Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-56399267 This Monday China was hit with what is being referred to as “the worst sandstorm in a decade”. There was an extreme spike in pollution levels at 160 times the recommended limit. The storm caused flights to be cancelled, outdoor activities to be halted, and many individuals reported feeling unable to breath. Beijing issued a yellow warning in… Read more »
Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-56356046 The former British Colony, Hong Kong, has been under a policy known as “one country, two systems” since territorial control was transferred to China. This agreement has preserved a few democratic values for the citizens of Hong Kong, but has also merged with influences from China. This leaves Hong Kong in a precarious position between the UK and… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-bangladesh-rohingya-reconstruct/sos-call-to-local-paper-saves-81-rohingya-at-sea-but-no-country-says-welcome-idUSKBN2AV1K3 Recently a ship full of Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh headed to Malaysia was stranded near India, prompting them to make a phone call that reached an Indian journalist, whom they asked for help. The members of this ship had paid human traffickers to smuggle them into Malaysia to seek refuge in the majority-Muslim country. Unfortunately, the boat faced technical… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-biden-trade/bidens-trade-rep-pick-says-she-will-fight-chinese-trade-barriers-including-censorship-idUSKCN2AT3OZ The prospective trade representative that President Biden has chosen, Katherine Tai, said on Monday that she would work to fight many of the “unfair” trade practices from China, as well as try to combat censorship. Tai said she was open to a range of options to negotiate and fix circumstances with China, and would not hesitate to act if… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-myanmar-politics/myanmars-neighbours-press-junta-for-suu-kyis-release-restoration-of-democracy-idUSKCN2AU076 Following the coup in Myanmar, there have been many protests and demonstrations by citizens that have been met with extreme force. Just this past week, there was an instance of police firing ammunition into a protest in an attempt to disperse demonstrators. This prompted some of Myanmar’s neighbors to denounce the junta and call for the release of the… Read more »