Tag: China News

HK Immigration to Refuse Overseas Lawyer’s Working Visa in Relation to Jimmy Lai‘s NSL Trial

Hong Kong’s High Court issued a ruling on May 19, dismissing the application for judicial review by the legal team of Jimmy Lai, founder of Apple Daily Newspaper and the Next Digital media group, in an effort to overturn the Committee for Safeguarding National Security’s “recommendation” to the Immigration Department, to deny British lawyer Tim Owen any…


G-7 Summit: ‘Constructive Relations’ With China

Seven leaders from some of the globe’s most powerful nations met in Japan on Friday, seeking to reduce dependence on China while maintaining ties with the world’s second-largest economy. Many also are urging Beijing to use its influence for good, to bring the Russia-Ukraine conflict to a close. Topics in this episode: G7 Summit: ‘Constructive…


Opposition MPs Call on Minister to Testify on Reported Delayed Wiretap Authorization on Michael Chan

Opposition MPs are calling on Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair to appear at committee at the “earliest possible opportunity” over a new report alleging he took months to approve surveillance measures against an important Liberal Party figure in Toronto. “Canadians need to know why it took so long for the Minister to sign off on…


Chinese Regime Fines Talk Show Firm $2 Million for Mocking Chinese Military

China’s communist regime fined a mainland Chinese talk show company around $2 million and suspended its performances indefinitely this week after a comedian was reported by audience members for mocking China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and the regime’s military slogan. Observers pointed out that it’s becoming harder for talk show hosts and comedians to survive…


US Investors Funding China-Based Companies That Steal American IP

WASHINGTON—U.S. investors are funding China-based companies that steal intellectual property from American companies, experts say. China-based companies that replicate stolen IP in critical technologies like semiconductors are even more likely to be funded by U.S. investors, because they become subsidized by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), according to Derek Scissors, a senior fellow at the…


Business Closures in China Make Finding a Job Difficult for New College Grads

Employment prospects are dim for China’s college graduates amid an economic slowdown. While the number of graduates entering the job market has significantly increased, small- and medium-sized enterprises—the primary employers of new graduates—have suffered mass closures due to the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) three-year “zero-COVID” policy. Consequently, graduates are under unprecedented pressure to find work….


China Sees International Ruling on Maritime Disputes as ‘Scrap Paper’: Former Marine Colonel

China sees international ruling on maritime disputes as “scrap paper,” according to Grant Newsham, a retired Marine colonel and senior research fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies. He referenced a complaint launched by the Philippines against China in 2013 at the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague, seeking a judgment on…


The Shocking Truth: Unwashed Towels Rival Toilets in Bacteria Counts After Just Three Days

Who would think the innocuous bathroom towel could potentially pose a threat to one’s health? An indispensable tool in our bathing routine, seemingly clean, or lightly used bath towels, coupled with a potentially humid bathroom environment can harbor innumerable disease causing bacteria. Germs contained in towels can cause skin disease, hair loss, urinary tract infections, and…


Study Reveals ‘Super Bacteria’ in 40 Percent of Supermarket Meat, Doctor Recommends This Tip

According to a study conducted in Spain, 40 percent of meat products sold in supermarkets contain bacteria resistant to multiple drugs. In light of this, doctors in Japan recommend that consumers educate themselves on the risks of consuming contaminated meat, opt for organic meat products that are free of antibiotics whenever possible, and avoid thawing…


Prostate Care and 3 Key Anti-Aging Tips for Men

It is difficult for men to detect prostate issues unless they experience urinary difficulties. Taking care of the prostate is closely related to male anti-aging. Dr. Chien-Tung Wu from Taiwan’s Yongsheng Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Clinic shares how to maintain prostate health and three key points for male anti-aging. In addition, as a fitness coach,…