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Hong Kong & Human Rights, May 28, 2025
Proposed Mechanism for Beijing to Rule Over National Security Decisions Hong Kong’s Security Bureau proposed a “mechanism” through which China can
India Maintains Strategic Autonomy — Even as China Backs Pakistan
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Human Rights & China: May 21, 2025
Jack Ma Involved in Coercion Attempt Jack Ma (馬雲), the billionaire co-founder of Alibaba (阿里巴巴), was enlisted as part of a Chinese government
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On May 3, around 2,000 protesters — mostly from Hong Kong, but also from mainland China and the U.K. — launched the third demonstration this
Taiwan Diplomacy Power Rankings: April-May, 2025
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Metropolitan Police Change China Embassy Protest Route at ‘Last Minute’
Protesters against the proposed new Chinese embassy in London were left disappointed and concerned on Saturday after their pre-approved march route
Hong Kong & Human Rights, May 7, 2025
Activist’s Father Arrested Hong Kong police arrested high-profile activist Anna Kwok’s (郭鳳儀) father on April 30 and charged him with a
China Signs Major Fishing Agreement. Is It Cause for Celebration or ‘Lines on a Piece of Paper’?
China has ratified the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization’s Agreement on Port State Measures, the only legally binding international
Human Rights & China: April 30, 2025
China Joins Major Fishing Treaty China has ratified the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization’s Agreement on Port State Measures, the
Taiwan’s Food Security Poses a Risk to Its National Security
In 2023, Taiwan’s food self-sufficiency rate fell to 30.3%, the lowest figure in 18 years. That figure represents the proportion of food consumed in











