police used tear gas and activists set barricades on fire. … Read More >Hong Kong protesters ransack mall, clash in street battles with police (VIDEOS)

Amnesty International Accuses Hong Kong of Excessive Force, Torture Against Protesters

Posted on September 27, 2019November 1, 2019By Editor

The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) is denying accusations made by the UK human rights non-governmental organization (NGO) Amnesty International that authorities have used excessive force and sometimes torture against anti-extradition bill and pro-democracy demonstrators … Read More >Amnesty International Accuses Hong Kong of Excessive Force, Torture Against Protesters

Hong Kong Police Use Pepper Spray, Sponge Grenades to Disperse Protesters – Reports

Posted on September 27, 2019November 1, 2019By Editor

Hong Kong police used pepper spray and sponge grenades to disperse protesters, who gathered on Saturday near Tuen Mun park to protest against its noise pollution, RTHK broadcaster reported. … Read More >Hong Kong Police Use Pepper Spray, Sponge Grenades to Disperse Protesters – Reports

Hong Kong metro train derails during rush hour, disrupting service on 2 lines

Posted on September 17, 2019September 27, 2019By Editor

A Hong Kong metro train derailed at Hung Hom station in the middle of rush hour … Read More >Hong Kong metro train derails during rush hour, disrupting service on 2 lines

Molotovs v water cannons: Violence continues during Hong Kong protests

Posted on September 15, 2019October 24, 2019By Editor

Anti-government demonstrations got heated in Hong Kong on Sunday, as rowdy protesters attacked government buildings with petrol bombs … Read More >Molotovs v water cannons: Violence continues during Hong Kong protests

Rule, Britannia! Hong Kong protesters sing ex-colonial sovereign’s anthem (VIDEO)

Posted on September 15, 2019October 25, 2019By Editor

Activists flocked to the UK Consulate in Hong Kong on Sunday, waving Union Jacks and singing ‘God Save the Queen’ in a bid to convince London to step in and protect them … Read More >Rule, Britannia! Hong Kong protesters sing ex-colonial sovereign’s anthem (VIDEO)