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EU to Suspend Planned Tariffs on Chinese Aluminium, Lobby Group Says
BRUSSELS—The European Union is set to impose duties on aluminium from China in October, only to suspend them for nine months, the EU industry association said on Wednesday, adding that this would threaten jobs and send the wrong signal to Beijing. Read more on ntd.com
Security law: Hong Kong police order Tiananmen Massacre vigil group to delete online content
The Alliance said that they will remove their website, Facebook page, Instagram page, Twitter account, and YouTube channel at 10 p.m. on Thursday. Read more on hongkongfp.com
State Sanctioned Killing for Organs Could Spread Beyond China If Not Challenged: Dr Torsten Trey
The Chinese government’s practice of forced organ harvesting often uses prisoners of conscience as a living pool for human organs, and these people are killed on demand in a murder-for-profit operation. Governments around the world, including in the United States and UK, have publicly condemned Chinese authorities for the practice, and the collection of evidence has made the issue an unavoidable topic in human rights circles. Read more on theepochtimes.com
Sen. Scott Says Biden Shouldn’t Remain Silent on China’s Oppression in Hong Kong
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) is calling on President Joe Biden to speak up against China’s assault on democracy in Hong Kong, after nine activists in the Chinese-ruled city were given months-long sentences for commemorating victims of the Tiananmen Square massacre. Read more on theepochtimes.com
UK and US will build Australia’s first fleet of NUCLEAR submarines
Japan and Taiwan were careful not to mention China directly as they welcomed the new alliance, but both made pointed references to ‘peace and stability’ in the South China Sea. Read more on dailymail.co.uk
Three killed, dozens injured as earthquake hits China’s Sichuan
Rescue underway after shallow tremor struck not far from Chongqing in the early hours of the morning. Read more on aljazeera.com
Xinjiang: A Terror Such as the World Has Never Seen
Nowhere in the world and in history has technology ever been used to create such a perfect totalitarian system of surveillance and repression. Read more on bitterwinter.org
Rape, Forced Prostitution of Uyghur and Kazakh Women
Survivors believe this is a deliberate strategy to humiliate both female and male Muslims in Xinjiang. Read more on bitterwinter.org
Taiwan eyes $8.7bn more for arms as it warns of ‘severe threats’
Taiwan Defence Ministry wants more cruise missiles, warships as it tries to fend off almost daily threats from Beijing. Read more on aljazeera.com
Chinese Economy Struggles With Slow Retail Sales in August – Vision Times
China’s retail sales growth for the month of August came out at a disappointing 2.5 percent when compared to a year back. This is well below the seven percent growth rate expected by analysts polled by Reuters. Read more on visiontimes.com
South China Sea: USS Carl Vinson to Assert Freedom of Navigation – Vision Times
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson departed from San Diego last month. It has recently entered the South China Sea. Read more on visiontimes.com
Kim Jong Un’s Sister Warns of ‘Destruction’ of South Korean Ties
SEOUL, South Korea—The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday criticized South Korea’s president and threatened a “complete destruction” of bilateral relations after both of the countries tested ballistic missiles hours apart. Read more on ntd.com
Slovenia’s Prime Minister Urges EU to Stand With Lithuania Against Chinese Pressure
BRUSSELS—The European Union must stand with Lithuania against Chinese pressure and not give in to trade threats, Slovenia’s prime minister said in a letter to fellow EU leaders, according to a copy seen by Reuters. Read more on ntd.com