Xinjiang cotton
exclusive | ‘Crucial moment’ in Xinjiang cotton fallout pushes China to launch own body
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The Switzerland-based Better Cotton Initiative was launched in 2009 to promote worldwide good practice in the cotton industry, but has been under pressure over its handling of the alleged forced labour issue in Xinjiang.

exclusive | ‘Crucial moment’ in Xinjiang cotton fallout pushes China to launch own body

The Switzerland-based Better Cotton Initiative was launched in 2009 to promote worldwide good practice in the cotton industry, but has been under pressure over its handling of the alleged forced labour issue in Xinjiang.

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China’s CanSino distances itself from vaccine blood clot fears
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Philippines files new diplomatic protest against China over Whitsun Reef
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China’s CanSino distances itself from vaccine blood clot fears

Company tells investors there have been no reports of any serious adverse reactions after 1 million doses.

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Philippines files new diplomatic protest against China over Whitsun Reef

Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin said Chinese boats ‘really are fishing everything in the water that belongs by law to us’.

Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin said Chinese boats ‘really are fishing everything in the water that belongs by law to us’.

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Closure of feminist channels on Douban sparks anger in China

‘I firmly support my sisters on Douban, and oppose Douban’s cancellation of feminist channels,’ women’s rights supporter Zhou Xiaoxuan says.

‘I firmly support my sisters on Douban, and oppose Douban’s cancellation of feminist channels,’ women’s rights supporter Zhou Xiaoxuan says.

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China’s exporters say virtual Canton Fair not suitable for deal-making
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PLA to hold live-fire drills off Taiwan as US delegation visits island
Closure of feminist channels on Douban sparks anger in China
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China’s exporters say virtual Canton Fair not suitable for deal-making
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PLA to hold live-fire drills off Taiwan as US delegation visits island
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Beijing shows it’s ‘not taking foot off the gas’ with Taiwan incursion

PLA sent 25 warplanes into the island’s air defence identification zone on Monday.

PLA sent 25 warplanes into the island’s air defence identification zone on Monday.

13 Apr 2021 - 11:57PM
US climate envoy to meet China officials to discuss environmental crisis

US climate envoy John Kerry was expected to arrive in Shanghai on Wednesday, ahead of meetings with officials on Thursday and Friday, Reuters reported.

US climate envoy John Kerry was expected to arrive in Shanghai on Wednesday, ahead of meetings with officials on Thursday and Friday, Reuters reported.

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Biden sends unofficial delegation to Taiwan in ‘personal signal’

The US has announced new guidelines on Taiwan amid stepped-up Chinese military activity around the island.

The US has announced new guidelines on Taiwan amid stepped-up Chinese military activity around the island.

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As I see it | Can reshuffle help Beijing position its foreign aid more effectively?

Appointing a career diplomat to lead the agency set up to coordinate the aid system could be the latest attempt to address an image problem.

13 Apr 2021 - 6:39PM
Opinion | Giving thanks for what the long winter of the pandemic brought out

In Chinese art, pine, bamboo and plum blossom symbolise fortitude, modesty and endurance – traits that help us through dark days. These traits have helped us through the pandemic as we emerge into a hopeful spring.

In Chinese art, pine, bamboo and plum blossom symbolise fortitude, modesty and endurance – traits that help us through dark days. These traits have helped us through the pandemic as we emerge into a hopeful spring.

10 Apr 2021 - 7:00PM
Giving thanks for what the long winter of the pandemic brought out
Opinion | Stopping Asian hate requires getting to root of Westerners’ Sinophobia

This current wave of anti-Asian hatred stems from Sinophobic sentiment which has long existed but increased sharply in recent years. Extra efforts need to be taken to prevent and combat the racist by-product of anti-Asian sentiments arising from international confrontation.

This current wave of anti-Asian hatred stems from Sinophobic sentiment which has long existed but increased sharply in recent years. Extra efforts need to be taken to prevent and combat the racist by-product of anti-Asian sentiments arising from international confrontation.

10 Apr 2021 - 11:00AM
Stopping Asian hate requires getting to root of Westerners’ Sinophobia

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