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Beijing says it will improve its preparedness for military combat. In the background: heightened U.S. tensions.

Wed, 27 May 2020 04:41:10 -0400

Outside advisers and donors want the Trump campaign to unleash more resources quickly to dent Biden’s strength in the polls.

Wed, 27 May 2020 04:30:20 -0400

The country has been held up as a global model in how to curb the virus and has rushed to contain new infections as life returns to normal. An outbreak at a warehouse of e-commerce firm Coupang in Bucheon, west of Seoul, has seen 36 cases so far, the KCDC added.

Wed, 27 May 2020 03:01:22 -0400

A Canadian judge will deliver a key decision Wednesday on the extradition of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou that could set her free and help repair Canada-China relations. Four days of legal arguments in January focused on whether US charges against the "Huawei Princess" would stand up in Canada, a key test for extradition. Prosecutors accused her of committing fraud by lying to a US bank, which is a crime in both Canada and the United States.

Wed, 27 May 2020 02:37:36 -0400

China is taking matters into its own hands after last year's tumultuous anti-government protests in Hong Kong that often descended into tear gas-filled clashes. In a surprise move, the central government announced last week that it would develop laws to outlaw secession, subversion, terrorism and foreign interference in Hong Kong. The National People’s Congress is expected to ratify the bill Thursday, and legislation could be finalized this summer.

Wed, 27 May 2020 02:00:10 -0400