China unveils global data security initiative
BEIJING (Reuters) - China unveiled on Tuesday its global data security initiative that opposes undermining key infrastructure, or data theft by using information technology and forcing firms to store data generated overseas in their home country. Interesting article at www.reuters.com
The Rogers: Life in between China and U.S.
The world has changed rapidly and many find themselves in a bind due to a failure to understand one another in international relations. Some people, like world famous investor Jim Rogers, seems to know how to roll with the times. Mr. Jim Rogers [...]
Next ambassador to China takes up role at critical time for Ireland
Interesting story in The Irish Times: https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/people/it-would-be-such-a-shame-if-ireland-were-to-lose-its-beautiful-native-tongue-1.4256286
Ambassador He meets Tánaiste Simon Coveney
On 24 June, Ambassador He Xiangdong met with H.E. Mr. Simon Coveney, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and exchanged views on China-Ireland collaboration in fighting against COVID-19 pandemic. Interesting article at weixin.qq.com
Coronavirus: This is how China is preventing a second wave – and the UK must learn lessons
Coronavirus: This is how China is preventing a second wave - and the UK must learn lessons. The UK was slow to learn and apply the lessons from the first wave in China - it shouldn't make the same mistake for the second, by [...]
Vote in Japan to change status of disputed islands threatens to raise tensions with China
Here is a very interesting post from CNN: "Vote in Japan to change status of disputed islands threatens to raise tensions with China" By Brad Lendon and Junko Ogura, CNN