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US, Taiwan Need More High-Level Contacts After Health Secretary Azar's Visit - Senator

Stocks unfazed by latest spike in US-China tensions

Stock markets largely shrugged off Monday the latest spike in US and Chinese tensions as a review of a crucial trade deal approaches

Hong Kong democracy activist Agnes Chow arrested under security law

Pompeo Says 'Troubled' by Arrest of Media Mogul in Hong Kong Under National Security Law

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in a statement on Monday said he is deeply troubled by the arrest of media mogul Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong under a new national security law

Prominent Rights Groups Hits Out at Hong Kong Over Media Mogul Arrest

The Monday arrest of media mogul Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong is a snapshot of how authorities intend to use the new national security law to stifle press freedom, a prominent rights group said on Monday

Number of Detainees in Hong Kong Operation Over Foreign Collusion Rises to 9 - Police

The Hong Kong police said that nine people were arrested on Monday under the national security law on suspicion of foreign collusion, and the operation is still underway

European Union Concerned Over Recent Arrests in Hong Kong - Spokesman for Foreign Policy

The European Union is concerned that the recent arrests in Hong Kong show how the National Security Law could limit freedoms in the region, the lead spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Peter Stano, said Monday in a statement

Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Monday

The novel coronavirus has killed at least 731,518 people since the outbreak emerged in China last December, according to a tally from official sources compiled by AFP at 1100 GMT on Monday

Top US Official Highlights Shared Democratic Values During Historic Visit to Taiwan

China Sanctions 11 US Officials in Response to Hong Kong Sanctions - Foreign Ministry

Asia markets rise but trade talks, stimulus cause concern

Asian markets mostly rose Monday, with investors keeping a wary eye on China-US trade talks planned for the weekend, which come after Washington imposed sanctions on several Hong Kong officials, further straining tensions between the superpowers

China Denounces Statement of 5 Western Foreign Ministers on Hong Kong as Meddling

Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai arrested under security law: aide, police source

Hong Kong stocks drop in morning

Most Asia markets rise but trade talks, stimulus cause worry

Asian markets mostly rose Monday, with investors keeping a wary eye on China-US trade talks planned for the weekend, which come after Washington imposed sanctions on several Hong Kong officials, further straining tensions between the superpowers