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Beijing says US interference in Hong Kong unites Chinese people against Washington’s ‘sinister intentions & hegemonic nature’

Posted on November 28, 2019November 28, 2019By Editor

Beijing warned that continued US meddling in Hong Kong is “doomed to fail” and threatened “firm counter measures,” after President Donald Trump passed two bills backing ongoing protests in the territory. … Read More >Beijing says US interference in Hong Kong unites Chinese people against Washington’s ‘sinister intentions & hegemonic nature’

Russia & China mull dozens of joint investment projects worth $112 billion

Posted on November 26, 2019November 26, 2019By Editor

A joint Russia-China investment body is considering 70 projects totaling $112 billion, Russia’s sovereign wealth fund has announced after an intergovernmental commission meeting in Beijing. … Read More >Russia & China mull dozens of joint investment projects worth $112 billion

Beijing summons US ambassador to voice ‘resolute opposition’ & warn of ‘consequences’ for meddling in Hong Kong affairs

Posted on November 26, 2019By Editor

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has summoned the US ambassador to lodge “strong protests” over a pair of Hong Kong “human rights” bills that sped through the US legislature last week, insisting that Washington minds its own business. … Read More >Beijing summons US ambassador to voice ‘resolute opposition’ & warn of ‘consequences’ for meddling in Hong Kong affairs

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Russia wants to turn Sakhalin island in Far East into major air hub for Asia & Americas

Posted on November 25, 2019November 25, 2019By Editor

An international airport on Russia’s Sakhalin Island, located north of Japan, may be turned into a major flight connection hub, allowing passengers to travel to Asia and the Americas. … Read More >Russia wants to turn Sakhalin island in Far East into major air hub for Asia & Americas

US to launch new media network to provide Chinese diaspora with ‘alternative’ news – report

Posted on November 25, 2019November 25, 2019By Editor

The US-funded broadcasters Voice of America and Radio Free Asia are about to join forces to establish a new media structure, tasked with providing Chinese citizens with an ‘alternative’ to their own state media, a report claims. … Read More >US to launch new media network to provide Chinese diaspora with ‘alternative’ news – report

World

Russian warship ‘Marshal Ustinov’ arrives in Cape Town for first-ever joint drill with Chinese, South African navies

Posted on November 24, 2019November 24, 2019By Editor

The Slava-class missile cruiser ‘Marshal Ustinov’ of the Russian Navy’s Northern Fleet has arrived at one of the world’s southernmost ports, South Africa’s Cape Town. It will take part in a joint exercise also involving China. … Read More >Russian warship ‘Marshal Ustinov’ arrives in Cape Town for first-ever joint drill with Chinese, South African navies

Trade war escalates? Beijing points finger at IMF as US berates Chinese megaproject in Pakistan for debt-trapping

Posted on November 23, 2019November 23, 2019By Editor

A senior US diplomat launched a verbal barrage at Beijing’s economic presence in Pakistan, claiming the massive investment brought nothing but corruption and a legacy of debt. China hit back saying IMF loans were a worse burden. … Read More >Trade war escalates? Beijing points finger at IMF as US berates Chinese megaproject in Pakistan for debt-trapping

World

‘NUCLEAR INCIDENT’ in South China Sea that no one actually noticed hits the headlines (Fake news 101)

Posted on November 23, 2019November 23, 2019By Editor

Brewing a solid piece of fake news is tricky – it has to be hot enough to take off and believable enough to not get debunked at once. The scare around a “radiation incident” in the South China Sea appears to be almost perfect. … Read More >‘NUCLEAR INCIDENT’ in South China Sea that no one actually noticed hits the headlines (Fake news 101)

Chinese ambassador warns Canada of ‘VERY BAD damage’ to relations if it takes up US line on HK protests

Posted on November 23, 2019November 23, 2019By Editor

Beijing’s new ambassador to Canada has urged Ottawa not to echo American support for ongoing protests in Hong Kong, warning that such a move would be ruinous to relations for the two countries. … Read More >Chinese ambassador warns Canada of ‘VERY BAD damage’ to relations if it takes up US line on HK protests

Op-ed

Journalists need ‘national security’ training to stop flow of embarrassing but true NATO stories, defense-backed think tank warns

Posted on November 22, 2019November 22, 2019By Editor

With Western armed forces already using embedded reporters to tell the story they prefer, a UK think tank now calls for national security training for journalists so they don’t help out Russia or China by telling the truth. … Read More >Journalists need ‘national security’ training to stop flow of embarrassing but true NATO stories, defense-backed think tank warns