Category: Belt and Road

Thousands of South Koreans Petition to Cancel a Chinese Cultural Project in Gangwon Province

Recently, more than 600,000 Koreans signed an online petition to oppose the construction of the “Korean-China Cultural Town” in Gangwon Province. This resulted in the halt of the project. In 2019, Gangwon Province and China’s People’s Daily Online agreed to start the project. The agreement was to build a Chinese Cultural Town in Chuncheon and…


Facebook Extends Ban on Federal MP Craig Kelly to Instagram

Instagram, owned by Facebook, has banned Federal MP Craig Kelly only a day after the company banned the member of parliament on Facebook. Prior to Kelly’s Instagram ban, the politician announced his plan to propose a Bill that would seek to rein in the power of Big Tech companies like Facebook. The Bill would be based…


Facebook Bans Federal MP Craig Kelly After Virus-Related Posts

Facebook has banned the main page of federal MP Craig Kelly following controversial CCP virus-related posts not in line with official health guidelines. “We don’t allow anyone, including elected officials, to share misinformation about COVID-19 that could lead to imminent physical harm or COVID-19 vaccines that have been debunked by public health experts,” a Facebook…


Facebook Bans Federal MP Craig Kelly Following Coronavirus-Related Posts

Facebook has banned the main page of Federal MP Craig Kelly following controversial coronavirus-related posts not in line with official health guidelines. “We don’t allow anyone, including elected officials, to share misinformation about COVID-19 that could lead to imminent physical harm or COVID-19 vaccines that have been debunked by public health experts,” a Facebook spokesperson…


Termination of Victoria’s Belt and Road Deal Affirms Australia’s Soveriegnty

Federal and state politicians from around Australia have welcomed the federal government’s termination of Victoria’s Belt and Road deal, calling it a step in the right direction. Federal Liberal Senator Eric Abetz, from Tasmania, welcomed the decision telling The Epoch Times that it has given Australia back its sovereignty over its ability regulate its national…


Termination of Victoria’s Belt and Road Deal Affirms Australia’s Sovereignty

Federal and state politicians from around Australia have welcomed the federal government’s termination of Victoria’s Belt and Road deal, calling it a step in the right direction. Federal Liberal Senator Eric Abetz, from Tasmania, welcomed the decision telling The Epoch Times that it has given Australia back its sovereignty over its ability regulate its national…


US Supports Australia’s Move to Cancel Belt and Road

U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned Price said the United States supports Australia’s decision to cancel two Belt and Road Initiative arrangements with Beijing. “We continue to stand with the people of Australia as they bear the brunt of the PRC’s coercive behavior,” Price said. “The Australian government had determined that the agreements … to be…


Australia’s Termination of State’s Belt and Road Deal Explained

News Analysis On April 21, the Australian government intervened to cancel the state of Victoria’s controversial Belt and Road deal with Beijing stating that the arrangement was inconsistent with Australia’s foreign policy and national interests. The move was criticised by a Chinese diplomat who noted it would not help improve bilateral relations which became tense…


Australia’s Termination of Belt and Road Deal Explained

Analysis On April 21, the Australian government intervened to cancel the state of Victoria’s controversial Belt and Road deal with Beijing stating that the arrangement was inconsistent with Australia’s foreign policy and national interests. The move was criticised by a Chinese diplomat who noted it would not help improve bilateral relations which became tense over…


Australia Looks to Establish a ‘Pacific Islands Regiment’ to Counter Foreign Threat

Australia and its neighbouring countries are seeking to establish a “Pacific Islands Regiment” to strengthen defence ties and protect regional sovereignty, as the Pacific area’s security continues to come under the growing China threat. The new land-based military force, which is raised within the Australian Army, would carry out peacekeeping missions and intervene in the…