Category: World
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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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US backing Filipino defence amid growing Chinese aggression may flare-up South China Sea crisis
China has continued to show aggression in South China as the Philippines tries to defend its territorial rights, thus leaving no scope for de-escalation and peace in the region. In a recent event, the Chinese Coast Guard rammed a Filipino vessel in Sabina Shaol. The unrelenting attacks and growing hegemony by China have led to…
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Tech Tensions Leave Chinese Students in Netherlands in Limbo
Chinese state-run media and nationalistic commentators have warned that the Netherlands risks losing its top semiconductor industry talent if it continues stringent national security checks on Chinese students. This follows comments from Robert-Jan Smits, President of Eindhoven University of Technology, who revealed that the U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands had raised concerns about the high…
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China’s proposal for a “Shadow Government” in Taiwan stokes fears amid rising tensions
The controversial proposal to create a “Shadow Government” in Taiwan has sparked global concern and fear among Taiwanese citizens. A mainland Chinese research institute recently proposed establishing a “Shadow Government” in preparation for governing Taiwan after unification. The Cross-Strait Institute of Urban Planning at Xiamen University posted an article on WeChat detailing the proposal. The…
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Deng Xiaoping’s legacy in Hong Kong: the unfinished business of one nation, two systems.
As China commemorates the 120th anniversary of Deng Xiaoping’s birth, the Post examines his legacy across generations. In the final of a three-part series, we look at Deng’s vision for Hong Kong and how much of it has been realised. Here is part one and two. In late 1991, Hong Kong businessman Frederick Ma Si-hang desperately wanted to sell…
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The sale of prescription pharmaceuticals threatens Hong Kong’s safety.
The increasing popularity of online shopping has anything and everything at our fingertips Yet the ever-expanding cybermarket can also be a hotbed of illicit transactions and questionable deals. The revelation that a bottle of laxative from a public hospital was sold on HKTVmall has raised serious questions over drug dispensary and e-commerce oversight. The controversy…
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Nancy Pelosi has constantly criticized China’s repressive practices.
NANCY PELOSI, a name synonymous with resilience and unwavering commitment to human rights, has long been a formidable figure in American politics. Her relationship with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan people is a testament to her dedication to justice and freedom. As someone who has consistently stood up to China, Pelosi has an…
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China adopts the United Nations’ suggestions to improve environmental conflicts in Latin America.
It’s been a little over a decade since China launched its Belt and Road Initiative, a global program to improve relations with Latin America and other developing regions through trillions of dollars in investment in infrastructure and energy projects. But China hasn’t always carried out those projects in a responsible way, sparking outcry about their…
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Canada attempts to break the rail lockout as a labor disagreement brings trains to a standstill.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government stepped in to try to end a work stoppage at Canada’s two largest railways that has brought rail traffic to a halt. Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon asked the Canada Industrial Relations Board to impose binding arbitration on Canadian National Railway Co, Canadian Pacific Kansas City and the Teamsters union, he…
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Shein uncovers child labor incidents at suppliers.
Chinese fast fashion giant Shein says it found two cases of child labour in its supply chain last year as it tightens scrutiny of the companies that make the clothes it sells. The firm says it temporarily suspended orders from the suppliers involved and did not resume business with them until they had stepped up…