China Condemns US Blacklisting of Xinjiang Police
BEIJING (Xinhua) — China's national anti-terrorism leading group office on Wednesday voiced strong condemnation of and firm opposition to the United States adding Chinese entities including police departments in Xinjiang to its "Entity List."
Turkey Begins Offensive Against Kurdish Fighters in Syria
AKCAKALE, Turkey (AP) — Turkey launched airstrikes, fired artillery and began a ground offensive against Kurdish fighters in northern Syria on Wednesday after U.S. troops pulled back from the area, paving the way for an assault on forces that have long been allied with the United States.
China-Europe Freight Train Adds New Route to Belgium
HANGZHOU (Xinhua) — The eastern Chinese city of Yiwu, home to the world's leading small commodities market, opened a new freight train route to Belgium's Liege on Wednesday.
Art Enthusiasts Demand Answers Behind BACC Director Sacking
BANGKOK — Fans of the city’s largest downtown art center submitted a petition Wednesday demanding a clear explanation behind the recent expulsion of the gallery’s director.
Officials Unveil Puppies Descended from King Rama IX’s Favorite Dog, Thong Daeng
BANGKOK — Khun Thong Daeng, the iconic dog of King Rama IX, and her children may have been long dead – but their lineage lives on due to the scientific feat of artificial dog insemination.
Celeb Panda Chuang Chuang Died From Heart Failure
CHIANG MAI — Chuang Chuang the panda died from a heart attack, Chiang Mai Zoo announced on Tuesday.
Chinese Diplomat Touts Nuclear Energy as a Cure to Climate Change
VIENNA (Xinhua) — China believes that in the fight against climate change, nuclear energy will play a bigger role as a low-carbon, green and clean base-load energy, a Chinese diplomat said here Tuesday.
9-year-old Charged With Murder in 5 Illinois Fire Deaths
CHICAGO (AP) — A 9-year-old child accused of causing a mobile home fire that killed three children and two adults in central Illinois has been charged with five counts of first-degree murder.
US Companies Walk Fine Line When Doing Business With China
NEW YORK (AP) — The furor over a tweet by the Houston Rockets general manager in support of Hong Kong protesters is highlighting the fine line that U.S. companies must walk when doing business with China.
More Suspects Charged for Violating Mask Ban in Hong Kong
HONG KONG (Xinhua) — Fourteen people were on Tuesday accused of wearing face masks in protests, the second group of violators under arrest after the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) enacted the anti-mask law in an effort to curb escalating violence.
