Emanuele Scimia

It will be for research and will be open to other nations. The Chinese are investing heavily in their space program. The US is working on its own project for a new human moon landing and at the Lunar Gateway station. Russians and Chinese strengthen their partnership in an anti-Western key.

Zaw Myat Linn was arrested in the early hours of this morning. Khin Maung Latt, campaign strategist for Aung San Suu Kyi's party, also died in prison a few days ago. Meanwhile protests continue. So far, 60 protesters have died and 1,800 people have been arrested.

Vaccines to be distributed through the UN Children's Fund. The goal is to create a "cold-chain" distribution network in the nations that will benefit from it. The Japanese government has already committed $ 200 million to the Covax global program. Japan, USA, India and Australia respond to Chinese vaccine diplomacy.

China turns to "post-colonial" countries to create its own global sphere of influence. The exploitation of Covid vaccine diplomacy. Attempt to weaken the Euro-Atlantic front. Myanmar coup lays bare the limits of Chinese foreign policy.

After the ban on imports imposed by China, more fruit sold than those exported to China in 2020. Japan, Australia, Vietnam and Singapore join buyers. Island government: Beijing wants to harm us. Anger mounts among Taiwanese population with the Chinese.

This is the main goal of the 14th five-year economic plan. Beijing wants to dominate sectors like robotics, smart machines, innovative vaccines and transport systems. US boycott of Huawei is a source of concern. Washington ready to respond with a US$ 30 billion investment.

GDP grew by 2.3% last year due to the pandemic. Li Keqiang: We aim to create 11 million new jobs and raise the retirement age. Debt aggravated by aging population. Expert: low interest rates aid indebted countries like China.

Beijing wants to choose the Hong Kong parliament members. Fight against foreign interference. Military spending increases: the goal is to prevent Taipei's independence. $ 62 billion spent to contain the pandemic. Few vaccinated at home as many supplies sent abroad.

Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines are expected to host the defence systems. Spending on US Commando in the Indo-Pacific will reach 27.4 billion dollars. Admiral Davidson: The Chinese could try to retake Taiwan within 6 years. Regional nations unlikely to accept US proposal.

China’s parliament opens tomorrow to approve the new five-year plan. Government debt now stands at 270.1 per cent of GDP. Demographically, the country has reached a plateau. Hong Kong’s election law is bound to become more restrictive. Observers will watch how Taiwan will be discussed. For Chinese scholar, China should learn from the rise of the US.

Lithuanian Foreign Minister to review relations with the Chinese. Observers predict the Baltic country will leave 17 + 1. Small EU nations increasingly dissatisfied with relations with China. Another blow to Beijing: Lithuania will open a commercial office in Taiwan.

Hong Kong authorities want to strike a blow at pro-democracy moderates, says Ernest Ng, expert in public policy. The 47 are back in court tomorrow. Freedom of association and the right to organise under International Labour Convention have been violated. Restrictions are expected for Hong Kong’s election law.