Discrimination against Chinese has become ‘chronic disease’ in American society, says Beijing

The Chinese Foreign Ministry claimed that discrimination and persecution of Chinese people is a chronic disease that has existed in US society for a long time and has been furthered by attempts to smear the Beijing government. … Read More >Discrimination against Chinese has become ‘chronic disease’ in American society, says Beijing

US & South Korea start unannounced aerial wargames as tensions rise following Pyongyang’s ballistic missile tests

Washington and Seoul have kicked off their latest joint exercises without any public announcement or naming the drills, according to military sources in South Korea, amid heightened tensions with perennial foe North Korea. … Read More >US & South Korea start unannounced aerial wargames as tensions rise following Pyongyang’s ballistic missile tests

Tearful airport reunions as Australia reopens borders to the vaccinated for first time after almost 600 days of Covid restrictions

Australia has eased its harsh international border curbs on Monday, allowing many families to reunite after months apart and prompting emotional scenes at airports in Sydney and Melbourne. … Read More >Tearful airport reunions as Australia reopens borders to the vaccinated for first time after almost 600 days of Covid restrictions

Grass isn’t always greener? Russians are increasingly skeptical of Western-style democracy, and young are turning against the left

What do the Russians want? It’s a question that many Western commentators find themselves coming up with more and more extreme answers to – a strong leader, to conquer new territory, rebuild the USSR, or start a nuclear war. … Read More >Grass isn’t always greener? Russians are increasingly skeptical of Western-style democracy, and young are turning against the left

‘Eco conscious’ EU outsourcing hidden cost of renewables drive to developing nations & taxing them for it – Russian security chief

‘Green’ technologies promoted by Western politicians carry hidden environmental costs which are being outsourced to developing nations and then used to apply pressure on their economies, Russia’s top security official has claimed. … Read More >‘Eco conscious’ EU outsourcing hidden cost of renewables drive to developing nations & taxing them for it – Russian security chief

COP26: The last chance? ‘World leaders must step up to the plate’, ex-UK climate change state minister says

On this episode, we speak to Lord Barker, the former UK state minister for energy and climate change. He discusses the scale of the challenge ahead in tackling the climate crisis as the UK hosts COP26, the role of the private sector in fighting climate change, the UK’s strides in reducing carbon emissions, Russia’s rapid turn towards a green economy, criticisms on China’s record, and more. … Read More >COP26: The last chance? ‘World leaders must step up to the plate’, ex-UK climate change state minister says