#Australia
Beijing calls Australians "Poor White Trash"
The Global Times, a news website heavily aligned with the Chinese Communist Party, has called Australians “poor white trash”, warning that there will be “consequences” if the Australians do not play nice with China.
In recent months, relations between Beijing and Canberra have become increasingly fractious due to actions taken by Australia which has been deemed as an act of scrutiny towards China, a provokation.
China has been retaliating as well. In addition to the numerous retaliations, just recently, an Australian journalist for China’s state run television was detained for reasons unclear.
Source: News.com.au #Sep03
#Victoria #Canberra #Sanctions #WhiteTrash #Beijing #Smearing
Beijing calls Australians "Poor White Trash"
The Global Times, a news website heavily aligned with the Chinese Communist Party, has called Australians “poor white trash”, warning that there will be “consequences” if the Australians do not play nice with China.
In recent months, relations between Beijing and Canberra have become increasingly fractious due to actions taken by Australia which has been deemed as an act of scrutiny towards China, a provokation.
China has been retaliating as well. In addition to the numerous retaliations, just recently, an Australian journalist for China’s state run television was detained for reasons unclear.
Source: News.com.au #Sep03
#Victoria #Canberra #Sanctions #WhiteTrash #Beijing #Smearing
Calls mount, frustration grows over Trudeau’s promise to help Hong Kong
After launching the first series of actions aimed at supporting the people of Hong Kong, neither Trudeau nor his government has made any new pronouncements on Hong Kong despite the worsening situation in the area, causing frustrations from activists, human-rights groups and others.
That stands in contrast to Britain and Australia, both of which have announced some measures to make it easier for people to leave Hong Kong and make new lives in those two countries.
Source: The Star #Aug31
https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2020/08/31/calls-mount-frustration-grows-over-trudeaus-promise-to-help-hong-kong.html
#Canada #Sanctions #Britain #Australia #HumanRights #Trudeau
After launching the first series of actions aimed at supporting the people of Hong Kong, neither Trudeau nor his government has made any new pronouncements on Hong Kong despite the worsening situation in the area, causing frustrations from activists, human-rights groups and others.
That stands in contrast to Britain and Australia, both of which have announced some measures to make it easier for people to leave Hong Kong and make new lives in those two countries.
Source: The Star #Aug31
https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2020/08/31/calls-mount-frustration-grows-over-trudeaus-promise-to-help-hong-kong.html
#Canada #Sanctions #Britain #Australia #HumanRights #Trudeau
Last Hong Kong governor calls for joint effort among countries to stand up to China
Chris Patten, the last British governor of Hong Kong, is appealing to countries including Canada to take co-ordinated action against Beijing’s crackdown on civil rights in Hong Kong.
It has been close to three months since China imposed the national security law on Hong Kong – one that criminalizes dissent and opposition. However, many Western countries have taken little action aside from suspending extradition treaties with Hong Kong.
Patten has called for parliamentary committees around the world to probe the crushing of human rights in Hong Kong.
Source: The Globe and Mail #Sep23
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-last-hong-kong-governor-calls-for-joint-effort-among-countries-to/?fbclid=IwAR2VzoIWxtZuY70sS9FeXbnquwQyrlAgKjfat88Ayxi-0H5PSociUrVxijQ
#Canada #HongKong #Sanctions #ChrisPatten
Chris Patten, the last British governor of Hong Kong, is appealing to countries including Canada to take co-ordinated action against Beijing’s crackdown on civil rights in Hong Kong.
It has been close to three months since China imposed the national security law on Hong Kong – one that criminalizes dissent and opposition. However, many Western countries have taken little action aside from suspending extradition treaties with Hong Kong.
Patten has called for parliamentary committees around the world to probe the crushing of human rights in Hong Kong.
Source: The Globe and Mail #Sep23
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-last-hong-kong-governor-calls-for-joint-effort-among-countries-to/?fbclid=IwAR2VzoIWxtZuY70sS9FeXbnquwQyrlAgKjfat88Ayxi-0H5PSociUrVxijQ
#Canada #HongKong #Sanctions #ChrisPatten
China to impose sanctions on US firms for weapons sale to Taiwan, including Lockheed Martin and Boeing
US indicated that the State Council has already approved the sales of three weapons systems that worth 18 billion USD to Taiwan on last Wednesday (21st October). The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced countermeasures today (26th October) against US companies that sell weapons to Taiwan, including Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Raytheon.
