Emanuele Scimia

Beijing asks Islamic fundamentalists for stability, protection for Chinese interests and fight against terrorist groups. Wang Yi: the US witdrawal is against China and Russia. Former Afghan deputy minister: Chinese want to invest in our mines; security problems have so far prevented them from operating in Afghanistan.

Targeted by authorities, Jimmy Lai's pro-democracy daily stopped publishing in June. Calls for Next Digital liquidation to pay off outstanding debts. The executive never said which incriminated articles violated the law. The Tiananmen massacre vigil organising committee also accused of "colluding" with foreign forces.

The ordination ceremony will be held on 8 September in the Cathedral of St Joseph. The episcopal see had been vacant for 14 years. The appointment by government authorities was done less than a year ago. This will be the fourth ordination since the renewal of the Sino-Vatican agreement. There is a problem of jurisdiction with respect to three different episcopal sees.

It will join Shanghai and Shenzhen to help small and medium-sized hi-tech firms raise capital. In China, banks tend to favour large state-owned enterprises. The move is designed to reassure investors, worried about the government's crackdown on tech giants and its anti-sanctions law.

Preliminary negotiations begin at the end of September. British participation brings the trade block to cover 16% of world GDP. Difficult the participation of Taiwanese, opposed by Beijing. Taiwan wants a bilateral trade and investment agreement with the United Kingdom: tepid the Johnson administration, in favour Lord Alton, sanctioned by the Chinese.

All accused of organizing and taking part in a banned demonstration. Six of those convicted are already serving jail time. League of Social Democrats: until recently, fines were imposed for these offenses. Carrie Lam denies repression, critics point to facts telling a different story.

Worst data since the beginning of the pandemic. New lockdowns, recent floods and a difficult global economic picture weigh heavily. Youth unemployment at 16.2%. Crackdown on hi-tech giants burned €845 billion on the stock market. The impact of the fight against climate change.

Ahead of the elections, the incumbent president and the famous boxer are vying for the leadership of the ruling party. Not up for reelection, the pro-Beijing Duterte will run as vice president. The U.S. is betting on Sarah Duterte, the head of state's daughter. With change of leadership in Manila, the Chinese could become more aggressive in the South China Sea.

In addition to internal opposition, Islamist militants will have to face and manage rapid population growth. More than four children per woman in the country. Every month about 600 pregnant women and 4 thousand Afghan children lose their lives at birth or soon after. Continuous violence and Covid-19 exacerbate the problem.

Judges hold Chen Mei and Cai Wei as guilty of creating "disorder". Having already served their sentences, they could be released tomorrow. They had published an interview with Ai Fen, the doctor who had raised the alarm about the coronavirus.

Islamic fundamentalists now control half of the Afghan provincial capitals. Arsenal bought on Pakistan’s black markets. Former deputy minister of Kabul: The Taliban have complex relations with countries in the region. Their growing contacts with China could alarm Russia.

The United States, Japan, Australia and India met to discuss shared interests. Joe Biden is reviving the strategic dialogue aimed at China. For Beijing, Taiwan is the "most important and delicate" issue in its relationship with Washington. Quad countries plan joint naval exercises off the coast of Guam.