China Expresses Disappointment at Milei Victory in Argentine Presidential Race
Milei, a right-wing libertarian known for his critical stance towards China and Brazil (Argentina’s top trade partners), has drawn attention for his unconventional political stance and outspoken criticism of major international players. According to Bloomberg, the president-elect previously likened the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to “an assassin” and protested the lack of civil rights and freedom in China.
Hong Kong Immigration Department Refuses to Explain Months-long Work Visa Delays for Journalists
The spokesperson did not answer questions as to whether Beijing was now overseeing the processing of visas for journalists, nor did they reply when asked how long applicants or employers could be expected to wait. “Routine applications for extension of stay will normally be finalised within two to three weeks upon receipt of all necessary documents
Bloomberg Fired Reporter for Writing Against Chinese Corruption
<!–[CDATA[ VISION TIMES A newspaper is supposed to expose crimes and scandals. But Bloomberg apparently decided to look the other way and rejected a report that spoke harshly against corruption in China. Silencing Chinese criticism The incident occurred way back in 2012 when Michael Bloomberg, the company’s founder, was the Mayor of New York. A […]
China Accused of Mass Cyber Spying – but Working out the Truth is Just the Start of the Problem
Robert Carolina, Royal Holloway | The Conversation Has China found a way to spy on computers used by the world’s top tech firms and perhaps even the US government by implanting them with tiny secret microchips? That’s what was alleged in a recent article from Bloomberg Businessweek, which claimed the US is investigating some form of spy […]
China Promises “Blue Skies” as Smog Persists
Michael Lelyveld | Radio Free Asia After setbacks for plans to clean up its coal and steel industries, China’s government is trying not to repeat its mistakes in 2017 as it promises “to make our skies blue again.” Premier Li Keqiang made the pledge Sunday at the start of China’s annual legislative sessions after the […]