The Curious Case of Chinese Politics in Britain

In any democratic country, when public policies appear to ignore the needs of any particular group, or affect them more adversely than others, it is common for the group in question to speak up and put pressure on political leaders to either change course or at least give an explanation for the apparent discrimination. This is certainly true with groups that constitute an ethnic minority. In the UK, […]

Q+A with Michelle Obama on China visit

Caixin Online published a Q+A with First Lady Michelle Obama about her visit to China from March 19-26, 2014. Caixin: Why is the main focus of your trip “the power and importance of education,” and in what ways do you think this is particularly relevant to China? Michelle Obama: I always tell young people that if […]

First Chinese Conservative Association Chairman

Edmond Yeo JP, the Chairman of the Chinese Information and Advice Centre (CIAC) last night was elected the Chairman of Ealing North Conservatives Association (ENCA). He becomes the first ever Chinese in England and the rest of the UK to be elected to this position within the local Tory association with wide ranging executive powers […]

Comment: The Problem with People

This is the first in the series of Nee Hao’s COMMENT section which welcomes the articles and sharing of views of East Asian diaspora populations around the globe. Our aim is to promote journalism, dialogue and critical thinking, particularly amongst youth. If so requested in the email, authors are welcome to submit anonymously or with a pen name to […]

The UK as the global centre for investment in China

Britain and China have agreed a series of steps that will both cement London’s role as a global offshore hub for trading the Chinese currency the Renminbi (RMB) and act as the spring board for London to also become a hub for RMB investment into China. The agreements will reinforce London’s role, in partnership with […]