Emanuele Scimia

The democracy icon and tycoon will still be able to submit a fresh appeal to the High Court. The presumption of innocence does not apply in cases of threat to national security. Basic Law suspended. “Foreign judges” were absent from the panel of judges.

Taboo topics like Taiwan, Hong Kong and Xinjiang are freely discussed. The invitation-only app is available only through foreign IDs. The authorities will likely target it soon. In China, repression continues. Police arrest the girlfriend of Xu Zhiyong, leader of the New Citizens Movement.

According to the Economist Intelligence Unit, Taiwan leads Japan and South Korea. Globally it is 11th. Greater financial transparency in politics and judicial independence are the main factors boosting its ranking. Thanks to hi-tech, the island also had the best economy in 2020. It also ranks third in the world for 5G network speed.

They are gathered in front of Dagon University. UN Security Council: Free political prisoners. Asean: Return to the democratic path. Card. Charles Bo announces a day of prayer and fasting. Experts: block investments in sectors controlled by the military.

The Chinese government criticizes interference in its internal affairs and charges Washington with promoting anti-Chinese elements in the former British colony. US politicians: the democratic movement is fighting peacefully for its rights. Democratic leader Martin Lee also proposed for recognition.

The New START treaty is extended for another five years. It reduces the number of nuclear warheads to 1,500. Russian expert: China has 430 nuclear weapons, its position is understandable. The Kremlin will not put pressure on the Chinese: they need it to counterbalance the United States and the European Union. The failure of non-proliferation efforts.

The IPAC says the United Nations and individual states must act against Beijing, accused of crimes against humanity and genocide. Victims tortured with electric shocks to the genitals. The drama of forced sterilization. China denies the abuse and the existence of concentration camps in the autonomous region.

He wanted to join his sick wife in the US, but was taken away by the police. He is accused of endangering national security. As a student, Guo participated in the Tiananmen protests. During his imprisonment he was subjected to torture. Human rights lawyers are targeted by China’s regime.

Yangon residents shout “Long live Mother Suu”. Doctors go on strike in 70 hospitals. Suu Kyi is under arrest because she owns imported radios. A well-known Buddhist monk was also taken into custody. The US is trying to open channels of communication with the military. Japan and India could mediate.

The document backed by the US, Great Britain and France called for the restoration of democracy and the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and other political prisoners. Moscow in support of Chinese. China woos the Naypyidaw Armed Forces. Fears in the West that Myanmar will fall into the Chinese orbit.

Calm returns to the streets after yesterday's coup. General Min Aung Hlaing forms the new government. Analysts: the coup dictated by the personal interests of the army chief. Washington threatens sanctions. Tokyo: Keep the channels open so as not to hand Naypyidaw over to China.

The new US Secretary of State accuses Beijing of violating its commitments for the territory’s autonomy. The prosecutor wants to deny bail to the magnate: the doubts of the Court of Appeal. Criticism of Carrie Lam for having met the territory’s highest judge shortly before the hearing.