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Taiwanese legislator Puma Shen addresses German parliament on disinformati
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Taiwanese legislator Puma Shen, labelled "wanted" by China, spoke at a German parliamentary hearing on disinformation. He criticised China's coercion, defended Taiwan's democracy and said he is unafraid of threats. Several concerns were raised about China seeking his extradition during overs
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China's rare earth blackmail backfires, strengthening global resolve again
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China's move to restrict rare earth exports "backfired," uniting Western nations to find alternative supplies. After global backlash, Beijing suspended the curbs for a year, but Bessent warned China's leverage over the minerals market is rapidly weake
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US lawmakers call on White House to press China over detention and Exit-Ba
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The leadership of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) has urged the US administration to take up the cases of American citizens unjustly detained or subjected to exit bans in China, describing Beijing's actions as part of a "systemic tool of coercion and hostage-taking."
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Delhi HC quashes 17-year-old FIR for selling property on forged documents
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The complainant confirmed in the court that her decision to settle the matter is voluntary and made without any undue influence or coercion. She further confirms the receipt of the entire settlement amount from the Petitioners, as per the terms of the Compromise. A deed was executed betwe
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China weaponises rare earths, risks global tech stability
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Hsu cautioned that Taiwan could be hit hard as a large portion of its imported semi-finished goods and electronic components from Japan rely on materials or refining processes originating in China.
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"Criminal cases against him are pending": Congress Rashid Alvi suggests co
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Congress leader Rashid Alvi questioned whether his party's senior leader and former Union Home Minister, P. Chidambaram, is being coerced into making statements against the party, as criminal cases against the latter are still pending.
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Under Army Chief Munir, Pakistan's repression, coercion stretches across d
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Pakistan's transnational repression has intensified under Army Chief Asim Munir because of the absolute power he has amassed. Since the last three years, under Munir, the state's coercive arm has extended way beyond Pakistan's borders and now targets journalists, activists, and increasingly,
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Somaliland Office in Taiwan rejects Chinese embassy's remarks in Somalia,
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Somaliland's office in Taiwan rejected China's criticism of its ties with Taiwan and U.S. support, affirming its independence, democratic system, and statehood under international law. It condemned Beijing's coercion and pledged continued engagement with Taiwan, the U.S., and other democrati
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China hits back at US over tariff threats, says "coercion, pressuring will
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
China on Wednesday responded strongly to the US suggestion that it will significantly raise tariffs if China continues to purchase Russian oil, saying "coercion and pressuring will not achieve anything."
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Sanjay Kapur's mother questions circumstances of son's death; alleges coer
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a startling statement, she alleged that the incident, reported as a cardiac arrest during a polo match, is being wrongly labelled, and the actual facts point to something "far more troubling."
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Rani Kapur seeks postponement of Sona Comstar AGM amid allegations of coer
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Rani Kapur, the former Chairperson of Sona Comstar and wife of the late industrialist Dr Surinder Kapur, has written to the Board of Directors and shareholders of the company seeking immediate deferment of the 29th Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for July 25. Rani Kapur is also the
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Taiwanese Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim slams CCP's coercion tactics, says
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim reaffirmed the government's commitment to national security and regional stability, warning of rising Chinese threats. She highlighted Taiwan's military reforms, hybrid threat preparedness, and resolve to defend the status quo through democracy, innovati
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