A week of global events, selected news review #2

Category of the week:

International & Politics, Sankei, Climate Change, Accidents, Health-related Issues, and Gender Issues are in chronological order, and relevant links are attached above the subscripts.

This week's theme song: Lao Po Ma, "Liberty Media"

1. International & Politics:

1. US Senate Foreign Affairs Committee Asia-Pacific Group visits Taiwan

Discuss important topics such as US-Taiwan relations, regional security, trade and investment, global supply chains, and climate change.

2. Deutsche Welle visits former Afghan President Hamid Karzai

Karzai, who is currently under the control of the Taliban in the capital Kabul, called on Afghans to unite, saying that this period is only a short page in the history of Afghanistan, and he hopes that the Taliban brothers can consider the situation of all Afghans, including those who oppose him. man, and at the end of the day he believes that women in Afghanistan can eventually get an education and become good leaders.

3. The world under the Taliban is facing severe famine

The world under the Taliban is facing a serious problem of famine, and the problem of famine is also returning to women. Last year, with the occupation of the Taliban, international sanctions were imposed on Afghanistan. Although some funds have been allocated to the country for international humanitarian aid recently, the total amount is still insufficient. At the same time, how to avoid "direct support" to the government of the country and how to flow funds to where they should go is a problem that every humanitarian aid organization in the world needs to think about.

4. The UK re-examines the suitability of Confucius Institutes

The UK has re-examined the suitability of the Confucius Institute. The Confucius Institute has been accused of being an "enclave". The staff in the institution must abide by both Chinese and British laws, which also means that they have no freedom of speech. British MPs are re-examining this point. Assess the suitability of Confucius Institutes.

5. A woman in a kimono was stopped by the police in Suzhou, China

A woman in a kimono in Suzhou, China, was stopped by police and "detained" for five hours. The move also sparked heated discussions among netizens.

6. China coerces 'mentally ill' dissidents

Safeguard Defenders, an NGO that has long been concerned with human rights issues in China, pointed out in a report released on the 16th that nearly 100 dissidents were forcibly sent to mental hospitals in China under the codename of "Ankang". He was tortured in a mental hospital, including electrotherapy, beatings, etc.
Related stories: Radio Free Asia

7. An explosion at a mosque in Kabul has killed 10 people and injured dozens

An explosion at a mosque in Kabul has killed ten people and injured dozens more.
Although it is still unknown who caused the explosion, IS seems to have become the biggest threat to the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. In addition to acknowledging the attacks in the past few days, IS also listed a number of assassination targets.
Related stories: Al Jazeera , abcNEWS

8. Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas said at a press conference that Israel had caused "50 massacres" against the Palestinian people

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas said at a press conference that Israel had committed "50 massacres" against the Palestinian people, and that to this day there are still casualties due to Israel.
These remarks aroused the dissatisfaction of leaders from all over the world. At the same time, this September is also the 50th anniversary of the Munich shooting, which touched the sensitive nerves of the world.
For example, the German Chancellor responded, "I am disgusted by Abbas' outrageous remarks, especially for Germans, any reference to the Holocaust is intolerable and unacceptable, and I condemn any Holocaust denial. attempt."
The second half of the report mentions that this is not the first time Abbas has made an "anti-Semitic" speech, citing his earlier doctoral dissertation that the Nazis had contact with early Zionists.
Related stories: Deutsche Welle views

9. Israel blocked the offices of some Palestinian human rights groups

Israel has blocked the offices of some Palestinian human rights groups. Last October, Israel designated a number of Palestinian human rights groups as criminals, arguing that they had diverted funds to the Palestine Liberation Organization (PFLP).
Blockades include the offices of human rights groups such as the Palestinian Children's Defence Center, the Union of Agricultural Workers' Councils and the Union of Palestinian Women's Committees, and administrators have been warned that they must be shut down immediately.

