https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hongkong-security-canada/canada-says-hong-kong-graduates-can-apply-for-work-permits-slams-china-on-rights-idUSKBN2A41FU In protest to China’s new security legislation and alleged human rights violations, the Canadian government developed a new work permit program to graduates from Hong Kong. The program will allow a pathway towards citizenship for those that have graduated from a Canadian institution, along with their partners and children. The current data shows the program is setting up to… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-myanmar-politics/myanmar-junta-blocks-facebook-clamping-down-on-opposition-to-coup-idUSKBN2A338K Myanmar coup leader, General Min Aung Hlaing, has banned social media websites in order to suppress citizens following his statements on the election. General Hlaing has stated that he would only serve for six months after the state of emergency order, but also insisted he could stay in power after. Citizens have been holding protests and rioting to get… Read more »
https://www.asiaone.com/world/japan-uk-agree-strengthen-security-ties British and Japanese foreign leaders met to discuss their joint security efforts this past week. This comes after four major states, including Russia and the United States, allied with Japan for security purposes this past year. Both countries agreed to finalize the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) soon in order to develop a quicker system of exchange in case… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hongkong-security/hong-kong-democracy-campaigners-kept-in-custody-after-marathon-bail-hearing-idUSKCN2AW038 The ongoing Hong Kong political unrest has led to 47 pro-democracy protesters still being held in custody after four days of denied bail hearings. The protesters were charged with the intent to overthrow the Hong Kong government. The conditions of the protestors and news about the bail hearings have been suppressed, which have caused an uproar in questions. These… Read more »
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20210318_37/ In response to allegations of human rights abuse, the European Union placed sanctions on China. Zhao Lijan, a spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, denied the allegations once again and advised the EU to not get involved in their domestic affairs. Zhao also warned the EU that China will not be backing out of any conflict. These sanctions are… Read more »
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/1558/ In a recent joint statement, Japan and the United States called out China as the biggest threat to all sectors of global order. Japanese foreign minister Motegi Toshimitsu confirmed the strong allyship by stating that the United States is backing Japan in the ongoing maritime conflicts with China. The press conference was met by a counter statement from Beijing… Read more »
Japan’s MSDF and Coast Guard hold joint drill This past week, the United States Coast Guard and the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) carried out a training in Japanese water. This exercise has been in response to the East China Sea conflict and recent Chinese laws allowing their maritime defense to use weapons. The Senkaku Islands and the surrounding territorial… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN2B40AW Marise Payne, Australia’s foreign minister, condemned recent legislation restructuring Hong Kong’s electoral system. The new regulations would make it harder for citizens to be accurately represented in the Hong Kong government and also allow for harsher vetting of officials’ political beliefs on Beijing. Australia is known to have ties to Hong Kong with a previous Hong Kong pro-democracy politician… Read more »
