CHINA
Nanjing activist Shi Tingfu, known as the first person in China’s street protests to publicly give speeches urging people to “Never Forget June 4,” is 67 years old. A human rights defender, Shi actively supported the 1989 student movement and later became a practitioner of street activism during his rights-defense
In Forced Demolition of Beijing ‘Agricultural Park,’ Communist Party Fans Old Resentments to Make New
In the middle of November, 2,000, residents living in the Jiuhua Agricultural Science Demonstration Park...
Hong Kong Sentences Democracy Activists for Violating National Security Law
On Dec. 2, a Hong Kong court sentenced pro-democracy leaders Joshua Wong, Ivan Lam, and Agnes Chow Ting...
Daimler Announces Plan to Manufacture Engines in China, Forgoing German Production
Stuttgart-based auto giant Daimler announced on Nov. 20 plans to begin joint production of hundreds of...
The CCP’s Beidou Brings an Alternative to GPS, but at What Cost?
In June 2020, China launched the 55th and final satellite composing a state-operated constellation known...
How Xi Jinping’s Congratulations to Biden Could Backfire
The Chinese leadership’s delayed congratulations to Joe Biden and his running mate may have arisen from...
Economic Talks in Washington Strengthen US-Taiwan Relations
On Friday, Nov. 20, Taiwan officials participated in the island state’s first Economic Prosperity Partnership...
China Joins RCEP, But Will Beijing Honor Commitments?
China signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) on Nov. 15, joining 14...
Bombarded by Obscenities From Communist China, Pompeo Doubles Down on Sanctions
The state-run China Central Television (CCTV) on Nov. 15 delivered an extraordinary barrage of insults...
Ant Group Investor Injured in Attack. Offers HK$10M Bounty
A record bounty of HK$10 million is being offered to capture suspects who attacked an Ant Group investor...