China

From: 101 East
Snatched: China’s Child Custody Battles
101 East follows the Chinese mothers fighting to reunite with their children, who were abducted by their fathers.
Published On 26 May 2022
China calls for deeper security, trade links with the Pacific
Leaked document shows China will call for more police, security, and telecom cooperation at upcoming summit with region.
Published On 26 May 2022
Xi defends China’s record during talks with UN human rights chief
In talks with Michelle Bachelet, president slams countries lecturing others on human rights and ‘politicising’ issue.
Published On 25 May 2022
Data leak reveals extent of Muslim repression in China’s Xinjiang
A leak of thousands of photographs reveals more details about the internment of Uighurs, but China calls it ‘lies’.
Published On 24 May 2022

Japan scrambled jets after the warplanes approached its airspace while Quad leaders were meeting in Tokyo.

Wang Yi will visit the Solomon Islands this week followed by other Pacific nations.

Beijing says it will roll out additional tax cuts and postpone social security payments for firms to support growth.

Human rights group also notes continued secrecy in China, and ‘alarming rise’ in use of death sentences in Myanmar.

San Francisco-based company will stop offering rental homes and experiences in the country this summer.

Human rights chief Michelle Bachelet has demanded ‘unfettered’ access for years, but experts doubt she will get it.

The tour by Michelle Bachelet comes as Beijing stands accused of widespread abuses of Muslims in far-western Xinjiang.

Chinese state news agency cites official as saying Washington is using the ‘Taiwan card’ to contain Beijing.

Michelle Bachelet’s visit marks the first trip to China by a UN human rights commissioner since 2005.

Meeting comes as US President Joe Biden began his first visit to Asia in push to show commitment to the region.

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