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Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has warned that military actions were not a solution to resolving the self-ruled island’s ongoing tensions with mainland China. In a New Year’s Day live broadcast, Tsai said such conflict would hurt the economy on both sides of the strait and she urged Beijing officials to “prevent the expansion of militarism within the Chinese government.” In her January 1, 2022, Tsai also criticised the Hong Kong government for its crackdown on opposition media outlets.
Liu Guangyuan makes remarks during briefing session for consul generals, foreign business chambers and selected media. But one diplomat calls event ‘very awkward’ and says China and West are ‘just talking past each other’.
Liu Guangyuan makes remarks during briefing session for consul generals, foreign business chambers and selected media. But one diplomat calls event ‘very awkward’ and says China and West are ‘just talking past each other’.
Readers discuss China’s democracy forum, protection for domestic workers in Hong Kong, career support for elite athletes and the controversial death scene of a cat in a Chinese drama.
Readers discuss China’s democracy forum, protection for domestic workers in Hong Kong, career support for elite athletes and the controversial death scene of a cat in a Chinese drama.
Chinese president says changes needed to global governance to better represent developing countries.
Chinese president says changes needed to global governance to better represent developing countries.
Beijing is trying to portray is system as more representative and effective than the US model, but grass-roots voters and candidates complain of being silenced.
Beijing is trying to portray is system as more representative and effective than the US model, but grass-roots voters and candidates complain of being silenced.
Democracy’s struggles are internal, not geopolitical. It needs to clean up its act, not pick fights with autocrats, writes Debasish Roy Chowdhury.
Democracy’s struggles are internal, not geopolitical. It needs to clean up its act, not pick fights with autocrats, writes Debasish Roy Chowdhury.
Chancellor makes the request during the latest of her consultations with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.
Chancellor makes the request during the latest of her consultations with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor Lam has emphasised that the government wants “no unpatriotic people” in the city’s political system. During a March 8, 2021, interview with Chinese state broadcaster CGTN and CCTV, the chief executive also discussed her definition of what being a “patriot” means. Lam spoke after Beijing spelled out its electoral reform plan for the city at China’s largest annual political meetings. The central government’s move regarding Hong Kong has raised concerns in the city and internationally about whether the changes will leave opposition figures at the mercy of the pro-establishment camp.
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor Lam has emphasised that the government wants “no unpatriotic people” in the city’s political system. During a March 8, 2021, interview with Chinese state broadcaster CGTN and CCTV, the chief executive also discussed her definition of what being a “patriot” means. Lam spoke after Beijing spelled out its electoral reform plan for the city at China’s largest annual political meetings. The central government’s move regarding Hong Kong has raised concerns in the city and internationally about whether the changes will leave opposition figures at the mercy of the pro-establishment camp.
Opposition activists have expressed condemnation towards a Shenzhen court for its ruling over eight defendants for up to three years’ imprisonment on December 30, 2020. The defendants found guilty of illegal border crossing were given seven months, while the two organisers of the crime will stay behind bars for up to three years. Activists say the fugitives had been reluctant to mention their experiences in China at the Yantian People’s Court, where they had their trial hearing.
Opposition activists have expressed condemnation towards a Shenzhen court for its ruling over eight defendants for up to three years’ imprisonment on December 30, 2020. The defendants found guilty of illegal border crossing were given seven months, while the two organisers of the crime will stay behind bars for up to three years. Activists say the fugitives had been reluctant to mention their experiences in China at the Yantian People’s Court, where they had their trial hearing.
Ten Hong Kong fugitives were sentenced to prison terms ranging from seven months to three years by a Shenzhen court on December 30, 2020. They were part of a group of 12 Hongkongers who were arrested at sea in August by mainland Chinese authorities. The 12, who face charges related to 2019 anti-government protests in Hong Kong, had been trying to flee to Taiwan. The Yantian District People’s Court found them guilty of taking part in or organising an illegal border crossing. Two underage fugitives from the group have been turned over to Hong Kong police.
Ten Hong Kong fugitives were sentenced to prison terms ranging from seven months to three years by a Shenzhen court on December 30, 2020. They were part of a group of 12 Hongkongers who were arrested at sea in August by mainland Chinese authorities. The 12, who face charges related to 2019 anti-government protests in Hong Kong, had been trying to flee to Taiwan. The Yantian District People’s Court found them guilty of taking part in or organising an illegal border crossing. Two underage fugitives from the group have been turned over to Hong Kong police.