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Imran Khan hid his assets claims Pak ECP!

11Jan

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Imran Khan hid his assets claims Pak ECP!

A new damning revelation has hit Pakistan’s polity in the new year. This time, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has revealed that Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) had given false information on funding received from abroad and in fact, hid its real assets. The report of the ECP’s scrutiny committee has come like a bombshell to the party and its leader at a time when the Prime Minister stands isolated both domestically and internationally. According to the ECP report, the PTI did not report funds received to the tune of Pak Rupees (PKR) 310 million. Little wonder then that the opposition in Pakistan led by JeI chief Fazlur Rehman has called the PTI, a “party of thieves”. Fazlur Rehman states that according to the ECP report Imran Khan hid 5

TAIWAN UNIFICATION & PLA MODERNISATION: GOALS TO WHAT END?

8Jan

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TAIWAN UNIFICATION & PLA MODERNISATION: GOALS TO WHAT END?

Chinese President Xi Jinping signed a mobilization order for the training of the armed forces for 2022 sparking off speculation about the fate of Taiwan, even as he addressed the nation on television hoping for reunification with Taiwan under his long-term vision to realize the "great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation." The mobilisation of the armed forces is the first order of the new year by the Central Military Commission of which Xi is the chairman. There was a similar order last year as well as part of the modernisation of the People’s Liberation Army forces. The order says the entire rank and file of the armed forces are required to resolutely implement the plans and instructions of the Party leadership and the CMC, and accurately understand the changing landscape of na

21Dec

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Is Bhutan China’s next target

New Delhi: China is not maintaining its good relations with any of its bordered country. Earlier this year Chinese people entered in Bhutan’s land and stabilised 4 civilian village settlement. These territorial excesses, characteristic of a Chinese disregard for sovereignty of countries in its borderlands, have been going on for years, but only recently have they come under international notice. For Bhutan, a small Himalayan kingdom wedged between two Asian superpowers, navigating global geopolitics is not an easy task. Tensions run high at the India-China border, and Bhutan finds itself in the complicated position of safeguarding its interests while balancing between its two big neighbours. As far as India is concerned, Bhutan is one of its few unproblematic friends in the

Japan-US alliance under threat if China invades Taiwan

3Dec

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China, Opinion, Politics

Japan-US alliance under threat if China invades Taiwan

Beijing, China: The former Japanies Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s recent remark has made China express its opposition to it. Abe stated that The Japan-US alliance will be under threat if China invades Taiwan. Speaking at an event organized by Taiwanese think tank the Institute for National Policy Research, Abe said, "given the proximity between Japan and Taiwan, an armed invasion of Taiwan would inevitably pose a serious threat to Japan." Responding to former Japanese PM, Chinese Foreign Ministery spokesperson Wang Wenbin said, "Abe, in disregard of the basic norms governing international relations and the principles set out in the four political documents between China and Japan, flagrantly made irresponsible remarks on Taiwan and stirred in China's internal affairs." China is str

Taiwan preparing military as China increases pressure

25Nov

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Taiwan preparing military as China increases pressure

Taipei, Taiwan: In a recently released white paper, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense said the PLA had developed the ability to blockade Taiwan’s major airports and harbours, while the Pentagon said they would have the capacity to “compel Taiwan’s leadership to the negotiation table” as early as 2027. Since taking office in 2016, President Tsai Ing-wen has focused on improving the armed forces’ capabilities and gone on an extensive weapons buying campaign from the United States as her government’s relationship with Beijing has darkened. In August, the administration of US President Joe Biden approved its first sale of $750m in weapons to Taiwan, after predecessor Donald Trump approved $5.1bn in sales in 2020. The Taiwanese defence ministry is now asking for an extra $9bn over th

Powered by ambition to dominate world, China quietly builds military bases in Pacific Islands

23Nov

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Powered by ambition to dominate world, China quietly builds military bases in Pacific Islands

A few days ago when activists in Glasgow in the UK, where COP26 Summitwas held, were busy in petitioning the world’s governments to protect 30 percent of the global ocean, Kiribati, a small Pacific island country of low-lying atolls was discussing opening up its largest marine reserves to commercial fishing---all this under the influence of China. The marine reserve, lying in the Phoenix Islands Protected Area (PIPA) ofKiribati, falls under UNESCO world heritage site. But Pacific country’s President TanetiMaamau, during a recent Cabinet meeting decided to open up the marine reserve of the PIPA, which is almost the size of California, and is home to more than 250 coral species and 520 species of fish, to commercial fishing. The Kiribati government said the move will fetch over $200 mill

President of City University of Hong Kong not to renew his contract, vice-president looks for his replacement worldwide

16Nov

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President of City University of Hong Kong not to renew his contract, vice-president looks for his replacement worldwide

The president of the City University of Hong Kong is not renewing his term as president after it expires in 2023. The vice-president of institution announces that they are looking for his replacement worldwide. The news that Professor Way Kuo, who has been with CityU for over 13 years, would be quitting as head of the institution came just two days after the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology revealed that its president, Professor Wei Shyy, would be stepping down 11 months before his contract was set to end. Neither Kuo nor Shyy disclosed their reasons for leaving, or what they planned to do next. City University vice-president Matthew Lee Kwok-on confirmed both Kuo’s departure, and the initiation of a global search for a replacement. A City University council memb

Challenges to Chinese Involvement In Chameliya Hydropower Project In Nepal

10Nov

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Challenges to Chinese Involvement In Chameliya Hydropower Project In Nepal

The 30 MW Chamelia Hydropower Project constructed by China in Darchuladistrict of Nepal is one of the mostly costly projects executed. The run-of-the-riverproject was initiated in 2010 and took 10 years to complete, against the target of threeyears. Also, the cost of Chameliya, initially estimated at Nepali Rs 6 million escalatedto Nepali Rs 16 million. Of late, the Chinese company functioning as the civil contractorfor the project, China Gezhouba Group (CGGC) has raised a number of issues withNepal on the HPP.Prior to looking at these issues, however, it is necessary to understand the challengesfaced by the Chameliya HPP, right from the start. This includes delays in executionof the project, leading to huge cost overruns. The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA)had awarded the contract to C...

China’s security law: London based rights organisation forced to shut

27Oct

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China’s security law: London based rights organisation forced to shut

Hong Kong: London based rights organisation to shift its two offices from Hong Kong to Asia-Pacific region because of the China’s security law.“Amnesty International will close its two offices in Hong Kong by the end of the year … The local ‘section’ office will cease operations on 31 October while the regional office – which is part of Amnesty’s global International Secretariat – is due to close by the end of 2021. Regional operations will be moved to the organization’s other offices in the Asia-Pacific,” the rights group said in a statement. Anjhula Mya Singh Bais, chair of Amnesty’s International Board, said that this decision has been driven by Hong Kong’s national security law, which has made it effectively impossible for human rights organizations to work freely and without fear

15Oct

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Myanmar crisis shows Asean’s limits

Myanmar crisis shows Asean's limits An anti-coup protester holds a placard criticising the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, in Mandalay, Myanmar, on June 5. (Photo: Reuters) It is often said that Asean's brand of regionalism is uniquely its own. In any discussion about the Asean way, the principles of non-interference and consensus are constantly invoked, though unfortunately, not always for the right reasons. Rather, the Asean way should be viewed for what it has achieved. And the notion of Asean centrality is certainly not a mere slogan but neither is it a given. It has always rested on Asean's capacity to resolve problems and manage the affairs of the region. The fact that Asean has been able to demonstrate that it remains central and relevant on matters of regional peace and...

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