George Floyd’s Death Reveals US Systematic Woes
George Floyd’s death and the Black Lives Matter movement has held-up a mirror to American society and revealed a system of racial inequality, a two-tier justice system, and an inherent double standard.
COVID-19 White Paper: Chronicling China’s Largest Health Response in a Century
The Covid-19 global pandemic is the most extensive to afflict humanity in a century. In light of its current situation, China released a white paper to chronicle its fight against the virus and share its own experience. But what did it reveal?
China Pledges to Support SMEs and Guarantee People’s Livelihood
In his address to the National People’s Congress, the Chinese Premier reaffirmed government’s commitment to eliminate poverty and achieve the nation’s long-awaited goal of building a moderately prosperous society in all aspects by the end of the year.
UK’s Risky Move on Huawei and Hong Kong Won’t Benefit Itself
The UK’s position on Hong Kong is not about rights, freedoms or any other noble ideal. It is about politics plain and simple. Equally, the cutting of ties with Huawei is not about any perceived threat of surveillance or too much dependence on China, again it is about politics.
Will the Post-Epidemic Economic Recovery Affect China’s Environment Governance?
June 5 marks World Environment Day 2020, this year under the theme of Time for Nature. Over the past decade China has proactively implemented legislation to help fight against its war on pollution. But how does the recent coronavirus pandemic affect its promise of creating a beautiful China.
The National Security Law Will Strengthen Business Confidence in Hong Kong
Hong Kong will remain a free market economy with very strong business orientated policies and rule of the law in the dynamics of business confidence and business security.
Social Security: China’s Last Line of Defence Against Poverty
To help ensure they stay above the poverty line, the Chinese government has for the past thirteen-years employed a benefit cash payment known as dibao.
Narrowing Education Gap: Stemming the Flow of Rural Drop-Outs
Persuading students to return to school is not the ultimate goal. Rather, it is best to make it possible for students to receive quality education and want to stay in school.
Swapping Grain for Green: Farmers Plant Their Way Out of Poverty
Finding the right balance between ecological protection and improving people’s quality of life has been a difficult act for China. RFFP has not always a perfect solution to either problem but for many, it has provided positive results for dealing with both.
Loophole of National Security in Hong Kong Plugged
For China’s Central Government, violent protests and foreign interference in Hong Kong underscores the need and urgency for a national security law to be implemented.
Livestreaming Out of Poverty: How the Internet Is Helping China’s Poorest
Having a strong internet connection may not automatically be synonymous with poverty alleviation methods, but for rural farmers in these poor areas, wider internet connectivity is providing unexpected and profitable opportunities.
Trump’s Threat to Pull WHO Funding Will Isolate US
Should President Trump follow through on his threat to pull funding from the WHO in the midst of a global pandemic, the international reputation of the United States will suffer significantly indeed. For many, it will serve only to reinforce the idea that America is no longer the global leader it used to be.
