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May 1, 2020, 3:32 PM

Forbidden City, parks in Chinese capital reopen to public

Public spaces are allowing visitors at a reduced capacity.
May 1, 2020, 3:32 PM
Forbidden City, parks in Chinese capital reopen to public
May 1, 2020, 3:00 AM

As virus infections dwindle, Hong Kong protests gain steam

Demonstrators have gathered in a luxury mall in Hong Kong and chanted pro-democracy slogans in the latest in a string of protests over the past week as the city's coronavirus outbreak slows
May 1, 2020, 3:00 AM
As virus infections dwindle, Hong Kong protests gain steam
April 20, 2020, 12:48 AM

US, UK condemn Hong Kong arrests of democracy advocates

The United States and Britain have condemned the arrests of at least 14 veteran pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong on charges of joining massive anti-government protests last year
April 20, 2020, 12:48 AM
Hong Kong police arrest democracy activists, media tycoon
April 17, 2020, 3:49 PM

Wuhan's 'wet markets' are back in business

As the Chinese city of Wuhan emerges from its 76-day lockdown, many of Wuhan's so-called “wet markets” are now back in business.
April 17, 2020, 3:49 PM
Wuhan's 'wet markets' are back in business
April 17, 2020, 2:06 AM

China says no plans to limit export of anti-virus supplies

China is promising not to restrict exports of medical goods needed to fight the coronavirus pandemic amid tension over scarce supplies of masks and ventilators
April 17, 2020, 2:06 AM
China says no plans to limit export of anti-virus supplies
April 16, 2020, 11:24 AM

China denies US allegations it's testing nuclear weapons

China has denied allegations in a U.S. State Department report that it was secretly testing nuclear weapons in violation of its international obligations
April 16, 2020, 11:24 AM
China denies US allegations it's testing nuclear weapons
April 11, 2020, 10:34 AM

China auto sales sink 48.4% in March as virus hurts demand

China’s auto sales sank 48.4% in March from a year ago as the economy reeled from the coronavirus, adding to strains for the struggling industry
April 11, 2020, 10:34 AM
China auto sales sink 48.4% in March as virus hurts demand
April 10, 2020, 7:12 AM

Wuhan farmers struggle as crops wither from travel limits

Chinese authorities are easing travel controls after declaring victory over the coronavirus, but flowers and some other crops that are deemed nonessential are withering while farmers wait for permission to move them to markets
April 10, 2020, 7:12 AM
1 month ago

China honors virus victims with 3 minutes of reflection

With air raid sirens wailing and flags at half-staff, China held a three-minute nationwide moment of reflection to honor those who have died in the coronavirus outbreak
1 month ago
China honors virus victims with 3 minutes of reflection
1 month ago

China's Huawei warns more US pressure may spur retaliation

Huawei’s chairman has warned possible additional U.S. moves to increase pressure on the Chinese tech giant might trigger retaliation by Beijing that could damage its worldwide industry
1 month ago
China's Huawei warns more US pressure may spur retaliation
1 month ago

China accuses professor at Japanese university of espionage

China says a Chinese citizen who was working as a professor in Japan has been detained in China for alleged espionage and has confessed to unspecified wrongdoing
1 month ago
China accuses professor at Japanese university of espionage
1 month ago

Hong Kong opposition politician arrested over online posting

Local media report that an opposition politician in Hong Kong has been arrested over an online posting criticizing a policeman who blinded a journalist in one eye during anti-government protests last year
1 month ago
Hong Kong opposition politician arrested over online posting
1 month ago

US newspapers urge China not to expel their journalists

Journalists from three U.S. papers were told to surrender their press cards.
1 month ago
US newspapers urge China not to expel their journalists
2 months ago

Guides say China is shutting Everest due to virus fears

Operators say cancellations for the spring climbing season have been pouring in.
2 months ago
Guides say China is shutting Everest due to virus fears
2 months ago

4 dead in collapse of Chinese hotel used for virus control

There were no immediate reports of deaths.
2 months ago
Quarantine hotel in China collapses, dozens trapped
2 months ago

