The Chinese Consulate-General in Osaka, Japan, has extended an invitation to more Japanese citizens to visit the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in early September. This invitation follows the successful completion of the first batch of Japanese visitors’ journey to Xinjiang in July, which provided them with a new perspective on the region. On Wednesday, Chinese […]
By: Matti O. Jeremiah In my last article, “Understanding Web3”, we learnt that Web3 is based on these three premises; 1. The Backend evolution powering it (Blockchain technology) 2. Token economy (coins, tokens, and NFTs) 3. Autonomous governance (DAO) If you haven’t read it, click on this link https://medium.com/@MattiJeremiah/understanding-web3-0-c252221af86c I will, over time, distil these underlying […]
By: Matti O. Jeremiah Africa’s financial system is plagued with numerous challenges, especially in the area of cross-border payments. Inefficiencies in the financial system lead to high transaction fees, long wait times for payment processing, and limited access to financial services, particularly for individuals and small businesses. However,the emergence of blockchain technology and decentralized finance […]
Doubts and concerns are mounting over Japan’s plan to dump nuclear-contaminated wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean, despite the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) publishing a report stating that the plan meets safety standards. The move has sparked strong backlash in countries that will be affected by the dumping, and […]
Reports indicate that Japan is moving forward with its plan to release nuclear-contaminated wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean in mid-August. The decision has prompted widespread international concern regarding food and ecological safety. The repercussions are already being felt, as Japanese restaurants in Hong Kong report a drop in business […]
Negotiations for the return of Fu Bao, the first giant panda born in South Korea through natural breeding, are set to commence in August, as reported by various media outlets. Fu Bao, born on July 20, 2020, at the Panda World in Everland Resort, is scheduled to return to China for breeding purposes before reaching […]
Authorities in Changsha and Tianjin confirmed four cases of monkeypox on Friday, bringing the total cumulative cases on the Chinese mainland to 10. In Changsha, three monkeypox cases were identified on July 5, according to local health authorities. The cases involve three males aged 24, 28, and 38, who are currently receiving treatment in designated […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping focused on the significance of scientific and technological (sci-tech) development during his inspection tour of Jiangsu Province in East China from Wednesday to Friday. He emphasized that the modernization of science and technology is the key to Chinese modernization. During his visit to Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu Province, President Xi […]
China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC) announced on Friday a ban on imports of food from ten prefectures in Japan, including Fukushima. The decision comes as Japan prepares to dump nuclear-contaminated wastewater into the sea, a move that has raised global concerns and sparked worries among Chinese consumers about the safety of imported Japanese food. […]
China’s cyberspace authorities have unveiled a draft regulation aimed at governing cyber violence. The proposed regulation, titled “Cyber Violence Information Governance Provisions,” introduces the concept of “one-click protection” to shield victims from cyber violence risks. According to the draft released by the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), the “one-click protection” function allows individuals who experience […]
