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Opinion: China is going carbon neutral, and the USA needs to take note no matter who it elects
Luke O Callaghan White says China’s leader was being strategic when he stunned the international community recently by declaring ambitious climate action plans.
China passes new law restricting sensitive exports
Companies and individuals who breach the new export control law could face criminal charges.
One-third of Chinese city of nine million people swabbed for Covid-19 in two days
There has been a small number of confirmed cases in Qingdao in recent days.
Irish journalist: I spent the last five years covering Hong Kong, but then my visa was declined
Irish journalist Aaron Mc Nicholas has returned from the territory and here, he documents the daily challenges faced by journalists and other activists in a politically tense Hong Kong.
Letter from China: Life is back to normal after Covid-19, but under strict conditions
Greg McDonough, an Irishman living in China gives an account of ‘normal’ life after lockdown, where tough but fair measures are now in place.
Thousands of people in China given Covid-19 vaccine approved for emergency use despite concerns
The Chinese vaccines have been administered before final regulatory approval for general use.
Leading pro-democracy activist arrested in Hong Kong for 'unlawful' protest against face-mask ban
The Hong Kong government first banned the wearing of masks last year.
TikTok set to appear in US court to argue attempted ban is not motivated by 'genuine security concerns'
The Chinese-owned app is seeking a preliminary injunction against the ban.
Judge halts WeChat ban in US-China tech battle
At the weekend Donald Trump said he had approved a deal allowing Oracle to become data partner for TikTok to avert a shutdown of that app.
US bans TikTok and WeChat, citing national security reasons
Downloads of the apps will be banned from Sunday onwards.
Wuhan next-of-kin accuse China of blocking Covid-19 lawsuits
Families accuse the Wuhan and Hubei governments of concealing the outbreak when it first emerged late last year.
'It's not a crime to mourn June 4': Hong Kong activists in court over banned Tiananmen vigil
Tens of thousands of Hong Kongers defied a ban on rallies in June to mark the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square protests.
Australian journalists flee China over arrest fears
The reporters were forced to take refuge with Australian diplomats.
Ninety protesters arrested in Hong Kong over demonstrations against delayed election
Hong Kong elections were due to have taken place today but were postponed for a year by the authorities.
WHO launches independent panel to review pandemic response
Former Liberian president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and former UK foreign secretary David Miliband are on the panel.
Premier League terminates China's €587m TV deal in blow to clubs' finances
Streaming service PPTV reportedly failed to make a €180m payment due in March.
Hong Kong begins China-led mass testing programme for Covid-19
The government expects five million people will take part in the programme.
'Living in Ireland, we didn't worry about serious racial physical attacks... how wrong we were'
Following the attack on her friend, Tian Yu Lloyd, suggests Irish society takes time to reflect as racist aggression becomes more common through the pandemic.
TikTok says it's going to sue the Trump administration over crackdown
The video app has been downloaded 175 million times in the US.
Former CIA officer charged with selling US secrets and exposing informants to China
He was tricked into admitting his activities last year by a US undercover agent.
TikTok ramps up defence against US accusations that app is security threat
China meanwhile slammed Washington for using “digital gunboat diplomacy” in the TikTok case.
Trump sets deadline for TikTok owner to sell US assets
It remains unclear what the TikTok orders mean for the app’s 100 million users in the US.
After quitting Ecuador post without managing a single game, Jordi Cruyff has a new job
The Dutchman will return to China as coach of Shenzhen FC.
TikTok ban in US to be challenged
The company and its US employees are planning to take Donald Trump’s administration to court.
Stormont leaders urged to publish record of call with Chinese official
Arlene Foster and Michelle O’Neill allegedly said they respected and understood new Hong Kong security laws.
Hong Kong residents rush to buy pro-democracy newspaper following owner's arrest
The newspaper said its circulation is up from 70,000 to 550,000.
Hong Kong newspaper owner arrested during office raid by police
He was among seven people detained on suspicion of colluding with foreign forces.
US-China relations deteriorate further as Beijing slams 'barbarous' sanctions placed on Hong Kong
The fresh sanctions from the US came after Donald Trump’s move against TikTok and WeChat.
China accuses US of 'political suppression' after Trump's executive order targeting TikTok
The order comes into effect in 45 days and appears to ban transactions with the Chinese owners of the app.
'Hundreds of new jobs' to be created in Ireland as TikTok announces plans for European Data Centre
The €420 million data centre, the company’s first in Europe, is to be operational by 2022.
'I didn't like the game' - Beaten Benitez fumes in two-minute China press conference
Benitez arrived in China to fanfare but he has found it difficult to make an impact at Dalian, winning only seven of his 20 matches.
Explainer: TikTok is on the block but why has Donald Trump given Microsoft 45 days to make a bid?
A September deadline looms for the blockbuster acquisition.
Trump gives TikTok 6 weeks to sell itself to US company, saying it will be 'out of business' otherwise
Trump said that Microsoft was in talks to buy TikTok.
Microsoft reportedly in advanced talks to buy US TikTok operation
The reports emerged as US President Donald Trump said he would ban the Chinese-owned app in the US.
TikTok responds to Donald Trump's pledge to ban the app
The president said he could use emergency economic powers or an executive order.
Hong Kong postpones upcoming elections claiming coronavirus outbreak is to blame
The chief executive said Hong Kong has the support of the Chinese government in making the decision.
Hong Kong democracy activists disqualified from running in legislative elections
Hong Kong says only those who pledge allegiance to both local government and China can run.
China records highest new-case count in three months, as gyms and bars close in infection hotspots
Of the new cases, 98 were domestic infections, mostly in the northwestern region of Xinjiang.
US closes consulate in Chengdu, China amid diplomatic spat
The US State Department said it was disappointed at China’s order to close the consulate.
China records highest daily Covid-19 cases since April, sparking fears of second wave
This comes as more than 16 million cases were recorded globally – with 5 million of them recorded since the beginning of July.
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