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Huawei loses legal challenge against U.S. federal purchase ban

Huawei loses legal challenge against U.S. federal purchase ban

Washington has the right to block U.S. federal agencies from buying products by Huawei on cybersecurity grounds, a judge has ruled, dismissing the Chinese telecom giant's legal challenge to a purchase ban.
China's Xi urges more protection for medical workers after deaths

China's Xi urges more protection for medical workers after deaths

China's President Xi Jinping called Wednesday for greater protection of medical staff fighting the new coronavirus after the deaths of prominent doctors sparked national anger at the government's handling of the outbreak.
Apple says will not meet revenue forecasts due to virus

Apple says will not meet revenue forecasts due to virus

U.S. tech giant Apple said Monday that disruption due to the novel coronavirus had hit both production and demand in China, and the company was "experiencing a slower return to normal conditions" than planned.
Racism inconclusive in Vancouver police ‘street check’ practice

Racism inconclusive in Vancouver police ‘street check’ practice

VPD lacks ‘cohesive’ community policing plan to demonstrate value of street checks
Most coronavirus infections are mild, says Chinese study

Most coronavirus infections are mild, says Chinese study

Most people infected by the new coronavirus in China have mild symptoms, with older patients and those with underlying conditions most at risk from the disease, according to a study by Chinese researchers.
Hong Kong unveils cash handouts as virus deepens economic woes

Hong Kong unveils cash handouts as virus deepens economic woes

Hong Kong announced a slew of cash subsidies on Friday to help businesses that have been battered by the coronavirus outbreak in a city already reeling from a recession. The U.S.
Virus-hit Hong Kong says it with face masks, not flowers

Virus-hit Hong Kong says it with face masks, not flowers

Hong Kong's flower markets are lamenting dismal Valentine's Day sales as the city battles the deadly coronavirus outbreak, with admirers joking that a box of face masks is a better way to say "I love you" than a bouquet.
Business booms for 'Parasite' locations

Business booms for 'Parasite' locations

Locations featured in South Korea's Oscar-winning "Parasite" movie have enjoyed a business boom since its Oscar triumph, with a pizza store seeing sales double.
Chinese Grand Prix, Hong Kong Sevens add to Asia's sports calendar chaos

Chinese Grand Prix, Hong Kong Sevens add to Asia's sports calendar chaos

The deadly COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak is causing chaos across Asia's sporting calendar.
Foreigners stranded in Wuhan by virus tell of fear and rations

Foreigners stranded in Wuhan by virus tell of fear and rations

Hunkered down at the epicentre of China's virus epidemic and cut off from the world, the remaining foreigners in Wuhan are eking out a life in fear.