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Belt and Road
China’s ‘Ghost Railway’ Pulls up Short of Promises in East Africa
Beijing’s promise to boost trade by constructing rail link between Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda remains unfulfilled.
US Moves Closer to Closing Beijing-Controled Hong Kong Representative Offices
“Communist China has assimilated Hong Kong’s autonomy, as such, HKETOs should not enjoy separate diplomatic status in the U.S,” Sen. Marco Rubio tweeted.
China’s Belt (Tightening) and Road (to Nowhere) Initiative Update
Countries have second thoughts about the BRI.
Teachers, Medical Workers Stage Protests in China
Fresh waves of protests are breaking out in China, with demonstrators ranging from teachers to medical professionals.
Opinion: Can Softball Diplomacy Unsettle Beijing's Hardball?
Australia could be committing $600 million to enable Papua New Guinea to form an 18th rugby league team.
Papua New Guinea Leader Meets Exclusively with Chinese Leader at Belt and Road Forum
It comes amid concerns the CCP has eyes on developing a naval base in the Pacific nation.
Concerns Over Australian Law Firms Providing Advice to Beijing-Linked Entities
Cyber expert Robert Potter says some firms are handling sensitive government information on the same server as Chinese clients.
East Timor Denies Discussing Military Cooperation with China Despite Upgrading Diplomatic Ties
East Timor’s President denies he discussed a Chinese military presence in his nation despite Chinese state media stating otherwise.
IN-DEPTH: CCP Uses Colossal Hydropower Dams to Control Mekong River and Southeast Asia
The mighty Mekong River is a lifeline for many in Southeast Asia. China’s control of the Mekong’s waters is endangering ecosystems and livelihoods downstream, and increasing Chinese control of the region.