Lijian Zhao, the spokesperson of Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said at a regular press conference today, that to safeguard national interests, China has decided to take necessary measures to impose sanctions on American companies involved in arms sales to Taiwan, including Lockheed Martin, Boeing Defence and Raytheon, as well as American individuals and entities that “play a egregious role” in arms sales to Taiwan.
The US government announced the sale of weapons which worth 18 billion USD to Taiwan, including HIMARS rocket launcher system, SLAM-ER extended-range air-to-surface missile, F-16 jet external sensor pods.
The spokesperson of Chinese Ministry of National Defense, Tan Kefei, said earlier that the China firmly oppose the U.S. arms sale to Taiwan, claiming it as a serious violation of the one-China principle and the three joint communiqués between U.S. and China, a serious interference in China’s internal affairs, undermining China’s sovereignty and security interest, and seriously undermining the relations between the two militaries and the peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
Source from: Stand News #Oct29
#China #UnitedStates #Taiwan #LockheedMartin #BoeingDefence #Raytheon #Sanctions
US indicated that the State Council has already approved the sales of three weapons systems that worth 18 billion USD to Taiwan on last Wednesday (21st October). The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced countermeasures today (26th October) against US companies that sell weapons to Taiwan, including Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Raytheon.
Lijian Zhao, the spokesperson of Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said at a regular press conference today, that to safeguard national interests, China has decided to take necessary measures to impose sanctions on American companies involved in arms sales to Taiwan, including Lockheed Martin, Boeing Defence and Raytheon, as well as American individuals and entities that “play a egregious role” in arms sales to Taiwan.
The US government announced the sale of weapons which worth 18 billion USD to Taiwan, including HIMARS rocket launcher system, SLAM-ER extended-range air-to-surface missile, F-16 jet external sensor pods.
The spokesperson of Chinese Ministry of National Defense, Tan Kefei, said earlier that the China firmly oppose the U.S. arms sale to Taiwan, claiming it as a serious violation of the one-China principle and the three joint communiqués between U.S. and China, a serious interference in China’s internal affairs, undermining China’s sovereignty and security interest, and seriously undermining the relations between the two militaries and the peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
Source from: Stand News #Oct29
#China #UnitedStates #Taiwan #LockheedMartin #BoeingDefence #Raytheon #Sanctions
Biden on Sanctioning China: Punishment not the focus, but more about following rules
President-elect Joe Biden spoke at a recent press conference about his decision on the US Treasury secretary candidate, which will be announced around the Thanksgiving holiday. Biden also spoke about his intention to ensure China play by the rules, and "it's not so much about punishing China."
When asked about his stance on sanctions against China after taking office, Biden said "it's not so much about punishing China," but making sure China understands they have to play by the international rules. As such, his administration will rejoin the World Health Organisation and the Paris Climate Accord, which aims to show China that there are consensus on common topics globally and it is for China to understand where that line is.
Source: Stand News #Nov20
#US #Biden #WHO #ParisClimateAccorrd #Sanctions
https://bit.ly/3kTxRIq
President-elect Joe Biden spoke at a recent press conference about his decision on the US Treasury secretary candidate, which will be announced around the Thanksgiving holiday. Biden also spoke about his intention to ensure China play by the rules, and "it's not so much about punishing China."
When asked about his stance on sanctions against China after taking office, Biden said "it's not so much about punishing China," but making sure China understands they have to play by the international rules. As such, his administration will rejoin the World Health Organisation and the Paris Climate Accord, which aims to show China that there are consensus on common topics globally and it is for China to understand where that line is.
Source: Stand News #Nov20
#US #Biden #WHO #ParisClimateAccorrd #Sanctions
https://bit.ly/3kTxRIq
#US #StateDepartment Demands Hong Kong Government to Drop #PoliticalPersecution on Pro-democracy Civilians
On Jan 19, 2021, Morgan Ortagus, the spokeperson of the State Department of the United States vocally condemned the January-14 arrest of 11 Hongkongers who were accused by the Hong Kong police of aiding 12 pro-democracy Hongkongers to flee the city.
The US State Department demanded all charges to be "immediately dropped" and reiterates that the latest sanctions announced by the US government are "a direct response to Beijing’s evisceration of Hong Kong’s autonomy and freedoms".
