China

US closes loophole exploited by Huawei

The Commerce Department is revising its foreign-produced direct product rule and the Entity List of foreign companies subject to restrictions in the U.S. to "narrowly and strategically" target Huawei’s acquisition of semiconductors.

What are China's top exports?

China's trade has been one of the hot topics across the globe in the last 12 months. Export growth is a major component that is propelling China's fast economic expansion

US to accuse China of attempts to hack coronavirus research

The alert, from the FBI and Department of Homeland Security, is expected to accuse Beijing of working to steal from American institutions' intellectual property and health information related to coronavirus vaccines and treatment through hacking and other illicit means and may come within days, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Hong Kong protests spark arrests of more than 200 demonstrators

More than 200 people were arrested during anti-government protests in Hong Kong on Sunday night, police said, as authorities seek to prevent a revival of last year's massive demonstrations, including through the application of anti-social gathering regulations intended to contain the coronavirus outbreak.