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The court in China apologized to the family of Dr Li Wenliang, who was one of the first to warn of the coronavirus in December. Li was later arrested for "spreading rumours" and later died of the disease. This has led to great…

Bat Eaters: Anti-Chinese Racism is Spreading along with the Coronavirus. Due to the outbreak of the new coronavirus, measures are being taken worldwide to curb travel to and from China. However, more and more people of Asian…

A second million-dollar city is now being quarantined in China to prevent the further spread of the new coronavirus. And in the capital Beijing, major public festivities for Chinese New Year are cancelled. In the meantime, more…

The Chinese scientist who announced in November last year that he had produced the first genetically modified babies was sentenced. He Jiankui has to go to jail for three years. His "discovery" turned the scientific world upside down.…

Also at Christmas, clashes retook place between police and demonstrators in Hong Kong. Hong Kong government leader Carrie Lam said the festivities have been "ruined" by anti-government protests. Police used pepper spray and tear…

In the Taiwanese funds Taipei, 170,000 to 200,000 people participated in the Satisfaction Parade on Weekend. Members waved rainbow flags to convey their help for the recently accepted LGBT marital life. Taiwan was the first Asian…

China's First Own Aircraft Carrier is Being Tested at Sea. China has sent its first aircraft carrier, which has been built entirely in its own country, to sea for testing. In the past year, weapons and other systems have been installed on…