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Southeast Asian countries’ varied reactions to China’s “Two Mountains” framework

23Feb

By Nectar GanNo Comments

Southeast Asian countries’ varied reactions to China’s “Two Mountains” framework

China has long been propagating its “Two Mountains” concept and has expanded it into the Green Silk Road concept as a sustainable climate governance framework. But many Southeast Asian countries have tailored the concept according to their own needs. As the world confronts global climate change, China has advanced the “Two Mountains” concept and expanded it into the Green Silk Road concept as a sustainable climate governance framework. President Xi Jinping has proposed this as a bridge to the global south, including Southeast Asia. Instead of adopting China’s climate frameworks wholesale, however, countries in the region have adapted it piecemeal, in line with their own needs. Green Silk Road conceptThe Two Mountains concept argues that “aqua-clear water and green mountains” are a c

Huge leak reveals Chinese company compromised global governments and activists: experts

22Feb

By Nectar GanNo Comments

China, World

Huge leak reveals Chinese company compromised global governments and activists: experts

The trove of documents from I-Soon, a private contractor that competed for Chinese government contracts, shows that its hackers compromised more than a dozen governments, according to cybersecurity firms SentinelLabs and Malwarebytes. I-Soon also breached "democracy organisations" in China's semi-autonomous city of Hong Kong, universities and the NATO military alliance, SentinelLabs researchers wrote Wednesday. The leaked data, the contents of which AFP was unable to immediately identify, was posted last week on the online software repository GitHub by an unknown individual. "The leak provides some of the most concrete details seen publicly to date, revealing the maturing nature of China's cyber espionage ecosystem," SentinelLabs analysts said. I-Soon was able to breach govern...

<strong>Korean students and companies stay away from China as sentiments continues to remain negative</strong>

19Feb

By Stuart WhiteNo Comments

Asia, China

Korean students and companies stay away from China as sentiments continues to remain negative

The adverse sentiments about China in South Korea have shown no signs of improvement as the overall attitude toward the Chinese is becoming more and more negative every passing day. The effects can be gauged from the reports of the dwindling number of Korean students and Korean companies in China. The number of Korean students studying in China has declined by a significant 78 percent in the past six years.[1] According to the Korean Education Ministry, the fall in 2023 was 6.5 percent. Now Korean students prefer Japan over China for higher studies while the US remains the top destination.[2] The controversial 'Zero Covid' policy of the Xi Jinping government, the economic slowdown, not-up-to-par education facilities and bullying by Chinese are to be blamed for it.[3] Soong-Chan Park...

<strong>China on the defensive in Taiwan after poll victory of William Lai</strong>

13Feb

By Joanne SerriehNo Comments

Asia, China

China on the defensive in Taiwan after poll victory of William Lai

The election of Lai Ching-te as the President of Taiwan has put China on the defensive in its policies vis-a-vis the island territory. Earlier when the elections were approaching, Beijing had gone on the aggressive mode to intimidate the people of Taiwan not to vote in favour of William Lai, as he is popularly called. China had sent warships to the coasts of Taiwan; had sent numerous warplanes to the skies of the island and in the last leg of campaigning had even dispatched spy balloons to Taiwan. Beijing had openly asked the people of Taiwan not to vote for William Lai if they wanted to have peace in future. Nothing of these seems to have had an effect on the common Taiwanese people who voted for William Lai to elect him to power; the underlying message being that the people of Taiwan wa...

<strong>Philippines and Vietnam join hands against the assertiveness of China</strong>

12Feb

By Nectar GanNo Comments

China

Philippines and Vietnam join hands against the assertiveness of China

Joint defense against CCP, Philippines and Vietnam enhanced cooperation, Japan and Germany signed military treaty. The strategic partnership between the Philippines and Vietnam is based on “amity, equity, mutual respect, and cooperation.” Both countries are committed to peacefully resolving territorial disputes and ensuring a rules-based international order in the South China Sea. They aim to increase defense cooperation to combat security threats. This partnership sends a clear signal that small claimant states can converge to strengthen their collective stance against China’s assertive actions in the region. Additionally, Japanand Germany have recently signed a military treatyaimed at intensifying their defense cooperation. The treaty, known as the Re

