European Parliament passes resolution condemning brutal forced organ harvesting in China
The European Parliament passed a resolution on May 5 on the continued forced organ harvesting in China, raising its concerns and calling for action against the Chinese regime's brutal, inhuman, and degrading treatment. The Parliament "expresses its serious concerns about the reports of persistent, systematic, inhumane and state-sanctioned organ harvesting from ...
The first China-Russia railway bridge to open after years of delay
Russia officially completed its section of the first China-Russia railway bridge on April 27. The project was previously delayed for years. According to Russian news agency TASS, Moscow is prepared to open the bridge to traffic. In addition, Russia awaited its Chinese partners to announce their section was also ready. The ...
Energy companies in Europe consider paying for Russian gas in rubles: Risking sanctions
Amid the context of possible sanctions for buying Russian gas in rubles, Europe's major energy companies are considering the best option to evade this restriction. Italy, Germany, Greece, and other European countries could open bank accounts with Gazprombank to continue importing Russian gas. Eni SpA, Italy's leading gas distributor, is analyzing ...
Belgian journalist threatened for being ‘too white’ to interview African-American writer
A Belgian journalist was threatened by far-left activists and had to be placed under police protection on April 25 for being "too white" to interview African-American writer Angela Davis. Safia Kessas was the journalist chosen to moderate an event held to receive and interview progressive writer Angela Davis at the National ...
EU Chamber says China will not change Zero-Covid policy at this stage
Though China's Zero-Covid policy is affecting businesses there, the European Union (EU) Chamber of Commerce predicts that the Chinese regime will not change its strategy at this stage. Joerg Wuttke, president of the European Union Chamber in China, discussed the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact in an interview on Bloomberg on ...
Germany bans Chinese takeover of medical equipment maker
The German government has blocked a Chinese company from acquiring a German medical device manufacturer to ensure "public order or security". German media Handelsblatt, citing government sources, reported on Wednesday, April 27, that Berlin has stopped Beijing-based Aeonmed Group, a medical equipment maker, from buying Heyer Medical AG with more than ...
Goods piled up in Shanghai port, affecting German firms
According to the Deutsche Welle, on April 23, Siegfried Russwurm, president of the Federation of German Industries, said that German firms' production process would be disrupted in the coming weeks. This interruption is expected because China’s Shanghai port is currently piling up with cargo, as Shanghai has been under tight lockdown ...
Russia sanctions 29 more Americans for the ‘Russophobic agenda’
Russia issued a statement, on April 21, with a list of sanctioned Americans who will not be allowed to enter the Eastern European country. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, they are held responsible for the "Russophobic agenda" of disinformation. The ban extends to 29, including the CEO of arms ...
U.S., EU condemn China’s disinformation over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
The United States and the European Union have criticized China for promoting false information relating to Russia's attack on Ukraine. According to South China Morning Post, Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said, “[Chinese] state media has parroted the Kremlin’s lies, and conspiracy theories, including absurd claims that Ukraine and Nato ...
U.S.-Europe opposes China’s pressure on cross-Taiwan Strait
In a joint statement on April 22, the U.S. and E.U. opposed China's over-economic coercion act, the cross-Taiwan Strait, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The statement was made public following meetings in Brussels between U.S. Deputy Secretary of State - Wendy Sherman and European External Action Service Secretary-General Stefano Sannino. The E.U. ...
China’s support for Russia will erode EU ties, Czechs warn
According to an April 21 article by Bloomberg, the Czech Republic warned that Beijing's support for Russia could harm the interaction between the European Union (EU) and China. Czech Deputy Foreign Minister Martin Tlapa met with China's Special Representative for Central and Eastern Europe, Huo Yuzhen, in Prague this week. They ...
Italy launches a system similar to the Chinese regime that gives points to those who have ‘virtuous behaviors’
The first European social credit system is being developed in Italy, which is controversial because of its similarities to China's infamous social credit system. This application, already operating in Rome, gives reward points to citizens who have 'good behavior.' The so-called "Smart Citizen Wallet" system will reward people with points for ...
‘When politics interferes with sport, the result is not good’: Novak Djokovic on banning Russian athletes from competing at Wimbledon
The Wimbledon Tournament, All England Club, announced on April 20, through a statement that it will ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This controversial decision will leave tennis players out of the oldest competition in the world. Novak Djokovic, the world number one, said it is "crazy" ...
Companies in China’s closed-loop systems may face forced suspension: German trade delegation
According to an April 19 article by Bloomberg, the European Chamber of Commerce warned of the potential shutdown of factories operating in closed-loop systems. This projected consequence is due to parts shortages or logistics problems. Maximillian Butek, chief representative at the Delegation of German Industry & Commerce in Shanghai, said in ...
Actor Sean Penn is considering taking up arms and fighting against Russia
Sean Penn, currently traveling to Ukraine to make a documentary on the Russia-Ukraine war conflict, an actor who was a war character in the 1998 film The Thin Red Line, stated, "if you’ve been in Ukraine [fighting] has to cross your mind," he told Hollywood Authentic on April 9. Penn, a ...
U.S., EU Chamber of Commerce voice dissatisfaction with China’s Covid policy
China’s strict "Zero COVID" policy is testing not only Shanghai residents’ patience but also foreign businesses operating in the country. Trade groups have voiced their distress. In a letter dated April 8, the European Chamber of Commerce in China asked Beijing to revise its “old toolbox” in fighting the pandemic, saying ...
