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Russia-Ukraine: “China will do what’s best for China”

by Mia Lubrani | staff writer March 17, 2022 Everyone is aware of the ongoing humanitarian crisis that has resulted from the Russian-Ukrainian war. There are multiple strategies to understanding what may happen to either end or escalate the invasion. On an international front, China will always act in the best interest of China.  China, or President Xi Jinping, should step in to mediate the … Continue reading Russia-Ukraine: “China will do what’s best for China”

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The Chinese Communist Party embodies aggression and tyranny

Alex Wolfe | Staff Columnist 01/28/2021 Starting the new year with a fresh, clean slate is always good in theory, but I believe it’s extremely important this year. We have a new American president, a new party in total control of the federal government and the national hope that life will return to normal at some point this year.    With that in mind, I’m … Continue reading The Chinese Communist Party embodies aggression and tyranny

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Italy to sign memorandum of understanding with China

04/04/2019 By Alexander Wolfe | Staff Columnist  I won’t let one Justice Department release bury what should be last month’s biggest international news. Italy has announced that it intends to sign a so-called Memorandum of Understanding with China as part of China’s One Belt, One Road initiative. As the final legacy of the Empire of Rome falls, let’s take a look at the actual significance … Continue reading Italy to sign memorandum of understanding with China

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China: Not the savior we wanted, but the savior we need

3101/31/2019 By Alexander Wolfe | Staff Columnist Although Russian Orthodox Christmas was Jan. 7, Vladimir Putin continues to get presents beyond the second $3,000 jumpsuit I’m assuming he asked for. The American government just ended a month-long shutdown, the European Union seems to be foaming at the mouth to humiliate Theresa May and the Treasury Department appears to be lifting sanctions on yet another Russian … Continue reading China: Not the savior we wanted, but the savior we need

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Chinese dissident hosts lecture on human rights at Duquesne

Zachary Landau | Asst. A&E Editor On March 20, Chinese lawyer and dissident Teng Biao gave a presentation on the state of civil rights in China to kick off Duquesne’s involvement with the Scholars At Risk (SAR) network. SAR, which Duquesne recently joined, is an international network of institutions and individuals whose mission it is to protect scholars and promote academic freedom, according to their … Continue reading Chinese dissident hosts lecture on human rights at Duquesne

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China changing pro soccer landscape

By Sam Noel | The Duquesne Duke The landscape of professional soccer is undergoing a strange transformation. This past January transfer window has seen some players forgoing dreams and ambitions of winning league championships and following the money, instead. Notably, former Chelsea midfielder, Ramires, 28, made the jump from the English superpower to Chinese side Jiangsu Suning FC for a reported $28.5 million fee. Alex … Continue reading China changing pro soccer landscape

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US, China infringe on freedom of speech

By: Rebekah Devorak | Opinions Editor  When it comes to the least threatening people in the world, bookshop owners are probably up there with little old ladies and babies. But for China, unregulated bookstores are just about the scariest things there are. BBC reports that over the past two months, five men have been kidnapped from the Causeway Bay Bookstore. The latest to vanish, Lee … Continue reading US, China infringe on freedom of speech

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China changes child policy to up workers

By: Rebekah Devorak | Opinions Editor  It’s a popular saying that things never happen the same way twice. For over four decades, the Communist Party in China’s one-child rule bound families to that case. One first word, one first step, one first day of school; any family that tried to create a second set of memories by having another baby was inflicted with heavy fines … Continue reading China changes child policy to up workers

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Bird flu over the Cuckoo’s Nest

By Carley Thieret | Student Columnist The airport during the holiday season is known for its insane commotion, and around each major holiday, travelers fear the worst when they book a flight. The majority of travelers’ angst comes from concerns such as missing their flight, delays, weather or perhaps uncomfortable seating arrangements while aboard the aircraft. Another major cause of angst during the holiday season, … Continue reading Bird flu over the Cuckoo’s Nest

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DU reacts to crisis in Syria

By Aaron Warnick | Photo Editor After accusations that the Bashar al-Assad regime has been using chemical weapons against rebel forces in Syria, the United States may intervene and take military action. With an estimated 100,000 Syrians already dead, a wave of controversy has surrounded the idea of intervening. Senior political science and history major Gannam Rifkah was born in Baltimore after his parents left … Continue reading DU reacts to crisis in Syria

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