Rep. Chris Smith, co-chair of a bipartisan House commission on human rights, kicked off a hearing on the 2022 Olympics in Beijing by calling for a worldwide boycott of the games. “In granting Beijing …
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Brazil senators say anti-China views hurt access to COVID-19 vaccines
Brazilian senators on Tuesday accused the country’s former foreign minister of undermining efforts to obtain COVID-19 vaccines after he used anti-China rhetoric during the pandemic. In a parliamentary …
Missouri attorney general sues China, others over COVID for second time
This comes after the first attempt ended with what the AG’s office calls months of stonewalling from the Chinese government.
Nancy Pelosi calls for diplomatic boycott of 2022 Beijing Olympics, citing human rights abuses
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called Tuesday for a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympics, citing human rights abuses by China’s government.
Olympics – Human rights activists urge athletes to boycott Beijing Games
Beijing is set to host the Olympics in February 2022, but the IOC has faced criticism over its decision to award the country the Games in light of China’s human rights record. The calls for…
Pelosi calls for ‘diplomatic boycott’ of Beijing Games
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday called for a “diplomatic boycott” of the Beijing Winter Games if the International Olympics Committee decides to let the event proceed amid human-rights abuses in …
Competition, not war, with China is the future, top Marine says
War with China is not inevitable, but it will take an all-of-government approach to deter it, Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David Berger said Tuesday. The Marine Corps is currently going through a …
Shaking of Shenzhen skyscraper sends people fleeing, leading to evacuation and official investigation
A landmark skyscraper in downtown Shenzhen started to shake for unknown reasons on Tuesday afternoon, leading to an emergency evacuation of thousands of people. The Shenzhen Emergency Management …
Panic as 300-metre-high skyscraper wobbles in China
SEG Plaza in Shenzhen, one of country’s tallest buildings, evacuated after it inexplicably starts shaking …
Terrified workers flee swaying SEG Plaza skyscraper in Shenzhen
Thousands of panicked office workers and shoppers fled one of China’s tallest skyscrapers after it began shaking and swaying.The 79-storey SEG Plaza, which rises to more than 1,100ft in Shenzhen …
China’s Sinopharm COVID Vaccine Gets Third Shot in UAE
Recipients in the United Arab Emirates have voiced concerns about the vaccine’s efficacy, with some already receiving a third shot. China’s top disease control official said in April that current …
Beijing’s antitrust push poses a problem for Western regulators
The Chinese government’s anti-monopoly machinery presents a major challenge to U.S. and European regulators, a new book argues. Why it matters: China’s huge markets are attracting investment from …
Groups urge Beijing to offer details on Panchen Lama
The Human Rights Network for Tibet and Taiwan on Monday called on Beijing to provide details on the 11th Panchen Lama, who was kidnapped by the Chinese government 26 years ago. The 11th Panchen Lama,…
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