WHO says ‘bit too early’ to declare coronavirus a global emergency (Update)
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Thursday it was “a bit too early” to declare a new coronavirus a global health emergency as China put millions...
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China launches gigantic telescope in hunt for life beyond earth
China on Saturday officially opened operations of the world‘s largest radio telescope, which it will use for space research and help in the hunt for extraterrestrial...
Unmarried Chinese woman sues hospital over refusal to freeze eggs
An unmarried Chinese woman filed a suit against a hospital on Monday for rejecting her request to undergo a medical procedure to freeze her eggs...
TikTok apologises for temporary removal of video on Muslims in China
Social media app TikTok apologised to a user on Thursday for removing a video that criticised China’s treatment of Muslims, blaming a “human moderation error”...
China warns U.S. of consequences for HK law as police enter ruined university
China warned the United States on Thursday it would take “firm counter measures” in response to U.S. legislation backing anti-government protesters in Hong Kong, and...
Hong Kong tips Beijing’s balance quandary
By Edward Hadas It may all make sense to Xi Jinping. For the Chinese leader, dissent, as seen in the Hong Kong protests, leads to...
Hong Kong protesters have no interest in democracy and freedom
By Huang Xingyuan, Ambassador of China to Cyprus RECENTLY, I was approached by some readers of Cyprus Mail about the reports on the current situation...
Cyprus and China aim to strengthen business ties
The comparative advantages of Cyprus as an investment and tourist destination as well as a financial, business and maritime hub, the fact it is an...
House President Syllouris and delegation to visit China
HOUSE President Demetris Syllouris leaves for China on November 3, heading a delegation, that will visit the country at the invitation of the Chinese National...
Petrol bombs thrown in Hong Kong metro, no one injured
Petrol bombs were thrown inside a Hong Kong metro station on Saturday but no one was injured, the government said, as pro-democracy protesters again took...
Streets of Hong Kong become protest battlefield on China National Day
By Jessie Pang and Donny Kwok HONG KONG, Oct 1 (Reuters) – Hong Kong police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at pro-democracy protesters throwing...
Trump considers delisting Chinese firms from U.S. markets -sources
President Donald Trump’s administration is considering delisting Chinese companies from U.S. stock exchanges, three sources briefed on the matter said on Friday, in what would...
President takes part in China’s 70th anniversary celebrations in Nicosia
President Nicos Anastasiades on Tuesday reaffirmed Cyprus’ support for the One China Policy, and the Silk Road initiative, the latter, which he said is aimed at...
Paphos’ China Park being inaugurated on Wednesday
The inauguration of ‘China Park’ in Paphos will take place on Wednesday with a huge cultural event as Chinese artists are flying in especially to...
Neophytou meets China ambassador, part of series of contacts with diplomatic corps
Disy leader Averof Neophytou on Tuesday said he has asked China’s support for condemnation of Turkish provocations both in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and...
The people of Hong Kong only want their freedom
I read with interest and wry amusement the September 4 article by the Chinese Ambassador regarding Hong Kong (HK) which, no doubt, was carefully prepared for...
‘Cyprus-China air links needed’, officials say during Paphos visit
An official delegation of officials from China’s Jiangxi province visited the Paphos municipality on Friday and were received by the mayor, according to a municipal...
Violence in Hong Kong is in no one’s interest
Friends and media about the current situation in Hong Kong. I would like to take this opportunity to make some clarifications regarding the causes, harms...
China issues ‘red alert’ as super typhoon approaches mainland
China’s weather bureau issued a red alert early on Friday as super typhoon Lekima approached Zhejiang province on the eastern coast, after forcing flight cancellations...
Trump vows to help farmers as China halts U.S. agricultural purchases
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday vowed to protect American farmers against China by signaling to provide further aid if needed, a day after Chinese...
