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Hong Kong & Human Rights: March 5, 2025
Jimmy Lai Case Set for June Conclusion At his ongoing national security trial, Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai (黎智英) once again denied asking
Arsenal to Play Tottenham Hotspur in Hong Kong
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Human Rights & China: February 26, 2025
Passport Denials Increase After Human Rights Watch’s summary of China’s 2024 human rights record criticised the fact that “Hundreds of thousands of
U.S., Russia and China Mired in Three-Way Nuclear Race
Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump proposed nuclear talks with Russia and China. “There’s no reason for us to be building brand new nuclear
Taiwan Diplomacy Power Rankings: January-February, 2025
1. U.S.: Reaction to U.S. Aid Pause, Trump’s Mixed Signals and President Lai’s Meeting with Former Deputy National Security Advisor After the
Taiwan Shouldn’t Bet on Carbon Capture Technology
Last month, when Taiwan’s Science and Technology Council celebrated the fact that a Taiwanese research team had developed a machine capable of
Hong Kong & Human Rights: February 12, 2025
Hong Kongers Protest New Embassy Hong Kongers were among hundreds of demonstrators who protested against the building of a large new Chinese
Electric Vehicles Are Supposed to Solve Climate Change. But Only if You Don’t Look at Tibet
In the background of the EU’s potential mood shift toward China, President of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association Ola Kallenius made a
Human Rights & China: February 5, 2025
DeepSeek AI Chatbot Denies Rights Abuses As the DeepSeek AI chatbot has taken markets by storm in recent weeks, it has also been shown to regularly
New Tibetan Dam Faces Barrage of Criticism
In late December, China approved the construction of what will become the world’s largest dam. The Chongyi Water Resources bureau estimated the
Taiwan Diplomacy Power Rankings: December-January, 2025
1. U.S.: Mike Pence Visit to Taiwan, Lai’s Message to Trump, Taiwan-U.S. Initiative on 21st-Century Trade Coming Into Force On January 17,