First Protest Held In Hong Kong In Two Years Under Strict Rules

Hong Kong: Hong Kong held the first authorized protest on Sunday against the government since lifting of major COVID-19 restrictions over the proposal for reclamation in the district for construction or relocation of obnoxious facilities, according to The Standard, A Hong Kong-based free newspaper.According to the Hong Kong-based newspaper, a group of Tseung Kwan O residents protested after the

March 26, 2023
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Japan PM Kishida Rejects Farewell Meeting With China Envoy Amid Tense Ties

Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida turned down a meeting with former Chinese Ambassador to Japan Kong Xuanyou before his departure in late February, several sources, cited by Kyodo News have confirmed. This unprecedented move is an indication of how strained the relations between the two countries are, Kyodo News reported.Many of Kong’s predecessors had farewell meetings with Japanese

March 26, 2023
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Pakistan Circular Debt For Chinese Independent Power Producers Reaches PKR 350 Billion

Islamabad: The current outstanding payment on account of circular debt for Chinese Independent Power Producers (IPPs) has jumped to Pakistani Rupees (PKR) 350 billion with increasing demands to clear the backlog, The News International reported.During a China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) review meeting held on Friday, it was announced, "The outstanding backlog of Chinese IPPs stands at Rs350

March 26, 2023
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Taiwan Raises Concerns Over Chinese Interference In Relations With Argentina

Taipei: China on Saturday slammed China for meddling in relations with Argentina after Honduras move to end its more than 80 years of diplomatic relations with Taiwan in favour of opening ties with Beijing, reported Taiwan News.If it had not been for interference by China, Taiwan would have opened an embassy in Argentina, Vice Foreign Minister Alexander Yui said an interview published by news

March 26, 2023
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