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Cambodia rejects Europe’s human rights criticisms

  Mong Palatino SPECIAL TO EMIRATES BUSINESS On June 9, the European Parliament passed a resolution expressing “deep concerns about the worsening climate for opposition politicians and human rights activists in Cambodia.” Meanwhile, 41 international NGOs signed a letter urging the Cambodian government to stop the harassment of groups working for people’s rights. Cambodian authorities were quick to dismiss these ...

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Did China just kill cross-strait relations?

  Shannon Tiezzi SPECIAL TO EMIRATES BUSINESS Well before Taiwan held its elections on January 20, Beijing made it clear that the “1992 consensus” was its bottom line for cross-strait relations. During an historic meeting with then-President Ma Ying-jeou of Taiwan, Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed that “as long as the 1992 Consensus and its core values are acknowledged, we ...

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UAE Space Agency, Lockheed Martin deal to train Emirati space talent

  ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Space Agency signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Global technology leader, Lockheed Martin, to launch a comprehensive dual-track space training programme for students and early career professionals in space fundamentals. Designed to prepare tomorrow’s Emirati leaders for future careers in space, the programme will feature a comprehensive four-month space training programme that ...

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