Link to Article- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/china/in-hunt-for-coronavirus-source-who-let-china-take-charge/articleshow/79016821.cms In February 2020, when COVID-19 was just beginning to spread beyond its focal point of Wuhan, China; the World Health Organization (WHO) made plans to go to Wuhan and find the source of this virus in order for future prevention. This access was denied by China’s government; now nine months later, there still has not been… Read more »
Article Link Australia-China relations have dwindled for years, especially since 2017 when Australia warned about Chinese influence on politics and exposed Chinese business donations to Australian politicians. However, recently something happened that created worse tensions between the two countries. China announced that Australian citizen Cheng Lei is suspected of endangering national security. Soon after, two Australian media workers were told… Read more »
Link to Article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3108496/xi-jinping-calls-global-cooperation-get-economies-back-track In a video address to the China International Import Expo in Shanghai, Xi appealed for global cooperation to overcome the economic challenges created by the coronavirus pandemic. Xi said the decision to hold the annual event reflected China’s “sincere desire to share market opportunities with the world and promote world economic recovery”. Xi believes that “This epidemic reminds us that… Read more »
Article Link In Hong Kong, two NGOs, “Feeding Hong Kong” and “HandsOn Hong Kong”, have joined together to fight the increasing hunger during the COVID-19 pandemic. Catherine Dannaoui, associate director of HandsOn Hong Kong, says “The idea is that we’re stronger together and we really believe that COVID-19 showed us all that there’s a spirit of togetherness.” The efforts of… Read more »
Link to article: https://japantoday.com/category/politics/update1-japan-urges-s.-korea-to-present-solution-over-wartime-labor-row Japanese and South Korean officials have met for the first time since Japan’s new minister took office. Among other topics, the country’s officials are discussing a ruling by the South Korean court that seized the assets of Nippon Steel Corporation. The South Korean courts have ruled that the steel company must pay four individuals for labor… Read more »
link to article With borders still closed in Taiwan and zero new Covid-19 cases in the last 200 days, Taiwan holds a LGBTQ parade in Taipei this past Saturday. This event which attracted over 100,000 people was the largest event of its kind in Asia this year. Last year the Taipei Pride parade drew crowds of over 200,000 just several… Read more »
Link to article: https://nypost.com/2020/11/03/north-korean-covid-19-victims-left-to-die-in-secret-camps-report/ If there is one constant surrounding North Korea, it’s secrecy, and the country’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic has been no exception. Covid is known as the “ghost disease” in North Korea, because the state takes minimal action to track its spread or provide testing to its citizens. The country’s leader, Kim Jong Un, has claimed… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/at-least-2-killed-over-30m-affected-as-supertyphoon-slams-the-philippines Typhoon Goni, locally referred to as Typhoon Rolly, hit the Philippines early Sunday morning, November 1st. As of Sunday, 10 have been reported dead. The massive floods have caused landslides and mud pits all over the country as people scramble to recover their property and belongings. Typhoon Goni is considered to be one of the most… Read more »
Article Link Thailand politicians are blaming the United States and other “western” countries for inciting a pro-democracy movement and protests from Thailands younger generation. The Thai PBS is quoted for saying the United States is the main “foreign hand” backing the pro-democracy movement. The US ambassador has spoken against this accusation, saying “the United States is not funding or otherwise… Read more »
link to article A US defense report claims that China now has the world’s largest naval fleet with approximately 350 vessels. The United States is still ahead on the technology side of warfare but China is becoming more capable closer to home. With tensions between the United States and China on a slippery slope, two weeks ago, the US destroyer… Read more »
