The Hong Kong Post
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Will China ever rid its military of corruption?
Two days after the UK-based Financial Times reported that Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun is being investigated for his alleged involvement in corruption, Miao Hua, one of the top generals at China’s Central Military Commission has been placed under investigation for suspected serious violation of discipline, indicating poor health of affairs of the Communist Party…
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The CCP’s systematic erosion of democratic freedoms in Hong Kong
The recent sentencing of 45 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong reveals a disturbing pattern of political repression and systematic dismantling of civil liberties under the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) governance. The National Security Law, imposed in 2020, represents a fundamental assault on Hong Kong’s promised autonomy. By criminalizing actions deemed “secessionist, subversive, terrorist, or colluding…
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Chinese wage crisis: Civil servants and government staff see pay cuts
Police resort to “distant fishing” to generate additional revenue, Chinese Communist party leader XI Jinping’s important directive regarding the car ramming incident in Zhuhai was barely issued when a string of violent attacks occurred across China. Over the past 2 days, incidents involving University students wielding Knives have been reported in Guangdong and Zhejiang provinces…
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Marriage registrations in China reach historic low
In recent years, China has seen a dramatic decrease in marriage registrations, reaching unprecedented lows. This trend is driven by various factors, such as evolving social norms, economic pressures, and changing perspectives on relationships and family life. Young people today prioritize personal and professional development, often delaying or forgoing marriage. The high cost of living…
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European Union implements ban on forced labour products from rights violators like China
The European Council on Tuesday (Nov. 19) adopted a ground-breaking regulation prohibiting the sale of products made with forced labour. This decisive step marks a significant moment in the European Union’s (EU) commitment to upholding human rights and ethical trade practices. The regulation, first introduced by the European Commission in September 2022, was driven by…
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Beijing’s retail woes: Closed shops, empty malls
Beijing has never been in such a dire State the once bustling streets of Sanlitun and Wang Fujing are now unrecognizable, many businesses have closed and the shopping malls are deserted Shimao tianjie and Galaxy Soho are extremely gloomy. Many people cannot find work spending their days waiting for a manual labour job to make…
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October Data Exposes China’s Economic Fragility, Trump Threatens Stability
In October, China’s factory output growth slowed, and it’s too early to declare a recovery in the troubled property sector, despite a slight increase in consumer activity. This situation has led to ongoing calls for Beijing to boost its recent stimulus efforts to revive the economy. The latest data is likely to increase pressure on…
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Strikes and protests increase in China due to unpaid wages and factory closures
Strikes and protests by labourers and industry workers have seen arise in China where such incidences are strictly forbidden. The majority of the protests were held before the all-important Spring Festival over unpaid wages and closure of factories. In the first half of 2024, the number of total protests and strikes held by workers was…
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Human Rights in Hong Kong: A Night Without Jimmy Lai and Chow Hang-tung. An analysis
An Evening without Chow Hang-tung and Jimmy Lai – prisoners of conscience in Hong Kong We held an event as part of Reading’s International Festival “An Evening without Chow Hang-tung and Jimmy Lai – Human Rights in Hong Kong”. We were delighted to have a very knowledgeable panel, including Amnesty UK’s own Sacha Deshmukh. We were…
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The Labour party’s reversal on the Uyghur genocide ruling depresses us.
We were deeply disturbed to read your report about David Lammy’s visit to China that highlighted how our Labour government – headed by a human rights lawyer – has decided to backtrack on plans for formal recognition of acts of genocide in order to facilitate trade deals with China (Labour backtracks on push for genocide…
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