China
China has poured billions into Africa’s infrastructure. Is it now tightening the tap?
World
September 27, 2023
China has poured billions into Africa’s infrastructure. Is it now tightening the tap?
Hong Kong CNN — The inauguration of two new electricity-generating units in Zimbabwe’s Hwange power station last month was not…
Chinese dissident ‘stranded’ in Taiwan airport pleads for asylum in US or Canada
World
September 26, 2023
Chinese dissident ‘stranded’ in Taiwan airport pleads for asylum in US or Canada
Taipei, Taiwan CNN — A Chinese dissident who has been living in a Taiwanese airport since Friday has pleaded for…
The Philippines condemns China for installing floating barrier in disputed South China Sea
World
September 24, 2023
The Philippines condemns China for installing floating barrier in disputed South China Sea
CNN — The Philippines on Sunday condemned the Chinese coast guard for installing what it called a “floating barrier” in…
Top Chinese university scraps English tests in move cheered by nationalists
World
September 22, 2023
Top Chinese university scraps English tests in move cheered by nationalists
Hong Kong CNN — A top university in northwest China has scrapped English tests as a prerequisite for graduation, rekindling…
China #MeToo journalist and labor activist expected to appear in secret trial as crackdown deepens
World
September 22, 2023
China #MeToo journalist and labor activist expected to appear in secret trial as crackdown deepens
Hong Kong CNN — Two Chinese activists held without trial for the past two years are expected to appear before…
10 dead after tornadoes tear through two cities in eastern China
World
September 20, 2023
10 dead after tornadoes tear through two cities in eastern China
Beijing CNN — Ten people have died as two tornadoes ripped through two cities in China’s eastern Jiangsu province. It’s…
Russia and China hail their cooperation ahead of Putin’s expected Beijing visit
World
September 19, 2023
Russia and China hail their cooperation ahead of Putin’s expected Beijing visit
CNN — Russia and China’s top diplomats discussed strengthening their international cooperation during a meeting in Moscow on Monday ahead…
Egypt keen on furthering joint cooperation with China
Egypt
September 19, 2023
Egypt keen on furthering joint cooperation with China
Egypt and China are bound by strategic ties that form a foundation for bolstering economic, trade, and investment cooperation, Minister…
Taiwan’s defense ministry urges Beijing to stop ‘military harassment’ after 103 Chinese warplanes fly near island
World
September 18, 2023
Taiwan’s defense ministry urges Beijing to stop ‘military harassment’ after 103 Chinese warplanes fly near island
Taipei, Taiwan CNN — Taiwan’s defense ministry has urged Beijing to stop its “persistent military harassment,” after it detected more…
Ten countries and territories saw severe flooding in just 12 days. Is this the future of climate change?
World
September 17, 2023
Ten countries and territories saw severe flooding in just 12 days. Is this the future of climate change?
Hong Kong CNN — September started with a typhoon that ripped through Hong Kong, uprooting trees and flooding the city.…