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South China Sea Ruling Imminent as World Powers Prepare to Test Their Strength

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Jessica

Tensions are high between Washington and Beijing this week as the International Court of Arbitration makes it ruling over China’s actions in the South China Sea. The region, a major shipping route in the region, is largely claimed by China … Continue reading →

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Feminist Five Out of Prison, But China’s War on Dissent Ever-Growing

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Jessica

The female activists arrested last month for organizing peaceful protests against sexual harassment, now widely known as the Feminist Five, have finally been released this week, though their legal troubles are far from over. The women-Wei Tingting, Li Tingting, Zheng … Continue reading →

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