People in China who participated in protests over the weekend against Covid restrictions claim that police have approached them as the government tightens its controls. Officials pledged again on Tuesday to move more quickly to vaccinate senior citizens. Additionally, police have recently detained journalists who have been covering the protests. People in China who participated … Read more
Ed Lawrence was arrested at the largest protest in the city and kept for a number of hours before being released. Multiple police officers could be seen grabbing Mr. Lawrence and pinning him to the ground. According to the media, he was handcuffed after being kicked and abused by police. While a journalist was documenting … Read more
Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that China is eager to work with North Korea for regional and global peace, stability, and prosperity, North Korean state media KCNA reported Saturday, citing Xi’s letter to Kim. Following joint military exercises between South Korea and the United States, KCNA did not … Read more
Kris Wu, a Chinese-Canadian pop artist, was found guilty of sex offences. The 32-year-old musician and actor was sentenced to 13 years in prison. A Beijing court found him guilty of raping three women and gathering a throng for an orgy. Kris Wu, a Chinese-Canadian pop artist, was found guilty of sex offences and sentenced … Read more
Cardinal Joseph Zen and five others found guilty of violating Hong Kong Societies Ordinance. Fund was partially used to pay legal and medical expenses of pro-democracy protesters. Case seen as marker of political freedom in Hong Kong during ongoing crackdown on protesters. A 90-year-old Catholic bishop and vocal opponent of the Communist Party in power … Read more
China has registered the greatest daily number of Covid cases since outbreak started. 31,527 cases were reported on Wednesday as opposed to a peak of 28,000 in April. Just over 5,200 people have perished as a result of the pandemic. Despite strict measures intended to eradicate the virus, China has registered the greatest daily number … Read more
Since Saturday, three fatalities have been confirmed in Beijing, bringing the total number of fatalities in the nation to 5,229. The killings come as China’s “zero-Covid policy” ignites sporadic demonstrations. Officials have warned that the situation in the capital is at its worst point since outbreak began. Covid deaths have been reported in China for … Read more
Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Palawan, the main island of a Philippine archipelago. This will put her close to the South China Sea, where China has been constructing military bases. Harris met with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday to discuss defense projects. This week, Vice President Kamala Harris will make history by … Read more
BEIJING: China and Pakistan have expanded cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and made notable progress in multiple areas such as green, information technology, industrial development and health. This was stated by Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning while addressing a regular press briefing in Beijing on Monday. “CPEC is the flagship project for … Read more
Nations agreed to establish a fund to compensate developing nations for “loss and destruction.” The continued usage of fossil fuels was reaffirmed. Brazil joined Indonesia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in creating a forest protection collaboration. China and the U.S. agreed to resume cooperation on climate change after a hiatus caused by Taiwan … Read more
The G7 foreign ministers call for a “united and robust response” to the latest missile launch by North Korea. North Korea conducted a test of a ballistic missile capable of reaching the U.S. mainland on Friday. The G7 statement called Friday’s nuclear test “reckless” and “another egregious violation” of UN resolutions. In reaction to the … Read more
Taipei Zoo says Tuan Tuan, a giant panda that China gave Taiwan in 2008 has passed away. The bear’s condition became “irreversible” and he could no longer “live a quality life”, a statement from the zoo said. According to Taipei Zoo, a giant panda that China gave Taiwan in 2008 has passed away following a … Read more
A man in Zhengzhou said that paramedics refused to visit his four-month-old baby because she was vomiting and having diarrhoea. China is dealing with a significant wave of the virus, with more than 20,000 cases reported every day. An investigation is being conducted. Online outrage has been quite strong in response to reports that a … Read more
Negotiators at COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh braced for battle over how and when to deliver climate funding. The topic of “loss and damage” has emerged as a pivotal issue during UN talks. G77+China group of developing nations call for special funds to help deal with the costs of climate impacts. Tuesday, negotiators at the COP27 … Read more
