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The US says it is "alarmed" after Hong Kong legislators fast-tracked a new national security law that introduces penalties such as life imprisonment for crimes related to treason and insurrection, and up to 20 years in jail for the theft of state secrets. "We believe that these kinds of actions have the potential to accelerate the closing of Hong Kong’s once open society," US Department of State deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel tells reporters during a press briefing. SOUNDBITE
Beijing, Aug 26 (EFE).- At the beginning of August, Chinese companies in the video game sector fell on the stock market after official media described online games as "spiritual opium" and "electronic drugs," despite which they remain an extremely popular form of leisure among the population. (Camera: ÁLVARO ALFARO). B-ROLL OF THE GAME "HONOR OF KINGS" AND PEOPLE USING MOBILE PHONES IN THE STREETS OF BEIJING, CHINA.
World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says there is a "realistic chance" of stopping a deadly virus originating from China that has killed more than 1,000 people. SOUNDBITE
One of Tesla's cars crashed in Beijing last week while in 'autopilot' mode, with the driver contending sales staff overplaying its actual capabilities. As Hayley Platt reports, after a fatal accident in Florida too there's growing the pressure on auto industry executives and regulators to tighten rules on automated driving technology.
Average new home prices across China are rebounding but analysts worry the property sector will continue to be a drag on the slowing economy. Meg Teckman reports.
Lexus is looking for an edge and believes the answer may come on the front of the car rather than under the hood – the grill. Jane Lanhee Lee looks at the inspiration for the unusual design.