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Taiwan loses biggest Pacific ally as Solomons embraces China
Associated Press, Published on 17/09/2019
» WELLINGTON, New Zealand: Taiwan has lost its largest ally in the Pacific after the Solomon Islands on Tuesday confirmed it is switching diplomatic allegiance to China, and observers say other Pacific nations may soon follow.
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Christmas typhoon leaves 28 dead, 12 missing in Philippines
Associated Press, Published on 27/12/2019
» MANILA: A strong typhoon that barreled through the central Philippines left at least 28 dead and 12 missing, and forced thousands to flee their homes, devastating Christmas celebrations in the predominantly Roman Catholic country.
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China jails researchers who gene-edited babies
Associated Press, Published on 30/12/2019
» BEIJING: Three researchers involved in the births of genetically edited babies have been sentenced for practicing medicine illegally, Chinese state media reported on Monday.
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Huawei says sales rose 18% in 2019 despite US pressure
Associated Press, Published on 31/12/2019
» BEIJING: Chinese telecom giant Huawei Technologies said Tuesday that its sales rose about 18% in 2019 despite US moves to restrict its business.
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Trump says he'll sign first-step China trade deal on Jan 15
Associated Press, Published on 31/12/2019
» WEST PALM BEACH, Fla: President Donald Trump says he will sign the first phase of a trade deal with China at the White House next month.
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China announces tariff cuts, more competition
Associated Press, Published on 23/12/2019
» BEIJING: China said Monday it will reduce tariffs Jan 1 on more than 850 foreign products including frozen pork, asthma medications and some high-tech components to spur economic development.
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China to suspend US Navy visits to Hong Kong
Associated Press, Published on 02/12/2019
» HONG KONG: China said Monday it will suspend US military ship and aircraft visits to Hong Kong and sanction several American pro-democracy and human rights groups in retaliation for the signing into law of legislation supporting anti-government protests in the semi-autonomous territory.
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Ex-Swedish envoy indicted in HK bookseller case
Associated Press, Published on 09/12/2019
» STOCKHOLM: Prosecutors in Sweden said Monday the country's former ambassador to China has been indicted for unauthorised contacts with a foreign power for organising a meeting in Stockholm between the daughter of a Swedish publisher detained in China, China's ambassador and two businessmen about the possible release of her father.
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Cambodia dismayed over US sanctions for corruption, logging
Associated Press, Published on 10/12/2019
» PHNOM PENH: The Cambodian government has expressed “strong dismay” over a US Treasury decision to sanction two businessmen suspected of corruption and illegal logging.
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Hong Kong officer hit by arrow
Associated Press, Published on 17/11/2019
» HONG KONG: A Hong Kong police officer was hit in the leg by an arrow Sunday as authorities used tear gas and water cannons to try to drive back protesters occupying a university campus and blocking a major road tunnel under the city's harbour.
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