Originally broadcast on Sputnik International, May 25, 2017. A US Navy warship has sailed to within 12 nautical miles of an artificial island built by China in the South China Sea, in what is being regarded as a highly provocative move by the Trump administration, and a direct challenge to China’s presence in the…
Originally published on Sputnik, March 9, 2017. North Korea’s decision to fire ballistic missiles towards Japan on Monday continues to alarm the Asia-Pacific region. Jonathan Bogais, a specialist in foreign affairs, told Sputnik’s Nima Green, that North Korea’s actions are pushing some Japanese lawmakers to consider pre-emptive action against the pariah state, currently forbidden by…
By Nima Green Thousands of followers of the Chinese spiritualistic practice Falun Gong are facing persecution, torture and even death for refusing to renounce their beliefs. Many have fled to Australia but even here they are facing opposition. Chinese funded Confucius Institutes around Australia are politically vetting teachers to ensure that they don’t practice falun gong…
FEATURE: By Nima Green Thousands of followers of the Chinese spiritualistic practice Falun Gong are facing persecution, torture and even death for refusing to renounce their beliefs. Frank Zhao, who now lives in Perth, is one such follower who spent two years in a labour camp. Here is his remarkable story. Frank peers through the…
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