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Arrest of Yang Hengjun drags Australia into China's hostage diplomacy
The unexplained arrest of Australian citizen Yang Hengjun in China is a challenge to this country's values and interests that no Australian government – current or prospective – can ignore.
Writer ‘charged with espionage’
Australian writer Yang Hengjun accused by China of threatening state security, and his family have enlisted the services of a prominent Beijing lawyer known for dealing with sensitive human rights cases.
The Gray Rhino known as China
China has been responsible for 30% of global growth since 2008. This is troubling as China has eclipsed all historical financial manias.
Taiwan's 'Bikini Climber' falls to her death: 5 things about Gigi Wu
East Asia News -Taiwan's "bikini climber" Gigi Wu was found dead after falling down a ravine in Taiwan's Yushan national park and badly injuring herself.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
How Meng Wanzhou’s ‘P’ passport works
The public-affairs passport grants visa-free travel to more than two dozen countries to diplomatic missions, foreign affairs workers, state-owned ente...
China 'launches app that tells you if you are near someone in debt'
State-run newspaper China Daily reported that officials in the Chinese province of Hebei created the app, named 'map of deadbeat debtors', which can be accessed through social media app WeChat.
China Proceeds With Belt and Road Push, but Does It More Quietly (Published 2019)
Ever since President Xi Jinping unveiled a plan to link Asia, Europe and Africa with building projects, Beijing has hailed it as central to its foreign policy. China has turned down the volume on its plan.
US turns down China offer of preparatory trade talks
Cancellation of Washington trip shows difficulties of reaching deal by March
Chinese archaeologists beaten up in dispute over historic site
Urban management officers attack researchers at dig approved by national heritage authority.
At least five labour rights activists arrested across China
Police make arrests in Hunan and Guangdong provinces on Sunday evening in what appears to be coordinated crackdown.
Malaysia cancels deal with China company, seeks new contractor for East Coast Rail Link
SE Asia News -KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia is seeking a new contractor to build the East Coast Railway Link (ECRL), after terminating the original contract awarded to China Communications Construction
Chinese reality show puts ‘tiger dads’ to the classroom test
Exam gives fathers a first-hand feel for the pressures facing their young children in an increasingly competitive education system.
Dolce & Gabbana ad ruined my career, says Chinese model
Model breaks silence over ‘racially insensitive’ commercial that showed her trying to eat pizza and pasta with chopsticks.
Young internet video host falls to her death after botched plastic surgery
23-year-old found dead a day after firefighters rescue her from tall building.
China calls international open letter condemning Kovrig, Spavor detainments an attack on country’s sovereignty
Foreign ministry spokeswoman also demands U.S. drop Huawei extradition request to Canada, urging Trump administration to ‘pay close attention to China’s serious stance, take actions to correct its mistakes, and withdraw the arrest warrant for the Chinese citizen’
114 people arrested in building raid on illegal mahjong parlours
Nine shops had been converted into gambling dens, with customers mostly elderly residents in the area. Eight among the arrested are suspected to be operators and triad members.
Swine fever fears spark call to halt live pigs supply for Lunar New Year
Stakeholders say this is to allow time for cleansing operations in slaughterhouses, with impact on the public to be minimal.
Hong Kong court rejects activist ‘Long Hair’ Leung Kwok-hung’s bid for final appeal over inmate haircut rules | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Hong Kong’s Court of Appeal on Tuesday rejected an application from former lawmaker “Long Hair” Leung Kwok-hung to challenge prison rules over haircuts at the city’s highest court. Leung, known for his lengthy hair, said he will directly apply to the Court of Final Appeal. Leung’s iconic locks were cut short in 2014 whilst serving […]