Source: #MorganOrtagus' Twitter; Stand News #Jan19
https://t.co/IhUavzOuU0
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Pro-democracy lawyer and 10 more arrested by HK National Security Police
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/27944
US announces new #sanctions against 6 linked to Mass Arrest of pro-democracy activists in HK
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/27977
On Jan 19, 2021, Morgan Ortagus, the spokeperson of the State Department of the United States vocally condemned the January-14 arrest of 11 Hongkongers who were accused by the Hong Kong police of aiding 12 pro-democracy Hongkongers to flee the city.
The US State Department demanded all charges to be "immediately dropped" and reiterates that the latest sanctions announced by the US government are "a direct response to Beijing’s evisceration of Hong Kong’s autonomy and freedoms".
Source: #MorganOrtagus' Twitter; Stand News #Jan19
https://t.co/IhUavzOuU0
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Pro-democracy lawyer and 10 more arrested by HK National Security Police
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/27944
US announces new #sanctions against 6 linked to Mass Arrest of pro-democracy activists in HK
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/27977
#Sanction
#US Human Rights Group Urges US State Secretary to Pressure China on HK Issue
On March 18, 2021, the US Secretary of State #AntonyBlinken met with Chinese Politburo Member Yang Jiechi and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the first high-level meeting since President #Biden took office in January 2021.
A day before the high-level meeting, Francis Hui Wing-ting, founder of We The Hongkongers, a group of Hongkongers in the US, spoke to the media outside the White House alongside Tibetans and Uighurs.
Hui urged US representatives to put pressure on China's Human Rights issues in the meeting.
Hui talked about recent political oppressions in Hong Kong in the press conference, “all my friends in Hong Kong are either in prison or in exile.” She mentioned that the press conference would become evidence of her collusion with foreign powers under the National Security Law in Hong Kong.
Hui pointed out that the US decision to further sanction 24 Chinese and Hong Kong officials in the wake of the high-level meeting shows the US stance on Chinese affairs. She hoped Blinken to put further pressure on Chinese officials and to bring issues of Hong Kong, East Turkistan, Tibet and Taiwan onto the table in the meeting.
Source: Stand News; #Mar18
https://bit.ly/3tU9mzD
#HongKong #Taiwan #Tibetans #Uighurs #Uyghurs #EastTurkistan #HumanRights #Sanctions #FrancisHui #WeTheHongkongers #Blinken
#US Human Rights Group Urges US State Secretary to Pressure China on HK Issue
On March 18, 2021, the US Secretary of State #AntonyBlinken met with Chinese Politburo Member Yang Jiechi and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the first high-level meeting since President #Biden took office in January 2021.
A day before the high-level meeting, Francis Hui Wing-ting, founder of We The Hongkongers, a group of Hongkongers in the US, spoke to the media outside the White House alongside Tibetans and Uighurs.
Hui urged US representatives to put pressure on China's Human Rights issues in the meeting.
Hui talked about recent political oppressions in Hong Kong in the press conference, “all my friends in Hong Kong are either in prison or in exile.” She mentioned that the press conference would become evidence of her collusion with foreign powers under the National Security Law in Hong Kong.
Hui pointed out that the US decision to further sanction 24 Chinese and Hong Kong officials in the wake of the high-level meeting shows the US stance on Chinese affairs. She hoped Blinken to put further pressure on Chinese officials and to bring issues of Hong Kong, East Turkistan, Tibet and Taiwan onto the table in the meeting.
Source: Stand News; #Mar18
https://bit.ly/3tU9mzD
#HongKong #Taiwan #Tibetans #Uighurs #Uyghurs #EastTurkistan #HumanRights #Sanctions #FrancisHui #WeTheHongkongers #Blinken
Reuters: First Time Since 4th June for EU Ambassadors Agreed to Sanction China
According to a Reuters report, EU ambassadors agreed on the 17th March for applying sanction to four Chinese officials and one entity, being the first time for the EU to sanction China since 4th June 1989. The sanction list will be formally announced on 22nd March after passed by the EU Foreign Minister.
According to the report, the sanctioned Chinese officials are all related to the Uyghurs Muslims' human rights violation. The content of the sanction included the implementation of travel bans and asset freezes. The Reuters report also stated, although the sanction is only symbolic, they reflect the EU’s tendency to be tough on China.
Source from: The Stand News #Mar18
https://bit.ly/3cycivU
#China #EU #Uyghurs #Muslims #HumanRights #Reuters #Sanctions #4June
According to a Reuters report, EU ambassadors agreed on the 17th March for applying sanction to four Chinese officials and one entity, being the first time for the EU to sanction China since 4th June 1989. The sanction list will be formally announced on 22nd March after passed by the EU Foreign Minister.
