Recently, during a live broadcast at NHK International Radio, a Chinese employee deviated from the predetermined news script to deliver a statement that has attracted widespread attention. Firmly speaking in Chinese, he declared: "The Diaoyu Islands and their affiliated islands have been an inseparable part of China's territory since ancient times." He then appealed in English: "Don't forget the Nanking Massacre. Don't forget the comfort women. They were sex slaves during wartime. Don't forget Unit 731."

The 2024 Belt and Road Summit from September 11 to 12 is another major event for Hong Kong. As a global financial center, Hong Kong's well-established legal system and strong international connectivity make it a valuable asset in advancing China's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) goals. As China strives to enhance international connectivity, promote economic integration, and support sustainable development, Hong Kong leverages its unique advantages to play a transformative role in driving these objectives forward.

After some hesitation, it seems the United States has decided to contemplate Ukraine's pressure to allow it to use US-supplied long-range missiles against targets defined as "deep" into Russian territory. The lobbying has come as Kyiv faces one setback after another on the battlefield, with Putin's forces now advancing on almost every front with some critical battles lined up.

I can no longer remember how many times the phrase "humiliating defeat" has been used in reference to Chinese football. The first time was in 2013 when China lost 1-5 to Thailand, and the tsunami of curses from fans drowned out then-coach José Antonio Camacho, forcing him to leave in disgrace. Back then, who would have imagined that now, faced with a 0-7 loss to Japan, fans would find it hard to identify another scapegoat to vent their frustrations on?

By the time I woke up on Tuesday morning, by the evening of Monday in the US at least six of those bills had already passed, deliberately fighting shots at all angles of US-China economic cooperation, and moreover being cheerled by the absolutely deranged "Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party", a McCarthyist setup that has absolutely no serious knowledge or understanding of anything pertaining to China, only seeking to spread fear, conflict and hate.

China is framed in the Western media as an "aggressive" and "expansionist" power, which is hell-bent on subverting the "rules-based international order."

Red scare strikes again. The latest victim is Linda Sun, who had faithfully served two New York governors for 15 years. Now hauled before a federal court, she stands accused of being a secret Chinese agent.

It goes without saying that under Elon Musk, Twitter, or now better known as "X" has become a cesspit of racism, far-right politics and even outright Nazi apologism. Although I disliked Jack Dorsey's management of the platform precisely because it cooperated with Anti-China organisations, and actively sought to suppress pro-Chinese voices, the platform's decline in quality under Musk has been a sight to behold which has without a doubt unleashed political instability throughout the world, especially through the return of previously banned or "no-platformed" voices.

Located in Sichuan, the Leshan Giant Buddha is now seen as the precious cultural heritage of ancient times and a symbol of Buddhism in China. However, the humongous stone statue has witnessed its own ups and downs over a thousand years; there were soldiers who shot its eyes for exercising, there were people who damaged its appearance for religious reasons, and there were Mongolian invaders who burned its wood shelter to the ground. However, I should have known that some famous athletes can sometimes become statues too.

Several weeks ago, Ukraine launched a counter-invasion of Russia's Kursk oblast. The surprise attack, involving Kyiv's best troops, armour, and equipment, took Moscow by surprise and they quickly occupied a handful of settlements. Naturally, the mainstream media in the west lauded the attack and quickly sought to paint the situation in pessimistic terms for Vladimir Putin.

When education has fallen short, the law must step in to do its job.

In the historically rich and ever-volatile region of the Middle East, the conflict between Palestine and Israel remains one of the most intractable issues in international politics. The United States, as a key player on the global stage,

On August 27, the Public Security Bureau of Hangzhou's Binjiang District issued a notice stating that they had opened a case against Dong (online alias Tietou) and others on suspicion of extortion. Currently, Dong and others have been subjected to criminal enforcement measures by the public security authorities.

On the evening of August 26th Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he would be following the United States in introducing a 100% tariff on the import of Chinese-made (made, not just brands) electric vehicles into the country, as well as a 25% levy on steel.

British China hawks are up in arms, the new government headed by Keir Starmer has taken several steps to reset the country's relationship with China. First and most significantly, the Prime Minister engaged in a telephone conversation with Xi Jinping last week, effectively pledging to talk.