Swayed by the financial incentives, some universities are less rigorous in accepting Chinese students who can pay their way. This practice is unfair to all students, including those who were accepted, some of whom resort to cheating.
The days when Chinese investors top the list of outbound real estate investments worldwide are truly over, a consequence of Beijing’s clampdown on financial risk.
The days when Chinese investors top the list of outbound real estate investments worldwide are truly over, a consequence of Beijing’s clampdown on financial risk.
Relax everyone, that looming financial apocalypse just isn’t going to happen. Well, not in 2019 at least.
Relax everyone, that looming financial apocalypse just isn’t going to happen. Well, not in 2019 at least.
An agreement is needed to mitigate current tensions, but the terms will neither tackle the imbalances in bilateral trade, nor address the geopolitical and strategic concerns that underlie the conflict.
An agreement is needed to mitigate current tensions, but the terms will neither tackle the imbalances in bilateral trade, nor address the geopolitical and strategic concerns that underlie the conflict.
Mass killing in the service of extremist politics is new to New Zealand, but the seeds of virulently racist ideas were long ago planted in the country.
Mass killing in the service of extremist politics is new to New Zealand, but the seeds of virulently racist ideas were long ago planted in the country.
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It’s bad news for those blue skies: in a year of sensitive political anniversaries, stability obsessed Beijing is likely to prioritise economic growth over its ‘three critical battles’ against financial risks, pollution and poverty
The principles of liberty and citizen equality that are enshrined in the constitution are being threatened by a strengthening movement of Hindu nationalism under Modi’s rule. Yet, where is the credible alternative?
The 64-year-old will become Japan’s longest serving prime minister in November, having dominated the country’s politics since 2012.
The 64-year-old will become Japan’s longest serving prime minister in November, having dominated the country’s politics since 2012.
It’s bad news for those blue skies: in a year of sensitive political anniversaries, stability obsessed Beijing is likely to prioritise economic growth over its ‘three critical battles’ against financial risks, pollution and poverty
It’s bad news for those blue skies: in a year of sensitive political anniversaries, stability obsessed Beijing is likely to prioritise economic growth over its ‘three critical battles’ against financial risks, pollution and poverty
Has social media, populist politics and xenophobia created a community of extremists like Christchurch massacre gunman? Paul Spoonley believes so.
Has social media, populist politics and xenophobia created a community of extremists like Christchurch massacre gunman? Paul Spoonley believes so.
Going by official media, the intensity of pledges of allegiance to the president were reminiscent of the 1960s heyday of Mao Zedong. But the Chinese people have grown more mature about political indoctrination.
Going by official media, the intensity of pledges of allegiance to the president were reminiscent of the 1960s heyday of Mao Zedong. But the Chinese people have grown more mature about political indoctrination.
Who or what is to blame for the Boeing 737 MAX 8 disasters? An investigation into the cause recalls the way leaders across the world grapple with today’s highly complex problems, and the comparison is hardly reassuring.
Who or what is to blame for the Boeing 737 MAX 8 disasters? An investigation into the cause recalls the way leaders across the world grapple with today’s highly complex problems, and the comparison is hardly reassuring.
Since reunification, Hong Kong has secured the return of an estimated 200 criminal suspects from the mainland, but not reciprocated. Criminal suspects should not be allowed to evade justice by moving from one part of the country to another.
Since reunification, Hong Kong has secured the return of an estimated 200 criminal suspects from the mainland, but not reciprocated. Criminal suspects should not be allowed to evade justice by moving from one part of the country to another.
The idea is to lower barriers that create inefficiencies in business and everyday lives across the region. But not all barriers: there is unlikely to be a free flow of capital, so as to keep Hong Kong’s special status as a free market.
The idea is to lower barriers that create inefficiencies in business and everyday lives across the region. But not all barriers: there is unlikely to be a free flow of capital, so as to keep Hong Kong’s special status as a free market.
The US national security adviser, known for his disdain for global treaties, is renewing a US effort to interdict ships suspected of carrying banned cargo to and from North Korea and violating UN sanctions. The trouble is, this could legitimately be seen as an act of war.
The US national security adviser, known for his disdain for global treaties, is renewing a US effort to interdict ships suspected of carrying banned cargo to and from North Korea and violating UN sanctions. The trouble is, this could legitimately be seen as an act of war.
The US president opened the door to the trade war but may not be able to shut it – now both parties in Washington and allies abroad are pushing for massive changes to China’s economy.
The US president opened the door to the trade war but may not be able to shut it – now both parties in Washington and allies abroad are pushing for massive changes to China’s economy.
The fall in Boeing’s shares following the Ethiopia crash is to be expected, but also expect the company to fix the problem and the share price to recover. Increasingly, investors should look out for such bargains in stock trading, for the days of the passive fund investor may be over.
The fall in Boeing’s shares following the Ethiopia crash is to be expected, but also expect the company to fix the problem and the share price to recover. Increasingly, investors should look out for such bargains in stock trading, for the days of the passive fund investor may be over.
Ray LaHood, the former US Secretary of Transportation from 2009 to 2013, says Boeing should ground its 737 MAX 8, pending a full investigation
Ray LaHood, the former US Secretary of Transportation from 2009 to 2013, says Boeing should ground its 737 MAX 8, pending a full investigation
China may be the centre of Chinese capitalism but Hong Kong is where the banking occurs. Historically, emerging economic superpowers must maintain onshore and offshore financial centres. For Beijing, this may be Hong Kong’s only tangible value.
China may be the centre of Chinese capitalism but Hong Kong is where the banking occurs. Historically, emerging economic superpowers must maintain onshore and offshore financial centres. For Beijing, this may be Hong Kong’s only tangible value.
The tense stand-off between the nuclear-armed neighbours shines a light on their growing arsenals, particularly tactical nuclear weapons that many mistakenly believe could shock an adversary into submission.
The tense stand-off between the nuclear-armed neighbours shines a light on their growing arsenals, particularly tactical nuclear weapons that many mistakenly believe could shock an adversary into submission.