read full article here The makings of a “geopolitical” European Commission As if incoming European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was not already inheriting a full plate of major challenges, she has also promised to reshape the EU into a “geopolitical” force to be reckoned with. To succeed, she will need to pass seven […]
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Furious, China summons US ambassador over Hong Kong bills
read full article here Furious, China summons US ambassador over Hong Kong bills BEIJING – China reacted furiously Thursday to President Donald Trump’s signing of bills on Hong Kong human rights, summoning the U.S. ambassador to strongly protest and warning the move would undermine co-operation with Washington. Hong Kong, a former British colony that was […]
S Korea urged to finalise Asean economic pact
read full article here S Korea urged to finalise Asean economic pact Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn (left) and his South Korean counterpart Kang Kyung-wha sign an agreement to avoid double taxation on income and prevent tax evasion. Korean Foreign Ministry Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International […]
Trump Signs Hong Kong Bill Backing Protesters, Angering China
read full article here Trump Signs Hong Kong Bill Backing Protesters, Angering China Trump Signs Hong Kong Bill Backing Protesters, Angering China More (Bloomberg) — Donald Trump signed legislation expressing U.S. support for Hong Kong protesters, prompting China to threaten retaliation just as the two nations get close to signing a phase one trade deal. […]
Germany’s difficult choice could be whether to alienate the US or China
read full article here Germany’s difficult choice could be whether to alienate the US or China BIARRITZ, FRANCE – AUGUST 25: US President Donald Trump kisses Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel as G7 leaders and guests gather for a family picture in front of the Biarritz lighthouse on the second day of the annual G7 summit […]
The benefits of political fragmentation
read full article here The benefits of political fragmentation The EU’s new pluralism has made public debate more political, as parties and groups have become careful to protect their distinct identities. With the launch of Ursula von der Leyen’s new European Commission six months after the European Parliament election, one thing is certain: Europe’s politics […]
French government reverses decision to close Moncton consulate
read full article here French government reverses decision to close Moncton consulate Tourism Minister Robert Gauvin, MLA for Shippagan-Lamèque-Miscou, calls the decision to keep the consulate doors open ‘extraordinary.’ (Ed Hunter/CBC) The French government has decided to keep Moncton’s French Consulate open, reversing a decision made earlier this year to close the office in 2020 […]
On a new footing
read full article here On a new footing X The Sri Lankan president said he is acutely conscious of the China factor in the bilateral relations with India. As Delhi receives the new Sri Lankan President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, there is considerable optimism about making a fresh start in the bilateral relationship that has endured unprecedented […]
Trump hedges Hong Kong bill with wording to save China trade deal
read full article here Trump hedges Hong Kong bill with wording to save China trade deal US president leaves implementation of human rights law at his discretion Protesters at a gathering at Edinburgh Place in Hong Kong on Nov. 28, the day after Donald Trump signed the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act. © […]
China-born B.C. politician Richard Lee releases letter sent to Chinese government on detainees Spavor and Kovrig
read full article here China-born B.C. politician Richard Lee releases letter sent to Chinese government on detainees Spavor and Kovrig Turnisa Matsedik-Qira, of the Vancouver Uyghur Association, demonstrates against China’s treatment of Uyghurs while holding a photo of detained Canadians Michael Spavor (L) and Michael Kovrig outside a court appearance for Huawei Chief Financial Officer, […]