Nectar Gan, Author at The Singapore Post

World War II-era airstrip in archipelago of Kiribati still eyed by China.

12May

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World War II-era airstrip in archipelago of Kiribati still eyed by China.

Tarawa, Kiribati: In Kiribati, deep in the Pacific lies World War II-era airstrip in the archipelago on which China has still its eyes, positioned just 1,800 miles from Hawaii.Dave Makichuk, writing in Asia Times said that the two nations re-established ties two years ago and have embarked on new cooperation projects, including infrastructure investment as well as trade and cultural exchanges.This could give Beijing an airbase in an incredibly strategical location, between North America and New Zealand, potentially giving China's military much greater reach throughout a critical and increasingly tense region, The War Zone reported.An UK based news agency first reported on Chinese developments in Kiribati, which also included improvements to a bridge associated with the airstrip, on May 5,...

Experts raised concerns but China said not a harm regarding: out-of-control rocket

10May

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Experts raised concerns but China said not a harm regarding: out-of-control rocket

Beijing, China: Despite concerns raised by experts, ahead of the Chinese Long March rocket's re-entry to Earth's atmosphere, Beijing on Friday dismissed threats posed by the out-of-control rocket.Speaking at a press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said the debris of the Chinese carrier vehicle Chang Zheng 5 (Long March 5) will mostly burn upon entry into the atmosphere, adding that there is very little risk for objects on the ground."Carrier vehicle Chang Zheng 5 successfully got the basic module of the orbital station into the orbit. China is carefully monitoring the rocket stage re-entry into the Earth atmosphere. As far as I know, the carrier vehicle is made from a special material, most debris will burn upon entry into atmosphere. The risk for the planes an...

Increased iron ore price in China amid tensions with Australia

10May

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Increased iron ore price in China amid tensions with Australia

Beijing, China: China might cut down its steel demand in coming day as the tension increases between the Australia.According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), China's state-dominated steel sector is concerned about surging prices, urging the government to help with market "malfunctions" and improve policies in the futures market.China imports over 50 per cent of its iron ore from Australia, and consumes more iron ore than any other nation. "The problem with high iron ore prices is that money is leaving the steel-producing countries and ending up with the iron ore producers and the governments of countries that produce the iron ore," Erik Hedborg, senior analyst at commodities firm CRU."Longer-term, one problem with high iron ore prices that feed into the price of steel is potential ...

8May

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China introduces new weapons for war.

Hong Kong: China has dominated the forefront in introducing new methods and weapons to the war.For a couple of decades, the Chinese concept of "Assassin's Mace" weapons was frequently referred to. This comes from the Chinese term shashoujian, a hero from ancient Chinese folklore who overcame more powerful enemies by wielding a club and attacking the enemy suddenly outside the rules.China itself has referred to various trump card weapons of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) as "Assassin's Maces". Examples include the PHL-03 truck-mounted multiple rocket launcher, or the DF-21D anti-ship ballistic missile. Indeed, China is the only country in the world to field a weapon of this latter category.While the term is still used by Chinese and Western commentators alike, it is perhaps time to mor...

New Zealand’s PM says differences with China becoming harder to manage

5May

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New Zealand’s PM says differences with China becoming harder to manage

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday that the differences between New Zealand and its top trading partner China are becoming harder to reconcile as Beijing’s role in the world grows and changes.The comments come as New Zealand faces pressure from some elements among Western allies over its reluctance to use the Five Eyes intelligence and security alliance to criticise Beijing.In a speech at the China Business Summit in Auckland, Ardern said there are things on which China and New Zealand "do not, cannot, and will not agree", but added these differences need not define their relationship."It will not have escaped the attention of anyone here that as China's role in the world grows and changes, the differences between our systems – and the interests and values that shape those syste

Chinese hackers invading into Southeast Asian country.

5May

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Chinese hackers invading into Southeast Asian country.

Beijing: People from China are hacking into army and government organisation Southeast Asian countries since last two years.The Chinese hackers, known as the Naikon group, have been conducting espionage against the organizations and stealing data from the victims since at least June of 2019, the researchers said in a blog post on the campaign, reported Cyber Scoop.Bitdefender researchers, however, did not identify victims by name in its report. It’s just the latest evidence security researchers have gathered in the last several years that Naikon, which was first exposed in 2015, is still actively conducting espionage years later.Just last year Check Point revealed the suspected Chinese hackers were running a hacking campaign targeting government entities in Australia, Indonesia, the Ph

Chinn to answer on Australia’s comment on ‘dumb of wars’

3May

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Chinn to answer on Australia’s comment on ‘dumb of wars’

Beijing, China: Australian Home Affairs Secretary Mike Pezzullo said "drums of war" are beating in the region. Agfetr which China has hit back at it.Beijing has accused Canberra of operating with a "Cold War mentality" against China.In his Wednesday press conference Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian called Australia's politicians the "real troublemakers" and declared Australia's hyping of a China threat "unethical", Australia Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported.He also said Australia had long benefited from its relationship with China, which in recent times has deteriorated since Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne called for an investigation into the origins of COVID-19."As a country that has long benefited from cooperation with China, it is unethical for Australia ...

China mulls law banning defamation of military personnel

1May

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China mulls law banning defamation of military personnel

BEIJING, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Chinese lawmakers are considering a new law that bans the defamation of military personnel. The draft law on the protection of the status, rights and interests of military personnel was on Monday submitted to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress for review. No organization or individual may in any way slander or derogate the honor of servicemen, nor may they insult or slander the reputation of members of military forces, according to the draft. It also bans the desecration of honorary plaques of military personnel. Enditem

Concerns raise over country’s rising indebtedness to China: Nigerian expert`

30Apr

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Concerns raise over country’s rising indebtedness to China: Nigerian expert`

Abuja, Nigeria: The increasing slavery in Nigeria has raised concern to the experts regarding the indebtedness to China which according to them is the reason of slavery.Experts and all members of Transforming Uplifting and Reforming Nigeria (TURN), a non-governmental organisation, hold a very strong view that the loans from China come with a lot of baggage and as such demand that the nation’s economic managers should exercise caution, reported The Nation (Nigeria). TURN President, Dr AG Ahmed warned that loans taken by the government should not mortgage the future of the citizens or that of the unborn generation. The government should involve experts from the private sector to evaluate the risks and benefits of a loan and take all necessary steps to ensure that it truly benefits the

China conducts surveillance at its citizen.

30Apr

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China conducts surveillance at its citizen.

China is not only maintaining surveillance on its citizens, but it also tasks private companies working in China to further enhance its network of human and technical spies. The state also conducted complex web surveillance system to keep track of its citizens in the state and abroad.Scores from China, including Uyghurs living abroad, face surveillance and find their families in the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) occupied East Turkistan, also known as the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) or Xinjiang, being threatened to cooperate with the Chinese state.Recently, another interesting fact on this subject came to light. IPVM, a surveillance industry publication shared information with The New York Times about Alibaba's website for its cloud computing business, showing how clients coul...