Pelosi says in op-ed that Taipei visit is ‘unequivocal statement that America stands with Taiwan’ ‘We cannot stand by as the CCP proceeds to threaten Taiwan — and democracy itself’ The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022
Possible Pelosi visit elicits shrugs in Taiwan, long the focal point of geopolitical standoff TAIPEI, Taiwan — On the top of Iris Hsueh’s list of concerns living in Taipei are COVID-19 restrictions, electricity prices and, if she’s being honest, the latest news on Taiwanese pop stars. Nowhere on that list is the proposed visit of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the potential Chinese backlash. Los Angeles Times · Jul 30, 2022
What to Expect From a Bolder Xi Jinping Get Ready for a More Ambitious Chinese Foreign Policy Foreign Affairs · Jul 29, 2022
Taiwanese seek civil defense training after Russia's invasion of Ukraine Many Taiwanese are thinking about how they would respond if China invaded. Axios · Jul 26, 2022
Growing number in GOP back Pelosi on possible Taiwan trip An increasing number of Republican officials are defending House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her reported trip to Taiwan The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2022
Chinese Mortgage Boycott Gains Steam Homebuyers’ threats to stop payments on unfinished projects could deepen an ongoing real estate crisis. Foreign Policy · Jul 20, 2022
China hosts political dialogue with Pacific on same day as regional leaders meet China hosted a separate political dialogue with Pacific island countries on the same day Pacific Island Forum leaders met and agreed to resolve security issues within "the family", highlighting rising geopolitical competition in the region. Reuters · Jul 15, 2022
China's big tech problem: even in a state-managed economy, digital companies grow too powerful China’s digital economy has advanced rapidly over the past two decades, with services, communications and commerce moving online. The Conversation · Jul 13, 2022
Former minister singled out, court told Di Sanh Duong, a former Liberal Party candidate, has denied allegations he was preparing an act of foreign interference within Australia. AAP · Jul 5, 2022
China's Lipstick King Austin Li was a rich influencer adored by Beijing officials. One mistake triggered his downfall Austin Li was beloved by young shoppers and the Chinese Communist Party. But when he tried to sell an ice cream cake to millions of his followers, everything went wrong. ABC News · Jun 17, 2022
Louisa Lim's 'outstanding' portrait of a dispossessed, defiant Hong Kong is the activist journalism we need Indelible City is more than a book: it is a haunting testimonial to the intertwined vitality, tragedy and hope of Hong Kong. The Conversation · Jun 5, 2022
As China’s Economy Falters, Be Careful What You Wish For Why Western schadenfreude about Beijing’s economic troubles is misplaced. Foreign Policy · May 31, 2022
Uyghurs in Australia scour through thousands of leaked photos from Xinjiang Police Files searching for loved ones The source of the files claims to have hacked and downloaded the documents from several police computer servers in China's far-western region of Xinjiang, before decrypting and leaking them. ABC News · May 25, 2022
UN human rights chief starts controversial visit to China and Xinjiang The UN human rights commissioner began a six-day trip to China on Monday. She will visit the remote Xinjiang region, stirring fears about the propaganda value of the visit to the Chinese Communist Party. Radio France Internationale · May 23, 2022
Zenger · May 18, 2022 Vatican Expresses Concern Over Cardinal Zen’s Arrest For Ties To Pro-Democracy Fund The Vatican has expressed “concern” after 90-year-old outspoken Cardinal Joseph Zen was arrested last week in Hong Kong on charges he had endangered China’s national security.
ABC News · May 13, 2022 ACT Senate candidate Li Fuxin linked to Chinese government's foreign influence arm A federal Senate candidate billing himself as a choice for social harmony has a long history of activity with the Chinese government's main arm of overseas influence, the United Front Work Department.
The Independent UK · May 5, 2022 Debate sparks over China's interest in Australian election An Australian debate heated up Thursday when the defense minister said there was evidence the Chinese Communist Party wanted Australia’s government to change at the May 21 election because a center-left Labor Party administration would attempt to appease Beijing
ABC News · Apr 29, 2022 US Congress increasingly concerned over China's Solomon Islands deal, drawing comparisons with South China Sea militarisation Concern over Solomon Islands' security pact with China is mounting in the US Congress, with politicians on both sides expressing alarm over the deal.
France 24 · Apr 28, 2022 Covid-19: China confronts dilemma of lockdown in Beijing as cases hit record high Chinese authorities are seriously considering imposing a lockdown in Beijing as confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the country's capital topped 100 on Wednesday. But after a much-criticised month-long lockdown in Shanghai, such an option could have a very high economic and political cost.
Benzinga · Apr 26, 2022 Analysis: Will Elon Musk's Twitter Kowtow To Chinese Communist Party Influence? When Elon Musk first notified the U.S.
ABC News · Apr 17, 2022 A fugitive Chinese billionaire claims this cryptocurrency will overthrow Beijing. The trading platform denies concerns that it has some 'hallmarks of a scam' An ABC investigation unravels a sophisticated cryptocurrency operation endorsed by a political movement founded by exiled billionaire Guo Wengui and former Trump adviser Steve Bannon.
Zenger · Apr 15, 2022 Fraud Lawsuit Alleges China’s Threats To Blockchain And Fintech The alleged swindler is linked to China's Communist Party and its investment houses.
Al Jazeera · Apr 14, 2022 As ‘zero COVID’ bites, China’s leadership sounds alarm on economy Beijing’s draconian ‘dynamic zero-COVID’ policies and global uncertainties cast doubt on 5.5 percent growth target.
The Conversation · Apr 13, 2022 Indonesian political parties build close relations with China despite their anti-communist ideology Southeast Asia’s largest economy Indonesia has been increasingly intimate in various sectors with the world’s second-largest economy, China.
The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022 Call for action to increase take-up of Chinese Studies at UK universities Researchers have said a new A-level in Chinese Civilisation could boost enrolment in Chinese courses at universities.