The watch towers, double-locked doors and video surveillance in the Chinese camps are there “to prevent escapes.” Uighurs and other minorities held inside are scored on how well they speak the dominant Mandarin language and follow strict rules on everything down to bathing and using the toilet, scores that determine if they can leave. “Manner […]
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China tests Mars lander in international cooperation push
HUAILAI, China (AP) — China invited observers to a successful test Thursday of its Mars lander as the country pushes for inclusion in more global space projects. The demonstration of hovering, obstacle avoidance and deceleration capabilities was conducted at a site outside Beijing simulating conditions on the Red Planet, where the pull of gravity is […]
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China sentences 9 in fentanyl trafficking case after US tip
XINGTAI, China (AP) — A Chinese court sentenced nine fentanyl traffickers Thursday in a case that was a culmination of a rare collaboration between Chinese and U.S. law enforcement to crack down on global networks that manufacture and distribute lethal synthetic opioids. Liu Yong was sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve, while Jiang Juhua […]
Posted inPacific News
Kiribati government loses majority in Parliament
TARAWA, 04 NOVEMBER 2019 (RNZ PACIFIC)—The Kiribati government has lost its majority in Parliament for the first time in three years. The opposition, which could use its numbers to call for fresh elections, has been strengthened by discontent over contentious relations with China. The House of Assembly opened today for the first time since Kiribati […]
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Victoria takes wrong track with China
CANBERRA,04 NOVEMBER 2019 (THE AUSTRALIAN)—The Chinese are weaponizing federalism by driving a political wedge between the federal and state positions on the Belt and Road Initiative. That’s the conclusion to be drawn from Daniel Andrews’ recent announcement that Victoria has struck a new deal with China under its BRI. Last month, Andrews signed an agreement […]
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Xi meets Lam in ‘vote of confidence’ over Hong Kong protests
HONG KONG (AP) — A senior Hong Kong official says Chinese President Xi Jinping’s surprise meeting with the territory’s leader, Carrie Lam, is a “vote of confidence” in her government’s ability to tackle five months of anti-government protests. Xi met Lam on the sidelines of a trade event in Shanghai on Monday night amid signals […]