Prague, 18 July 2018 – Recent police raids in the Czech Republic as well as research by the international animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS show that tiger trade is not only an issue in Asia: The lucrative commercial trade with a highly protected species and their parts is happening right in the centre of Europe as…
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China Yulin dog meat festival – hell on earth
In spite of massive protests of animal rights activists worldwide Chinese Yulin dog meat festival takes place this week in in China’s Guangxi Autonomous Region, continuing the chain of the eight year unprecedented dog torture, launched in 2010, by local dog traders keen to boost their profits in a promotion event. When first launched, as many…
Karl Marx attracts Chinese pilgrims
A new statue of Communist philosopher Karl Marx (5 May 1818 – 14 March 1883) is unveiled on the 200th anniversary of his birth in the western German town of Trier. While the uncovering event of the 4.4-meter (14-foot) statue of Marx, donated by China, has sparked criticism by some who blame Marx for crimes…
Chinese encourage ‘talented’ migrants
Scientists, experts, architects, IT professionals and other “high-end” foreign talents will receive warm welcome in China with the introduction of a free, fast-track visa, state news agency Xinhua reported on January, 5. New visa rules attract top talent to enhance China’s innovation capability: FO https://t.co/YfGizORrzd — APP 🇵🇰 (@appcsocialmedia) January 5, 2018 Under new rules…
New Ambassadors to EU
The President of the European Council, Donald Tusk received the letters of credentials of the following Ambassadors: H.E. Ms Nonye UDO, Ambassador, Head of Mission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the European Union "The time has come for us to talk frankly about how Africa and Europe can collaborate." – Nonye Udo, Nigerian…
Russia-China roadmap for North Korea crisis resolution
Foreign minister of Russia Sergei Lavrov urged world powers to get behind a joint Russian-Chinese roadmap for settling the crisis over North Korea’s weapons program. Speaking at a conference on non-proliferation in Moscow, Lavrov said that the break-up of a deal on Iran’s nuclear program would send an alarming message about international security mechanisms, and…
EU to open mission in Mongolia
The decision to open a Delegation in Ulaanbaatar underscores the significant progress that has been made in developing EU-Mongolia relations. The establishment of an EU Delegation in Ulaanbaatar will allow both sides to step up their political dialogue and cooperation and will pave the way for the further strengthening of the partnership. 🇪🇺EU to open…
EU demands grant parole to Liu Xiabo
“In view of the deteriorating health and serious condition of Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo, the European Union expects the People’s Republic of China to immediately grant him parole on humanitarian grounds and allow him to receive medical assistance at a place of his choosing in China or overseas” – says the statement of…
EU-China Summit in Brussels
The 19th bilateral summit between the EU and China will take place on 1-2 June in Brussels. The aim will be to advance on the strategic partnership between the EU and China. 'EU-China Summit to Focus on Trade, Climate Change' @investorseurope #chinatrade https://t.co/mrYwgkM8Xp — Investors Europe (@onlineplatforms) May 30, 2017 Trade, climate change and migration…
Greece as a bridge between East and West
Chinese President Xi Jinping offered the Prime minister of Greece Alexis Tsipras strong support, saying the two countries should expand cooperation in infrastructure, energy and telecommunications. Xi told Tsipras that Greece is an important part in China’s new Silk Road strategy. “At present, China and Greece’s traditional friendship and cooperation continues to glow with new…
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