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Italy Tells China It's Leaving Belt and Road Initiative
Italy becomes first country to exit China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) since its launch in 2013. Rome cites lack of economic benefits and concerns over Chinese influence.
Vietnam’s Upgraded Ties With Japan ‘Do Not Bode Well’ for China
Vietnam and Japan have elevated their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, expanding cooperation in trade, climate change, and the economy.
Hong Kong Watchdog Targets Two for Anti-Election Posts
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) also applied for an arrest warrant for a political commentator living in Germany for similar offenses, the charges stem from the 2021 amendment to Hong Kong's Election Ordinance, which made it illegal to incite others to boycott elections.
China’s Third Plenum Delay in ‘Uncharted Territory’
Chinese President Xi Jinping is facing a number of economic challenges, including a real estate crisis, record-high youth unemployment, and a deepening crisis of confidence among consumers and investors.
Hong Kong’s LGBTQ Community Scores Legal Victories
Hong Kong’s courts have recently made several rulings in favor of LGBTQ rights, including the right to change gender on ID cards without conversion surgery and the right for same-sex couples to apply for subsidized public housing together.
China Wants to Strengthen Supply Chains Even as Foreign Investors Flee
China says it wants to strengthen supply chains with all countries, but the exodus of foreign companies from China and declining investment point to an increasingly hostile environment for foreign businesses in the country.
Q&A: Israel’s Ambassador Says China’s Online Antisemitism Part of Global Phenomenon
China's stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict has been a topic of discussion in recent years, with some arguing that the country has been sympathetic to the Palestinian cause.
In China, Spirit of White Paper Protests Still Inspires
Chinese citizens are finding subtle and bold ways to protest the government’s strict Covid-19 restrictions, including through events like Halloween celebrations and the White Paper Movement.
South Korea Frees Watercraft-Riding Dissident — for Now
Chinese dissident Kwon Pyong, who fled to South Korea on a watercraft, has been released after 3 months in detention.
Taiwan Farmers, Candidates Feel Effects of China's Limit on Fruit Exports
China’s import bans on Taiwanese fruits, are seen as a way to influence Taiwan’s presidential election, with the local farmers want whichever party wins to help them sell their crops at a profit.