The proposed law is aimed at ensuring that residents of Hong Kong, a semi-autonomous Chinese territory, respect China’s national anthem. Under the bill, those who use the anthem for commercial ... ( read original story ...)
Child Reporter or Child Labor? Hong Kong Police Detain 12-Year-Old Boy Covering Protests
The incident raised some concerns by the police, lawmakers, and other journalists about child labor, journalist accreditation, and the safety of children thrown into adult roles. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Prioritize Passing of Contentious Anthem Bill
Hong Kong's government is working to push through a controversial bill that seeks to criminalize the abuse of the Chinese national anthem, days after a pro-Beijing lawmaker wrested control over a key ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong will make it illegal to boo the Chinese national anthem
Fears of more protests as Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam prioritises a controversial law making it illegal to disrespect China's national anthem ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says it wants to join an important WHO meeting after coronavirus strategy success. China objects to this
Taiwan is campaigning furiously to attend the next World Health Assembly (WHA) meeting to be held from May 18 as the island's successful coronavirus containment strategy has attracted the world's ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Senate Joins Calls for Taiwan to Regain WHO Observer Status
The U.S. Senate unanimously approved a bill seeking the restoration of Taiwan’s observer status with the World Health Organization, escalating an international campaign to push back against Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
New Zealand supports Taiwan at WHO despite Chinese rebuke
World New Zealand supports Taiwan at WHO despite Chinese rebuke. Posted . New Zealand's foreign minister on Tuesday said the country has to stand up for itself after China warned ... ( read original story ...)
Fourth day in a row with no new Covid-19 case in Brunei
Brunei Darussalam marked four continuous days without new Covid-19 cases on Monday (May 11). The total number of Covid-19 cases in Brunei Darussalam remains at 141. ( read original story ...)
UN Family ‘scaling up’ on nutrition
English News and Press Release on Bhutan about Education, Food and Nutrition, Children and more; published on 11 May 2020 by UNICEF ... ( read original story ...)
Armenia finally passes child sex abuse convention
Armenia's parliament passed an international convention aimed at preventing child sexual abuse. Social conservative groups opposed it, objecting to provisions that would teach children how to protect ... ( read original story ...)