China’s parliament has endorsed electoral reforms that pave the way for Hong Kong’s biggest shake-up since the former British colony was handed back to Chinese rule in 1997. As expected, the “patriots … ( read…
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At annual political meetings, China lays out its plan to surpass the U.S.
In smugly celebratory tones, China wrapped up political meetings Thursday at which officials praised the country’s repressive political system, hailed its ongoing recovery from the pandemic, flexed … ( read original story …)
‘Boycotts Don’t Work’: U.S. Olympic Committee Rejects Calls to Shun Beijing 2022 Games
President Joe Biden has been urged to call for a boycott of the Winter Olympics over China’s human rights record. ( read original story …)
Military Band Sits in a Half Empty Hall During the NPC in Beijing, China
China’s military band sits in a half empty hall, due to covid-19 safety precautions, during the closing session of the Fourth Session of the 13th National People’s Congress (NPC) being held in the … (…
Xi Attemds the NPC in Beijing, China
Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the closing session of the Fourth Session of the 13th National People’s Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People In Beijing on Thursday, March 11, ……
IOC and China make vaccine deal for Tokyo, Beijing Olympians
The International Olympic Committee and China are teaming up to offer vaccines to athletes and teams preparing … ( read original story …)
China adopts new laws to ensure only ‘patriots’ can govern Hong Kong
UK foreign secretary Dominic Raab accuses Beijing of hollowing out the space for democratic debate Last modified on Thu 11 Mar 2021 06.24 EST China’s rubber stamping parliamentary body has unanimously … ( read original…
China All but Ends Hong Kong Democracy With ‘Patriots Only’ Rule
China drew the curtain on decades of adversarial politics in Hong Kong as the national legislature approved changes that would put pro-Beijing loyalists firmly in charge of the city and squeeze out … ( read…
5 things to know for March 11: Coronavirus, Cabinet, immigration, China, Russia
Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. China’s parliament has officially endorsed a proposal for “improving the electoral system” of Hong Kong, further restricting … (…
Hong Kong activists urge EU not to ratify new deal with China
Activists say EU should refuse to sign treaty until national security laws and election restrictions are lifted … ( read original story …)
U.S. Navy Destroyer Sails Through Taiwan Strait Again As Beijing Protests
However, Koh noted the Navy’s announcements of operations in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea were also a response to increased PLA activity in the region, particularly near self-governing Taiwan … ( read original…
China will continue to work with WHO to seek COVID-19 origins: premier
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said the country would continue to work with the World Health Organization (WHO) in trying to find the origins of COVID-19, in response to a question on U.S. criticism that ……
China confirms overhaul of Hong Kong politics, tightening squeeze on democratic opposition
The measures are part of Beijing’s efforts to consolidate its increasingly authoritarian grip over the global financial hub. ( read original story …)
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