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Beijing wants ‘strategic dialogue’ with U.S. and Europe, but instead, it’s getting confrontation
As senior diplomats from the U.S. and China prepare to meet in Alaska tomorrow, expectations are extremely low. Meanwhile, the U.S. sanctioned 24 officials for having undermined Hong Kong’s autonomy, and the EU reportedly approved sanctions in response to human rights abuses in Xinjiang.
Beijing passes resolution to ensure only ‘patriots’ loyal to the Communist Party rule Hong Kong
As expected, the National People’s Congress in Beijing passed a resolution to change the electoral system in Hong Kong. The new rules will effectively ensure that pro-democracy politicians remain in a permanent minority in the territory.
Two Sessions: Beijing sets goals for 6% GDP growth, environmental protection, and crushing dissent in Hong Kong
The annual gathering of the National People’s Congress in Beijing kicked off with modest goals for the economy and environment, and plans for the more complete subjugation of opposition forces in Hong Kong.
American ‘overall opinions’ about China hit record low
According to a new Gallup poll, 79% of Americans now have an unfavorable view of China — more than right after the Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989. Pew, meanwhile, found that nine-in-ten Americans see China as a competitor or enemy.
A year and a half later, Hong Kong protest ‘mom’ remains in touch with her kids
Hong Kong’s protest movement in 2019 divided families. Many of the city’s young protesters are still finding ways to mend broken relationships.
Beijing to further tighten grip on Hong Kong by enshrining patriotism test for public office
Last summer, the National People’s Congress in Beijing bypassed the Hong Kong Legislative Council to impose a national security law. Next month, the NPC is expected to take a similar action to ensure that only “patriots,” as Beijing defines them, hold public office in the city.
China’s top diplomat bashes Trump policies, warns Biden to respect ‘redline’ issues
Top Chinese diplomat Yang Jiechi warned the Biden administration against making the “strategic misjudgment” of treating China as an adversary. The issues of Taiwan, Hong Kong, Tibet, and Xinjiang all “constitute a redline that must not be crossed,” he added.
U.K. prepares for mass immigration from Hong Kong
The U.K. expects around 300,000 Hongkongers to apply, over the next five years, for a new visa for those with British National Overseas (BNO) status. Beijing retaliated by saying it would not recognize BNO passports, but this appears to be an entirely symbolic gesture.
Beijing places sanctions on Trump administration officials
The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced sanctions on 28 Trump administration officials today, a clear sign that Beijing is not interested in a reset with the new U.S. government.
Tough moves to be rolled out against Hong Kong dissenters
As Hong Kong police comb through the digital devices of activists and pro-democracy politicians arrested in a sweep last week, government sources tell Reuters to expect more harsh action.
Mass arrests in Hong Kong on subversion charges
The Chinese central government is not slowing down its campaign to remake civil society in Hong Kong and tame dissenting voices: Today, police arrested 53 people under the new national security law on charges of trying to “overthrow” the government.
Jimmy Lai charged on vague national security grounds, Bloomberg News staffer detained as Beijing stifles news media
“Endangering national security” is the reason for the detention of a Bloomberg staffer in Beijing, and the charge against a newspaper boss in Hong Kong, as Xi Jinping’s government continues an intensifying crackdown on news media in China.
Hong Kong activists to be jailed for 2019 protest at police headquarters
The steady erosion of civil society in Hong Kong continues with new jail sentences for three prominent activists and growing pressure on the media.
Hong Kong’s homeless react to ‘I’m Living It,’ a film about HK’s homeless
Last month, the charity MercyHK invited Hong Kong’s homeless to a screening of the award-winning movie “I’m Living It,” which dramatizes the plight of the Hong Kong’s down and out. For many of the attendees, the film was a long-overdue respite from the outside world, albeit a tragic and melodramatic one.
Beijing lists grievances against Australia, giving warning to other countries with tense China relations
After months of vague accusations that Australia had broken “mutual trust” with China, Beijing has made explicit a list of grievances with the country.
Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers resign en masse after Beijing requires patriotism for public office
A decision by Beijing led to the immediate disqualification of four pro-democracy lawmakers in Hong Kong, and the remaining 15 opposition members soon resigned in protest.
Xi smiles at Shenzhen while snubbing Hong Kong
On the 40th anniversary of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, Chinese leader Xi Jinping praised the city as a model for its economic achievements and adherence “to the Party’s leadership.”
‘My Prince Edward’ questions marriage and freedom in modern Hong Kong
Set in the working-class area of Prince Edward in Hong Kong, “My Prince Edward” tackles marriage, freedom, and the city’s spiraling rent. The movie is quiet and ambiguous, with themes we aren’t typically asked to ponder in romantic dramas.
Human rights groups protest Beijing 2022 Olympics over oppression of Uyghurs and Hongkongers
Criticism of China’s Xinjiang policies and overall human rights record is getting louder. This might not change anything in China, but don’t discount the possibility that the U.S. and its allies could boycott the Beijing 2022 Olympics.
Chinese FM says COVID-19 may not have started in China, warns Norway on Nobel Peace Prize
The Chinese Foreign Minister is on a five-nation tour of Europe. Today he warned Norway of the consequences of a Nobel Peace Prize choice that does not please Beijing.
