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Japan’s Abe lifts state of emergency, says virus outbreak under control
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Hong Kong Police Fire Tear Gas As Thousands Protest Planned Security Law
Hong Kong's semi-autonomy from China was established in 1997 as part of the city's handover from the United Kingdom.
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China Will Fight Back if U.S. Intervenes in Hong Kong, Beijing Warns
The State Department on Thursday condemned proposed national security legislation that pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong say would smother their remaining political freedoms.
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Two Sessions 2020: China increases defence spending by 6.6 per cent but sets no GDP target, focuses on Hong Kong national security law
China’s top leaders come together for condensed version of annual meeting after two-month delay because of the Covid-19 pandemic
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China prepares for Hong Kong crackdown
China is preparing to impose a controversial new security law in Hong Kong that could limit opposition activity after last year’s pro-democracy protests.
As China Locks Down Another City, North Korea Claims It Has No Coronavirus
With China's Shulan in lockdown, nearby North Korea continued to report zero COVID-19 cases as state media aired footage of crowds at supermarkets and parks.
China Admits it Destroyed Early Coronavirus, Confirming U.S. Accusation
China National Health Commission official Liu Dengfeng said some early COVID-19 samples were destroyed after the disease was deemed too dangerous to handle for some facilities.
Wuhan Reports First Coronavirus Case in a Month
South Korea has moved to shutter bars and clubs in the capitol Seoul, while Germany has seen its infection rate rise to 1.1.
U.S. Pushes EU to Back Inquiry Into China’s Handling of Coronavirus
Brussels seeks to avoid taking sides in an increasingly bitter battle between Beijing and Washington over responsibility for the crisis
India Eases Lockdown Restrictions Even as New Coronavirus Infections Accelerate
Businesses are reopening in the capital New Delhi, but health experts warn that India's virus curve has yet to peak
North & South Korea ‘exchange gunfire’ in demilitarized zone – Seoul
A South Korean guard post in the demilitarized zone was hit by “multiple gunshots” from the North, forcing Seoul’s military to “return fire,” Yonhap reports citing the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Dossier lays out virus case against China
China deliberately suppressed or destroyed evidence of the coronavirus outbreak in an “assault on international transparency’’ that cost tens of thousands of lives, a Western governments dossier declares.
North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Appears in Public, Ending Weeks of Speculation About His Health
Previous to now, the head of state hadn't been publicly seen for two weeks, raising concerns about his health and rumors about his disappearance amid the coronavirus epidemic.
So what’: China’s virus dig at US
China has attacked the US response to the coronavirus pandemic in a scathing video saying the country has ignored transparent warnings about the virus.
Kim Jong-un missing: Satellite imagery detects Kim on the Korean Peninsula
As speculation surrounding Kim Jong-un’s health continues, satellite imagery suggests the North Korean leader has travelled by boat to his luxury villa.
Kim Jong-un: Who might lead N Korea without Kim?
Speculation and rumour about Kim Jong-un's health may amount to nothing, but questions about who might succeed him in the short or long term will always be there. The BBC spoke to analysts about the contenders and whether history is on their side.
Rumours intensify about North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s seriously ill health
Speculation that North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un is in a serious condition has ramped up and now satellite images have provided further clues.
Kim Jong Un Is 'Alive and Well': South Korean Presidential Aide
Rumors have swirled regarding Kim's health after he missed the celebration of his late grandfather's 108th birthday on April 15..
Jack Ma: The billionaire trying to stop coronavirus (and fix China's reputation)
The richest man in China opened his own Twitter account last month, in the middle of the Covid-19 outbreak. So far, every one of his posts has been devoted to his unrivalled campaign to deliver medical supplies to almost every country around the world.
U.S. Intel Sees No Imminent Transfer of Power in North Korea Despite Kim Rumors
North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un missed another national holiday, fueling rumors and reports of his health. But U.S. intelligence still sees no sign of him losing power.