10. The progress of the "version update" of the 2015 peace agreement between Iran and other major powers is optimistic

The "version update" between Iran and other countries on the 2015 peace agreement is currently progressing optimistically, with European countries hoping to lift sanctions on Iran's major banks in exchange for the country's negotiating space for nuclear weapons development. In 2015, Iran entered into a nuclear agreement with other countries led by the United States (Comprehensive Agreement on the Iranian Nuclear Issue), which was intended to resolve the Iranian nuclear crisis. In 2020, after the leader of the Iranian government Soleimani was killed by the US military, Iran suspended its implementation of the nuclear agreement. In August of the same year, the United Nations announced sanctions against Iran.

11. Al-Shabaab in Somalia seized a hotel in the country and set off an explosion

Al-Shabaab in Somalia seized a hotel in the country and set off an explosion. Al-Shabaab in Somalia is an Islamic fundamentalist organization active in Africa, expressing its political and religious demands through extreme means, including the massacre of civilians. He and Al Qaeda and the "Kobo Haram" in Nigeria have become three African terrorist groups.

Related reports: BBC NEWS , according to BBC reports, perhaps the attack is related to the US military operations in Somalia.

12. With the prospect of a "new normal" in the Taiwan Strait, the United States and Taiwan have different views on arms purchases

With the prospect of a "new normal" in the Taiwan Strait, the United States and Taiwan have different views on arms purchases. According to the Financial Times, some officials believe that the United States should change the types of arms it sells to Taiwan, and no longer focus on small mobile weapons, but instead give priority to weapons for asymmetric warfare.

Second, the birth through:

1. Bangladesh is facing soaring fuel prices, with people taking to the streets to protest

Bangladesh is facing soaring fuel prices and rising living costs, prompting people to take to the streets to protest. Whether Bangladesh will become a second Sri Lanka is uncertain, but dissatisfaction and resentment over the soaring cost of living is manifesting in the streets.

2. Japanese gangs have been affected by the epidemic, the economy and new laws. In addition to declining numbers, some gangs are also facing the dilemma of merging with other gangs

Japanese gangs have also been affected by the epidemic and the economy. In addition to declining numbers, some gangs are also facing the dilemma of merging with other gangs. In addition, yakuza are also affected by new Japanese laws, which include that some companies can no longer deal with people with yakuza identities, which means that some yakuza cannot maintain their own "safety" through insurance, and also prohibits minors Enterprises pay protection fees to gangsters, etc.

3. The UK is expected to introduce a zero-interest loan policy

The UK is expected to introduce a zero-interest loan policy to deal with the high cost of living that some households cannot afford. The policy, started by iceland supermarkets, spreads the cost of living by offering small loans ranging from £25-£100.

4. The turmoil of unfinished buildings in China continues to burn

The turmoil of unfinished properties in China continues to spread, and the number of properties that have stopped lending continues to increase, among which Henan is the most. Experts pointed out that the unfinished building turmoil may trigger a financial crisis in China and have a serious impact on the economy. At the same time, most of the owners who have suspended loans are the wealthy in the society, and the social aspects involved are quite extensive.

3. Climate change:

1. Most of Europe's rivers are falling due to climate change

In addition to hitting the traditional transport industry, it has also had some impact on the tourism industry. The tourism industry, which was already plagued by the epidemic, is now facing the challenge of extreme weather. Some tourism operators in well-known European rivers are currently trying to readjust their tourism products to cope with the dilemma of increasingly low water levels.
Related article: Confessions of French firefighters fighting forest fires

2. China is swept by a heat wave, Sichuan announced that all factories will be shut down for six days to maintain electricity demand for people's livelihood

China was hit by a heat wave, with Sichuan announcing a six-day shutdown of all factories to ease power shortages. Some major international manufacturers such as Tesla or Apple have set up factories in Sichuan, and the shutdown may cause the price of raw materials to rise. At the same time, various parts of China have been hit by heat waves recently, and crops have also been affected, making inflation more serious.
Relevant supplement: The water level of the Yangtze River has been at a new low in the past 61 years. It should have been a flood season, but it has almost stopped flowing.

