Asia & Pacific – Page 72 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Beijing calls on Washington to drop ‘cold war mentality’ and ‘cooperate’ with China ahead of high-level meeting next week

Posted on March 12, 2021March 12, 2021By Editor

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has welcomed the upcoming meeting between top diplomats from Washington and Beijing, but it has also called on the US to be “objective” and approach the nations’ disagreements in a “rational manner.” … Read More >Beijing calls on Washington to drop ‘cold war mentality’ and ‘cooperate’ with China ahead of high-level meeting next week

China’s parliament approves proposal to reform Hong Kong’s electoral system with ‘patriots’ pledge

Posted on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021By Editor

China’s parliament has voted in favor of “improving the electoral system” in Hong Kong, introducing a requirement that will only allow ‘patriots’ to govern Hong Kong if they pledge loyalty to the country’s Communist Party. … Read More >China’s parliament approves proposal to reform Hong Kong’s electoral system with ‘patriots’ pledge

6 anti-coup protesters killed after security forces open fire in Myanmar town as military continues violent crackdown – witnesses

Posted on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021By Editor

Six people have been killed and eight injured after Myanmar’s military opened fire on a crowd of anti-coup demonstrators in the town of Myaing, as it keeps up its violent crackdown on protesters, according to local media reports. … Read More >6 anti-coup protesters killed after security forces open fire in Myanmar town as military continues violent crackdown – witnesses

‘Hat of genocide’: Beijing accuses Washington of wiping out Native Americans, while blasting US rumor-mongering in Xinjiang

Posted on March 11, 2021By Editor

Beijing has dismissed US allegations of genocide in its Xinjiang region as “absolutely ridiculous and completely contrary to the facts,” and said it’s the lawmakers in Washington who should be wearing the “hat of genocide.” … Read More >‘Hat of genocide’: Beijing accuses Washington of wiping out Native Americans, while blasting US rumor-mongering in Xinjiang

Myanmar military surround striking railway staff’s compound amid protest crackdown (PHOTOS)

Posted on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021By Editor

Security forces surrounded the offices of railway staff in Myanmar in the latest military crackdown on protestors, as a general strike rages on with businesses closed in opposition to the February 1 coup. … Read More >Myanmar military surround striking railway staff’s compound amid protest crackdown (PHOTOS)

China summons UK envoy over her ‘inappropriate’ article defending foreign media criticism of Beijing

Posted on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021By Editor

Beijing has summoned the British ambassador to China, Caroline Wilson, over an article she penned about the Chinese government’s alleged misrepresentation of the international media, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Tuesday. … Read More >China summons UK envoy over her ‘inappropriate’ article defending foreign media criticism of Beijing

India summons UK envoy over MP’s ‘unwarranted’ comments on farmers’ protests, slams ‘gross interference’ in its politics

Posted on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021By Editor

The foreign secretary of India has summoned the UK’s ambassador to New Delhi in response to British MPs highlighting alleged human rights abuses during mass farmer protests against Indian agricultural reforms. … Read More >India summons UK envoy over MP’s ‘unwarranted’ comments on farmers’ protests, slams ‘gross interference’ in its politics

Philippines probes police shooting death of mayor & bodyguards in alleged ‘mistaken encounter’

Posted on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021By Editor

The national crimes investigation agency is to investigate the controversial death of a mayor at the hands of the police service, which claims the official and his associates were killed in a shootout that started by mistake. … Read More >Philippines probes police shooting death of mayor & bodyguards in alleged ‘mistaken encounter’

China rolls out Covid-19 pass for international travel as global debate over a common health passport heats up

Posted on March 10, 2021March 10, 2021By Editor

Beijing has launched a certificate that verifies Covid-19 status for citizens traveling abroad. The initiative comes amid a raging debate about the global adoption of a health passport. … Read More >China rolls out Covid-19 pass for international travel as global debate over a common health passport heats up

Hong Kong authorities probe death, hospitalizations that occurred days after people received Sinovac Covid jab

Posted on March 10, 2021March 10, 2021By Editor

Hong Kong officials are investigating a death and two medical episodes reported days after individuals were given China’s Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine. So far no links have been established between the drug and the incidents. … Read More >Hong Kong authorities probe death, hospitalizations that occurred days after people received Sinovac Covid jab