No Comment Protesters in Hong Kong mark one year since millions marched A few hundred demonstrators held flash-mob protests during lunchtime at multiple malls in Hong Kong on Tuesday. 09/06/2020
China Satellite data suggest COVID-19 started much earlier: Harvard research A sharp increase in hospital attendance in the Chinese city of Wuhan was first observed in August 2019, researchers from Harvard Medical School have said. 09/06/2020
China Why ‘superspreaders’ may make coronavirus easier to control "We just need to stop superspreading," a professor of epidemiology told Euronews. His research showed 20 per cent of cases caused 80 per cent of transmissions. 04/06/2020
China Euroviews. China is stamping its mark on the post-COVID-19 world as a new global order begins to emerge ǀ View China's provocative moves in Hong Kong, and the ensuing US response, reinforce the bilateral US-China rupture and formalises the establishment of a new global order that will define the remainder of the 21st century. 04/06/2020
China Hong Kong outlaws insulting China's national anthem Hong Kong's legislature has outlawed insulting China's national anthem just as activists planned to commemorate Beijing's 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre despite a ban. 04/06/2020
China China 'bullying' is damaging its reputation in Europe, analyst says China is pushing ahead with a new national security law in Hong Kong. 27/05/2020
No Comment Hong Kong protests over law to ban ridicule of China's national anthem Demonstrators gathered at Hysan Place shopping mall on May 27. 27/05/2020
China Hong Kong police fire tear gas on protesters Pro-democracy supporters in Hong Kong have criticised the national security law and say it goes against the “one country, two systems” framework. 24/05/2020
China Hong Kong protests resume as China attempts to curb opposition's power A pro-Beijing politician had to be escorted out of the chamber of the Hong Kong Legislative council after a protest broke out over a new bill tabled by China to limit opposition powers in the semi-autonomous territory. 22/05/2020
No Comment Scuffles and shouting break out in Hong Kong's legislature Hong Kong's legislature was plunged into chaos on Monday after a pro-Beijing lawmaker was elected chair of a key committee. 18/05/2020
Green News The Maowusu Desert in China has vanished from the map It was the size of the Netherlands, and now is barely visible. What happened to this Chinese desert? 17/05/2020
No Comment Police chase Hong Kong Mother's Day protesters Small flashmob demonstrations broke out in at least eight malls throughout Sunday afternoon prompting riot police to rush in heckling crowds of activists 10/05/2020
China COVID-19 'has exposed fundamental tensions' between EU and China Former Australia PM Kevin Rudd says the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed fundamental EU-China tensions. 08/05/2020
World Coronavirus in your eyes: risk is higher due to strength of strain Researchers based in Hong Kong say that COVID-19 infection via the eyes is a greater risk than before because it is stronger than previous coronaviruses - but hand hygiene rather than protective eyewear still remains paramount. 08/05/2020
China China says its new space station will be completed by 2022 Chinese astronauts are not allowed on the International Space Station due to objections from the U.S. 06/05/2020
China Euroviews. Irresponsible wet market practices led to COVID-19. China hasn’t learned its lesson ǀ View The US should convene the UN Security Council (UNSC) for an emergency session in order to engage with China and others to seek an immediate cessation of all wet-market activities around the world, provide transparency on that cessation, facilitate international inspection of all relevant sites... 30/04/2020
World How much influence has China had on the coronavirus pandemic? Freedom of speech is not some leftist nonsense, says Filip Jirous, if it had existed in China, COVID-19's impact on the world would not have been as damaging. 24/04/2020
China Viruses: an intimate 'enemy', yet essential for life on Earth Science is just beginning to discover the essential role of viruses for biodiversity, the evolution of species - starting with our own- and even on climate regulation. 20/04/2020
China Hong Kong police arrest democracy activists, including a media tycoon Hong Kong police have arrested at least 14 veteran pro-democracy lawmakers, activists and a media tycoon on charges of joining unlawful protests last year. 18/04/2020
China China denies 'cover-up' after Wuhan COVID-19 deaths rise 50% New figures show there have been nearly 1,300 extra deaths in Wuhan than previously reported. 17/04/2020
China COVID-19: China's economy shrinks by 6.8% in worst downturn since '70s The GDP reading was stronger than some forecasts that called for a contraction of up to 16% but China's worst performance since before market-style economic reforms started in 1979. 17/04/2020
China Euroviews. We need to drastically improve animal welfare standards globally to avoid another pandemic ǀ View A permanent ban is needed, not only on animal markets such as those in Wuhan, but on the live trade, export and inhumane slaughter of all animals. This would not only protect animal welfare, but could also save millions of human lives. 16/04/2020
China Euroviews. The West’s double standards are on full display as it racialises the coronavirus pandemic ǀ View As the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc across the globe - inducing significant fears and uncertainties - there have been particularly devastating ramifications for Chinese nationals and those of East Asian descent who have been hit with a wave of racial discrimination and abuse. 09/04/2020
No Comment Midnight light show as Wuhan lifts coronavirus lockdown Lockdown has been lifted in the Chinese city where COVID-19 was first reported. 08/04/2020
No Comment People board trains and planes out of Wuhan for first time in 11 weeks Wuhan residents are now permitted to leave without special authorisation as long as a mandatory smartphone application shows they are healthy 08/04/2020
Europe Decoded Debunked: Claims a new virus has emerged from China are false Misleading rumours have been spreading on social media about a virus that has been known since the 1950s. 01/04/2020