Former Australia PM Scott Morrison says China can be a democracy; Chinese people ‘care just as much about freedom as we do’
“Not with their government,” Morrison said in reference to Beijing. “It potentially could be values-based with their people.”
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Hong Kong's future darkens as new security law takes effect
Hong Kong's Legislative Council passed a national security law after less than two weeks of deliberation. It seems the Chinese authorities will not be satisfied until the city is deprived of every possible freedom.
Hong Kong leader says prisoners jailed for national security crimes unlikely to get early release
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s leader said Tuesday that prisoners convicted for serious national security crimes would not likely be granted early release under the tightened rules of a new national security law, signaling a hardening government stance against jailed political activists.
Hong Kong's Article 23 security law takes effect: 5 things to know
HONG KONG -- A sweeping new national security law comes into force in Hong Kong on Saturday, after zipping through the local legislature.
$3 billion deal with UK gets Australia closer to having a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines
SYDNEY (AP) — Australia is set to provide 4.6 billion Australian dollars ($3 billion) to British industry to support the construction of nuclear-powered submarines and ensure its new fleet arrives on time, the two countries said Friday.
Modi’s India plans its own democracy index, after global rankings downgrade
The index is being finalised ahead of elections, with the Modi government worried about global criticism hurting sovereign ratings.
U.S. eases emissions targets, slows EV transition through 2030
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The Biden administration on Wednesday slashed its target for U.S. electric-vehicle adoption from 67% by 2032 to as little as 35% after industry and autoworker backlash in the political battleground state of Michigan.
China tells U.S. to not take sides on South China Sea issue
China said the United States must refrain from "stirring up trouble" or taking sides on the South China Sea issue, after U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a security deal with the Manila extended to attacks on the Philippine coast guard.