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Hong Kong government withdraws bill that sparked protests

9:19 pm October 23, 2019

Hong Kong: Hong Kong authorities on Wednesday withdrew an unpopular extradition bill that sparked months of chaotic protests that have since morphed into a campaign for greater democratic change. Secretary for Security John Lee told the semi-autonomous Chinese territory’s legislature that the government suspended the bill because it had resulted in “conflicts in society.” In […]

Hong Kong says murder suspect wants to surrender to Taiwan

3:08 pm October 19, 2019

Hong Kong: Hong Kong’s leader says the murder suspect whose case inadvertently helped ignite the city’s protest movement wants to surrender to authorities in Taiwan. Carrie Lam told reporters Saturday that she had received a letter from Chan Tong-kai requesting help to give himself up. Chan is wanted by Taiwan authorities for allegedly killing his […]

CMS holds Global Interfaith Convention to promote communal harmony

Philippine police arrest over 500 mostly Chinese workers

2:45 pm October 10, 2019

Manila: Philippine police and immigration authorities say they have arrested more than 500 illegally working foreigners, mostly Chinese involved in telecommunications and investment scams, in one of the biggest such mass arrests this year. Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente and other officials say the 542 foreigners, who were arrested Wednesday night in a raid on their […]

China, Solomon Islands establish diplomatic relations

7:58 pm September 21, 2019

Beijing : China and the Solomon Islands established diplomatic relations Saturday, days after the Pacific island nation severed ties with Taiwan. “We look forward to the quick development of bilateral relations between China and the Solomons,” Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said at a ceremony in Beijing alongside his Solomons counterpart Jeremiah Manele. “We welcome […]

China fires back at US over environment, South China Sea

Philippines: China wanted to restrict foreign forces at sea

5:36 pm September 11, 2019

Manila: The Philippine foreign secretary said Wednesday that China has sought to restrict the presence of foreign military powers in the South China Sea and foreign involvement in oil and gas projects in the disputed region under a pact it’s negotiating with Southeast Asian nations. Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said in an interview with […]