China stages second-largest air incursion into Taiwan defence zone this year
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- China sent 18 warplanes including fighters and bombers into Taiwan's air defence zone on Friday,…
4 years ago
Asia
Fears mount for China’s economy as leaders dig in on zero-Covid
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Mass testing of China's vast population could bring fresh misery to the economy, experts warned Friday,…
4 years ago
World needs food system ‘transformation’ to tackle climate: expert
by Kelly MACNAMARA Food is fundamental to the efforts to tackle climate change, according to a scientist who has spent…
4 years ago
Will Hong Kong reopen for business under new leader Lee?
by Holmes Chan and Su Xinqi © Agence France-Presse HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Hong Kong's next leader John Lee…
4 years ago
John Lee: the former Hong Kong cop Beijing trusts
by Su Xinqi As a former beat cop who rose to become Hong Kong's security chief, John Lee is the…
4 years ago
Hong Kong more unequal, less free as Carrie Lam leaves office
by Holmes CHAN Hong Kong has emerged a more unequal city, its freedoms curtailed and international shine dulled after five…
4 years ago
Millions in Beijing urged to work from home to fight Covid outbreak
Millions of people in Beijing returned to work Thursday, many remotely, with scores of subway stations shut after a…
4 years ago
Russia practises nuclear-capable missile strikes: ministry
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russia on Wednesday said its forces had practised simulated nuclear-capable missile strikes in the western…
4 years ago
OPEC+ eye modest supply boost as demand dented by China Covid rules
by Anne BEADE, with Emeline Burckel in London Agence France Presse VIENNA, Austria (AFP) -- OPEC+ members meeting on…
4 years ago
North Korea fires ballistic missile in latest show of force
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea fired a ballistic missile Wednesday, Seoul said, a week after Kim Jong…
4 years ago
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