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Poll Backs More Freedom at New Zealand Universities
A new poll by the NZ Free Speech Union, conducted by Curia Market Research, shows support for funding universities based on their support for free speech.
Thousands Join New York Parade to Celebrate World Falun Dafa Day, Reject Communism
The CCP is ‘against everything good in this world … so it has to do with all of us,’ says one parade participant.
Germany Sends 2 Warships to Indo-Pacific Amid CCP’s Increasing Aggression in Region
China observers say the recent military operations are the result of Germany’s strategic change, moving away from its previous decades-long China policy.
Timor-Leste Extends Ban on Martial Arts, Citing a ‘Drastic’ Reduction in Violence
Under the current ban, it is illegal to teach, learn, and practice martial arts in the island nation.
Air Vanuatu in Financial Trouble as Receivers Called In
Passengers were stranded as the liquidation took immediate effect, but EY says it is optimistic the airline can return to profitability.
New Zealand Increases Defence Spending by $500 Million Amid Beijing Aggression
New Zealand is to increase defence spending by $571 million to bolster its capabilities in ‘an increasingly unstable world,’ Minister Judith Collins said.
New Zealand Drops Plans to Establish Internet Content Regulator
The new centre-right government has dropped the proposal amid public opposition.
Former Fijian PM Jailed for ‘Perverting the Course of Justice’
Fiji’s former prime minister Frank Bainimarama has been sentenced to a year in jail for perverting the course of justice, removing him from politics for 8 years
China Must Be Stopped From Flooding EV Market, EU’s von der Leyen Warns
Experts believe structural problem underlines the trade dispute between China and EU.
Vaccine Critic’s Trial Continues in New Zealand
From charges which don’t seem supported by the evidence to a prosecutor who refuses to give his name to media, the trial of Liz Gunn continues in courtroom 7.
Australia Pledges $110 Million to Support Tuvalu’s Climate Change Efforts
Meanwhile, the former prime minister of the small Pacific nation has criticised the New Zealand government for embracing gas drilling.
Foreign Minister and Opposition Unite for Tuvalu Visit Aimed at Quelling Chinese Influence
Tuvalu has maintained a delicate balancing act in its relations with Beijing and is wary of its enhancing its strategic defence aspirations.
Shanghai Pushes ‘Old for New’ Housing Policy in Attempt to Save Property Market
Despite its superficial attractiveness, the ‘old for new’ housing policy can hardly save China’s property market, says China economist Davy Jun Huang.
Japan Sees Significant Rise in Wealthy Chinese Immigrants
Well-to-do Chinese Investors turn to Japan amid political turmoil in their home country.
NZ on Track for Worse Than Predicted Deficit Despite Slashing Government Spending
The reduction in expenditure isn’t enough to balance a sharp fall in the tax take from an economy officially in recession.
NZ Deputy Leader Decries ‘Separatist Hate-Filled’ Speech by Māori Party MP
Winston Peters has condemned a speech by a Māori Party MP that claimed the government intended to ‘exterminate Māori.’
US Government, Lawmakers Condemn Russia’s Detention of Falun Gong Practitioner
US officials said they are ‘troubled and saddened’ to hear of the Moscow police raid and ‘deeply concerned’ about the persecution of Falun Gong globally.
