Fleeing to Kyrgyzstan in the 1960s, communities established mosques and villages but the local leaders, or dzhigit-beshchis, are a dying breed … ( read original story …)
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Beijing official signals Hong Kong electoral reforms to ensure “patriots” govern
BEIJING (Reuters) – “Loopholes” in Hong Kong’s laws must be closed to ensure the city is governed by “patriots”, a top Beijing official said on Monday, signalling changes to the Chinese-ruled city’s … ( read…
China calls for a reset in relations with US, report says
A Chinese foreign minister said Monday that Beijing is prepared to engage in “candid communication” with the U.S., but wants Washington to stop interfering with its internal affairs, a report said. ( read original story…
China urges Biden to lift sanctions and stop meddling
China’s foreign minister has urged Washington to lift sanctions and to stop interfering in the country’s internal affairs and suppressing its tech sector, in his first major speech on US-China … ( read original story…
China’s Pan-Africa approach to Covid-19 war
China appears to be shifting its diplomatic approach with Africa to collaboration in the fight against the pandemic. A review of the messaging by to … ( read original story …)
Coronavirus: Philippines clears China’s Sinovac vaccine for emergency use; South Korean doctors threaten strike
Sinovac vaccine is not recommended for health workers frequently exposed to the coronavirus because of its 50.4 per cent efficacy for this group, said head of Manila’s food and drug administration. ( read original story…
I was the Australian doctor on the WHO’s COVID-19 mission to China. Here’s what we found about the origins of the coronavirus
I am in hotel quarantine in Sydney, after returning from Wuhan, China. Here’s what I learnt as the Australian representative on the World Health Organization’s investigation into the origins of the … ( read original…
China’s Covid-19 fight in ‘late stage of suppression’ but uncertainties remain, says its CDC chief
Although scattered outbreaks have occurred, they have all been put under control effectively.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story …)
China’s foreign minister calls for the U.S. to remove tariffs and sanctions
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi laid out specific requests for U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration as the two countries navigate a tense relationship. ( read original story …)
Biden may face an uphill task trying to form an ‘anti-China alliance’ in Asia
Joe Biden’s promise to rebuild the U.S. middle class could hamper efforts to push policies that Asian countries would sign up to, said a political analyst. ( read original story …)
Homeowners reject Beijing’s candidates for powerful local associations
Beijing is facing growing resistance over a flagship project intended to improve governance, after city residents balked at backing its preferred candidates in local elections. Authorities want to … ( read original story …)
Beijing’s 2008 Olympics were a soft power victory for China, but 2022 may be another story
As the sound of fireworks rang out over Beijing to mark the close of the 2008 Summer Olympics, China’s leaders could have been forgiven for breathing a sigh of relief. ( read original story …)
Chinese diplomat blames former Trump administration for U.S.-China difficulties
The actions of the administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump to suppress and contain China were the root cause of the difficulties in their bilateral relations, senior Chinese diplomat Wang … ( read original…
