Wang Zhicheng

Already last August 12 "aggressive" plague strains were discovered in mice. But there was no communication to the health authorities. Lack of communication mirrors Sars epidemic (2003). The imbalance between urban and rural health service.

The statue towered above the bell tower of the Linjiazhuang church. The cross was also torn down from the church of Wuda (Inner Mongolia) and from the church of Zhumadian (Henan). For the United Front the crosses are "too visible".

Such a claim comes from Long Yongtu, 76, a former deputy minister for foreign trade, and a major player in China's entry into the WTO. In his view, “Trump talks about material interests, not politics,” so that for China, “Such an opponent is the best choice for negotiations.” AsiaNews begs to disagree. As Obama’s secretary of state, Hillary Clinton too preferred “material interests” over human rights.

Xinhua has not published a single line on the gathering. The neighbourhood where it is taking place has been isolated and traffic stopped. Dissidents and activists are under house arrest or strict surveillance.

The Plenum had not met for 20 months. According to observers, the delay is due to fears of criticism of Xi Jiping for the US war on duties and tensions in Hong Kong.

Many Tibetan refugees in Nepal have demonstrated against the visit of the Chinese president. Beijing's wrath against Ted Cruz, who praises the Hong Kong anti-extradition movement. For China, Cruz’s words are "blatant lies" and "nonsense". The military intervention in Hong Kong "is always possible".

Those affected by the restrictions include Xinjiang party secretary Chen Quanguo, responsible for the detention of over one million Uyghurs and Kazakhs. Trade with public security offices and various Chinese companies that collaborate in surveillance, detention and repression of Muslims in Xinjiang is forbidden.

The famous cartoons were censored because they compared President Xi Jinping to Winnie the Pooh and for sarcastically recounting the existing repression in the country's forced labor camps. The Houston Rockets coach expresses support for Hong Kong protests and NBA matches are censored, despite an official apology.

A military parade with 15 thousand troops, 160 planes, 600 models of weapons, many "made in China". The "ships", symbol of the Chinese provinces, like Carnival floats. The great portrait of Xi Jinping, creator of the "Chinese dream". An abbreviated history of the Party, with its failures expunged. 10 Hong Kong policemen present, for distinguishing themselves in repression of anti-extradition movement. The "struggle" for the reunification of Taiwan.

With the People's Republic of China getting ready for its 70th anniversary, Xi this morning honoured the Monument of Heroes, in Tiananmen Square, scene of the 1989 massacre. A spectacular military parade will take place tomorrow with new, Made-in-China weapons on display. Symbols of the one-party state are shown at St Paul’s Church in Macau. The national flag is waved and anthem is sung in the cathedral in Heilongjiang.

In the Year of the Pig, the price of pork grew by 46.7% until August. Fears for the economy and inflation. Many people point to Xi Jinping as the person responsible for this crisis: to counter the US, he opened to meat imports from Russia, known to be the most affected by swine fever. In a year at least 200 million animals were killed or died from illness. Sale of meat from strategic reserves.

The government wants to destroy the mountain top "Heaven’s Gate". Perhaps a motorway will pass through the area. Great security measures to control thousands of faithful. The sanctuary was built in 1924. Every year, on September 15th, tens of thousands of pilgrims come from all over China.