Beijing wants jail time for activists charged under the Security Act. Inspections of schools, associations, media and social networks are on the way. Central government praises local authorities. New US sanctions ready. Journalist Association: press freedom "in tatters".
China’s GDP grew by 7.9 per cent in the second quarter, less than half compared to the first quarter. Some analysts expect the actual growth to exceed government forecasts. Youth unemployment rose in June rose to 15.4 per cent, up from 13.8 per cent in May.
Arrested in May, the bishop has not yet been released. The 10 priests arrested with him were released, while the seminarians were sent home. The religious were allegedly "brainwashed" during "political sessions". The Catholic community prays for Msgr Zhang's release and that he be left in peace.
He stands accused of "fomenting unrest". His family and numerous employees of his company are also facing trial. Sun is a champion of the fight against poverty. Punished for helping humanitarian activists like Xu Zhiyong. Xi Jinping continues to crack down on difficult tycoons.
The request is part of a new EU-China strategy that the European Parliament will vote on this Thursday. Commercial interests and common values between Europe and Taiwan are underlined. For rapporteur Hilde Vautmans, the EU Commission and Council are reluctant to avoid endangering relations with Beijing. However, they should “defend European values when they are under attack.”
The action breaks the deadlock with German supplier BioNTech. Taipei slams Beijing for undermining its ability to purchase the drug. Foxconn and TSMC have an agreement with Chinese distributor Fosun, but the doses for Taiwan will come directly from Germany.
Decision on whether to transfer the trial to the High Court postponed to September. Defendants risk life imprisonment. EU parliamentarians condemn the forced closure of Apple Daily and call for sanctions against Beijing and its leaders. They also called for the abolition of the security law.
The Biden administration wants to maintain the status quo, based on strong but informal relations. Island government: 'We are a sovereign nation'. The United States would like to block the expansion of Taiwan's TSMC, the world's leading microchip producer, into China.
A lockdown has been imposed on Ruili, a Yunnan town near the Muse border crossing. Most of the latest cases involve Myanmar nationals. Military patrols have been deployed to stop illegal entries. Troops are ready to intervene to protect Chinese investments in Myanmar.
This is Reporters Without Borders' harsh assessment of Hong Kong's Chief Executive. She is accused of having pushed the pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily to closure. The city's leader is also criticised by hi-tech giants. Pro-democracy groups disintegrate under security laws.
New viral outbreaks are threatening the recovery. The service sector is still in trouble, with high unemployment prospects. China pledges funding for new infrastructures in ASEAN countries. But it has not yet fulfilled its commitments to the Philippines.
UNHRC chief Bachelet is urged to look into the former British colony, as well as Xinjiang. China claims there are more rights in Hong Kong now than under British rule. Yesterday Xi celebrated the 100th anniversary of the birth of the Communist Party of China. Hong Kong papers marked the event with front pages in red, with no Apple Daily on newsstands.
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