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Anti-coup protests rage in Myanmar after dozens killed over crackdown’s bloodiest weekend (VIDEOS)

Posted on March 16, 2021March 16, 2021By Editor

Dozens of people were reportedly killed in Myanmar over the weekend amid the increasingly lethal crackdown on anti-coup protests. Despite the actions of the police and military, the protests continued into Monday. … Read More >Anti-coup protests rage in Myanmar after dozens killed over crackdown’s bloodiest weekend (VIDEOS)

US is an ‘out-and-out eavesdropping empire,’ says Beijing, as Washington lists Chinese companies as national security threat

Posted on March 16, 2021March 16, 2021By Editor

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has taken aim at Washington, labeling it ‘hypocritical’ and claiming it spies on its own allies, after the US designated five Chinese companies as posing a threat to national security under a 2019 law. … Read More >US is an ‘out-and-out eavesdropping empire,’ says Beijing, as Washington lists Chinese companies as national security threat

Campaign of Covid-19 test targeting foreigners in S. Korea’s most populous province sparks allegations of xenophobia

Posted on March 16, 2021March 16, 2021By Editor

A coronavirus-testing campaign launched by a South Korean province to probe foreign workers has sparked discontent over its poor execution and has also led to accusations of thinly-veiled racism. … Read More >Campaign of Covid-19 test targeting foreigners in S. Korea’s most populous province sparks allegations of xenophobia

Martial Law Announced in Parts of Myanmar’s Largest City

Posted on March 15, 2021March 15, 2021By Editor

The military junta in Myanmar has declared martial law over the townships of Hlaing Tharyar and Shwepyitha in Yangon, the largest city in the country, AFP reports citing local state-run media. … Read More >Martial Law Announced in Parts of Myanmar’s Largest City

China demands end to violence and looting of its factories in Myanmar as 39 reported killed in anti-coup protest

Posted on March 14, 2021March 14, 2021By Editor

At least 38 protesters and one police officer were killed in Myanmar on Sunday, with most casualties reported in the capital Yangon where demonstrators set Chinese-financed factories on fire, a local advocacy group said. … Read More >China demands end to violence and looting of its factories in Myanmar as 39 reported killed in anti-coup protest

North Korea snubs Biden administration’s repeated attempts to get in touch – media

Posted on March 14, 2021March 14, 2021By Editor

Pyongyang has shunned the Biden administration’s attempts to reach out through various channels since mid-February, US official told the media. … Read More >North Korea snubs Biden administration’s repeated attempts to get in touch – media

China labels US ‘unreliable and uncredible’ as Biden reportedly tightens restrictions on supplying Huawei

Posted on March 13, 2021March 13, 2021By Editor

Beijing has called on Washington to cease the “unreasonable suppression” of Chinese companies after it was reported on Thursday night that the Biden administration has introduced new restrictions on supplying tech-giant Huawei. … Read More >China labels US ‘unreliable and uncredible’ as Biden reportedly tightens restrictions on supplying Huawei

Military will stay in power for ‘certain time’ then hold elections, says Myanmar junta while accusing ousted Suu Kyi of corruption

Posted on March 12, 2021March 12, 2021By Editor

Myanmar’s military council has said it will hold elections and hand over control when an unspecified period of time has elapsed – but it also made fresh claims that former leader Aung San Suu Kyi had been involved in corruption. … Read More >Military will stay in power for ‘certain time’ then hold elections, says Myanmar junta while accusing ousted Suu Kyi of corruption

South Korean PM ‘declares war on property crime’ amid growing insider speculation scandal at government’s state-owned housing corp

Posted on March 12, 2021March 12, 2021By Editor

South Korean Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun declared a “war on property crime” on Thursday amid a growing investigation into insider speculation by government employees at the country’s state-owned housing corporation. … Read More >South Korean PM ‘declares war on property crime’ amid growing insider speculation scandal at government’s state-owned housing corp

Beijing calls on Washington to drop ‘cold war mentality’ and ‘cooperate’ with China ahead of high-level meeting next week

Posted on March 12, 2021March 12, 2021By Editor

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has welcomed the upcoming meeting between top diplomats from Washington and Beijing, but it has also called on the US to be “objective” and approach the nations’ disagreements in a “rational manner.” … Read More >Beijing calls on Washington to drop ‘cold war mentality’ and ‘cooperate’ with China ahead of high-level meeting next week