Emanuele Scimia

The local archdiocese held the event in lieu of decorations and celebrations. Blankets, towels and protective masks were handed out. For Bishop Mascarenhas, marginalised rickshaw pullers have to fight for their survival. Archbishop Toppo thanked God for giving us such workers.

Fewer flights and more checks will reduce travel. Air traffic fell by 67 per cent in 2020 over the previous year. Almost US$ 1 trillion in revenues have been lost. A return to pre-pandemic levels is not expected before 2024. Free cancellations and vaccine tours have been proposed to boost the industry.

He is charged with making "inappropriate" statements and damaging the image of the legal sector. Relatives of prisoners who arrived in Guangdong: they ask to meet their relatives and want to appeal. The inaction of the Hong Kong authorities.

The Court of Final Appeal rescinded his bail. Accused of violating the security law and fraud, Lai was released on 23 December by a High Court judge. For Hong Kong’s Department of Justice, the threshold for national security violations is the same as in murder cases. Meanwhile, pressures from mainland China continue.

After seven years of negotiations, the two sides are ready to strike deal that would guarantee reciprocity of treatment for European and Chinese investors. Germany’s Merkel pushed for the deal, but some EU lawmakers remain highly critical. China makes some vague commitments on forced labour; cooperation with US President Biden is at risk.

Judge Alex Lee released the pro-democracy magnate because he expressed opinions and did not make any requests to foreign governments. The ruling is an indirect blow against Beijing's meddling, and provides Lai’s lawyers with a defensive strategy. Hong Kong lawyers urge the local government to respond to pressure from Chinese state media.

Convicted of violating Chinese territorial waters. The last two of the group, both minors, will be tried in Hong Kong. The verdict made public two days after the trial. Guangdong judges: the hearing was public. Families of prisoners and diplomats claim otherwise.

The sentence will be pronounced tomorrow, two days after the trial. They are charged with having violated Chinese territorial waters while trying to flee to Taiwan. Family members were unable to attend the hearing; foreign diplomats and journalists were also prevented from entering.

Thanks to its effective containment of COVID-19, Beijing is set to become the largest economy in the world by 2028. However, doubts remain about the health and economic data provided by the Chinese. Taiwan’s democracy is the real success story in the fight against the coronavirus, more than China’s or Singapore’s technocracy. The demand for participatory politics is growing in the Asia-Pacific region.

Guilty of creating "unrest", she recounted the pandemic emergency in Wuhan. Lawyer says his client suffered torture in prison. Many reporters targeted for talking about the health emergency. New cases of contagion registered: the authorities reintroduce restrictions for the holidays.

The media mogul put up US$ 1.3 million bail. He is now under house arrest pending his trial, and cannot use social media, give interviews, make public statements. or meet foreign political and diplomatic officials. Hong Kong’s Department of Justice immediately appealed the bail decision. The pro-democracy tycoon faces life in prison for colluding with foreign forces. Card Joseph Zen was among those present at the bail hearing.

It won the largest number of seats on district development councils. It's the first vote since the region's semi-autonomy status was lifted last year. Support for the separatist cause remains strong. Protests by farmers in Delhi continue.