China food prices spike as anti-virus effort disrupts supply

The price of fresh vegetables rose 9.5% over a year ago.
2 months ago
China food prices spike as anti-virus effort disrupts supply
2 months ago

Targets of crackdown in China fear government's reach in US

People from western China who are targets of a Chinese government crackdown say they've been threatened and harassed in the United States
2 months ago
Targets of crackdown in China fear government's reach in US
2 months ago

2 Chinese men plead guilty to photographing US Navy base

Two Chinese men have pleaded guilty to illegally taking photographs at a Florida Navy base
2 months ago
Chinese men plead guilty to photographing US Navy base
2 months ago

Questions raised about of China anti-locust 'duck army'

The animals are being sent to Pakistan to battle the insects.
2 months ago
China to send 'duck army' to help Pakistan fight locusts
2 months ago

Hong Kong plans handouts, tax cuts to counter economic woes

The city's economy has been hit by the coronavirus outbreak.
2 months ago
Hong Kong plans handouts, tax cuts to counter economic woes
2 months ago

China sentences Swedish bookseller to 10 years in prison

He was convicted of “illegally providing intelligence overseas."
2 months ago
China sentences bookseller to 10 years in prison
2 months ago

China postpones key political meetings because of virus

The move indicates the importance President Xi places on fighting the virus.
2 months ago
China postpones key political meeting because of virus
2 months ago

China revokes press credentials for 3 Wall Street Journal reporters amid coronavirus crisis

The Chinese government revoked the press credentials of three Beijing-based journalists from The Wall Street Journal as punishment for the headline of a recent op-ed.
2 months ago
China expels 3 Wall Street Journal reporters amid coronavirus crisis
2 months ago

China's Xi says epidemic 'grim,' calls for action on economy

China's president has warned its virus epidemic is still “grim and complex” and called for more efforts to defeat the disease and prevent it from disrupting spring planting of crops
2 months ago
China's Xi says epidemic 'grim,' calls for action on economy
3 months ago

Automakers in China gradually reopen after virus shutdown

Automakers are gradually reopening Chinese factories that were idled by an anti-virus campaign, sending thousands of employees back to work as they try to reverse a sales slump in the global industry's biggest market
3 months ago
Automakers in China gradually reopen after virus shutdown
3 months ago

US defense chief slams China as rising threat to world order

U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper is portraying China as a growing threat to world order
3 months ago
US defense chief slams China as rising threat to world order
3 months ago

US says Chinese military stole masses of Americans' data

The  Justice Department says it has tracked a massive theft of Americans' personal information to the Chinese military
3 months ago
US charges 4 Chinese military members in Equifax breach
3 months ago

Justice Department announces 4 Chinese military officers indicted in Equifax hack

The Justice Department on Monday charges four Chinese military officers with the breach of credit company Equifax affecting 150 million Americans.
3 months ago
Justice Department announces 4 Chinese military officers indicted in Equifax hack
3 months ago

Equifax hack highlights China interest in U.S. personal data

Federal charges in the 2017 breach of credit-reporting agency Equifax are the latest U.S. effort to link a series of hacks to Chinese agents
3 months ago
Equifax hack highlights China interest in US personal data
3 months ago

US charges Chinese military officers with Equifax hack

The U.S. Department of Justice has blamed China for the massive hack in 2017 that affected over 145 million Americans.
3 months ago
US charges Chinese military officers with Equifax hack
3 months ago

Video of Chinese man caning Kenyan worker sparks outrage

Kenya police say four Chinese migrant workers have been arrested.
3 months ago
3 months ago

Top US officials raise alarm over China's economic domination of 5G networks

Top U.S. officials convened at a conference in Washington Thursday to draw attention to China's economic aggression and influence operations targeting the U.S.
3 months ago
Top US officials raise alarm over China's economic domination of 5G networks
3 months ago

