Emanuele Scimia

Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Europe asked to adhere to restrictions on the export of semiconductor technology to China. With the 'Chip Alliance' Biden aims to create a supply chain that excludes Beijing. The example of Huawei's 5G ban.

Pakistan owes China US$23 billion in loans. Beijing says it wants to continue investing in the South Asian country, but the flow of money has shrunk in recent years. Chinese workers are often attacked by Balochi separatists and Pakistani Taliban.

The defence argues that the cardinal and the other trustees of the humanitarian agency did not set up a society. For the prosecution, the Fund was political and had to register. Protestant clergyman is sentenced to more than a year in prison for "sedition".

The NGO Safeguard has identified them in 30 European countries; four in Italy alone. Established inside embassies and consulates. Enquiries have already been launched by the Netherlands, Spain and Ireland. The Chinese defend themselves: they are used to solve bureaucratic problems. Humanitarian groups: used to monitor and silence dissidents living abroad.

Today's headlines: 72 dead in the Philippines in tropical storm; Nearly 90% of Taiwanese against Xi Jinping's recent words on reunification; Japan wants to buy attack missiles from the US; India puts Twitter in its sights after Elon Musk's takeover; Armenia opens to border dialogue with Azerbaijan.

Demonstrations in Tibet against restrictions that have lasted almost three months. Industrial profits down; manufacturing production halted. Mass tests and shutdowns in several parts of the country, including the capital and Shanghai. At least 28 cities are under various forms of lockdown; over 207 million people affected.

The Communist Youth League, the Party’s reserve team, has been excluded from the regime’s ruling body for the first time since 1978. Rumours continue to fly about former President Hu Jintao’s removal from the 20th Congress. A new opposition to Xi will emerge sooner or later.

According to the prosecution, the humanitarian fund managed by the cardinal and five pro-democracy activists was political in nature and therefore should have been registered. The defence speaks of unconstitutional legislation. Trial adjourned until 31 October, when the defence lawyers will take the floor.

Jailed almost two years ago, the pro-democracy activist was tried for violating the terms of lease. On 1 December, he is set go on trial for threatening national security and sedition. Tomorrow Card Joseph Zen’s trial enters its final phase.

For Beijing, the economic picture is not rosy and Xi might play the nationalist card to hold the system together. The new leadership lacks "economic brains" like outgoing Premier Li Keqiang. The military leaders appointed by the Chinese president are well acquainted with the Taiwan file.

The Communist Party of China ends its 20th congress with the supreme leader taking everything. Loyalty to Xi trumps actual abilities, especially in the economic field. Li Qiang becomes the next premier, even though he left millions of Shanghai's residents without food during the lockdown.

Admiral Michael Gilday anticipates the time frame for a possible Chinese invasion. Taiwan's forecast was for 2025. In the next two years, Washington must deliver a large consignment of anti-ship missiles to Taiwan. Secretary of State Blinken: China is pursuing 'reunification at a faster pace'.