Darren Maung
Darren is an aspiring writer who wishes to share or create stories to the world and bring humanity together as one. A massive Star Wars nerd and history buff, he finds enjoyable, heart-warming or interesting subjects in any written media.
Chinese Communist Party Launches ‘Patriotic Education’ Law for Youth
On Oct. 24, China’s national legislature approved a law on “patriotic education” to reinforce its grip on its youths, local media reported. According to state-owned news agency Xinhua, the law will come into effect on...
Vocal Hui Muslim Poet Assaulted By Stranger Near His Home in Shandong
After spending three years keeping a low profile in order to avoid Chinese authorities, vocal Hui Muslim poet Cui Haoxin — better known by his pen name An Ran — was attacked by an anonymous...
Canadian Banks Blocking Overseas Hongkongers from Accessing $1.1 Billion in Pension Funds
Reportedly, Canadian-based financial firms Manulife and Sun Life have been blocking Hongkongers in the UK from accessing their retirement funds. According to a report by the UK-based human rights organization ,Hong Kong Watch, thousands who...
Book About Ming Emperor Pulled From Shelves in China After Netizens Draw Comparisons With Xi Jinping
A reprint of a book about Chongzhen, the ill-fated last emperor of the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644), has been banned in China after supposed links to present leader Xi Jinping — making the book another victim...
Mass Trials and Bounty Hunts of Overseas Chinese Activists Sparks Concern at UN
Human rights investigators at the United Nations (UN) have raised the alarm concerning mass trials carried out on democracy activists months ago as part of Hong Kong’s repressive National Security Law (NSL). During the “subversion”...
As Philippines and US Hold Joint Military Exercises, China Retaliates With Naval Drills
Recently, as naval drills were being held by the Philippines, the U.S., and their allies in the South China Sea, China launched its own exercises in apparent retaliation. Vessels and helicopters from the Southern Theater...
Family of Washington-based Student Activist Targeted By Chinese Authorities
Even in the United States Chinese international student Zhang Jinrui cannot escape the crosshairs of the Chinese Communist Party’s policies, after he learned that his family in China was targeted by state security police, who...
Uyghur Scholar, Rahile Dawut, Sentenced to Life in Prison By China
The U.S. government recently condemned China for imposing a life sentence on Uyghur scholar, Rahile Dawut, in 2018. Dawut is the former director of Xinjiang University’s Minorities Folklore Research Center, who wrote many articles about...
Man in Hong Kong Prosecuted for Possession of ‘Seditious’ Children’s Books
On Sept. 6, a man in Hong Kong appeared in court and was prosecuted for possession of “seditious” children’s books marking the first case involving a “seditious publication” since the communist government imposed the city’s...
US and Vietnam Relations ‘Upgraded’ Following Biden’s Visit
On Sept. 10, relations between the U.S. and Vietnam reached an all-new high as the two nations upgraded their relationship to a “comprehensive strategic partnership.” As Beijing continues to make claims in the South China...
New Chinese Smartphone Sparks Concern Among US Lawmakers
With the release of Huawei’s newest Mate 60 smartphone, several lawmakers in the U.S. have requested the government take action, stunned as to how Beijing was able to acquire resources for the new device despite...
269 Detained in Joint Cyber Scam Crackdown by Chinese and Myanmar Police
On Sept. 5, China’s Ministry of Public Security announced a joint crackdown between China and Myanmar that hunted down more than 260 suspects involved in cyber scams across Myanmar. On Sept. 3, via a cross-border...