September 17, 2019 Chinese woman pleads guilty in California 'birth tourism' scheme, prosecutors say A woman who ran a California “birth tourism” business that charged Chinese clients tens of thousands of dollars to help them give birth in the United States has pleaded guilty to federal criminal charges, The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced on Tuesday.
September 17, 2019 Chinese government worker charged with visa fraud, allegedly tried to get Chinese recruiters into US A Chinese government employee working in the United States has been charged with visa fraud for allegedly trying to bring Chinese recruiters into America by claiming they were scholars who needed research visas, the Justice Department said Monday.
September 17, 2019 Hong Kong Christians fear religious freedom could be 'gone forever' Hong Kong Christians fear freedom of religion could be "gone forever" despite extradition bill withdrawal and the country's leader Carrie Lam's efforts to ease tensions.
September 15, 2019 China bans flying pigeons, drones as Beijing preps for 70th anniversary military parade China has banned flying pigeons and drones over central Beijing as the nation prepares for the ruling Communist Party’s 70th anniversary on Oct. 1.
September 15, 2019 Hong Kong police deploy water cannons amid clashes with protesters in 15th consecutive weekend of unrest The streets of downtown Hong Kong turned into the site of clashes between protesters and police on Sunday as the political turmoil continues in the global financial center for a 15th straight weekend.
September 12, 2019 2020 hopeful John Delaney slams Trump on trade: 'Every acre of ground in Iowa is worth less today' Democratic presidential candidate John Delaney said Thursday President Trump is wrong to claim he is the "best president for farmers."
September 12, 2019 Hope for US-China trade deal? Chinese firms inquire about US agricultural prices, report says, after Trump delays new tariffs A top Chinese official on Thursday told a weekly news briefing that companies in the country have been inquiring about the prices for U.S. soybeans and pork in what could be a positive sign during trade negotiations.
September 11, 2019 Trump delays tariff increase on $250B in Chinese goods for two weeks to Oct. 15 President Trump announced late Wednesday that the U.S. will delay a planned tariff increase on $250 billion worth of Chinese goods for two weeks.
September 11, 2019 Sen. Cruz urges Trump administration to block China’s next UN power play Sen. Ted Cruz is calling on the Trump administration to block China from installing a controversial former head of the Hong Kong police force at the helm of a United Nations office meant to fight drug trafficking, organized crime and corruption.
September 10, 2019 Drunk woman swallowed 6-inch spoon and forgot, report says Fan said that if his patient had waited, or ignored the pain, the spoon could’ve caused ulcers or life-threatening infection.