Canada has criticised China for conducting spying trials of its citizens behind closed doors, as one diplomat called the lack of access “completely unacceptable”.The trial has concluded of Michael … ( read original story …)
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U.S, E.U., Canada and Britain announce sanctions on China over the abuse of Uyghurs
The United States, the European Union, Britain and Canada each announced sanctions against China over human rights abuses in Xinjiang, a coordinated effort aimed at holding Beijing accountable for a … ( read original story…
As digital trade grows, so does western distrust of Beijing
In a world in which most people live within reach of a mobile phone signal and many objects are connected through the internet of things, the wealth of information available to analysts who can access…
China Makes It A Crime To Question Military Death Toll On The Internet
BEIJING — When China acknowledged this year that four of its soldiers had died fighting Indian forces on the two countries’ disputed mountain border eight months prior, the irreverent blogger Little … ( read original…
China withholds verdict on second Canadian man amid frigid ties with U.S. and Canada
TAIPEI, Taiwan — China held a secret trial Monday for a second Canadian citizen, former diplomat Michael Kovrig, in an espionage case that is widely viewed as China seeking leverage to pry Huawei … (…
Eight Hong Kong activists jailed in Shenzhen returned home as Carrie Lam gets second COVID-19 jab
Activists who were caught then jailed in China for trying to flee Hong Kong by speedboat have been returned to Hong Kong where they could again face incarceration. ( read original story …)
Beijing: Russia’s Sergey Lavrov in China for ‘shoulder to shoulder’ cooperation
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in China on Monday ahead of talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, according to Beijing’s foreign ministry. ( read original story …)
Coronavirus: CDC says China will keep strict Covid-19 tests and quarantine, even as vaccination picks up
limitations could cause an outbreak. “We will continue to strictly implement remote prevention and control measures [on China-bound passengers before they travel] and carry out health checks, … ( read original story …)
Michael Kovrig: Diplomats hold vigil for Canadian in Beijing ‘spy’ trial
About 30 diplomats from 26 countries gathered outside a court in Beijing this morning in a show of solidarity for a Canadian citizen who has been detained for more than two years in China in…
Eight activists jailed in Shenzhen returned to Hong Kong
Eight activists detained at sea as they sought to flee Hong Kong by speedboat have finished serving jail sentences in China … ( read original story …)
Jean Nouvel Wins International Competition to Design Shenzhen’s Opera House
The International Competition for Shenzhen Opera House has announced the selection of the proposal by Jean Nouvel as the first-prize winner of the contest. ( read original story …)
U.S. “deeply concerned” as China tries Canadians in secret in case seen as Huawei retaliation
Canadian men accused of espionage put on trial in secret in cases seen as retaliation for U.S. seeking extradition of Huawei executive from Canada. ( read original story …)
5 things to know for March 22: Covid-19, immigration, spa killings, Afghanistan, China
More than two months after the January 6 insurrection, the temporary protective fencing around the US Capitol finally came down.Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.…
