Joe Biden wants a more ambitious commitment from Beijing. Xi is ready to work with Washington. China is accused of still building coal-fired power plants. A trade war could break over electric cars and renewable energy technology.
The Australian State of Victoria had signed the two deals. For Australia, Xi Jinping's initiative is a propaganda tool. Relations between the two governments are increasingly strained. COVID-19, US opposition, geopolitical instability, partners’ debts and lack of resources threaten the new Silk Road.
This will be the first official meeting between the two leaders, a sign of thawing relations between the two powers. Washington and Beijing seem ready to cooperate on combating climate change. The Chinese want greater commitment from developed countries. Analysts doubt China will be carbon neutral by 2060.
The police chief accuses them of publishing "fake news". The Hong Kong executive wants to pass press control law. Press freedom index: the city is 80th in the world. State newspapers are calling for the closure of non-aligned publications. Wen Jiabao's dream of "justice" is shattered.
The first was slapped in the back of the head, the other in her face. The police have opened an investigation. However, the woman has diplomatic cover. The outrage of South Korean netizens. Demands for the expulsion of the ambassador and his wife. The assailant also targeted by public opinion because of her Chinese origin.
Workers stormed a construction site demanding unpaid wages and fewer hours of work for Ramadan. Police say they intervened to avoid attacks against 900 Chinese workers. Humanitarian organisation is seeking compensation for the families of the dead. China's investments play a major role.
Hong Kong paid lobbyists in Washington to stop the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, later adopted in November 2019. Jimmy Lai and other pro-democracy activists go on trial. Every pro-democracy politician in Hong Kong is facing with three or four charges.
The Alpha S is produced by BAIC BluePark. The basic model costs 50 thousand euros. Initially it will only be able to travel on the highway and in a few Chinese cities. Huawei is betting on smart machines to make up for losses in telecommunications. Great competition in the sector: Apple is expected to join.
A war of words between Beijing and the West over Hong Kong’s jailed democrats
They were sent to the border to enforce the anti-pandemic blockade. Since April, supplies have decreased in quality and quantity. Locals now fear being robbed and mistreated by starving troops. Kim loosens restrictions: increase in imports from China.
The extra jail time comes on top of what already handed out yesterday in another case. Along with eight other pro-democracy figures, the two activists were convicted of taking part in anti-government demonstrations in 2019. For China, Lai, Benny Tai, and Joshua Wong are enemies of China.
The lawyer and pro-democracy activist tells the court why she took part in an unauthorised protest. Freedom of expression and peaceful assembly are the most precious rights the people of Hong Kong have. Defending the rule of law may even mean taking to the streets.
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