The United States has announced its plan to open an embassy in the Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu, its latest move to boost diplomatic relations in the region in response to Beijing’s growing influence. “Consistent with the U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy, a permanent diplomatic presence in Vanuatu would allow the U.S. Government to deepen relationships with…
US Opens Embassy in Vanuatu in Latest Move to Counter Beijing Influence
US to Open Embassy in Vanuatu in Latest Move to Counter Beijing Influence
The United States has announced its plan to open an embassy in the Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu, its latest move to boost diplomatic relations in the region in response to Beijing’s growing influence. “Consistent with the U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy, a permanent diplomatic presence in Vanuatu would allow the U.S. Government to deepen relationships with…
China’s New Premier Reiterates ‘Opening-Up’ Policy at International Forum, But Outside World Skeptical
China’s new Premier Li Qiang reiterated the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s new “reform and opening-up” policy at the Boao Forum a few days ago. However, observers believe that the CCP’s fundamental policy and economic situation won’t experience significant changes as long as the CCP is around, despite the leadership’s change in tone. Li Qiang…
Japan’s Foreign Minister Affirms ‘Strict Stance’ in Protesting China’s Detention of Japanese Employee
Japan’s foreign minister said Sunday that he had lodged a protest with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) regarding the detention of a Japanese employee in China last month, calling for his immediate release. Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi expressed Japan’s “strict stance” on the employee’s detention during a bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Qin Gang,…
There Are Questions That Need Answering Dan Andrews
Commentary The secretive visit by the Victorian premier to China raises issues that have not been answered by Daniel Andrews. Flying out of the country with just two days’ notice to the community, the premier was not accompanied by any media or industry representatives, despite the claim that the mission was to discuss trade and…
Pro-Beijing Attackers Guilty and Jailed After Cell Phone Proves Premeditated Attacks on Falun Gong in Hong Kong
In April 2021, Falun Gong members and their street stalls in Hong Kong were attacked many times by a group believed to belong to the CCP. The police later arrested eight people. Four admitted to the crime of criminal damage and were sentenced to eight months in prison, while one person was not prosecuted. The…
Where Was Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou Born?
Commentary In 2009, a controversy arose during then-President Ma Ying-jeou’s administration (2008–2016) concerning his Taiwan birthplace. Due to his supposed first visit to communist China last week, questions about this story are returning. How will this story play out during his visit? This article will lay out the historical background and ask important questions about…
Brazil-China Yuan Trade Deal Not a Game Changer
Commentary According to a statement by the Brazilian government, Brazil and China reached an agreement on March 29 to conduct trade in their own currencies rather than the U.S. dollar. No details have been released on how this will work or if it applies to all trade between the two countries. All that has been made…
Beijing Can’t Continue Its Deceitful Trade Practices If China Loses ‘Developing Country’ Status: Expert
News Analysis U.S. House lawmakers have unanimously voted to revoke China’s “developing country” status. China experts believe that the passage of this bill will make it difficult for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to continue its deceitful trade practices in the international community. On March 27, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to…
UN Calls for Release of Detained Pro-Democracy Activist for Urgent Medical Treatment
Former Vice-Chairman of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, Albert Ho Chun-yan, has been arrested by the national security police for allegedly obstructing justice during his bail while charged with “incitement to subvert state power.” The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has expressed great concern…
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