After granting asylum to Hong Kong activist and former politician Nathan Law, China has accused the UK of harboring a “terrorist suspect.”
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China Takes Aim At Overseas Uighurs And Academics
Beijing’s propaganda campaign, including 11 media briefings, has repeatedly included efforts to discredit overseas Uighurs who speak to media.
‘Milk Tea Alliance’ Brews Democracy Online Across Asia
From Myanmar to Hong Kong, youth seeking democracy are organizing themselves online around milk tea, a traditional regional beverage.
Leaders Of Russia And China Tighten Their Grips
It seems the powerful political tenures of China’s Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin will extend far into the 21st century.
China Orders All Cinemas To Screen Propaganda Twice A Week
China has ordered all cinemas to screen propaganda twice a week. This comes as the country faces increasing international scrutiny.
Why Are Foreign Journalists Fleeing China?
The Foreign Correspondents’ Club of China said that at least 20 journalists have been expelled or forced to leave China since last year.
Court Convicts 7 Prominent Hong Kong Democracy Activists
A judge in Hong Kong on Thursday convicted seven pro-democracy protest leaders including Jimmy Lai.
China Sharply Reduces Elected Seats In the Hong Kong Legislature
China has sharply reduced the number of elected seats in Hong Kong’s legislature, a setback for Hong Kong’s besieged democracy movement.
An Alliance Of Autocracies, And China Wants To Lead
President Biden wants to create a “democracy coalition.” China is making it clear that it also wants to lead an “alliance of autocracies”.
No Oscars Or Sensitive Art Spark Hong Kong Censorship Fears
New decisions in Hong Kong have ignited fears Beijing’s crackdown on opposition in the city is expanding to entertainment, arts sectors.