China’s push for Uniformity: the Future of Cantonese in Hong Kong Sarah Aaron Nov 16, 2023 Hong Kong In 1842, when the Qing Dynasty in China ceded Hong Kong Island to the British after the First Opium…
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How China’s economic expansionism is contributing to Muslim persecution Nina Russell Nov 3, 2019 While transgressing boundaries of sovereignty in a quest for economic supremacy in the East, President Xi Jinping…
Why is China Persecuting the Uyghur People? Selene Coiffard-D'Amico Jan 20, 2019 The Uyghur people, a predominantly Muslim, ethnic minority who are native to China’s northwestern Xinjiang Uyghur…
The Art of Pakistan’s Superpower Financial Finesse Sarie Khalid Dec 3, 2018 Pakistan has always been an enigma in international politics. The country has historically leveraged its…
With Friends Like China, Who Needs Enemies? Mohit Mann Nov 5, 2018 China’s increasing global and regional influence with respect to the world economy, military modernization, and…
Awaiting “Never again”: The Persecution of Uyghur Muslims Iman Lahouaoula Oct 2, 2018 Spanning over 9.5 million square kilometers, encompassing over 1.3 billion people and a rich history, China is far…
Xi Jinping’s ‘How to Tame Your Dragon’ Sarie Khalid Jun 9, 2018 In 2015's spy thriller Kingsman: The Secret Service, its charming antagonist Mr. Valentine, brilliantly played by…
Weekly Roundup: Problem Solved? Katrina Kairys Mar 3, 2015 With today’s news reaching from Xinjiang to Iran, there was no doubt that the MIR Online writers would take us…
Will China Join the US in Counterterrorism Efforts? Jenny Deng Oct 1, 2014 On September 22 2013, People’s Daily reported that Chinese militants, mostly of the Uyghur ethnic group from…