Nadya Yeh

Nov 6, 2023 | thechinaproject.com | Nadya Yeh

During their talks, according to Albanese raised the issue of Australian writer and democracy activist Yáng Héngjūn 杨恒均, who has been behind bars in China since January 2019 on vague espionage charges after a closed-door trial. Last week, Yang’s family released a letter pleading with Albanese to negotiate with Xi for his release.

Oct 31, 2023 | thechinaproject.com | Nadya Yeh

According to the statement, some projects were “directly funded by foreign governments,” and other observation sites were set up around sensitive places, such as military bases, industrial enterprises, and major grain-producing areas.

Oct 26, 2023 | thechinaproject.com | Nadya Yeh

China sent its youngest-ever crew of astronauts to its Tiāngōng 天宫 (“Heavenly Palace”) space station today. The Shenzhou-17 mission successfully launched at 11:14 a.m. local time from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) reported (in Chinese). It is the 30th flight mission and the 12th manned mission of China’s manned space program.

Oct 24, 2023 | thechinaproject.com | Nadya Yeh

“All countries have the right to self-defense, but they should respect the international humanitarian law and protect the safety of civilians,” Wang added. Wang held a separate phone call with Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad Al-Maliki on the same day, where Wang also expressed sympathy for the people in Gaza. “What the Gaza Strip needs most is efforts to end the war and promote peace, not geopolitical calculations,” Wang said.

Oct 17, 2023 | thechinaproject.com | Nadya Yeh

It is “the most important diplomatic event hosted by China this year,” as described yesterday by Chinese state media, with more than 140 countries and over 30 international organizations confirmed to attend.