Tag: International Relations

The Netherlands Investigates Two Chinese Police Stations Operating Illegally in the Country

October 28, 2022
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The Dutch government is investigating at least two undercover Chinese police stations operating in the Netherlands in violation of its sovereignty, said the Dutch Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson. According to a recent publication (pdf) by the human rights NGO, Safeguard Defenders, overseas Chinese police “service stations,” or “110 Overseas,” are found in dozens of countries…

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Chinese Embassy Issues Threats to UK Over Manchester Consulate Incident

October 28, 2022
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The Chinese embassy in London issued a threat to the UK government on Thursday as Chinese diplomats may be expelled over the alleged assault of a Hong Kong protester at the Consulate General in Manchester. In a YouTube video titled “Online Press Conference on the Violent Harassment of the Chinese Consulate General in Manchester,” Chargé…

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Despite China’s ‘Vast Capacity’ in Cyber Warfare, It Is an ‘Unknown Quantity’: UK Expert

October 28, 2022
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An expert on cyber warfare told a webinar in London that China has a “vast capacity” but is an “unknown quantity when it comes to execution.” Daniel Moore, the author of a new book called Offensive Cyber Operations: Understanding Intangible Warfare, said the recent experience of the Ukraine conflict had shown that Russian cyber warriors…

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Gov. Whitmer Defends Offering $715 Million to CCP-Linked Company

October 28, 2022
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The governor of Michigan did not contest an accusation by her challenger that she cemented business ties with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) as part of her effort to develop Michigan’s economy and defended the move as an effort to increase economic development. The exchange between Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican challenger Tudor Dixon…

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Australia’s Defense Budget Hits 20-year High

October 27, 2022
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In its first budget in nearly a decade, Australia’s Labor government has announced it will follow through with the previous government’s pledge to spend $270 billion (US$174billion) in military capability upgrades by 2030. Under the new budget, defence spending will rise to $48.7 billion this year and eventually reach over two percent of GDP, a…

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Expert Does Not Believe Policy Will Solve China’s Real Estate Bubble

October 27, 2022
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After Xi Jinping said “Housing is for living in and not for speculation,” and China will “build a housing system featuring multiple suppliers and various channels of support that encourages both housing rentals and purchases” at the party’s 20th national meeting, the party media reported that “policy has set the tone” for Chinese property development…

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Ireland Orders Closure of Chinese Police ‘Service Station’ in Dublin

October 27, 2022
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An unofficial Chinese police station in Dublin has been told to shut down, the Irish government confirmed on Wednesday. Safeguard Defenders, a human rights NGO that uncovered the existence of the overseas Chinese police stations last month, applauded the Irish government for taking a “great first step” while urging it to investigate “the wider issue at stake.”…

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German Chancellor’s China Visit Motivated by Eagerness to Strengthen Economic Ties

October 27, 2022
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News Analysis German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has confirmed that he will lead a German business delegation to visit China in early November. The visit comes after EU leaders shared their concerns about Europe’s economic dependence on China under the leadership of the Chinese Communist regime. However, Scholz stated repeatedly that Germany must continue trade with…

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Dutch Probe ‘Illegal’ Chinese Regime Offices in Netherlands

October 26, 2022
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AMSTERDAM—The Netherlands is investigating offices that have been operating illegally in the country on behalf of the Chinese regime, the Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. The investigation follows reports by RTL Nieuws and website “Follow The Money” that two such offices have carried out functions, including remotely renewing Chinese citizens drivers’ licenses. The Chinese Embassy…

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Nearly Half of Australians Support Sending Troops to Defend Taiwan: Poll

October 26, 2022
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A new poll shows that almost one in two Australians support Australia sending troops to help defend Taiwan in the event of an invasion by Beijing. This is a much higher percentage of the population than in Japan and the United States, where about one in three respondents supported sending local troops, according to an…

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