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Maritime exercises in disputed sea conducted by Philippines amid tensions with China
1May By Yusara AskariNo Comments
China

Maritime exercises in disputed sea conducted by Philippines amid tensions with China

Manila, Philippines: As Chinese coast guard ships continue to amass near a disputed reef in the South China Sea. The Philippines has conducted maritime exercises in the disputed West Philippine Sea. Members of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources began their "intensified" maritime training, CNN Philippines reported. In a statement, the PCG said eight capital ships of the national government have been deployed for the maritime exercises in Bajo De Masinloc and Pag-asa Island. The exercises cover navigation, small boat operations, maintenance, and logistical operations. Lawyers, medical workers, and maritime specialists are also on board the vessels, the PCG said. The vessels would also be used to perform maritime drills in the Batan...
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Concerns raise over country’s rising indebtedness to China: Nigerian expert`
30Apr By Nectar GanNo Comments
China

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
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China conducts surveillance at its citizen.
30Apr By Nectar GanNo Comments
Business, China

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...
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Tibetan student body protest against Chinese Panchen Lama.
29Apr By Nectar GanNo Comments
Asia, China

Tibetan student body protest against Chinese Panchen Lama.

Paris, France : Against China's continued detention of the 11th Panchen Lama, Students for Free Tibet-France organised a protest demonstration in Paris on SundayOn the birth anniversary of the 11th Panchen Lama, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, who was recognised by the Dalai Lama in 1995, as many as 300 protesters gathered at the Place de la Republique demanding his release.Candles were lit and prayers were also held to mark Panchen Lama's birthday. Yankey Muccini, President of SFT led the demonstration.French Senator Andre Gattolin, who is also the Vice President of the Inter-parliamentary alliance on China, was also present at the protest.The protesters called on the international community to stop the violence against the Tibetan people and cultural genocide perpetrated by China.Tibet is ruled b...
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Covid-19 hits Nepali entrepreneurs on Nepal China border.
28Apr By Nectar GanNo Comments
Asia, China

Covid-19 hits Nepali entrepreneurs on Nepal China border.

Kathmandu, Nepal: a large number of Nepali entrepreneurs who export goods have been affected on the borders of Nepal and China because of the pandemic.According to The Kathmandu Post, the Kerung and Tatopani border points have been reopened but export and import trade has not picked up.The export of carpets, thanka, silver jewellery, wooden crafts, pashmina, statues among others from Thamel, Patan and Bhaktapur is almost zero, said Rajesh Kaji Shrestha, immediate former president of Nepal Chamber of Commerce. There are more than 700 members in the chamber, he added.China closed its border points due to the pandemic between January and October last year and the border was closed again after January 20 this year.With no export orders, manufacturers and exporters are facing tough times and h...
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West worried as China dominates in rare earth elements.
28Apr By Grace TsoiNo Comments
China

West worried as China dominates in rare earth elements.

The Western countries are pushing towards self-reliance in the procurement of scarce metals and minerals as China continues to dominate the rare earth elements around the world. These Elements are essential for the manufacture of electric car batteries, satellites, weapons, wind turbines and solar panels. Rare earth elements are produced in a handful of countries and play an essential role in technology, from microchips to speakers to X-ray imaging. According to the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), China provides more than 85 per cent of the world's rare earth and is home to about two-thirds of the global supply of scarce metals and minerals like antimony and baryte. The South China Morning Post (SCMP) in its latest report said that China dominates solar PV ...
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Poll shows that Japanese public in support of Taiwan Strait
28Apr By Stuart WhiteNo Comments
Asia, China, Politics

Poll shows that Japanese public in support of Taiwan Strait

Tokyo, Japan: A poll has said amid growing distance with next-door neighbour China, that a significant amount of Japanese people are in the support of Yoshihide Suga's government policy to pursue peace and stability in the Taiwan StraitAs many as 74 per cent of respondents in the poll supported Japan's engagement toward stability in the Taiwan Strait, while 13 per cent were opposed, Nikkei Asia reported while citing a survey it conducted with Nikkei TV Tokyo.This comes in the backdrop of the first US-Japan in-person meet of US President Joe Biden's term. In a joint statement, Suga and Biden had underscored the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait."We underscore the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and encourage the peaceful resolution of cro...
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China against Consolidation of Quad
27Apr By Nectar GanNo Comments
Asia, China

China against Consolidation of Quad

Consolidation of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue between the USA, Japan, Australia and India, known in short as Quad. China has a lot of problem with this alliance, whereas it is not even against china its aim is quite laudable, protecting freedom of navigation and promoting democratic values in the region. If Beijing has voiced its opposition against the alliance, it is because China is keen to monopolize the rights of navigation in the South China Sea and and it has made it a habit to trample human rights in China and some adjoining areas. Quad was formed in 2007, mainly at the behest of Japan, but that did not raise much concern in China. In fact, Quad had become dormant in between because of the exit of Australia from the arrangement. Increasing bullying by China in the Sout...
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To prevent China from dominating in South China Sea Vietnam builds up maritime militia
27Apr By Yusara AskariNo Comments
Asia, China

To prevent China from dominating in South China Sea Vietnam builds up maritime militia

Beijing, China: as Beijing ramps up efforts to dominate the disputed waterway in South China sea, Vietnam is building up its maritime militia in the same waters. "Vietnam's maritime militia force and their activities in waters near Hainan, the Paracel Islands and Spratly Islands have threatened China's maritime law enforcement and national defence-security," Naval and Merchant Ships magazine said in an article published last week. The matter must be "taken seriously and dealt with in a timely manner", it said. Vietnam passed a law in 2009 that authorises its maritime militia to conduct sea patrols and surveillance and confront and expel intruding foreign vessels in defence of Vietnamese-controlled islands and reefs. While the European Union has estimated that about 8,000 fishi...
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Taiwan is a “sovereign state” and it is not subordinate to China: Taiwan
27Apr By Nectar GanNo Comments
China

Taiwan is a “sovereign state” and it is not subordinate to China: Taiwan

Taipei, Taiwan: Regarding the escalating aggression from Beijing in Tiwan, the Tiwanese Vice President Lai Ching-te Said Taiwan is a "sovereign state" and it is not subordinate to China.Speaking during an event, Lai said that China's bullying and aggression against Taiwan are becoming more ruthless, Taiwan News reported.In his opening remarks at this year's "Global Taiwan National Affairs Symposium", Lai said: "It is an undebatable fact that Taiwan is not subordinate to China.""No one but the 23 million people who live on this piece of land are entitled to the rights to decide the future of the nation," he added."China's bullying and aggression against Taiwan are becoming more ruthless, such as by poaching Taiwan's allies and blocking the country's participation in the WHA (World Health A...
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