Chinese state broadcaster CGTN pushed back on Ofcom’s decision to revoke its licence to broadcast in the UK, accusing the regulator of being “manipulated by extreme right-wing organisations and … ( read original story …)
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China aims fire at BBC as dispute with Britain intensifies
The BBC came under fire from Chinese official and social media on Friday in an escalating diplomatic dispute, a day after Britain’s media regulator revoked the TV licence of Chinese state media outlet … (…
A ‘Masculinity Crisis’? China Says the Boys Are Not All Right
The Education Ministry plans to beef up gym classes after a top official said female teachers and pop culture had made boys “weak, inferior and timid.” … ( read original story …)
U.K. Ends Chinese TV License, Stoking Tensions With Beijing
The U.K.’s media regulator has pulled Chinese state-run television channel CGTN off the air, a decision that’s set to deepen tensions with Beijing. ( read original story …)
China reports fewest daily COVID-19 cases in over a month
China reported the fewest new COVID-19 cases in over a month, official data showed on Friday, suggesting that the latest wave of the disease is subsiding ahead of the key Lunar New Year holiday period…
Taiwan Says It’s Crucial Biden ‘Reaffirms’ U.S. Support as China Goes on ‘High Alert’
“Beijing’s military, economic, and diplomatic coercion against Taiwan constitutes a threat to the security not only of Taiwan, but of the entire Indo-Pacific region,” the Taipei Economic and Cultural … ( read original story …)
Guyana calls off Taiwan office after Beijing criticizes ‘mistake’
Foreign ministry said it terminated agreement with Taiwan to open office after Beijing urged country to ‘correct their mistake’ … ( read original story …)
Pro-China propaganda campaign exploits U.S. divisions in videos emphasizing Capitol attack
Chinese propaganda videos have gloated over the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol and subsequent impeachment proceedings, portraying them as signs of the decline of “American-style Democracy,” … ( read original story …)
Beijing boycott not the answer says Canadian Olympic Committee
A boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympics would not bring home two Canadian men detained in China for more than two years or force a change to China’s human rights record but would only punish…
Guyana nixes Taiwan office after Beijing criticizes ‘mistake’
A double rainbow is seen behind Taiwanese flag during the National Day celebrations in Taipei, Taiwan, October 10, 2017. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu … ( read original story …)
Biden says U.S. ready to work with China when it is in America’s interest
President Joe Biden on Thursday called China’s America’s most serious competitor, but said the United States is ready to work with China when it is in its interests to do so. ( read original story…
Wu-Tang Clan or Wuhan? T-shirts bring the ruckus to strained China-Canada ties
Canada’s foreign ministry apologized Wednesday for any misunderstanding and said the T-shirts were not meant as a slight, but the explanation did not satisfy Beijing. ( read original story …)
Zimbabwe to get 200,000 COVID-19 doses from China’s Sinopharm
Zimbabwe will receive 200,000 free doses of China’s Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said on Thursday, after China and Russia offered shots against the coronavirus to the … ( read original story …)
