Emanuele Scimia

For the local Communist Party chief, regional synergy will boost the strategic cooperation between Beijing and Moscow. Developing Russia’s Far East would also help the Kremlin ease the burden of Western sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine. However, Chinese nationalists view the region as part of China.

The Ukrainian crisis must not divert attention from the atrocities committed by the Chinese regime, say the signatories of an appeal to Europe. Abuses against Uyghurs, Tibetans, the Hong Kong democracy movement and dissidents in China are in focus. The EU must demand the release of all political prisoners. Tensions are high between Europeans and Beijing.

Just under 5,000 deaths in three months, mostly elderly. Under citicisim from the population, businesses and experts, the city government is preparing new health regulations. Local leader Carrie Lam also attacked by members of her (pro-Beijing) camp. Central authorities fear the situation could create political and social instability.

It was scheduled for next autumn. Xi Jinping would need a "small victory" to secure a third term in power. Taipei cannot confirm the authenticity of the document, but it is credible, according to a well-known investigative journalist. After invasion of Ukraine, Taiwanese more ready to fight.

Fears of US reprisals in case of Chinese aid to Moscow has sparked a sell-off of shares in Chinese hi-tech companies. The US National Security advisor issues a warning. For Yang Jiechi, “the situation in Ukraine has reached a point that the Chinese side does not want to see.” The Chinese are in "damage control" mode.

China imports nearly half of the gas, mostly in liquified form from Australia and the US. Only one gas pipeline connects Russia to China at present, but three are under construction. This will help China, but won’t be enough to compensate Russia for its loss of European markets.

In his latest speech at the end of the "Two Sessions", China’s incumbent premier is open to working with the United States to overcome the global economic crisis caused by the pandemic. For Beijing, striking a deal with Washington is better than a tactical "quasi-alliance" with Moscow. Confrontation with Washington is not paying off at a difficult time for the Chinese economy.

Today's headlines: Japan holds prayer service to commemorate the 2011 Fukushima disaster; The Pentagon accuses North Korea of prepareing an intercontinental missile test; The Philippines is ready to give US bases for Ukriane war effort; After European sanctions, Belarus looks to Asia for its wood industry; A drone attack targets a Saudi refinery.

Today's headlines: More and more Russian oligarchs call for a halt to the war in Ukraine; Independent Russian journalists flee to Georgia; Chinese internet users support Russian invasion; Russia and Japan clash over Kuril Islands; 200 Cambodian workers from the NagaWorld casino are released.

Justin Lin Yifu, a former World Bank vice president, makes the prediction. The effects of the war in Ukraine will impact China as well as the US. For Lin, the Chinese economy still has strong untapped potential; however, foreign investors just sold Chinese bonds worth US$ 10.6 billion.

Today's headlines: Christian activist demanding investigation into Xuzhou chained woman's case arrested in China; South Korea seizes North Korean fishing boat despite North's military intervention; More than 7,000 Russian tourists stranded in Thailand;. Kazakhstan takes advantage of Western sanctions against Russia; The Indian government repatriates 17,100 nationals from Ukraine.

Today's headlines: Vietnam denounces Chinese naval exercises in the Gulf of Tonkin; Macau prays for Hong Kong in pandemic crisis; Russian lawyers advise priests to be cautious in their prayers for peace in Ukraine; Demonstrations in Kazakhstan against Russian invasion; New security criteria for Palestinian companies in the West Bank; Exit poll: Modi would win Uttar Pradesh elections.