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Why did Premier League scrap huge broadcasting deal with Chinese TV?

Did the political climate between the UK and China play a part?

Taiwan

Taiwan unveils new passport to emphasise difference with China

The new passport sees "Taiwan" feature more prominently and "Republic fo China" downgraded.

Czech Republic

Taiwan furore exposes Czech divisions over East-West direction

The controversial visit of @Vystrcil_Milos to #Taiwan has exposed #Czech divisions over which way the country should look: to Russia and China or to the West.

Czech Republic

China threatens retaliation after Czech delegation visits Taiwan

The Czech Foreign Ministry will summon the Chinese ambassador to Prague after threatening statements were made by Beijing against the visit.

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Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon released on bail

Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai was released on bail over a day after he and other critics of China were rounded up by police as part of a widening crackdown on dissent.

China

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai released on bail

The media mogul, who owns pro-democracy tabloid newspaper the Apple Daily, was arrested earlier this week under China's new national security law.

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Chinese 'robotaxis' take riders for a spin

As technology companies race to put self-driving vehicles on the road, some Chinese companies are launching taxi pilot projects in cities.

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How Chinese companies responded to Covid-19 and its economic impact

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China was among the first countries to successfully contain and control the Covid-19, and consequently Chinese businesses had a headstart in finding ways to adapt to the new reality.

USA

Trump bans dealings with Chinese owners of TikTok and WeChat apps

The executive orders signed by Donald Trump, which have been deemed vague by experts, will take effect in 45 days.

Europe Decoded

Trump sets deadline for TikTok sale and demands cut for US government

The US President's comments come after Microsoft confirmed it was in talks with the video app's owner, China's ByteDance.

USA

Donald Trump says he will ban TikTok from the United States

The US president said he would ban the popular video app which has been a source of national security and censorship concerns.

China

Four arrested under new Hong Kong security law for online posts

Beijing's new law was introduced on July 1. It criminalises subversion, secession and collusion with foreign forces.

China

COVID-19: Hong Kong hospitals face 'collapse', China sees cases spike

Hong Kong was seen as a success story for how it controlled the outbreak at the beginning of the year, which was helped by the public embracing face masks and an efficient track and trace programme.

France

World's largest nuclear fusion project being assembled in France

Fusion is a nuclear reaction that powers the Sun and the stars and is a potential source of safe, non-carbon emitting and virtually limitless energy.

Green News

‘There is no such thing as clean coal’ warns UN chief Antonio Guterres

The United Nations Secretary General delivered a powerful speech to students at a university in China.

World News

US consulate in Chengdu closed in escalation of tensions with China

The US consulate in Chengdu was taken over by Chinese authorities after the Trump administration ordered the closure of the Chinese consulate in Houston.

Belgium

EU insists European companies could replace Huawei in 5G network

Nokia and Ericsson can replace Huawei if the Chinese tech giant were to be sidelined for security reasons, the European Commission said on Friday.

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World's tallest swing officially opens to thrillseekers in China

Thrillseekers lie horizontally and are swung over a cliff in the Chongqing municipality, reaching speeds of 130kmph. The rainbow-coloured huge frame has been officially certified by the Guinness World Records and it has now opened after COVID-19 pandemic restrictions delayed its launch.

USA

Singapore man admits being spy for Chinese intelligence in US

A Singaporean man pleaded guilty in the US to working as a foreign agent for China, as diplomatic tensions between Washington and Beijing escalate in a tit-for-tat consulate closure.

World News

WHO chief hits back at Pompeo's 'co-opted by China' claims

Dr Tedros said such allegations are "untrue and unacceptable" and warned against politicising the coronavirus pandemic.

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