China approves contentious Hong Kong national security law

China has approved a contentious national security law that will allow authorities to crack down on subversive and secessionist activity in Hong Kong.

India says 20 soldiers were killed in clashes with Chinese troops

The clash – during which neither side fired any shots, according to Indian officials – is the first deadly confrontation between the two Asian giants since 1975.

Hong Kong marks Tiananmen anniversary, defying a police ban

Thousands of people observe the 31st anniversary of the deadly suppression of a democracy movement in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square.

Hong Kong blocks Tiananmen vigil; rush on for UK passports

Hong Kong police rejected an application for an annual candlelight vigil marking the anniversary this week of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, as residents rushed to apply for passports that could allow them to move to the United Kingdom

Hong Kong braces for downtown protests on China-backed laws

Maine Voices: Maine manufacturing highlights importance of domestic supply chain

Preserving our manufacturing base protects our people – both in terms of public health and financial security.

Trump casts doubt on future of China trade deal

The president's remarks contrasted with statements from Chinese and U.S. officials earlier Friday that followed a phone call among the countries' top trade negotiators.

Our View: Maine is not alone in pandemic crisis

A worldwide recession on the heels of a global pandemic has as much impact here as do the choices made in Augusta.

China’s virus death toll revised up sharply after review

The new figures raised the official toll in Wuhan by 50% to 3,869 deaths.

Lobstermen may see relief from steep Chinese tariffs

Lobster exports to China had dropped 64 percent in the first month after China imposed retaliatory tariffs in its trade war with the U.S.