‘Taiwan independence’ an obstacle to China-US relations, says Beijing | Politics News

‘Taiwan independence’ an obstacle to China-US relations, says Beijing | Politics News

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met to discuss competition and cooperation between the two countries. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and United States National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan have held talks aimed at keeping in contact, both sides said, with Wang stressing that…

Palestinians slam suspension of UNRWA funding by some Western nations | News

Palestinians slam suspension of UNRWA funding by some Western nations | News

Italy, Australia, US, Canada halt support after Israel accused UNRWA staff of involvement in Hamas’s October 7 attacks. Top Palestinian officials and Hamas have criticised the decision by some Western countries to suspend funding to the United Nations relief agency for Palestinians and called for an immediate reversal of the…

Brutality of oppression: Ai Weiwei speaks on Gaza, China and New York City | Arts and Culture

Brutality of oppression: Ai Weiwei speaks on Gaza, China and New York City | Arts and Culture

“Power is afraid of art and poets,” writes Ai Weiwei in Zodiac: A Graphic Memoir. He would know. The renowned artist is a notorious rankler of the powers that be, particularly in his native China, where Communist Party leadership came to fear him to such a ferocious degree that he…

Boeing woes spark painful memories for families of Indonesian crash victims | Aviation News

Boeing woes spark painful memories for families of Indonesian crash victims | Aviation News

Medan, Indonesia – For Neuis Marfuah, the recent near-catastrophe involving a 737 Max plane flown by Alaska Airlines brought back painful memories and anger. Her daughter, 23-year-old Vivian Hasna Afifa, was killed when Lion Air Flight 610 crashed into the Java Sea in Indonesia on October 29, 2018, killing all 189…

Stories of ‘beating the odds’ in China draw dark responses from wary public | Social Media News

Stories of ‘beating the odds’ in China draw dark responses from wary public | Social Media News

A honeymoon in Western Tibet came to a tragic end in October when the newlyweds crashed their car on a mountain road after suffering altitude sickness. Sitting in the passenger seat, 27-year-old Yu Yanyan from Shanghai was badly injured. Despite being transferred to a local hospital, rapid haemorrhaging and a…

Filipinos in Hong Kong were promised a new life in Poland. It never came | Labour Rights News

Filipinos in Hong Kong were promised a new life in Poland. It never came | Labour Rights News

This is the second article in a two-part series about the alleged exploitation of Filipino migrant workers.  Hong Kong, China – It only took a few minutes of searching online for Divina*, a domestic worker in Hong Kong, to find a recruiter offering the tempting opportunity to work in Poland….

Pacific island Tuvalu votes as ties with Taiwan in spotlight | Elections News

Pacific island Tuvalu votes as ties with Taiwan in spotlight | Elections News

Poll in nation threatened by climate change closely watched as China and the United State vie for influence in region. The tiny Pacific island nation of Tuvalu has voted in a national election that is being closely watched by China, Taiwan, the United States and its ally Australia, amid a…

In Hong Kong, decades of wealth gains evaporate on Beijing’s watch | Business and Economy News

In Hong Kong, decades of wealth gains evaporate on Beijing’s watch | Business and Economy News

Taipei, Taiwan – Like many Hong Kongers, accountant Edelweiss Lam spent the last week watching the city’s stock market wipe out 14 months of gains as the Hang Seng Index fell below the psychological threshold of 15,000 points. It was not the first time Lam, who has been investing on…

Toppled statues, protests: Australia marks contentious national holiday | Politics News

Toppled statues, protests: Australia marks contentious national holiday | Politics News

Thousands join marches in major cities amid growing debate over holiday once known for barbecues and beach trips. Thousands of Australians have gathered at rallies against the Australia Day holiday, which marks the arrival of British colonists in 1788 and has become increasingly contentious. Protesters gathered on Friday at Invasion…

These Filipinos paid thousands for a job in Poland. Now they feel cheated | Labour Rights

These Filipinos paid thousands for a job in Poland. Now they feel cheated | Labour Rights

This is the first article in a two-part series about alleged exploitation of Filipino domestic workers.  Hong Kong, China – The sizzling of chicken adobo – a sweet and savoury Filipino dish – fills the air of a high-rise apartment in Doha. It is Sunday, Andrea’s only day off, and…