Finance
Bill targeting banks over Hong Kong security law passes US Senate
Legislation moves to Trump's desk for signature after unanimous Senate vote
North America
Coronavirus
Beijing COVID strain comes from Southeast Asia, Harvard suggests
Variant that appeared in China may have returned via Europe and Asia
Automobiles
China's 'Tesla killer' becomes first to use latest Nvidia AI chip
Xpeng Motors launches EV with Xavier brain that controls self-driving
Pharmaceuticals
BioNTech and Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine shows potential in trial
Shares of drugmakers rise on news as world races to find cure
Hong Kong protests
US bill grants refugee status to Hong Kong protesters
Lawmakers introduce bipartisan legislation following UK offer of citizenship
Automobiles
Tesla speeds past Toyota to become world's top automaker by value
Electric-car company's valuation grows fivefold in past year
International relations
Biden threatens new China sanctions if elected
National security law is 'death blow' to territory's freedom, presidential candidate says
International relations
China strikes back with tighter scrutiny of 4 US media outlets
Move comes after Washington cracks down on Chinese news organizations
Technology
Apple races to push ahead with 5G iPhone mass production
US tech titan to make more older handsets to offset coronavirus disruption
International relations
Hong Kong law draws global outrage and split response to sanctions
Japan and Europe balk at US hard line against China
