John Ai

China’s official media have created a neutral and impartial image for the foreign public, while the authorities allow aggressive and hostile comments towards Kyiv and the West at home. Criticism of Russia in the blogosphere is censored. Anonymous translators have come under attack from the government.

Today almost 6,000 cases in the country's most populous city. Xi Jinping's strict "zero Covid" policy is likely to have huge costs for the government. Videos and online comments show people's protests against the restrictions, which have resulted in a lack of food and basic necessities.

In a project, Wang put Taiwan as his country of origin. Official Chinese media deny that Chen Zhen had pressured the student and that a Beijing diplomatic official had encouraged the move. China is trying to influence western institutions and hinder academic freedom.

China’s local governments are already in trouble due to debts. Infections are increasing with 37,000 cases in March. Xi Jinping downplays the impact on the economy of repeated lockdowns. Testing costs 24 to 48 yuan per person. In the most populated areas, the annual health budget per capita is 200 yuan. Fiscal stimulus will increase the debt burden of local and regional authorities.

Five people were charged with stalking and harassing Chinese residents in the United States under the instruction of Beijing's intelligence service. Washington bulls them as actions of "transnational repression" against those who are not aligned with the Communist regime.

Cases in China have reached record levels since the end of the Wuhan lockdown two years ago. Thousands of infections across the country. Many cities are in lockdown, including the megacity of Shenzhen. The situation in Hong Kong is out of control.

China's defence budget up 7.1 per cent this year, higher than the expected GDP growth of 5.5 per cent. The announcement by Premier Li Keqiang at the annual meeting of the National People's Congress. Beijing is preparing "legal" instruments to justify potential military operations.

The Chinese embassy suggested that Chinese citizens take trains to neighbouring countries. Chinese man shot and wounded: now in hospital. Beijing denies the death of Chinese students and continues to censor online anti-war speeches.

The deaths have raised concerns about internet censorship and the protection of workers' rights. China's high-tech giants face the double challenge of strict government regulation and stagnant economic growth.

Chinese propaganda manipulates opinions on the invasion of Ukraine. Official media quote Russian media, while opinions on the web against the war are censored. Beijing authorities want to avoid criticism from the international community and possible retaliation against Chinese citizens in Ukraine.

Xiong Yan allegedly sided with the Chinese authorities, who were responsible for repressing the democracy movement in 1989. Criticised for taking part in an event against the establishment of the 4th of June Museum in New York, organised by a pro-Beijing group. He is a candidate for the US Congress: he wants funds and votes.

Members of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council thank Xi Jinping for his “instructions”. Mass testing and quarantine facilities are being prepared. Testing vehicles and medical staff are arriving from mainland China. Hong Kong’s health approach is linked to state “political correctness”.