Foreign Correspondents in China
“The early bird catches the worm.”
It’s -4 degrees, and the sun still hasn’t risen.
Dozens of journalists here in Beijing are queuing for the opening of the annual National People’s Congress.
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Liu Xia in Germany
Her arms wide open, Liu Xia embraces the first taste of freedom after years of round-the-clock surveillance. These photos were taken on Tuesday, during a stopover at Helsinki Airport, just hours after she had left Beijing.
Read MoreHK Law Society’s Council Election
There was keen competition last week for the five seats up for grabs on the Law Society’s 20-member council. This year, six new candidates joined the race, out of a total nine candidates.
Read MoreFull-time Mothers
According to a 2016 survey by the Census and Statistics Department, just over half of working age women in Hong Kong, not counting foreign domestic helpers, are part of the labour force. The percentage for men is a little over 68%.
Read MoreHong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge’s Artificial Island Controversy
The aerial photographs posted on the internet, showed that a number of interlocking concrete blocks, known as dolosse, at the edge of the eastern artificial island appeared to have become displaced.
Read MoreForeign Investment in China
China is Sweden’s eighth most important export market and its biggest trading partner in Asia. On 2017, the total value of Sweden’s exports to China increased by 27% over the previous year, reaching a record-high of over 58 million Swedish kronor.
Read MoreTwo Sessions in Beijing
It’s that time of the year for the “two sessions”, the meetings of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and the National People’s Congress.
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