Britain still gives mega-rich China £51.7million in foreign aid despite promises to end the handouts UK sent China £51.7m aid last year despite pledge to end ‘indefensible’ handouts Cash covered climate change, reducing illegal animal trade and human rights Last year then foreign secretary, Dominic Raab, vowed to slash aid to China 95% By Jason Groves … Read more
President Joe Biden landed in Bali on Sunday evening ahead of a meeting with President Xi Jinping on Monday, after telling Asian leaders that the US’s lines of communication with China would stay open to prevent conflict. He arrived for a G20 summit on the Indonesian island – his third major summit in a round-the-world foreign policy … Read more
From golden retriever to red setter! Chinese dog owner dyes his pooch SCARLET to show him off on social media A dog owner from Guangzhou, Guangdong Province dyed his dog dark pink In another clip it appears a pair of black glasses have also been painted on Social media users expressed concern the human hair … Read more
China has set up dozens of secret police stations around the world, including one in New York City, to hunt down and retrieve dissidents. A new report from Safeguard Defenders, a human rights watchdog, revealed that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has at least 54 ‘overseas police service stations’ in 30 different countries, including the … Read more
This is not just any storm in a teacup! M&S risks controversy by ditching saucers for mugs in its cafes M&S says it is swapping two pieces of crockery for one to save water and energy It will replace traditional china sets with mugs but still plans to use teapots Regular visitor Ron Moore, 86, … Read more
Businessman Charlie Mullins has backed Liz Truss‘ comments that British workers need ‘more graft’ and said work from home culture made people ‘feel they’re entitled to get money and do nothing’. The Pimlico Plumbers founder said the Tory leadership hopeful was ‘undoubtedly’ correct after a leaked recording of her saying there was a ‘fundamental issue … Read more
Hoopla stall where punters throw hoops at a strapped-down GOOSE is condemned by PETA The footage emerged from Yantai in eastern China’s Shandong province Fairgoers tossed plastic hoops, aiming to land them round the animal’s neck The animal was tightly strapped down to a metal stool and appeared distressed PETA are pushing for more animal … Read more
Is South Korea’s President avoiding Nancy? Yoon refuses to cancel vacation to meet Pelosi – and avoids infuriating China further – after her Taiwan visit sparked military drills, buzzing fighter jets and a promise the U.S. will pay from Beijing Pelosi’s trip prompted a furious response from Beijing China announced live fire military exercises are … Read more
Liz Truss pledges to boost Commonwealth ties if she becomes Prime Minister ‘to counter China trade threat’ If she becomes PM, Truss said she would launch a ‘New Commonwealth Deal’ This would ensure the 56 Commonwealth countries act as a bulwark to China By Harriet Line Chief Political Correspondent For The Daily Mail Published: 23:26 … Read more
China has launched the second of three modules that, together with the main body, make up its highly-ambitious ‘Tiangong’ space station. The new module, called Wentian, was launched on a Long March 5B rocket at 14:22 (06:22 GMT) on Sunday from Wenchang Space Launch Center on the island of Hainan, China. Wentian, a research lab dedicated … Read more
Fossils of 160-million-year-old water bugs discovered in China show it carried clusters of eggs on its leg – the earliest example of insects protecting their offspring until they hatch Fossilized remains of ancient water bugs have been found in China The fossils show the bugs carried clutches of eggs on one of its three legs … Read more
A top executive at social media giant TikTok has stepped down after telling shocked UK staff that as a ‘capitalist’ he ‘didn’t believe’ firms should offer maternity leave. Joshua Ma, who led the app’s European ecommerce team, has will ‘step back’ from his role after making the controversial comments at a dinner this year, the … Read more
Anthony Albanese has remained steadfast in how he will deal with a more assertive China after Premier Li Keqiang sent the new prime minister a congratulatory message. Mr Albanese confirmed he has received a letter from the Chinese premier and would respond in due course upon returning to Australia following Tuesday’s Quad meeting in Tokyo. … Read more