Category: China
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Lawmaker from Uyghur-Japan demands a tougher stance against China
Japan’s first lawmaker of Uyghur heritage is urging her country to take a stronger position on China’s human rights record, while also calling for a heightened defense posture in response to Beijing’s increasing military assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region. Arfiya Eri, born in Japan to ethnic Uyghur and Uzbek parents, was elected to the lower…
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Why China is increasing the age at which its workers must retire
China‘s top lawmakers are considering a proposal to increase the retirement age, a move aimed at expanding its dwindling workforce.The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) discussed this draft decision by the State Council during their meeting on Tuesday.If approved, it would mark the first such increase in over four decades. Retirement age…
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China makes fresh propaganda attempts to change the perception of Tibet and Xinjiang.
Chinese authorities have rolled out new propaganda efforts aimed at countering Western narratives about the human rights situation in the northwest Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and Tibet. In recent weeks, they have continued to invite foreign vloggers to visit Xinjiang, home to millions of Uyghur people, a majority Muslim ethnic minority group. Also this month,…
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Tibetan Resilience in the Face of Chinese Repression
China’s presence in Tibet has been a complex and contentious issue for decades. Tibet was annexed by the People’s Republic of China in 1950-1951. What is basically an invasion, the Chinese government refers to this as the “Peaceful Liberation of Tibet.” Although Beijing claims that Tibet is governed as an autonomous region of China, in…
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Is Hong Kong able to go “from stability to prosperity” under Xi Jinping?
FROM CHAOS to order, from stability to prosperity.” That is Xi Jinping’s goal for Hong Kong. Ever since pro-democracy protests swept the city in 2019, China’s ruler has tried to reimpose control. In many ways he has succeeded. Today Hong Kong is less tumultuous than it was back then. The covid-19 pandemic, which saw the city…
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Hong Kong Developer suffers major setback under Xi’s policies
In a city renowned for its dramatic real estate fluctuations, Hong Kong’s current property slump is particularly striking. The downturn in home prices is on the verge of hitting a five-year milestone, marking the longest decline since the severe impact of the SARS crisis over two decades ago. The situation is dire. When factoring in…
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Top politicians in China plan to raise the retirement age in order to address the declining workforce caused by the declining birthrate.
China’s top lawmakers are reviewing a government proposal to raise the retirement age, paving the way for its approval as soon as Friday, in a move that would expand its shrinking workforce but risk spurring public discontent. The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress on Tuesday discussed motions including a draft decision by the State Council,…
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Visuals: An overview of China’s work force and age distribution
The Chinese elderly population aged 65 years and above totaled 216 million in 2023, accounting for 15.4 percent of the total population, indicating that China has become an “aged society,” according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics. Based on the United Nations’ standard, a population is considered to be “aging” when more than…
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China demands a unified front against terrorism-related “double standards.”
China on Wednesday called for a united front against “double standards” and politicization in global counter-terrorism efforts. Speaking at the 14th BRICS High Representative Meeting on National Security in Russia’s St. Petersburg, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stressed the need for BRICS countries to strengthen cooperation on counter-terrorism and cybersecurity and urged support for the…
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Viewpoint | China’s Deceptive Aid To The Houthis: A Manoeuvre of Strategy in the Red Sea
Since late 2023, Yemen’s Houthi rebels have created significant disruption to global shipping, with their relentless attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea. These actions, largely fuelled by Iranian support, are intended to pressure Israel amidst the Gaza conflict. In response, several of the world’s largest shipping companies have had to reroute their vessels…