Australia joins Canada and UK in condemning China’s move to ‘clearly undermine’ Hong Kong’s...
Australia has banded with the United Kingdom and Canada in describing China's plan to impose a strict national security law on Hong Kong as deeply concerning and undermining the city's autonomy.
Pope Francis reportedly planning trip to China’s Wuhan
Italian newspaper La Verità recently revealed that Vatican City is secretly planning a trip for Pope Francis to visit the Chinese city of Wuhan, where the coronavirus outbreak is believed to have originated.
UK quarantines elderly as over-70s told: stay at home
Ten more people in the UK have died in the last 24 hours after testing positive for coronavirus, bringing the total number of deaths to 21.
Coronavirus: Europe now epicentre of the pandemic, says WHO
Europe is now the "epicentre" of the global coronavirus pandemic, the head of the World Health Organization says.
Why isn’t Europe better prepared for the coronavirus outbreak?
European Union health ministers held emergency talks Friday on the response to the coronavirus outbreak, which has swept through nearly all its 27 member states, as questions mount over the apparent lack of preparedness in Europe.
UK coronavirus cases surge to new total of 51
The number of UK coronavirus cases rocketed to 51 today, a climb of 12 new cases, the government revealed today.
Italy’s hospitals reach breaking point as Rome boosts funding to help virus-hit economy
Italy is boosting its financial stimulus to assist its coronavirus-hit economy this week as the number of confirmed cases of the virus continues to rise, and hospitals in the worst-hit region are forced to turn to the private sector for help.
Coronavirus Updates: Italy Reports 650 Cases And 17 Deaths
Three major U.S. carriers with service to Italy — American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines — are offering travel waivers to Italy amid the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
The world’s biggest charter jet is heading to Wuhan to evacuate Europeans
he only Airbus A380 in the world flying for a charter airline is going on a delicate mission on Friday: evacuating 350 people from...
China reportedly suspends UK stock exchange link over politics
Sources highlighted anti-government protests in Hong Kong as a cause of tension between the two countries.
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East European nations grow disillusioned with China
Enthusiasm for China was strong in Eastern Europe at the time, amid a period of rapid economic construction. But expectations among these nations of the support that China could offer are starting to turn into disappointment.
UK Lib Dems to call for possible sanctions against China over Uighur abuses
The Liberal Democrats are to call on the government to consider sanctions against Chinese leaders over rights abuses against the Uighur people, and urged the British public to think about boycotting Chinese firms such as TikTok and Huawei.
China, EU Leaders Hold ‘Intense’ Virtual Meeting
On Monday, Chinese President Xi Jinping held a virtual meeting with European Council President Charles Michel, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Europe Just Declared Independence From China
As the EU navigates an increasingly Sino-American world, it finally sees the need to stand together, even against Beijing.
Europe looks to cut dependence on Chinese commodities
The European Union has issued a plan to cut its dependence on Chinese supplies of rare earths, lithium batteries and solar-cell components, as it...
‘I am Taiwanese,’ Czech speaker says, angering China
The head of the Czech Senate declared himself to be Taiwanese in a speech at Taiwan’s parliament on Tuesday, channeling the late U.S. President John F. Kennedy’s defiance of communism in Berlin in 1963, as China slammed him for crossing a red line.
Germany presses China over Hong Kong security law, Uighurs
Germany called out China over its security law imposed on Hong Kong and the treatment of minority Uighurs on Tuesday during a visit by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi that was marked by protests outside the foreign ministry.
70 world leaders sign letter backing Czech senator’s visit to Taiwan
A total of 70 leaders from the European Parliament, U.S., Canada, and Australia on Tuesday (Aug. 25) issued a statement backing an upcoming visit to Taiwan by a Czech delegation and denouncing Chinese pressure to scuttle the trip.
Senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi casts doubt on COVID-19 originating in China
The Chinese government's top diplomat, State Councillor Wang Yi, said on Thursday (Aug 27) it was unclear whether the coronavirus had first originated in China, casting doubt on the views of health experts and foreign governments.
Amid Souring US Ties, China’s Foreign Minister Heads to Western Europe
Beijing is keen to keep Europe from mirroring Washington’s hardened China stance.
