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China expresses ‘strong dissatisfaction’ with G7 communique
China on Saturday expressed “strong dissatisfaction” with a communique issued by G7 leaders that took aim at Beijing on issues including the South China Sea, human rights and alleged interference in their democracies. Leaders from the seven wealthy nations including US President Joe Biden have been attending a summit since Friday in the Japanese city…
China’s foreign minister warns of ‘dangerous consequences’ of criticising Beijing over Taiwan
Criticising China over Taiwan will have dangerous consequences, Foreign Minister Qin Gang warned Friday, as he insisted Beijing is a “growing force for peace and justice”. Two weeks ago, China launched three days of military exercises around Taiwan — simulating targeted strikes and a blockade of the island — in response to a meeting between…
COMMENTARY & ANALYSIS
Despite a strong performance in 2020, Taiwan faces a challenging new year
Unlike most of the world, Taiwan had a good 2020. It contained Covid-19 for most of the year, is expected to see GDP growth of over two per cent, and enjoyed several diplomatic successes. However, the threat of China still looms large and the inauguration of a new American president has raised concerns over whether…
Hongkongers have glimpsed the future under Carrie Lam – and it’s pretty scary
With a legislature devoid of opposition, a population cowed by national security legislation and a tone-deaf chief executive operating in a made-in-China protective bubble, a much clearer picture of Hong Kong’s future is emerging — and it’s pretty scary. The most audacious component of this unwanted promised land is the government’s Lantau Tomorrow Vision, which…
FEATURES
Feature: After ‘high seas pursuit’, Sea Shepherd urges Beijing to prosecute illegal fishing fleet
With mountains of plastic gill nets strewn across its aft deck, the M/Y Steve Irwin could be a long-distance trawler at first sight. But the catch for this camouflage-coated ship anchored off northeastern Lantau are the fishing trawlers themselves. The nets it carries are the confiscated weapons of the illegal fishers they have foiled; more spoils of war…
