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China accuses UK of playing politics in its decision to pull CGTN licence

The BBC also came under renewed fire from Chinese officials after Britain’s media regulator concluded that China’s Communist Party was the ultimate editorial authority for CGTN.

Tens of thousands protest against Nepal's PM Oli

Protesters are angry over Khadga Prasad Oli's decision to dissolve parliament and order new elections amid a feud within his governing party.

US to block cotton from China's Uighur autonomous region

Washington says it will ban all cotton and tomato products from western Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region over allegations they are made with forced labour from jailed Uighur Muslims.

Beijing warns of retaliation as NYSE begins delisting Chinese telecom firms

China's warning comes after New York Stock Exchange's statement that it would delist China Telecom Corp Ltd, China Mobile Ltd and China Unicom Hong Kong Ltd.

Cuban artists say authorities agree to talks after rare protests

Over 200 artists, activists and members of the public protested outside the culture ministry to denounce repression and censorship agreeing with officials to engage in dialogue.

Chinese real estate tycoon and Xi critic sentenced to 18 years in prison

Ren Zhiqiang embezzled almost $7.4 million of public funds and accepted bribes worth $184,178, according to a court verdict. Rights campaigners accuse President Xi Jinping and the Communist Party of using corruption charges to silence dissent.

US imposes visa restrictions on Chinese officials over Hong Kong

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the officials who were targeted were "responsible for, or complicit in, undermining Hong Kong's high degree of autonomy," which Beijing promised before regaining control of the territory in 1997.

India on edge as it grapples with a twin dispute on its borders

India's shifting alliances means border disputes in its neighbourhood now come with higher stakes.

All you need to know about China's controversial national anthem bill

The pro-Beijing block says the law is necessary for Hong Kong to show appropriate respect for the anthem. Those found guilty of intentionally abusing the “march of the volunteers” would face up to three years in prison and fines of up to $6,450.

Tiananmen anniversary marked by crackdown, Hong Kong vigil ban

Many people in Hong Kong plan to commemorate the bloody 1989 crackdown by Chinese troops in and around Tiananmen Square by lighting candles across the city, circumventing a ban on the usual public gathering amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Iran and China media weigh in on US protests

Both Chinese and Iranian media took the opportunity to point out endemic racism and police brutality in the US as ties between the two countries and Washington deteriorate.

What does Hong Kong losing its special status with the US mean?

Hong Kong, the autonomous state that has long been subjected to pressure from Beijing, might lose much of its financial standing if Washington leaves it in the lurch.