China’s crude oil throughput increased by 0.8% in October. Refiners increased processing to export more refined fuel. Natural gas output jumped 12.3% from October to 18.5 billion cubic metres in November. China’s crude oil throughput increased by 0.8% in October compared to the same month a year earlier, according to data released on Tuesday, as … Read more
US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping met for the first time on Monday. The two discussed Taiwan, North Korea and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It was Mr. Biden’s first face-to-face encounter with Mr. Xi since taking office. Following a cordial meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Joe Biden declared there … Read more
ASEAN is “the heart of my administration’s Indo-Pacific strategy,” VP Biden says. Joe Biden will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday. Budget request for $850 million in assistance for Southeast Asia highlights U.S. commitment to ASEAN. Prior to a crucial meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping scheduled for Monday, President Joe Biden stressed … Read more
Paula Leung was sentenced to three months in jail for insulting China’s national anthem. Leung carried a British colonial-era flag after Hong Kong won Olympic fencing gold. At the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, windsurfer Lee Lai-shan won Hong Kong’s lone gold medal. The first person to be imprisoned in the city on a charge of insulting … Read more
China’s zero-Covid policy has taken a heavy toll on the economy and the lives of common people. Public apathy toward lockdowns and travel restrictions is growing. More than 10,500 new Covid cases were reported on Thursday, the highest daily number since April. Despite the fact that the number of Covid cases is at its highest … Read more
US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will discuss Taiwan when they meet next week. It will be their first face-to-face meeting since Mr. Biden took office in 2020. Relations between the two nations are currently at an all-time low. When US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping meet next week … Read more
The most senior Communist Party official detained in connection with the Tiananmen demonstrations that shook Beijing in 1989, Bao Tong, has passed away at the age of 90. During pro-democracy demonstrations in the 1980s, he promoted political reform. His name is still unreachable on Weibo, China’s tightly controlled equivalent of Twitter. The most senior Communist … Read more
BRF recorded a quarterly net loss of 137 million reais ($26 million). Analysts polled by Refinitiv had predicted a 64.8 million real profit. High-interest rates have a negative impact on business profits by increasing the cost of its debt. Wednesday, Brazilian food processor BRF SA (BRFS3.SA) reported a net loss that decreased in the third … Read more
BEIJING: The Pakistan government and army have been providing strict security protection to the Chinese projects, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said on Wednesday. “We have worked in Pakistan for a long time. Based on my understanding, the Pakistani government and military there have been providing strict security protection for the Chinese projects,” he … Read more
Guangzhou recorded 2,637 local infections on Tuesday, making up roughly one-third of all new cases in China. The 19 million-person city has emerged as the focal point of China’s most recent Covid outbreak. Over 40 subway stations have been closed as part of the citywide rollout of mass testing in nine districts. Guangzhou recorded 2,637 … Read more
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has charged China with attempting to sway the nation’s elections. Beijing is allegedly targeting Canadian institutions and engaging in “aggressive games” with democracies. Local media report that Canadian intelligence identified a “clandestine network” of Beijing-backed candidates. Justin Trudeau, the prime minister of Canada, has charged China with attempting to sway … Read more
COP27 developing countries must collaborate with investors, wealthy nations, and development institutions to raise $1 trillion per year in external financing. The report was released before discussions on climate change finance at the COP27 summit in Egypt. It was projected that the yearly investment needs of emerging countries would reach $2.4 trillion by 2030. A … Read more
The Pakistan Stock Exchange KSE-100 shares Index gained 191.05 points, or 0.46 per cent to close at 42,047.36 points. Analysts expect the market to perform well on the back of fresh dollar inflows. They are suggesting investors adopt a “Buy on Dip” strategy in the upcoming sessions. KARACHI: The Pakistan bourse closed on a higher … Read more
Olaf Scholz, the chancellor of Germany, has appealed to Xi Jinping, the president of China, for assistance in putting an end to the war in Ukraine. He said he told Xi that China is “a great country” and urged for it to take responsibility for peace. Olaf Scholz, the chancellor of Germany, has appealed to … Read more
