Tag: China

This year's Oscars could have been a moment of pride for China. Then politics got in the way

NB: No, not politics, but nationalism, which Albert Einstein called ‘the measles of mankind‘. It is a tragedy that a talented person be abused in her own country because she refuses to kneel before this false god. This is not just a Chinese problem, its a lesson we all need to learn. DS  The Academy Awards this year could… Read More This year's Oscars could have been a moment of pride for China. Then politics got in the way

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China calls these Uyghur parents 'terrorists' without evidence. But they say they just want to be with their children again

Three Uyghur parents who publicly appealed to Beijing to let their children leave China have been accused, without evidence, of child abandonment and terrorism by the Chinese government. In separate statements, all three denied the allegations and called on Chinese authorities to allow their families to reunite. In March, CNN revealed the stories of two Uyghur families torn apart… Read More China calls these Uyghur parents 'terrorists' without evidence. But they say they just want to be with their children again

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Chinese Naval Base in Africa Set to Support Aircraft Carriers

A recently completed pier at the Chinese naval base near the entrance to the Red Sea is large enough to support an aircraft carrier, the top U.S. commander for Africa told lawmakers on Tuesday. Referring to the Chines naval base in Djibouti, U.S. Africa Commander Army Gen. Stephen Townsend told the House Armed Services Committee… Read More Chinese Naval Base in Africa Set to Support Aircraft Carriers

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China’s relations with the African continent: Three elephants in the room. By Abdul-Gafar & Tobi Oshodi

How racism, the media and local realities could shape the future of migration between China and Africa    From the landmark $200m African Union secretariat building in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, which is the meeting place of African leaders, which was a gift in 2012, to the roads, airports, railways, universities and libraries, China’s visibility in Africa’s infrastructural landscape is… Read More China’s relations with the African continent: Three elephants in the room. By Abdul-Gafar & Tobi Oshodi

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First independent report into Xinjiang genocide allegations claims evidence of Beijing's 'intent to destroy' Uyghur people

The Chinese government’s alleged actions in Xinjiang have violated every single provision in the United Nations’ Genocide Convention, according to an independent report by more than 50 global experts in international law, genocide and the China region. The report, released Tuesday by the Newlines Institute for Strategy and Policy think tank in Washington DC, claimed the Chinese government “bears state responsibility… Read More First independent report into Xinjiang genocide allegations claims evidence of Beijing's 'intent to destroy' Uyghur people

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First independent report into Xinjiang genocide allegations claims there is evidence of Beijing's 'intent to destroy' Uyghur people

The Chinese government’s alleged actions in Xinjiang have violated every single provision in the United Nations’ Genocide Convention, according to an independent report by more than 50 global experts in human rights, war crimes and international law. The report, released Tuesday by the Newlines Institute for Strategy and Policy think tank in Washington DC, claimed the Chinese government “bears state… Read More First independent report into Xinjiang genocide allegations claims there is evidence of Beijing's 'intent to destroy' Uyghur people

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'Endure, everyone': final messages from Hong Kong democracy figures before detention

On Sunday, 47 Hong Kong pro-democracy figures were charged with conspiracy to commit subversion over accusations they organised unofficial primary elections aiming to “paralyse” the government by winning a majority and blocking legislation. The election was ultimately postponed for a year, purportedly because of the pandemic. All face terms of up to life in prison if convicted.… Read More 'Endure, everyone': final messages from Hong Kong democracy figures before detention

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Books reviewed: Repression in Xi’s China

In Hong Kong in Revolt, labor organizer Au Loong-Yu analyzes the protests that rocked the city in 2019. The participants were pushing back against the politically motivated disqualification of pro-democracy legislators, the imprisonment of nonviolent activists on trumped-up charges, and other oppressive moves by the Hong Kong authorities, who represent local moneyed interests and take their… Read More Books reviewed: Repression in Xi’s China

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Helen Davidson: High profile pro-democracy figures go on trial over Hong Kong protests

Nine high-profile activists and pro-democracy figures have gone on trial in Hong Kong in one of the biggest court cases linked to the protest movement that paralysed the city for more than a year. Among the defendants are Martin Lee, considered the father of the democracy movement in Hong Kong, media tycoon Jimmy Lai, veteran activist Lee Cheuk-yan, and… Read More Helen Davidson: High profile pro-democracy figures go on trial over Hong Kong protests

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China in darkest period for human rights since Tiananmen, says rights group

China is in the midst of its darkest period for human rights since the Tiananmen Square massacre, Human Rights Watch has said in its annual report. But 2020 was also the year that world governments found “safety in numbers” to push back on China’s policies of repression, with less fear of retaliation, it said. Worsening persecutions… Read More China in darkest period for human rights since Tiananmen, says rights group

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