A report published by Peking University notes that the United States is still ahead in artificial intelligence, information technology and the aerospace technology. Decoupling brings disadvantages to both sides, but more to China. So far, Xi Jinping has not responded to the US boycott of Chinese hi-tech giants.
Some have been waiting to be tried for more than a year. PIME missionary Fr Mella urges Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam, a Catholic, to put pressure on the central government. He hopes Pope Francis will sign a petition presented to local authorities.
Protest organisers accuse the Islamist party of having “kidnapped” the Strip. Living conditions in Gaza are terrible with water shortages and almost 70 per cent of the workforce unemployed. Hamas is not likely to react to the online protest, unless it turns into street demonstrations.
The other news of the day: Japan’s request to have a mine listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site sparks a row with South Korea. Lebanon refuses to hand over Hezbollah's weapons. India allocates US$ 40 billion for food security. In Russia the crackdown against the Memorial civil rights group continues. Clashes break out at the Tajik-Kyrgyz border.
After signing contracts worth more than a billion dollars with the International Olympic Committee, sponsors are under pressure over China’s human rights violations, caught between a loss of international standing and access to the Chinese market. In general, they prefer not to irritate Beijing.
Today's headlines: The US bans Chinese hi-tech giant China Unicom; Toyota still the world's top car seller; Burmese diocese of Pathien launches post-coup humanitarian crisis initiative; Missile attack in Yemen kills 5; Uzbek police arrest 30 jihadists on their way to Syria; Georgian Metropolitan of Akhalkala offers "protection" to former president Saakashvili.
Beijing officially supports Russian security demands. However, Beijing needs a stable Europe for its own economy. Kiev is a Chinese partner in the Belt and Road Initiative. A Russian-Ukrainian conflict would test the strategic partnership between the Chinese giant and the Kremlin.
Today's headlines: The Olympic Committee to meet with former Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai; The Philippines' economy beats expectations; India cracks down on illegal immigration; Qatar to supply gas for Europe in case of Russian invasion of Ukraine; Jehovah's Witness sented to labour camps in Russia; The purge of Nazarbayev supporters continues in Kazakhstan.
In Transparency International’s 2021 index of 180 countries, Taiwan island climbs three positions. China has a score of 45, the Asia-Pacific average. New Zealand, Denmark and Finland are at the top. Taiwan is an example of participatory digital democracy.
Today's Headlines: Covid rules threaten to drive businesses out of Hong Kong; South Korea's birth rate slumps again; Iran open to restoring nuclear deal; Flight of foreign capital from India; Naval'nyj added to terrorist list; Major power blackout in Central Asia.
A former senior official linked to Bo Xilai, an enemy of the Chinese president sentenced to life in prison in 2013, has been charged. Xi lacks complete control of the regime's political and legal apparatus. Veiled attacks from the liberalist front and foreign policy experts.
Today's headlines: Pyongyang tests 5th missile since the start of the year; Australian Open lift ban on t-shirt in support of Peng Shuai; Moscow and Beijing pose 'double trap' for West; Omicron emergency in Turkmenistan; Since the coup a year ago 121 explosive attacks in Yangon; Pakistani opposition attacks PM Khan for his weak policy on extremists.
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