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‘China must grant autonomy to Tibet’
Mysuru: China is going against against the democratic values recognized by the United Nations by refusing to honour the human rights of six million Tibetans, said B V Javaregowda, president of Indo-Tibetan Friendship Society, here on Monday. Speaking at the … Continued
Xi Jinping’s aggressive pursuit of global power triggers a praiseworthy backlash
By Editorial Board August 30 at 6:50 PM THE AGGRESSIVE pursuit of global power by the Chinese regime of Xi Jinping has begun to trigger a backlash. Hostility toward Beijing’s moves to establish hegemony over the South China Sea and to … Continued
Valedictory: Analyzing the Chinese Leadership in an Era of Sex, Money, and Power
Valedictory: Analyzing the Chinese Leadership in an Era of Sex, Money, and Power Alice Miller This article, my last as Monitor general editor and contributor, offers perspectives on the methods of analyzing Chinese leadership politics today.1 On Method A long … Continued
China spends big in Tibet to avert a crisis when the Dalai Lama dies
China is increasingly trying to enhance its image by casting itself as the largest nation of Buddhist believers. LHASA, China — China is pouring billions of dollars into Tibet as Beijing seeks to cement its control before the succession … Continued
China Spends Big in Tibet to Avert a Crisis When the Dalai Lama Dies
China is increasingly trying to enhance its image by casting itself as the largest nation of Buddhist believers. LHASA, China — China is pouring billions of dollars into Tibet as Beijing seeks to cement its control before the succession … Continued
Another journalist expelled – as China’s abuses grow, who will see them?
Tuesday, August 29, 2018 by Maya Wang Megha Rajagopalan has joined the list of ousted reporters who fail to ‘reflect the will of the party’ Buzzfeed’s China bureau chief, Megha Rajagopalan, who has reported from the country for six years, announced on Twitter last week that the Chinese government had refused to renew read more →
Chinese leader urges fresh push against ‘separatist elements’ in Tibet
Monday, August 27, 2018 Source: theguardian.com Wang Yang urges tight control over Buddhism as Communist party issues fresh rules to crack down on religion A top Chinese leader has called for “advancing anti-separatism efforts” in Tibet, in a sign of continued high-pressure tactics in the Himalayan region. Wang Yang, the Communist read more →
US lawmakers call for sanctions over Xinjiang camps
BEIJING: A group of US lawmakers has urged the Trump administration to impose sanctions including asset freezes and visa bans on Chinese officials and companies allegedly tied to a stifling security crackdown and the mass internment of ethnic minority Muslims … Continued
China’s Hidden Totalitarianism
By Michael Clarke August 29, 2018 Chinese President Xi Jinping has proclaimed that his signature “Belt and Road Initiative” (BRI) that seeks to link the Chinese economy with the major continental and maritime zones of the Eurasian continent will “benefit people … Continued
China Is Treating Islam Like a Mental Illness
Sigal Samuel 28 August, 2018 One million Muslims are being held right now in Chinese internment camps, according to estimates cited by the UN and U.S. officials. Former inmates—most of whom are Uighurs, a largely Muslim ethnic minority—have told reporters … Continued
Ahead of India-US 2+2 dialogue, China says India natural partner in BRI
Aug 29, 2018, 07.57 AM IST China has sought to woo India just days ahead of the maiden Indo-US 2+2 dialogue, which will aim to strengthen bilateral partnership in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond, by describing the country as a … Continued
China leader calls for ‘anti-separatism efforts’ in Tibet
The tactics in Tibet are largely aimed at reducing the influence of the region’s spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, who lives in exile in India. China claims Tibet has been part of its territory for more than seven centuries and … Continued
China extends Uighur crackdown beyond its borders
By Emily Feng, Financial Times Beijing exerts pressure on neighbouring countries to monitor dissident émigrés Please use the sharing tools found via the share button at the top or side of articles. Copying articles to share with others is a … Continued
China Policy Levers Jammed in Trump’s Flip-Flop World
By Shuli Ren, Bloomberg Rare public infighting betrays the government’s paralysis. Caught unwillingly in a trade war, China’s economy is faltering. But those expecting a repeat of the stimulus during the global financial crisis a decade ago will be sorely disappointed. … Continued
Malaysia cancels Beijing-backed pipelines, East Coast Rail Link
Bloomberg News BEIJING — Malaysia has cancelled several multi-billion dollar projects awarded to Chinese firms, including an ambitious railway project at the heart of Beijing’s Belt and Road infrastructure push in the South-east Asian country, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said … Continued