This week on TikTok: Diplomatic blunders, national parks, and striking delivery drivers

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Former Soviet countries don’t have “effective status in international law,” according to Beijing’s ambassador to France, Lú Shāyě 卢沙野. His remarks were walked back by the China Foreign Ministry. Screenshot from LCI interview.

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#greenscreen A Chinese diplomat has caused controversy with statements that cal into question China’s stance on ex-Soviet countries #fyp #foryoupage #diplomacy #france #controversy #news

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#greenscreen China wants to create the largest national park system in the world, but there are some bumps in the road #nationalparks #conservation #climatechange #news #foryoupage #fyp #enviroment #enviromentfreindly

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#greenscreen Chinese delivery drivers are going on strike, but China’s delivery giant Meituan refuses to budge, continuing to put its workers in dangerous situations and enacting devastating pay cuts. #workersrights #fooddelivery #news #fyp #foryoupage #protest

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