UN rights office expresses alarm at Hong Kong arrests under new security law
New York: The UN human rights office, OHCHR, has expressed alarm at the arrest of demonstrators in Hong Kong, following China’s adoption of a national security law for the Special Administrative Region (SAR).
Exiled Chinese dissident Guo Wengei has alleged that Chinese Communist Party (CCP) “allocates $2 billion a year” to pay off the Vatican for its silence concerning atrocities carried out by Beijing.
China passes Hong Kong Security Law
Beijing/UNI: Beijing on Tuesday unanimously passed the controversial security law for Hong Kong that will not only criminalise secession, subversion and collusion with foreign forces, but also effectively curtail protests and freedom of speech.
Britain must act against China's intention to destroy Hong Kong's autonomy: UK MP Stewart McDonald
London: United Kingdom MP Stewart McDonald has asked the UK government to act against the Chinese government's intention to destroy Hong Kong’s autonomy.
Hong Kong new law: Beijing targeting schools to impose its policies
Beijing: It seems that China is apparently trying to target school students to silence them as the system has emerged as a battleground over Beijing's move to impose national security legislation in the city.
Hong Kong protests might have serious impact on its special status that will end in 2047: Beijing
Beijing: China has warned that widespread demonstrations might have a serious impact on Hong Kong's special status which will end in 2047 under Beijing's 'one country, two systems' principle, specially at a time when the city is still witnessing pro-democracy protests.
High-Risk Zone Declared in Northeastern China Due to New COVID-19 Cluster - Authorities
Beijing/Sputnik/UNI: The Chinese city of Shulan in the northeastern Jilin province has been declared a high-risk zone after 11 people got infected with the novel coronavirus, the provincial authorities said on Sunday.
Beijing receives more than 4.6 mln tourists during May Day holiday
Beijing/Xinhua/UNI: Beijing received more than 4.6 million tourists during the five-day May Day holiday which ended Tuesday, according to Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism.
Five Eyes intelligence accuses China of Corona cover-up
Canberra/UNI/IBNS: "Five Eyes", which is an intelligence alliance of five countries - United States, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom and New Zealand- has accused China of willfully concealing information about the Novel Coronavirus outbreak.
Beijing reports 32 new confirmed COVID-19 cases including one local infection
Beijing/Xinhua/UNI: Beijing reported 32 new confirmed cases of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Monday, including one indigenous case infected by an imported patient, the local health commission said Tuesday.
Beijing reports 6 imported COVID-19 cases between 12 am-12 pm on March 20
Beijing/Xinhua/UNI: Beijing reported six newly confirmed cases of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Friday imported from other countries from 12 a.m.-12 p.m. March 20, the municipal health commission said.
UK summons Chinese Ambassador over torture claims by ex-employee of Hong Kong consulate
Moscow/Sputnik/UNI: UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has summoned Chinese Ambassador in London after a former employee of the UK's Hong Kong consulate told the BBC he was tortured in China.
Hong Kong leader to attend China’s national day celebrations in Beijing
Beijing, Sep 29 (Sputnik/UNI) Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam will travel to Beijing on Monday as China prepares to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic on Tuesday, her office said.
Passenger plane catches fire at Beijing Airport - Statement
Moscow, Aug 27 (Sputnik) A passenger aircraft awaiting departure caught on fire in the Capital Airport in Beijing on Tuesday, the airport authority said in a statement on its official Weibo account.
Beijing confirms UK consulate in Hong Kong staffer is under administrative detention
Beijing, August 21 (Sputnik/UNI) A staffer of the UK Consulate in Hong Kong, who is a Chinese citizen, has been detained by Shenzhen police and placed under administrative detention for 15 days, the Chinese Foreign Ministry's spokesman, Geng Shuang, confirmed on Wednesday.