@npub1rfa2...cumd image Rivalry for critical minerals is intensifying, but observer says US ‘doesn’t offer viable alternative’ to Chinese investments in DR Congo.
South China Morning Post
A battle is playing out over Congolese cobalt. China is well ahead
Rivalry for critical minerals is intensifying, but observer says US ‘doesn’t offer viable alternative’ to Chinese investments in DR Congo.
@npub1rfa2...cumd image Washington’s unease over ‘low-orbit satellites’ deployment could scuttle US$80 million project for Beijing’s astronomical research institute.
South China Morning Post
China’s observatory in Chile in doubt as US raises military concerns
Washington’s unease over ‘low-orbit satellites’ deployment could scuttle US$80 million project for Beijing’s astronomical research institute.
@npub1rfa2...cumd image Republican legislation is opposed by some Democrats for its broad application: ‘security must be achieved with a scalpel, not a bludgeon’.
South China Morning Post
Bill to block Chinese student visas is introduced in US Congress
Republican legislation is opposed by some Democrats for its broad application: ‘security must be achieved with a scalpel, not a bludgeon’.
@npub1rfa2...cumd image A group of at least 40 Uygurs was sent back last month despite warnings from UN experts that they could face torture and ‘irreparable harm’.
South China Morning Post
US hits Thai officials with visa sanctions over deportation of Uygurs to China
A group of at least 40 Uygurs was sent back last month despite warnings from UN experts that they could face torture and ‘irreparable harm’.
@npub1rfa2...cumd image Statement by foreign ministers gathered in Canada also highlights importance of ‘maintaining peace and stability’ across Taiwan Strait.
South China Morning Post
G7 slams China’s ‘dangerous’ moves in South China Sea, strongly backs Ukraine
Statement by foreign ministers gathered in Canada also highlights importance of ‘maintaining peace and stability’ across Taiwan Strait.
@npub1rfa2...cumd image Legislation has only a low prospect of becoming law but candidates in China are weighing their options.
South China Morning Post
US visa ban bill puts Chinese students in the geopolitical crosshairs – again
Legislation has only a low prospect of becoming law, but candidates in China are weighing their options.