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Spotlight falls on New Zealand’s Confucius Institutes in wake of Australian closures

2 weeks ago | rnz.co.nz | Liu Chen

Academics are calling on New Zealand universities to review their ties with Chinese government-linked Confucius Institutes after six Australian universities have closed such entities on their campuses. Some argue the closures are linked to Canberra's concerns around foreign interference from China, although three of the universities cited the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic as the primary reason for their departure, according to a recent report by the ABC.
World Insights: Trump's tariff-centric trade policies repeat a century of failed protectionism

2 weeks ago | today.line.me | Li Binian |Liu Chen |Song Ying

If history is any guide, the Trump administration's sweeping tariffs, under the slogan of "America First," have exposed the paradox of protectionism: While politically symbolic, such policies often harm the economy they claim to protect. BEIJING, April 5 (Xinhua) -- Amid widespread opposition, U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order on so-called "reciprocal tariffs," imposing a 10-percent "minimum baseline tariff" and higher rates on certain trading partners.
Mark Mitchell unveils foreign interference resource tools

2 weeks ago | rnz.co.nz | Liu Chen

Ethnic Communities Minister Mark Mitchell promised to focus on economic growth, security and resilience, emergency management, and social cohesion at a meeting with ethnic community leaders on Saturday. Mitchell also unveiled online resources in 24 languages to support people who might be subject to foreign interference.
Rising dog attacks in New Zealand spark calls for safety education

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Liu Chen

Animal experts have expressed concern that dog attacks appear to be on the rise. Photo / 123RFBy Liu Chen at RNZThe recent death of a 4-year-old child in a dog attack near Katikati in Bay of Plenty has left the family and community shocked and heartbroken. The dogs linked to the preschooler’s death have been euthanised and police continue to investigate the incident.
Everything you need to know about Tomb Sweeping Day

3 weeks ago | rnz.co.nz | Liu Chen

Regarded as one of the most important traditional rituals in Chinese culture, the Qingming Festival is a time for people to pay respect to their ancestors and family members who have passed away. The festival, also known as Tomb Sweeping Day, falls on the 15th day after the spring equinox in the Chinese lunar calendar. This year, the day is honoured on Friday, 4 April.
Fatal dog attack in Bay of Plenty spurs cautionary warnings

3 weeks ago | rnz.co.nz | Liu Chen

The recent death of a 4-year-old child in a dog attack near Katikati in Bay of Plenty has left the family and community shocked and heartbroken. The dogs linked to the preschooler's death have been euthanised and police continue to investigate the incident. Animal experts have expressed concern that dog attacks appear to be on the rise, calling on people to educate themselves and their children to prevent such incidents.
Can France carry the ball in Europe's rearmament?

3 weeks ago | eng.chinamil.com.cn | Liu Chen |Li Jiayao

By Liu ChenAt the beginning of this month, the European Union (EU) held a special summit in Brussels, approving the "ReArm Europe" special financing plan proposed by President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. The plan marks the most profound transformation of Europe's security order since the end of the Cold War, signaling a shift in European strategic autonomy from concept to substantive advancement.
Reform eyed to tighten rules around debt avoidance

4 weeks ago | rnz.co.nz | Liu Chen

Proposed reform to the Companies Act is a step in the right direction to prevent companies from illegal phoenixing but more needs to be done, advocates and lawyers say. Employment law advocate May Moncur said several clients had yet to receive compensation following a ruling in their favour by the Employment Relations Authority after their former employer went into liquidation.
‘Critical chatting’ or ‘casual cheating’: how graduate EFL students utilize ChatGPT for academic writing

1 month ago | tandfonline.com | Yanan Shen |Liu Chen

AbstractWith the penetration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT into higher education, critical thinking (CT) is increasingly paramount in students’ academic writing. However, little is known about EFL students’ application of such tools for academic writing, especially how CT is embedded in this process.
New Zealand writers encouraged to apply for Shanghai residency

1 month ago | rnz.co.nz | Liu Chen

An Auckland organisation is seeking applications from experienced New Zealand writers who are interested in an opportunity to reside in Shanghai for two months. The Michael King Writers Centre, based in Auckland's Devonport, has been running a residency programme with the Shanghai Writers' Association since 2013. "The eight-week residency is open to mid-career or established writers with a publishing record and a current literary or screenwriting CV," said Jan McEwen, manager of the centre.