Tag: controversial
China-Taiwan: Why are Biden’s comments so controversial?
In an unscripted remark, US President Joe Biden went against his own government’s official policy by vowing to defend Taiwan militarily if China ever attacks. Al Jazeera’s Katrina Yu explains why Biden’s comments were so controversial.
Kashmir Files: The controversial Indian film that won Modi’s support
Why The Kashmir Files, a film focusing on the exodus of thousands of Hindus from Indian-administered Kashmir, is fanning anti-Muslim sentiments across India. #AlJAzeeraNewsfeed #AlJazeeraEnglish
France mulls controversial COVID vaccine pass
The French Senate has begun examining a controversial COVID vaccine pass law. The government wants to enact legislation by mid-January but has been encountering stiff resistance both inside and outside parliament. The proposed health pass would allow only those who have the jab to enter public places. Al Jazeera’s Natacha Butler reports. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ –…
Japanese lawmakers visit controversial Yasukuni Shrine for first time in 2 years
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube A group of nearly 100 Japanese lawmakers visited the Yasukuni Shrine – a controversial symbol of Japanese imperialism and a reminder of its wartime atrocities – on December 7, 2021. It was the first visit by Japanese politicians in two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The shrine honours 2.5 million Japanese soldiers killed in World…
China’s controversial ‘Syrian-style’ cafes draw influencers with crumbling, ‘war zone-like’ decor
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube “Syrian-style” cafes have been trending in China in recent months. But instead of serving Middle Eastern delicacies, these cafes are dubbed “Syrian” due to their run down “war-torn” appearance. The exposed bricks and crumbling concrete decor have become popular photo shoot sites for Chinese influencers. However, the trend has sparked online criticism that the cafe concept…