Singapore has long been hailed as Asia’s own Silicon Valley. The city-state’s implementation of several bilateral and regional free trade agreements, coupled with its digital and data-friendly …
Here’s how Singapore is building a tech ecosystem that extends beyond its shores
Singapore has long been hailed as Asia’s own Silicon Valley. The city-state’s implementation of several bilateral and regional free trade agreements, coupled with its digital and data-friendly …
UK ‘people’s tribunal’ hears claims China abused Uyghurs
A “people’s tribunal” set up to assess whether China’s alleged rights abuses against the Uyghur people constitute genocide has opened in London …
Hong Kong struggles to keep Tiananmen spirit alive as China cracks down
As Beijing tightens its grip on Hong Kong, it has also restricted efforts to mark the anniversary of its military crackdown on June 4, 1989 — just as it has long done on the mainland.
Don’t Mistake China’s Three-Child Policy For Liberalization | Opinion
Following decades of forced abortions and sterilizations carried out under Beijing’s infamous one-child policy, and five years of a two-child policy, Chinese couples are now allowed to have three …
China’s stronger currency means difficult choices for Beijing
China’s yuan is stronger than it has been since the start of the US-China trade war.That has left Beijing in a pickle. If the currency appreciates too quickly, the country’s financial markets could be …
US-China tensions: Biden signs executive order expanding Trump-era ban on investments in some Chinese companies
President Joe Biden has expanded a Trump-era ban on American investment in dozens of Chinese firms that Washington believes are linked to China’s military.
Russia Says Keep Politics Out of COVID-19 Origin Probe as U.S., China Trade Accusations
“We oppose politicization of the current situation and presume that the WHO should play a central role in identifying causes of the pandemic,” the Russian embassy in Washington told Newsweek.
Tribunal to examine China genocide allegations begins as Beijing slams ‘farce’ hearing
An independent tribunal in London began hearing testimony from witnesses and experts on Friday to determine whether the Chinese government has committed genocide in the Xinjiang region — in …
New Zealand Court Clears Way for Murder Suspect’s Extradition to China
The Supreme Court insisted on assurances from Beijing that the man, accused of killing a Chinese woman in 2009, would not be tortured and would get a fair trial.