Four Hong Kong pro-democracy politicians have been ousted under new Chinese laws that disqualify those deemed ‘a threat to national security.’ Hong Kong’s government ruled on Wednesday that Dennis Kwok, Alvin Yeung, Kwok Ka-ki and Kenneth Leung would ‘lose their qualification as legislators immediately’. Hours later the remaining 15 politicians from the legislature’s pro-democracy camp … Read more
Four Hong Kong pro-democracy politicians are removed from power under new Chinese laws that disqualifies lawmakers deemed ‘a threat to national security’ Comes after Beijing ruled any politician can be removed without court approval Latest blow to democracy since imposition of sweeping security law in June China’s leaders have called it a ‘sword’ hanging over the head … Read more
Bigly distraction: Study reveals how Donald Trump uses Twitter to divert the media’s attention away from topics that could harm his reputation Researchers led from Bristol analysed media coverage of the Russia probe They compared this with the contemporary content of Mr Trump’s Twitter feed The more the probe was covered, the more he tweeted … Read more
Selena Gomez strikes a pose as she models haute couture for the first ever issue of CR Fashion Book China By Heather Waugh For Dailymail.com Published: 19:03 GMT, 10 November 2020 | Updated: 19:03 GMT, 10 November 2020 Selena Gomez graces the introductory issue of the CR Fashion Book China this week. The 28-year-old songstress … Read more
Brazil has suspended clinical trials of a Chinese-developed Covid-19 vaccine after a volunteer took their own life. The health regulator had previously revealed a ‘serious adverse incident’ had caused them to halt the testing. But Brazilian broadcaster TV cultura later revealed the volunteer had killed themselves, havng seen a coroner’s report. The head of Sao Paulo’s … Read more
Bigly distraction: Study reveals how Donald Trump uses Twitter to divert media’s attention away from topics that could harm his reputation Researchers led from Bristol analysed media coverage of the Russia probe They compared this with the contemporary content of Mr Trump’s Twitter feed The more the probe was covered, the more he tweeted about … Read more
Almost £1BILLION of British taxpayers’ cash has been spent on coronavirus PPE from China – including form Wuhan The Government signed almost 90 contracts worth £900million with China Subsequent contracts are set to send that figure soaring to a cool £1billion Gowns, gloves and aprons were bought from the Communist superpower Life-saving ventilators acquired from … Read more
Peers will be told to reveal pay from Russia or China in long-awaited crackdown after damning report on influence over British politics Lords members will have to declare any payments from foreign governments The new rule has been proposed by the intelligence and security committee The move could be set to hit a number of senior … Read more
Chinese 18th century cannon that was kept in the garden as an ornament for years goes up for auction for £100,000 600lb 65in-long bronze weapon was made in China in 1789 during Qing dynasty The cannon would have been used by Guo Xing Fu to protect the port of Xiamen It was brought by a … Read more
Although the world is still battling the coronavirus, one Italian designer is looking toward a post-pandemic world to help commuters travel safely and securely to their destination. Andrea Ponti released a gallery of concept designs for a private jet-like drone that carries up to four passengers while they sit in single seats with soft fabric and … Read more