According to the report, the sanctioned Chinese officials are all related to the Uyghurs Muslims' human rights violation. The content of the sanction included the implementation of travel bans and asset freezes. The Reuters report also stated, although the sanction is only symbolic, they reflect the EU’s tendency to be tough on China.
Source from: The Stand News #Mar18
https://bit.ly/3cycivU
#China #EU #Uyghurs #Muslims #HumanRights #Reuters #Sanctions #4June
EU, China impose tit-for-tat sanctions over Xinjiang abuses
The European Union imposed sanctions on Mar 22 on four Chinese officials, including a top security director, for human rights abuses in Xinjiang, to which Beijing responded with its own sanctions on Europeans.
The first significant sanctions was imposed by EU since an EU arms embargo in 1989 following the Tiananmen Square pro-democracy crackdown indicates a change in posture.
In its Official Journal, the EU accused Chen of “arbitrary detentions and degrading treatment inflicted upon Uighurs and people from other Muslim ethnic minorities, as well as systematic violations of their freedom of religion or belief”.
Source: Reuters #Mar22
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-china-sanctions/eu-agrees-china-sanctions-over-xinjiang-abuses-first-in-three-decades-idUSKBN2BE1AI
#EU #Sanctions #Xinjiang #Genocide
The European Union imposed sanctions on Mar 22 on four Chinese officials, including a top security director, for human rights abuses in Xinjiang, to which Beijing responded with its own sanctions on Europeans.
The first significant sanctions was imposed by EU since an EU arms embargo in 1989 following the Tiananmen Square pro-democracy crackdown indicates a change in posture.
In its Official Journal, the EU accused Chen of “arbitrary detentions and degrading treatment inflicted upon Uighurs and people from other Muslim ethnic minorities, as well as systematic violations of their freedom of religion or belief”.
Source: Reuters #Mar22
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-china-sanctions/eu-agrees-china-sanctions-over-xinjiang-abuses-first-in-three-decades-idUSKBN2BE1AI
#EU #Sanctions #Xinjiang #Genocide
US Condemned CCP's Sanctions on the US and Canadian Officials and Organisations: Beijing Tried to Intimidate to Silence the International Society
The sanctions between China, Europe and the US due to Xinjiang human rights issues become more intense. Ministry of Foreign Affairs in China announced the sanction to two American religious people and two Canadian representatives. US Secretary of State Antony John Blinken replied that Beijing's behaviours were aiming to silence all people who spoke for basic human rights and freedom, reiterating that the US, Canada and the European Union would not withdraw.
The statement of Blinken condemned that the CCP's sanction on the two American The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom(USCIRF) officials was not reasonable, obviously revenging US sanctions on Chinese officials due to Xinjiang serious violation of human rights.
Blinken stated that Beijing used intimidation to attempt to silence the international violation of basic human rights and freedoms and genocide in Xinjiang. He emphasised that the US, Canada, the EU and the global alliances will stand together, claim to Beijing for stopping the violation of targeting minorities and dissidents, and release the people who have been randomly arrested.
Source: Stand News #Mar28
https://bit.ly/3mf63AB
#China #Beijing #UnitedStated #US #Canada #Europe #EU #Xinjiang #Sanctions #CCP #HumanRights #USCIRF #Freedom #Genocide #Blinken
The sanctions between China, Europe and the US due to Xinjiang human rights issues become more intense. Ministry of Foreign Affairs in China announced the sanction to two American religious people and two Canadian representatives. US Secretary of State Antony John Blinken replied that Beijing's behaviours were aiming to silence all people who spoke for basic human rights and freedom, reiterating that the US, Canada and the European Union would not withdraw.
The statement of Blinken condemned that the CCP's sanction on the two American The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom(USCIRF) officials was not reasonable, obviously revenging US sanctions on Chinese officials due to Xinjiang serious violation of human rights.
Blinken stated that Beijing used intimidation to attempt to silence the international violation of basic human rights and freedoms and genocide in Xinjiang. He emphasised that the US, Canada, the EU and the global alliances will stand together, claim to Beijing for stopping the violation of targeting minorities and dissidents, and release the people who have been randomly arrested.
Source: Stand News #Mar28
https://bit.ly/3mf63AB
#China #Beijing #UnitedStated #US #Canada #Europe #EU #Xinjiang #Sanctions #CCP #HumanRights #USCIRF #Freedom #Genocide #Blinken