The Continued Deception: Unmasking The True Face Of The CCP

12Feb

By Grace TsoiNo Comments

China

The Continued Deception: Unmasking The True Face Of The CCP

In the cacophony of voices that permeate the global media landscape, the focus on communist China ranges from significant issues like the property sector woes, military intimidation of Taiwan and the Philippines, and human rights violations to lighter topics such as the Chinese New Year and cuisine. However, a particularly unsettling category emerges – one that offers seemingly sincere advice to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on addressing its self-made problems. This advice, reminiscent of the days of Soviet Russia, raises concerns about the naivety and sympathy displayed by certain foreign intellectuals, diplomats, and media figures. The term "fellow traveler" finds relevance here, describing individuals who sympathize with and further the ideals of an organized group, like the CC

Unveiling The Biosecure Act: A Long-overdue Stand Against CCP’s Genetic Espionage

8Feb

By Grace TsoiNo Comments

China

Unveiling The Biosecure Act: A Long-overdue Stand Against CCP’s Genetic Espionage

In a belated but essential move, U.S. members of Congress recently introduced the BIOSECURE Act on Jan. 25, aiming to prohibit the use of taxpayer dollars for genetic companies in China collaborating with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). While the proposed law is a step in the right direction, it prompts a crucial question: How has the United States allowed such perilous practices to persist for so long, necessitating legislative action? The legislation sheds light on the need for an all-encompassing government and societal effort, dating back to at least the Tiananmen Square massacre in 1989, to sever dependence on China, particularly companies entwined with its military apparatus. Genetic data, especially, should have been safeguarded from release to Beijing, with a focus on thwar

China can now continuously monitor initiatives supported by the government.

4Feb

By Joanne SerriehNo Comments

China, World

China can now continuously monitor initiatives supported by the government.

The rules apply to firms that have received at least 30 million yuan ($4.2m; £3.3m) of government funding. It comes as authorities move to support China's crisis-hit property industry. In January, the country's housing ministry said it would offer more bailout loans to developers struggling with debt and a slowdown in demand. Announcing the new surveillance rules in January, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said in a statement that it was moving to "regulate the implementation of projects and the use of funding". "These measures are important to strengthen investment supervision… and improve the effectiveness of government investment," it added. The rules are part of the Chinese government's efforts to ensure that "funds being used to prop up struggling

31Jan

By Grace TsoiNo Comments

China, World

US and China describe their discussions in Bangkok as “candid, substantive.”

China and the United States said on January 27 that top diplomat Wang Yi and U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan held "candid, substantive" talks in Thailand's capital Bangkok, with the issue of Taiwan central after recent elections there. Beijing and Washington have clashed in recent years on flashpoint issues from technology and trade to human rights, as well as over the self-ruled island and competing claims in the South China Sea. Relations have somewhat stabilised since U.S. President Joe Biden met Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in San Francisco in November for talks that both sides described as a qualified success. Mr. Wang and Mr. Sullivan "had candid, substantive and fruitful strategic communication on implementing the consensus reached at the San Francisco meeti...

Dynamics in India-Maldives relations: The influence of China

31Jan

By Nectar GanNo Comments

China, World

Dynamics in India-Maldives relations: The influence of China

Mohamed Muizzu, the newly elected president of the Maldives, seems to be pivoting away from India and moving closer to other sources of support, such as the Arab countries and China. With a wary eye on China's ambitions in the Indian Ocean, India is expected to push back strongly. “We may be small, but that doesn’t give you the license to bully us.” This was the jibe taken at India by Mohamed Muizzu, the newly elected president of the Maldives, who has brought Male’s ties with New Delhi down to its lowest point. In a geopolitical landscape where the Maldives has traditionally acknowledged India as a longstanding ally and a development partner, the recent statement reflects strong ripples in bilateral ties. In the past, other smaller countries in India’s periphery, including Nepal

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