Activist removed from Wimbledon for Peng Shuai protest An activist who shouted “Where is Peng Shuai?” The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2022
Ex-Everbright Bank Executive Expelled From Party For ‘Colluding With Capital’ Zhang Huayu, former deputy party secretary and deputy president of the state-owned bank, accused of accepting bribes and abusing power Caixin Global · Jul 4, 2022
Activists with Peng Shuai T-shirts searched at Wimbledon Four activists wearing “Where is Peng Shuai?” The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2022
Xi Jinping’s suppression of Hong Kong democracy pushes Taiwan further from China A year before Britain handed Hong Kong to China, then-President Jiang Zemin hailed the “one country, two systems” plan for the city as a model for the country to one day unify with Taiwan. Tribune News Service · Jul 4, 2022
Chief of Cuba's military businesses, ex-Castro in-law dies One of the most trusted advisers to former Cuban President Raul Castro and head of the country’s military business division has died at age 62 The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2022
Hong Kong leaders attend flag-raising marking Chinese rule Hong Kong’s incoming and outgoing leaders attended a flag-raising ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the return to Chinese rule for the city pulled in recent years under much tighter Communist Party control The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2022
Xi Jinping leaves mainland China for the first time in years as Hong Kong marks the halfway point for 'One Country, Two Systems' As Xi Jinping embarks on his first trip outside of mainland China since the pandemic began, observers suspect the anniversary visit could be a chance to further strengthen Beijing's hold on Hong Kong. ABC News · Jun 30, 2022
‘Just another Chinese city’: Xi’s Hong Kong visit marks its new era under Beijing’s control TAIPEI, Taiwan — Even before he set foot in Hong Kong, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s intent was clear: to usher in the city’s next chapter under the firm grip of Communist Party rule. Los Angeles Times · Jun 30, 2022
China's Xi says COVID strategy is 'correct and effective' Chinese president Xi Jinping said the ruling Communist Party's strategy to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic was "correct and effective" and should be firmly adhered to, the official news agency, Xinhua, said on Wednesday. Reuters · Jun 29, 2022
CPI(M) leader Sivadasa Menon dead He was minister for two terms in governments led by E.K. Nayanar The Hindu · Jun 28, 2022
Censors delete discussion of Beijing's future COVID control Online discussion was swirling in response to reported remarks of Beijing's party secretary The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022
As China shuts out the world, internet access from abroad gets harder too TAIPEI, Taiwan — Most internet users trying to get past China's Great Firewall search for a cyber tunnel that will take them outside censorship restrictions to the wider web. But Vincent Brussee is looking for a way in, so he can better glimpse what life is like under the Communist… Los Angeles Times · Jun 24, 2022
Hong Kongers reflect on Taiwan, an imperfect exile Coming to Taiwan was a logical step for Lam Wing-kee, a Hong Kong bookstore owner who was held by police in China for five months for selling sensitive books about the Communist Party The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2022
China’s Xi stresses deep affection for Hong Kong in state media Chinese state media trumpeted President Xi Jinping’s “deep affection” for Hong Kong, as speculation builds that he’ll travel to the city for handover anniversary celebrations on July 1. Bangkok Post · Jun 22, 2022
Reuters · Jun 19, 2022 China further reins in business activities of officials' families China's ruling Communist Party has issued rules to further rein in the business activities of the families of senior government officials, in the latest move to fight corruption, the official Xinhua news agency said on Sunday.
ABC News · Jun 14, 2022 Xi Jinping announces plans to allow Chinese military to undertake 'armed forces operations' abroad According to China's government, Xi Jinping has signed off on a set of new trial outlines that allow for Chinese "armed forces operations" that aren't war, and set a legal basis for the PLA to "safeguard China's national sovereignty, security and development interests".
ABC News · Jun 10, 2022 Vietnam was once praised for its pandemic response. Now a COVID corruption scandal has brought down its health minister Vietnam was once held up as a poster child for effective COVID-19 responses. But corrupt officials were lining their pockets in a corruption scandal that's brought down its health minister.
The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022 Virus testing the new normal as China sticks to 'zero-COVID' Thousands of COVID-19 testing booths have popped up on sidewalks across Beijing and other Chinese cities in the latest twist to the country’s “zero-COVID” strategy
Reuters · Jun 7, 2022 Vietnam's health minister, Hanoi city chief arrested amid anti-graft drive Vietnam on Tuesday arrested its health minister and the leader of its capital city Hanoi, after the two were accused of violating the ruling Communist Party's rules and allegedly causing losses to the state budget, authorities said.
Tribune News Service · Jun 3, 2022 Hong Kong’s Tiananmen memorials muted for third year running Hong Kong memorials for the anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre will be absent for the third year in a row on Saturday, as COVID curbs and a crackdown on freedoms suppress public recognition of the event.
The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2022 Shanghai's landmark park revived as COVID restrictions ease Shanghai's landmark old city garden has sprung back to life as residents took advantage of the renewed sense of freedom following the easing of 2-month-old COVID-19 restrictions
Reuters · Jun 2, 2022 China's Tiananmen Square demonstrations and crackdown Saturday marks the 33rd anniversary of China's bloody crackdown of pro-democracy demonstrations in and around central Beijing's Tiananmen Square, when Chinese troops opened fire on their own people.
Al Jazeera · May 31, 2022 Shanghai celebrates ‘new start’ after COVID restrictions eased People venture out after two months stuck at home, but virus-related controls including regular tests will continue.
The Conversation · May 31, 2022 The Greens' election wins are not so surprising when you look at Queensland's political history Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains names and an image of deceased people.
The Independent UK · May 27, 2022 Shanghai lockdown: Residents demand release, and some get it Residents in China's largest city of Shanghai have become bolder in demanding the lifting or easing of coronavirus restrictions that have left millions locked up in their compounds for almost two months