insert_link World Beijing says it will safeguard equal treatment for foreign-funded firms Beijing says it will safeguard equal treatment for foreign-funded firms, so more can invest in the country with "confidence and peace of mind", according to the commerce vice minister. The remarks come as senior Chinese officials are meeting executives from global companies in Beijing. Laura Westbrook has more. todayMarch 25, 2024 26
insert_link World What Article 23 means for the future of Hong Kong and its once vibrant pro-democracy movement By Michael C. Davis, O.P. Jindal Global University Lawmakers in Hong Kong passed new security legislation on March 19, 2024, handing authorities in the semi-autonomous city-state further power to clamp down on dissent. The law, under Article 23, has been decades in the making but was resisted for a long time by protesters who feared the legislation’s effect on civil liberties in Hong Kong, a special administrative […] todayMarch 22, 2024 16
insert_link World Hong Kong tables controversial Article 23 legislation Days after Beijing asked Hong Kong to swiftly enact home-grown security laws, the city's legislative council has tabled a draft bill for discussion. Lawmakers say there's an 'urgent need' to pass the law and safeguard national security. Article 23 is separate from a security law imposed by Beijing which came into effect in 2020 following months of pro-democracy protests. Neha Poonia has more. todayMarch 8, 2024 27
insert_link Uncategorized Africa’s green energy potential lures crypto miners By Seth Onyango, bird story agency Nomadic crypto miners in search of affordable energy are eyeing Africa, with Ethiopia emerging as a prime location for blockchain mining. This pivot towards the continent is driven by its abundant renewable sources including solar, wind, and hydroelectric power. Ethiopia, with its colossal hydroelectric dam, has seen an increased inflow of bitcoin miners especially from China, who are dodging Beijing's tight […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 6
insert_link World Four things to know as Taiwan goes to the polls Taiwan votes for a new president, and parliament, on Saturday in an election that will be closely watched around the world. The winner will lead the democracy of 23 million people as it manages bellicose threats from China, which claims the island as its own. Here are some key facts about self-ruled Taiwan, which has its own currency, flag, military and government but is not recognised as an independent state […] todayJanuary 12, 2024 5
insert_link World China’s Xi says wants closer EU ties in meeting with Belgium PM China is willing to strengthen relations with Europe, President Xi Jinping said on Friday, at a meeting with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo in Beijing. De Croo arrived in China on Thursday, attending the inauguration of the new Belgian embassy in Beijing and meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the same day. "China is willing to work with the European Union to promote steady progress in China-EU […] todayJanuary 12, 2024 12
insert_link World China Earthquake: Cold weather challenges search for survivors In China, cold weather is hampering the search for survivors of an earthquake. The 6.2 magnitude shock struck a poor mountainous area about seven hundred miles or eleven hundred kilometres west of Beijing on Monday. todayDecember 20, 2023 14
insert_link World China attacks “smearing” of Belt and Road Initiative after Italy pulls out China attacks "smearing" of Belt and Road Initiative after Italy pulls out. Beijing says its giant Belt and Road Initiative to build infrastructure abroad is being "smeared" after Italy pulled out. Italy was the only rich democracy to join, back in 2019. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong. todayDecember 8, 2023 17
insert_link World Beijing hits back at Moody’s gloomier outlook Beijing says it was "unwarranted and flawed" for the credit rating agency Moody's to give a gloomier outlook on China. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong. todayDecember 6, 2023 13
