In a move that can be likened to a decisive opening gambit in a high-stakes chess game, the United States announced it will be giving the Philippines a hefty US$500 million to boost its military capabilities. This financial boost comes as Manila continues to face off against an increasingly assertive Beijing in the disputed South […]
In a turn of events that has left Indian markets bracing for impact, the recent tariff hikes by the United States on a multitude of Chinese imports have poised India to become the new destination for a deluge of Chinese goods. It appears that China, facing a sudden closure of a major market, is about […]
In a world where individual liberties and freedom of expression are celebrated as fundamental human rights, China’s latest move to control what its citizens wear is deeply troubling. The proposed ban on clothing deemed “detrimental to the spirit of the Chinese people” and that “hurt the feelings” of the Chinese people is not only vague […]
Hangzhou, China – China kicked off the torch relay for the eagerly awaited Asian Games on Friday, with thousands of enthusiastic spectators lining the streets of Hangzhou, the host city. The event had been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but now it’s back on track, sparking joy and pride among the people. Fans, waving […]
In an alarming revelation, it has come to light that Chinese military hackers infiltrated the classified defense networks of Japan, a vital strategic ally of the United States in East Asia. According to sources, the breach occurred in the fall of 2020 and was not publicly reported until now. The intrusion allowed Chinese cyber operatives […]
Even as the Winter Olympics opens in Beijing on Friday (4th February), Chinese authorities have detained activists in their homes and sent others to jail. Censors have shut down the social media accounts of prominent critics. Officials have also warned participating athletes that protest could bring prosecution. Chinese citizens and foreign athletes participating in the […]
A lost cellphone led to a raid on a monastery, multiple arrests,a suicide and a secret trial of four Buddhist monks in 2020, says a recently released Human Watch Report. Chinese authorities in the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) have prosecuted four monks who received up to 20 years in prison for dubious offenses, says Human […]
The good news for dogs in China is, that they are less likely to be eaten, if some rich person keeps them as pets. The growth in the middle class, a massive move to urbanization and other demographic changes – such as growing numbers of elderly, and people getting married and having children later than […]
Beijing, Jun 27: China’s jailed Nobel laureate, granted medical parole for treatment of liver cancer, is receiving medical treatment from eight renowned cancer specialists in the country, prison officials said. Liu, 61, was sentenced to 11 years in jail on December, 2009 by a court in Beijing for engaging in activities designed to overthrow the […]
Did you know that donkey meat has been legalized and certified for human consumption in Kenya? But the locals don’t eat donkey meat, its exported to China! The Chinese love Donkey Meat. The Meat Control (amendment) Act 2012 documented donkey alongside horse as a food animal in Kenya. While butcheries have not been licensed to […]
Beijing: Is China covering up an AIDS epidemic? The news that China is going to get more HIV positive people on ‘traditional’ and ‘affordable’ traditional Chinese medicine is causing concern among the HIV-AIDS community worldwide. China will double the number of AIDS patients it treats with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), officials have said, part of […]
Tibet will soon become a powerful Mineral Water (bottled water) supplier, says a report dated Dec 28. For the first time, China today started transporting bottled water to other parts of the country by charter trains from the Himalayan rivers in Tibet, known for its rich water resources. A train full of Tibetan bottled water […]
