Taking a break from Covid. While Beijing's zero-Covid policy means strict lockdowns and restrictions in some part of China, in Henan province at the weekend thousands crowded into a pool at a water park in Zhengzhou
The breakdown of Duterte-time talks on jointly developing West Philippine Sea resources with China can tell Ferdinand Marcos Jr. much about handling Beijing, said analysts.
WeChat moments flooded last hr w an article that the city of Beijing will stick to zero covid for the “next five years.” 😱 Must have caused much alarm because the reference has since been deleted. 😂 just says BJ “will persevere in normalizing epidemic prevention & control” now
The spot price of #ironore has been fading as optimism over Beijing’s economic stimulus fades away. It will likely take real evidence of rising #steel demand to start a fresh rally, even though China's June imports look steady from May's. #coal #ausbiz
Nationwide, China is reporting the lowest number of new cases since early Feb. Of top 50 cities by economic size, only one district in Shenzhen has widespread restrictions in place. Recent outbreaks in Beijing & Inner Mongolia look to have been quashed. $FXI $KWEB $BABA $JD $PDD
China Daily columnist: Name me one person who treasures Hong Kong's judicial independence more than Beijing does.
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An art student did an experiment for her graduation project: attempting to live 21 days for free in Beijing. Her project sparked discussion about class, privilege, and inequality.
According to German newspaper Bild, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was on a flight to Beijing, China today, but the plane turned around midway and flew back to Moscow. The White House announced a call between Xi & Biden today, set for tomorrow.
The violence from Beijing’s puppets in #HongKong continues to grow. Our hearts go out to the brave pro-democracy fighters as they mourn the passing of one of their own. His family and friends deserve the truth. There should be a full & open investigation.
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“Today, the United States Senate sent a clear message to Hong Kongers fighting for their long-cherished freedoms: we hear you, we continue to stand with you, and we will not stand idly by as Beijing undermines your autonomy." — Sen. Marco Rubio PASSED ✅
Senator Marco Rubio stands with the brave Hong Kongers advocating for Hong Kong to maintain its long-cherished and promised autonomy and freedoms against Beijing's interference. The full Senate will soon be passing Sen. Rubio's #HongKongHumanRightsAndDemocracyAct
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