Hong Kong union calls strike to demand China border closure

A union for Hong Kong hospital workers says its members will go on strike Monday to press a demand for the Chinese territory to bar entry to visitors from the mainland in an effort to stem the spread of a new viral disease
3 months ago
3 months ago

Health workers vote to strike demanding borders with mainland China be closed

More than 14,000 people have reportedly been infected with the coronavirus and over 300 people are dead in China.
3 months ago
Health workers vote to strike demanding borders with mainland China be closed
3 months ago

Pompeo, in Kazakhstan, warns of China's growing reach

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in Kazakhstan pressing authorities to be wary of Russian and Chinese investment and influence
3 months ago
3 months ago

Harvard professor charged with hiding China ties, payments

The case reflects ongoing Justice Department concerns about universities.
3 months ago
3 months ago

Cultural traditions, food and festivities mark Lunar New Year

The Lunar New Year is a celebration in Asian culture that resets the zodiac calendar on Jan. 25, 2020.
3 months ago
Cultural traditions, food and festivities mark Lunar New Year
3 months ago

China deal might not bail out lobster industry this New Year

Help might not have arrived in time for the biggest day on the calendar.
3 months ago
3 months ago

China deal might not bail out lobster industry this New Year

American seafood exporters are optimistic that a new trade deal with China will allow them to claw back into one of the world's biggest markets for lobster, but help might not have arrived in time for the biggest day on the calendar
3 months ago
3 months ago

Lunar New Year-themed beauty buys to celebrate Year of the Rat

All of the new beauty launches to help you ring in the Year of the Rat in style.
3 months ago
Lunar New Year-themed beauty buys to celebrate Year of the Rat
3 months ago

Mysterious coronavirus kills 2, sickens dozens

Thousands of airline passengers have been screened at three U.S. airports for a virus that originated in Wuhan, China.
3 months ago
Mysterious coronavirus kills 2, sickens dozens
3 months ago

Chinese health officials confirm 77 new cases of mysterious coronavirus

Authorities say 136 people have tested positive in last two days while the disease has been linked to three deaths.
3 months ago
Chinese health officials confirm 77 new cases of mysterious coronavirus
3 months ago

Coronavirus virus can spread via human transmission

China’s National Health Commission has confirmed human-to-human transmission of the mysterious virus.
3 months ago
Coronavirus virus can spread via human transmission
3 months ago

Health officials confirm first case of coronavirus in Hong Kong

This comes after the city of Wuhan plans to shut down public transportation and hours after doctors in the U.S. say they’re treating an infected patient. ABC News’ Kenneth Moton reports.
3 months ago
Health officials confirm first case of coronavirus in Hong Kong
3 months ago

New coronavirus from China can spread by human contact

The virus that has left at least three dead in China has spread from human to human contact, officials said, as the CDC screens hundreds of passengers from Wuhan at JFK, LAX and SFO in the U.S.
3 months ago
New coronavirus from China can spread by human contact
3 months ago

China sentences ex-boss of Interpol to 13 years for bribes

China has sentenced the former president of Interpol to 13 years and six months in prison on charges of accepting more than $2 million in bribes
3 months ago
China sentences ex-boss of Interpol to 13 years for bribes
3 months ago

Travelers being tested in China amid coronavirus outbreak

The new coronavirus that has infected more than 200 people in China has been transmitted between humans, according to Chinese health authorities.
3 months ago
Travelers being tested in China amid coronavirus outbreak
3 months ago

What to know about the China coronavirus

Authorities in the Chinese city of Wuhan report nearly 200 people are infected with the disease, as three major U.S. airports begin screening travelers entering the U.S.
3 months ago
What to know about the China coronavirus
4 months ago

New cases of deadly mystery virus

A global effort is underway to contain the coronavirus, which the CDC is monitoring closely.
4 months ago
New cases of deadly mystery virus
4 months ago

Thousands-strong Hong Kong protest cut short by clashes

Clashes broke out between protesters and police in Hong Kong, cutting short a rally after thousands had gathered at a park to call for electoral reforms and a boycott of the Chinese Communist Party
4 months ago