US Ambassador to China Terry Branstad steps down amid rapidly deteriorating relations

April, 2017: Donald Trump welcomes China’s President Xi Jinping for two-day summit at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. Trump hails the ‘tremendous progress’ made at the meeting and Xi references further understanding and trust between the countries. In May, US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross reveals a ten-part agreement between Beijing and Washington to build up … Read more

Random acts of kindness are more rewarding than volunteering and planned generosity, study finds 

Random acts of kindness are more rewarding and improve the wellbeing of the do-gooder more than volunteering and planned generosity, study finds Researchers analysed the findings of more than 200 studies on generosity They found a ‘modest link’ between doing good and mental health wellbeing The link was at its strongest when the good deed … Read more

Retired CIA officer, 67, is charged with selling US secrets to China

Retired CIA officer, 67, is charged with spying for China by selling ‘highly classified’ US secrets to Chinese intelligence officers Alexander Yuk Ching Ma, 67, of Honolulu, was arrested last week in FBI operation The retired CIA agent has been accused of selling classified US secrets to China  Authorities said Ma met with Chinese intelligence … Read more

Coronavirus scientist reveals how she fled her home and family to tell the world the truth

When Li-Meng Yan was asked to pop into her boss’s office on the final day of last year, she had no idea such a routine summons might be the start of events that would lead to her fleeing her family, her work and her country in fear for her life. The Chinese-born virologist was based … Read more

Hong Kongers forced to claim asylum despite being eligible for six-month BNO visa

A group of Hong Kongers fleeing the city were forced to claim asylum in the UK rather than being offered six-months permission to stay under current British National Overseas (BNO) guidelines.  Two BNO passport holders, who asked MailOnline to remain anonymous, said they were told by border agents they would be returned to Hong Kong … Read more

Kylie Jenner models a sparkly mini dress with SLIPPERS as she plugs her new Kylie Skin launch

Kylie Jenner shows off her shapely legs in a Chanel mini dress but drops the stilettos in favor of SLIPPERS to plug new Kylie Skin Collection By Heidi Parker For Dailymail.com Published: 19:44 BST, 4 August 2020 | Updated: 20:03 BST, 4 August 2020 Kylie Jenner has new products to push and she did her best … Read more

Kylie Jenner ’embodies strength’ on Vogue Hong Kong’s cover in a plunging maroon gown

Kylie Jenner is a Vogue cover girl again as she smolders in plunging red latex gown and is praised for her ‘strength and determination’ in Hong Kong issue By Deirdre Simonds For Dailymail.com Published: 17:25 BST, 2 August 2020 | Updated: 17:26 BST, 2 August 2020 Kylie Jenner looked incredible, as she graced the cover … Read more

China’s 300-mile fishing fleet is decimating endangered species, scientists warn

Stretching for miles across the horizon, a vast armada of Chinese fishing boats trawl the pristine waters close to the Galapagos Islands. Ostensibly fishing squid, the real target for the 265-strong fleet are sharks to serve the appetite for expensive fin soup, costing up to £350 a bowl, sold in markets across China and Hong Kong. … Read more