Fire in primary school dorm in central China kills 13 children
A fire broke out in dorms at a boarding school for elementary students in central Henan province, and 13 children have died in the blaze,…
At least 13 students killed in China school fire: State media | News
The victims were identified as third-grade students from an elementary school in Henan province, according to reports. A fire has ripped through a dormitory in…
Toward China’s soft rebound – Modern Diplomacy
As global business and political leaders swarmed to Davos for the World Economic Forum, Chinese Premier Li Qiang took the podium. Chinese economy has rebounded…
$900 fine for a delivery rider’s death: Do couriers have any rights? | Labour Rights
The death of a motorcycle courier in an Istanbul road accident and the light sentencing of the man who allegedly killed him have sparked a…
How to decolonize minds – Modern Diplomacy
To be treated as equals to the West, the Global South must decolonize its minds What does the Decline of the West mean? – Аndrew…
Purges in China’s military allow Taiwan some respite – for now | Politics News
Danny Jia was walking down a street outside Taiwan’s Taoyuan city in late December when he suddenly heard automatic gunfire. Not far from Jia’s location…
Some Perspectives on the Future Situation of Taiwan
On January 13, 2024, Taiwan witnessed its leadership election, resulting in the victory of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidates William Lai and Hsiao Mei-chin. Lai…
Israeli arrests of Palestinian journalists soared in 2023: CPJ | Gaza News
More than a dozen Palestinian journalists held in Israeli jails since the start of the Gaza war on October 7. Israel emerged as one of…
The Sad Truth behind Nauru’s diplomatic switches
Switching allies Lai Ching-te was yet to wind up celebrations of his Presidential victory when Taiwan woke up to the news of Nauru breaking off…
21st Century Chinese Hegemony in the International System
Abstract: The Western European Region has historically sat at the summit of international affairs but was overcome by its own colony, the United States of…
John Kerry’s America First climate legacy – POLITICO
MAGA may really hate John Kerry, but under his leadership U.S. climate diplomacy has stuck to its America First heritage. President Joe Biden’s special climate…
China snubs Zelenskyy in Switzerland – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. DAVOS, Switzerland — Ukrainian leaders made no secret of wanting to meet with Chinese…
Sydney apartment complex ‘at threat of collapse’ after ‘serious defects’ found in concrete
A four-tower retail and residential development in north-west Sydney is "at threat of collapse" after defects in the load-bearing concrete were identified by the state…
The Davos ‘do-gooders’ – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. We’ve given you the “dirty dozen” of Davos; it’s only fair also to highlight…
Elections in Taiwan and its Regional and global repercussions
From the Chinese perspective, the One-China principle forms the crux of their stance. Beijing sees Taiwan as an inseparable part of its sovereign territory, citing…
China-US Relations: Let Old Habits Kick in
The new dawn of 2024 marks the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the United States. But nowadays if you take a street…
Liz Truss secretly lobbied ministers to ‘expedite’ defense exports to China – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — Former U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss secretly lobbied the British government to…
Trump’s ghost stalks Davos – POLITICO
DAVOS, Switzerland — World leaders gathered together in the Swiss Alps this week are nervous that Donald Trump will be even more anti-global if he returns…
Pacific nation Nauru cuts ties with Taiwan, switches to China | News
The island’s government says it is ‘in the best interests’ of the country and its people to resume full diplomatic ties with Beijing. The South…
Ex-boss of China’s state-run bank Everbright arrested on corruption charges | Corruption News
Tang Shuangning is latest in long line of high-profile figures to be ensnared in Xi Jinping’s anticorruption drive. The former head of China’s state-owned banking…