Legislators in the western Chinese region of Xinjiang say they will increase support for US-sanctioned enterprises, including via the legal system and overseas promotions. In a resolution released and taking effect on Monday, the regional legislature denounced US sanctions against Xinjiang enterprises over the alleged use of forced labour, calling for the creation of “a … Read more
INCREASED SALARIES FOR LOCALS With the Workfare scheme, various aspects have been tweaked over the years, including the age criteria and size of payouts. Mr Wong said that raising the qualifying income cap “ensures that we continue to cover lower-wage workers, even as their wages grow”. The higher income cap will also apply to the … Read more
The House of Commons special committee studying Canada-China relations is urging the federal government to introduce new measures to prevent Canadian pension funds from investing in Chinese companies implicated in human rights abuses, corruption or threats to national security. The committee’s report, tabled in the House of Commons this week, calls on Ottawa to, in partnership with … Read more
