UN: 20 Million Children Missing Out on LifeSaving Vaccines

Jul 15, 2019 admin Politics Comments Off on UN: 20 Million Children Missing Out on LifeSaving Vaccines

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND Two leading UN agencies report nearly 20 million children worldwide�more than one in 10�were not vaccinated against killer diseases, such as measles, diphtheria and tetanus...

Taiwan president lauds friendship with Haiti on state visit

Jul 14, 2019 admin Politics Comments Off on Taiwan president lauds friendship with Haiti on state visit

Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen praised Haiti as a solid friend while highlighting the partnership with the Caribbean ally on economic, trade and other cooperation projects...

Hong Kong Anti-Extradition Protesters Fire Up Fight in the Suburbs

Jul 14, 2019 admin Politics Comments Off on Hong Kong Anti-Extradition Protesters Fire Up Fight in the Suburbs

Tens of thousands rallied in Hong Kong on Sunday driven by deep-seated anger at the government's handling of an extradition bill which has revivedfears of Beijing attempting to erode freedoms in the...

Taiwan President Visits Haiti, But No New Deals Announced

Jul 14, 2019 admin Politics Comments Off on Taiwan President Visits Haiti, But No New Deals Announced

WASHINGTON/PORT AU PRINCE, HAITI - Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen made a quick visit to Haiti Saturday during which she expressed her hopes for peace and stability in the Caribbean country. During...

Hong Kong Protests Erupt Near China’s Border

Jul 13, 2019 admin Politics Comments Off on Hong Kong Protests Erupt Near China’s Border

Thousands of protesters in Hong Kong turned out Saturday to demonstrate against traders from mainland China.The demonstration was mounted in Sheung Shui, a town near the Chinese city of Shenzhen,...

Taiwan Defends US Arms Deal in Face of China Sanctions Threat

Jul 13, 2019 admin Politics Comments Off on Taiwan Defends US Arms Deal in Face of China Sanctions Threat

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Taiwan on Saturday defended a proposal to purchase $2.2 billion in arms from the U.S., following a Chinese announcement that it would sanction any American companies involved in the...

China Says US Should Not Allow Visit by Taiwan’s Leader

Jul 12, 2019 admin Politics Comments Off on China Says US Should Not Allow Visit by Taiwan’s Leader

BEIJING - China is criticizing a short visit by Taiwan's president to the United States, saying it violates the "one-China" principle.Foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang urged the U.S. on Friday...

Trump: China Fails to Buy Agricultural Goods as Promised

Jul 11, 2019 admin Politics Comments Off on Trump: China Fails to Buy Agricultural Goods as Promised

US President Donald Trump on Thursday accused China of backsliding on promises to increase purchases of American farm exports.The president's latest salvo on Twitter comes the same week that US and...

China Blasts 22-Nation Letter Criticizing Xinjiang Policies

Jul 11, 2019 admin Politics Comments Off on China Blasts 22-Nation Letter Criticizing Xinjiang Policies

China on Thursday attacked a statement by 22 Western countries at the United Nations urging it to stop holding members of its Muslim population in detention centers, calling the measure necessary for...