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Hong Kong leader says China's sentencing of US citizen exposes national security threats

Hong Kong’s leader says the sentencing on spying charges of a U.S. citizen in China who was also a permanent resident of the semi-autonomous city illustrates that the territory should stay vigilant to hidden national security risks

The Independent UK

China sentences 78-year-old US citizen to life in prison on spying charges

China has sentenced a 78-year-old United States citizen to life in prison on spying charges

The Independent UK

Friday essay: Stan Grant on how tyrants use the language of germ warfare – and COVID has enabled them

It is 2019. There is a virus lurking in China. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is warning that if it is not contained, it could infect the entire country. It could turn the country upside down. Tear at the social fabric. The CCP’s dream of harmony cannot withstand this. So…

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China Charges Journalist with 'Espionage'

Chinese authorities have formally charged a prominent journalist with spying, over a year after he was detained while having lunch with a Japanese diplomat, a media rights group said. Dong Yuyu, a senior columnist at the Communist Party newspaper Guangming Daily, was detained in February 2022 along with the diplomat…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Guatemala leader in Taiwan expresses 'rock-solid friendship'

The president of Guatemala has appealed to other governments to respect Taiwan’s sovereignty during an official visit at a time when China’s ruling Communist Party is stepping up efforts to isolate the self-ruled island democracy claimed by Beijing as part of its territory

The Independent UK

Hong Kong bishop invites head of China's state-backed church

Hong Kong’s Roman Catholic bishop has invited a leader of the Communist Party-controlled group for Catholics in mainland China to visit his city

The Independent UK

What are China's alleged 'secret overseas police stations'?

Police in New York have arrested two men for allegedly setting up a secret police station for a Chinese provincial police agency to collect information on opponents of the ruling Communist Party

The Independent UK

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Bank of China Ex-Chairman Investigated for Alleged Corruption

Liu Liange was removed as BOC’s Communist Party chief in February and relinquished his position of chairman earlier this month

Caixin Global

China factory activity grows at slower pace in March

A government survey shows China’s factory activity grew at a slower pace in March but was stronger than expected following the end of anti-virus restrictions

The Independent UK

China's No. 2 leader says economy improved in March

China’s new No. 2 leader says its economic recovery improved in March and he promised to stay committed to opening to the world

The Independent UK

Vietnam communist party chief, Biden agree to boost ties in phone call

The chief of Vietnam's ruling Communist Party Nguyen Phu Trong and U.S. President Joe Biden agreed in a telephone call on Wednesday to "promote, develop and deepen" ties, Vietnam's state media reported.

Reuters

Exclusive: Former Exim Bank Executive Pleads Guilty to Taking Bribes

Li Li, known as the ‘godmother’ of China’s shipping industry, has been charged by prosecutors with accepting almost $14.5 million in ill-gotten gains, sources tell Caixin

Caixin Global

Eyes on abstention as Cubans vote for National Assembly

Cubans are voting in National Assembly elections with attention focused on voter turnout amid a deep economic and migratory crisis

The Independent UK

Official: Foundation of China's Economic Recovery not Solid Enough

The foundation of China's economic recovery is not solid enough, a senior Communist Party official said on Saturday, warning of possible spillover effects from global economic problems. Some countries have to play a balancing act as they try to stabilize their economies, prices and financial markets, said Han Wenxiu, deputy…

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Sudan’s People Await Cabinet Formation

The Sudanese are eagerly awaiting the first of April, for the signing of the final political agreement between civilians and the military, with international and regional support. However, the political process faces resistance from the Islamist supporters of the former regime and their followers, who “threatened to bring down the…

The Independent UK

Cuba holds national elections with no opposition candidates

Cuba holds National Assembly elections Sunday, but there are only 470 candidates running for the 470 seats, with no opposition challengers and no campaigning

The Independent UK

Why does US see Chinese-owned TikTok as a security threat?

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has endured a nearly six-hour grilling by U.S. lawmakers, some of whom are pushing to ban the popular short-video app nationwide

The Independent UK

Scandal-plagued China soccer hit by new corruption probes

China’s scandal-plagued official Football Association has been rocked by new corruption probes into its chiefs of discipline and competition

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Roll Call

Lawmakers reject CEO's assurance TikTok is autonomous from China - Roll Call

House lawmakers voiced disbelief Thursday as TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew tried to reassure them the app has no link to China's ruling party.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

JCP expels member over criticism of leader

The Japanese Communist Party has expelled a party member who wrote a book calling for JCP leader Kazuo Shii to step down and for the introduction of public elections for party leaders.

Caixin Global

Former BOC Beijing Branch Head Under Corruption Investigation

Wang Jianhong caught up in graft busters’ dragnet targeting misconduct in the financial sector, where eight bankers have been punished already this year

Al Jazeera

China’s NPC: Who are the top men tapped to support Xi Jinping?

China’s National People’s Congress wrapped up on Monday after announcing a host of top officials that will assist Xi.

The Independent UK

China's Xi wants bigger global role after Saudi-Iran deal

President Xi Jinping is calling for China to play a bigger role in managing global affairs after Beijing scored a diplomatic coup by hosting talks that produced an agreement by Saudi Arabia and Iran to reopen diplomatic relations

The Independent UK

Favoring continuity, China reappoints central bank governor

China has reappointed Yi Gang as head of the central bank in an effort to reassure entrepreneurs and financial markets by showing continuity at the top while other economic officials change

Caixin Global

Wang Huning Elected Head of China’s Top National Political Advisory Body

The Communist Party’s No. 4 official replaces outgoing CPPCC chief Wang Yang

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