China sold and donated some 80 million doses to 60 countries. Its lead was facilitated by export controls by the European Union and India. Chinese vaccines have not yet been licenced by the World Health Organisation. Beijing will have trouble producing enough vaccines for itself and others. As a geopolitical tool, vaccines might flop.
Seven developers of the Asian giant have been sanctioned, accused of cooperating with the Armed Forces of their country. The super processors are used to produce new generation missiles: The Chinese ones are among the fastest in the world. The US Congress announces a new measure against Beijing.
Sattar Sawut was convicted for his role in the publication of school textbooks said to incite interethnic hatred. Five other Uyghurs were convicted in the same case. The former head of the local justice department was also sentenced to death for conspiring with Muslim separatists.
The pro-democracy activist justifies his participation in an unauthorised march with his commitment to freedom. Loving the homeland does not mean loving the Chinese Communist Party. The pro-democracy front will be on the side of the people and will insist on its struggle.
WHO inquiry in China slanted by political factors and failed to provide credible responses to the hypothesis of "leak from a laboratory". The WHO compromised to obtain a modicum of cooperation from the Chinese. Investigators did not have access to vital data.
Scientists from other countries will begin observations in August. The instrument has a diameter of 500 metres, and can locate an object 13.7 billion light years away. Since January it has discovered 300 pulsars. Most of the data collected will be available to the public.
No cashiers: cameras and sensors will identify customers and automatically charge the cost of the purchase. Amazon has already launched "digital" stores: The Japanese Daiei’s shops will be cheaper. No negative impact on national employment.
Kim Jong-un's regime motivated the decision with the need to protect its athletes from the pandemic. It is the first country to make such a decision. South Korea and Japan hoped to use the Olympic demonstration to reopen a channel of dialogue with Kim.
At least 44 minors killed so far to quell the pro-democracy revolt. The Chinese are asking the coup generals to protect the gas and oil pipeline built as part of the Belt and Road. More charges against democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi: she faces 14 years in prison.
A train derails in the east of the country. At least 44 were injured; more than 70 people still trapped in the wreckage. Most of the passengers were tourists traveling to Qingming, for the "grave cleaning" festival. About 100 Taiwanese tourists land on the Pacific archipelago.
Charged by the government for organising a demonstration, Jimmy Lai, Martin Lee, Margaret Ng, Albert Ho and Lee Cheuk-yan still believe that the fight for freedom and democracy in Hong Kong will continue. Beijing’s repression is a betrayal of the promises made to the people of Hong Kong.
Sentencing to be set on April 16. Found guilty of organizing and taking part in an unauthorized demonstration. The group includes Jimmy Lai, Martin Lee and Margaret Ng. Lee Cheuk-yan: “One day we will win”. Cyd Ho: “Continue to fight for freedom”.
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