China accuses Australia of 'hyping' live-fire navy drills
"Marles said that while China did not violate international law, it did not follow the best practice of giving 12-24 hours' notice, and Canberra had raised this issue with Beijing."
--- Only the mildest of criticisms, but of course the CCP is not happy. Any criticism is too much.
""We are deeply surprised and strongly dissatisfied.""
Prominent Uyghur historian sentenced to 17 years in prison
"Tekin was sentenced to prison in late 2018 for his research, writings and views that Uyghurs are part of the Turkic world — and not Chinese"
--- How dare you speak linguistic truths!? Anyway, the whole world is Chinese, hence the Turkic world is simply part of the the Chinese world.
Why has Pakistan opened new airport, financed by China, which has no passengers, planes or any benefits
"A big mystery is surrounding the Pakistan's new Gwadar International Airport, entirely financed by China to the tune of $240 million, located in the coastal city of Gwadar and completed in October 2024.
[...] Only one commercial route operates out of Gwadar's domestic airport, three times a week to Karachi"
--- Another great success of Chinese development aid. I'm sure that Pakistan ... er ... some Pakistani officials made quite some profit from that airport.
Cook Islands announces deep sea minerals deal with China
"The Cook Islands said it signed a memorandum of understanding with China that covered cooperation in the field of "exploration and research of seabed minerals."
This would include technology transfer, logistics support and deep-sea ecosystems research.
However, the agreement did not include an exploration or mining license.
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown said that the seabed minerals sector would continue to be subject to "strict regulatory oversight.""
--- I suspect, that will be strict regulatory oversight with Chinese characteristics: ie. The Chinese will do whatever they want & some Cook Islands politicians will get nice bribes to stay silent.
China announces rural revitalisation plans in annual policy blueprint
French aircraft carrier stages combat drills with Filipinos in disputed sea and visits Philippines
--- 7News (AUS): "China's second live-fire near New Zealand"
--- Taiwan Talks: "Australia 'Alarmed' by Chinese Warships and 'Unsafe' Jet Flare"
Warum China eine starke AfD gelegen kommt
"Gao hat dazu eine klare Meinung: "Wenn China das Richtige macht und die USA das Falsche tun - warum sollte Deutschland nicht auch eine Führungsrolle Chinas akzeptieren?""
--- Kein Problem. Nur schade, daß China eben nicht das Richtige macht.
