Foreigner in china

CHENGDU, China — Ever since Deng Xiaoping signaled in 1978 that it was fine to get rich, much of China has seemed hell-bent on that goal. But some local governments would like those who succeed not to lord it over others, at least when it comes to paying final respects. As of last month, in the cemeteries of this hilly megalopolis in south central China, modest burial sites are in. Fancy tombs are out. And in some places, so are fancy funerals. Plots for ashes are limited to 1.5 square meters, about 4 feet by 4 feet. Tombstones are supposed to be no higher than 100 centimeters, or 39 inches, although it is not clear that limit will be enforced. Sellers of oversize plots have been warned of severe fines, as much as 300 times the plot’s price. “Ordinary people who walk by and see these lavish tombs might not be able to keep their emotions in balance,” said Zheng Wenzhong, as he visited the relatively modest resting place of a relative at The Temple of the Lighted Lamp … [Read more...] about China Curbs Fancy Tombs That Irk Poor

A Canadian member of parliament (MP) has resigned from the Liberal Party caucus following allegations of involvement in Chinese interference with Canadian affairs. Toronto-based politician Han Dong is accused of trying to lobby a Chinese diplomat in order to keep two Canadians imprisoned in Beijing, the BBC reported Thursday. He allegedly contacted the Chinese consul-general in Toronto, Han Tao, and suggested the release of then-prisoners Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor should be delayed, Canadian media outlet Global News reported, citing unnamed national security sources. Dong announced Wednesday that he will be stepping away from the Liberal Party which is led by Justin Trudeau in order to establish himself as an independent. Canada MP Han Dong steps down over Chinese interference claims https://t.co/vpyR2SRYdT — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) March 23, 2023 Canadian citizens Kovrig and Spavor were incarcerated in China in December 2018 on espionage … [Read more...] about Canadian MP Han Dong Resigns Amid Allegations Of Chinese Involvement

close Video House Oversight Committee investigates John Kerry’s talks with China Senior Congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on the House GOP investigation on whether Biden climate envoy John Kerry's discussions with China might undermine the U.S. economy and foreign policy. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry defended business and government leaders who travel to high-profile climate summits on gas-guzzling private jets. In an interview with Yahoo News, Kerry took issue with criticism levied against leaders who fly on private jets despite lofty climate ambitions, saying those individuals are "working harder" than most to fight climate change. He also echoed an argument defending private jet travel he has previously used, suggesting so-called carbon offsets justify such high-carbon-footprint travel. "They offset — they buy offsets, they offset, and they are working harder than most people I know to be able to try … [Read more...] about John Kerry rushes to defense of climate activist leaders who use private jets