Left Review Online July 16, 2021
There are increasing concerns that Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is facing a resurgence of terrorism infiltrating through the Wakhan corridor, on the Afghanistan border, after the Taliban swept through northeastern Badakhshan province and is drawing closer to the border with China's Xinjiang. However, Chinese observers believe...more
When I consider the momentous occasion and remarkable achievements as we recognize the centennial of the Communist Party of China (CPC), I remember the day I unexpectedly arrived in China for the first time. It was 1999 and my friend in Los Angeles was from Chongqing. He had...more
In today's world, with numerous nation-state and ethnic confrontations and with planetary problems like climate change and pandemics, the real conflict should not be between opposing political systems but rather between the forces of modernity, competence and development on the one hand, and those of ignorance, exploitation and...more
Chinese technology giant Huawei on Tuesday refutes reports that it is set to launch two test satellites for 6G technology verification in July. Nonetheless, China is taking the lead in the next big leap in telecommunications technology, experts said. The company tagged media reports of the launch of...more
By planting Australian consultants in Papua New Guinea to manipulate local epidemic prevention policies targeting China, obstructing the authorizing of Chinese vaccines' emergency use, threatening senior officials from welcoming Chinese vaccines, Australia has been found sabotaging and disturbing Pacific Island nations' cooperation with China on vaccines and anti-virus...more
Editor's Note: "China has displayed no military hostility to the EU. Most Europeans see China as an ally or necessary partner. The EU is spending more on militarization than China. Where is the evidence it's China that is the aggressor?" This was recently tweeted by Clare Daly (Daly), an...more
The enhancing economic ties between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have drawn attention worldwide, especially against the backdrop of intensifying China-US tensions. Recently Japan-based Nikkei listed several new investment projects from China to ASEAN countries, saying that China outspends the US in order to...more
John Lee Ka-chiu, chief secretary for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government, was appointed as the chairman of the candidate qualification review committee for local elections. The committee is composed of six other members, among them three are government officials, the government’s chief executive Carrie Lam announced...more
Chinese citizens used to be envious of Western values and ideals, now they know: The grass isn't greener. They're better off at home. Casual observers in China see visible evidence of many lifestyle improvements. In cities this is manifested by large shopping centers, car parks full of cars,...more
What will a conscientious anthropologist do with the bloody history of Canada's genocide of indigenous people? He or she would condemn the atrocities, call on the Canadian government to make a serious reflection and to compensate the aboriginals in a responsible manner, but will never label criticism on...more
Your Excellencies leaders of political parties, Ladies and Gentlemen, Friends, It gives me great pleasure to join you, leaders of more than 500 political parties, political and other organisations from over 160 countries as well as the ten thousand and more representatives of political parties and various circles,...more
During a summit with leaders of more than 500 world political parties, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, urged attendees to uphold multilateralism, seek cooperation in addressing current challenges that humanity faces and pursue development. Development is not...more
Prominent US and Australian scientists focused on the COVID-19 origins tracing are now facing tremendous political pressure, and some have been sidelined for not yielding to politicians-driven conspiracy theory on the matter and received anonymous threatening letters with bullets, the Global Times learned from people familiar with the...more
The education ministry of Germany announced that it was investing €24 million ($28.4 million) in a program running between 2017 and 2024 to strengthen "independent China competence" in its universities and research institutes, according to South China Morning Post on July 3. The aim of the project is...more
The ceremony to celebrate the centennial of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Tiananmen Square on Thursday has attracted global attention, and the achievements of the Chinese people under the leadership of the Party and the beautiful vision of China's future development are increasing the sense of...more