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Unveiling a new perspective? ‘China’s Hidden Century’ Exhibition Review
Mona reviews the highly rated British Museum exhibition China’s Hidden Century which ran from 18 May to 8 October 2023.
Afghanistan: The Foreign Powers’ Reactions to the Crisis are Ironically Inward-Oriented
How has the world reacted to the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan? Ana Givran from France shines the spotlight on three different regions and their responses.
The Flee from National Security Law: 12 Hong Kong Youths, Activists and BN(O) Families
'On 23 August 2020, 12 Hong Kongers aged 16 to 30, who were heading to Taiwan on a speedboat to seek asylum, were intercepted by Chinese coastguards and remain detained in Shenzhen without access to their family and lawyers of their choice till today' reports Aiden Chan in this #news article. From contextualization of the current #save12 movement to updates on the UK's BN(O) visa scheme, this article sheds light on recent events in Hong Kong following the passing of the National Security Law back in July.
Political Crackdown Resumes as COVID-19 Fades in Hong Kong
As the threat of COVID-19 subsides in the city-state, the Chinese government has renewed its suppression on the city’s last remnants of autonomy and liberty. With the upcoming Legislative Council elections taking place in September, the city’s lawmaking body has once again become the focal point of political conflict and suppression.
Panic-shoppers and widespread fear: effect of Covid-19 on the economy and public sentiment in HK
The UK is not the only panic shopper in this pandemic. When commenting on the panic buying in Hong Kong, one of the places where COVID-19 first hit, a Bloomberg article described the financial hub as showing symptoms of a ‘failed state’.
Huawei and 5G: China's Competition to the Top
The competition for 5G infrastructure between countries is a competition that intersects a variety of sectors and industries: technology, economy and even politics.
Coronavirus: Here's What We Know So Far
Since its outbreak in December 2019, the Novel Coronavirus has infected 37 558 people globally, causing 813 deaths in total as of 10 February 2020. Whilst the epidemic has been primarily confined to the Asia region, the degree of spread and increasing number of identified cases in regions outside of China has deemed its declaration as a global health emergency by the World Health Organisation as a necessity.