Tag: China
Freedom of religion is ‘deteriorating’ in Hong Kong, new report says
There are several Chinese Communist Party (CCP) initiatives that indicate the party wants to take away Hong Kongers’ freedom of religion
Thailand orders close watch on cheap ‘elephant pant’ imports
Influx of cheap Chinese-made pants has sparked concern over foreign imports edging out local manufacturers and caught officials' attention
Holy See appoints third Chinese bishop in less than a week,...
Recent developments indicate a thaw in Sino-Vatican relations following the unilateral appointment of Bishop Joseph Shen Bin by Beijing
China’s Water Hegemony Policy: A Threat to Neighboring Countries and Human...
Despite concerns, China continues building mega-projects like the Three Gorges Dam in Hubei, displacing 1.5 million residents
Chinese Communist Party continues crackdown on LGBTQ+ people
Liu Zhaoyang said the crackdown seems to be focused on banning any public expression of sexual minority identities
Pope appoints new bishop in China, bringing a 70-year vacancy to...
The appointment of the 58-year-old Wang marks a change since the Diocese of Zhengzhou has been without a bishop since the 1950s
Asia witnesses highest rate of Christian persecution in 2023
The number of countries categorized with an "extreme level" of persecution rose from 11 to 13 compared to the previous year's report
What role did China play in a rebel group’s victory in...
Beijing has indicated that its chief priority in Myanmar is stability, which has meant supporting the junta
Philippines to upgrade outposts in disputed South China Sea
The Philippines has outposts on nine reefs and islands in the Spratly Islands, located in the South China Sea.
Taiwan chooses Vice President Lai as new leader in rebuke to...
The election of Lai signals a continuation of the island’s policies aimed at preserving its de facto independence