The Taiwanese foreign minister says the military threat against the island, which Beijing views as a breakaway province, is increasing.
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Historic roundup of Hong Kong opposition draws defiant protest
The arrests of 47 opposition figures over their roles in an informal election primary last year represented the most sweeping use of the national security law imposed by China last year.
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U.S. lobster exports to China rebounded in 2020
Maine’s lobster industry sees the boost as a positive sign in a year of declining international trade caused primarily by the coronavirus pandemic.
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China bans BBC news broadcasts in apparent retaliatory move
The move comes after Britain’s communications watchdog revoked the license for CGTN, China’s English-language satellite news channel.
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U.S. lobster industry braces for Chinese New Year diminished by pandemic
China is enforcing strict rules about food importation because of the coronavirus.
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China in bitter feud with Britain over passports for Hong Kong residents
Beijing says it will no longer recognize the British National Overseas passport after London announced plans to offer residency and eventual citizenship to millions from its former colony.
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Pompeo says China’s policies on Muslims, ethnic minorities amount to ‘genocide’
On his way out the door, Pompeo made the determination just 24 hours before President-elect Joe Biden takes office.
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Chinese drugmaker: Vaccine 79.3% effective in final tests
Sinopharm is one of at least five Chinese developers that are in a global race to create vaccines for the disease that has killed more than 1.7 million people.
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Vassalboro Community School, Erskine Academy go remote due to lack of bus drivers
Unity-based school district and Skowhegan-based school district also report positive COVID-19 cases.
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China criticizes Trump’s suggestion it, not Russia, is behind cyber spying
Trump on Saturday scoffed at assertions by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and other officials that the Kremlin was behind attempts to spy on federal agencies.