Brian Chan

2 months ago | chinadailyhk.com | Brian Chan

US Vice-President JD Vance’s Munich Security Conference speech sounded more like a manifesto than a diplomatic address. His sharp critique of Europe’s handling of democratic processes — specifically referencing Romania’s decision to annul its presidential election — was not just a rhetorical jab but a calculated maneuver to defend the global rise of far-right politics. It was a speech aimed at Europe, but its implications reverberate far beyond the continent.

2 months ago | chinalawandpractice.com | Brian Chan |Krista Lee

Page printed from: https://www.chinalawandpractice.com/2025/04/03/in-the-news-pharma-data-protection-rules-facial-recognition-restrictions-and-ubs-fully-owns-its-chinese-operations/ China Law News China’s draft pharmaceutical trial rules aim to balance innovation with drug availability; CAC issues first rules to regulate facial recognition technology; and UBS becomes the 5th wholly foreign-owned securities firm in China.

2 months ago | dailyfreepress.com | Brian Chan

As an urban university, Boston University can sometimes feel devoid of green space. A new 92-by-45-foot garden located east of the College of Fine Arts aims to change that. However, the team behind the garden has a broader objective in mind— investigate the use of plants for artistic use, cultivate outdoor education and encourage sustainability at BU.

2 months ago | chinadailyhk.com | Brian Chan

For much of the last century, the West, led by the United States, stood united under the ideological banner of freedom and democracy. The Cold War era and its aftermath saw this alliance solidify, creating what many called a unipolar global order dominated by the US. However, the ideological battles that defined the 20th century have faded, and new fractures are emerging within this once-unshakeable alliance.

2 months ago | dailyfreepress.com | Brian Chan

Ever since they were kids, brothers Charlie Silver, a freshman in Boston University’s College of Engineering, and Jack Silver, a sophomore majoring in writing, literature and publishing at Emerson College, listened to the lyrics and guitar sounds of artists like Bob Dylan, The Strokes and Leonard Cohen. On Jan. 31, they released their debut album “What We Became” under the band name Cut The Kids In Half.