3. The water level of the Rhine in Germany has not risen yet

The water level of the Rhine River in Germany has still not risen, affecting the German supply chain and industrial production. In addition, Germany's gas supply is bound to be tight this winter as Russia reduces gas supplies to European countries.

4. Floods from heavy rains in Sudan have now killed 77 people and damaged 14,500 homes

Flooding from heavy rains in Sudan has now killed 77 people and damaged 14,500 homes.
The monsoon season in Sudan basically starts from May to October every year, during which floods tend to cause serious damage. The UN Humanitarian Office (OCHA) said more than 136,000 people will be affected, almost double the number affected last year.

5. Tons of dead fish appear across waves and Germany's Oder

Experts have found toxic algae in the river Oder that straddles waves and Germany to help explain the strange phenomenon. Experts are working to find out what causes the emergence of these toxic algae. If the culprit can be identified earlier, the sooner the emissions from agriculture and industry can be controlled.

6. Continued high temperatures across China

High temperatures continued across China, with 262 national meteorological stations in Hebei, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Hubei, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, Qinghai and other counties breaking through or maintaining the highest temperature in history. In addition to rationing electricity and water, the Chinese government has also launched a plan for artificial rainfall in the Yangtze River Basin.

7. An epic heatwave is hitting the world's third largest economy

An epic heatwave is hitting three of the world's economies: China, the United States and Europe.
The heat wave in China has forced factories in Sichuan to shut down, and the water level in the Yangtze River basin has dropped, which has squeezed people's livelihoods and industrial electricity.
The Rhine River Basin in Germany is also facing the crisis of falling water levels, including the transportation of chemicals and raw materials, etc.
The western U.S. is also facing a severe heatwave, causing crop failures and other problems.
Experts point out that extreme weather may be one of the reasons why inflation cannot be weakened.

4. Accidents:

1. A church fire in Egypt kills 41

Egypt's infrastructure and fire safety pipelines have been the subject of a review, and last March, a fire at a factory in Cairo killed 21 people and injured 24.

5. Health related:

1. The World Health Organization calls on the public to rename the name "monkeypox".

The World Health Organization has called on the public to rename the name "monkeypox". They argue that the use of "monkeypox" leads people to directly associate these "primates", and even Brazil has seen some culling of monkeys as a result, even though monkeys make up only a small part of the disease chain.
Proposals to change the name currently range from the most serious to the most farce, such as experts' proposal to use a scientific name (OPOXID-22) or someone to use TRUMP-22 to insinuate former US President Trump.
Related stories: Deutsche Welle

2. Two guards guarding the polio vaccine team in northwest Pakistan were shot dead

Two guards guarding polio vaccines have been shot dead in northwest Pakistan.
In Pakistan, anti-vaccine people believe that these vaccines are drugs that the Western world wants to exterminate Muslims, so Pakistan and Afghanistan are the only two remaining countries in the world where polio is still endemic.

3. Zimbabwean government says 157 children have died from measles recently

The Zimbabwean government says 157 children have recently died from measles. According to the country's relevant agencies, most of the people infected with measles are religious believers who have not received the vaccine and do not believe in vaccines.

4. The first case of monkeypox was found to be transmitted from humans to dogs

Monkeypox was first reported to be transmitted from humans to dogs.
The World Health Organization said it should pay attention to this case, because the virus can see a clear evolutionary process between different species, and the most important concern is the possibility of transmission to smaller mammals with higher population densities. Still, the WHO calls for the virus to evolve slowly in animals, so there's no need to be overly nervous.
Related reports: Central News Agency

6. Gender issues:

1. Saudi Arabian female political activist Al-Shehab sentenced to 34 years in prison

Saudi Arabian female political activist Al-Shehab has been sentenced to 34 years in prison for tweets mocking the local government's arrangements for women's policies.
According to human rights group ALQST, Al-Shehab was indicted in 2018 in solidarity with his sister, who was opposing the country's law banning women from driving. In other words, use your free speech to defend women's rights is prohibited in this country.

2. Putin restores the title of Soviet-era "heroic mother"

Putin restored the title of "heroic mother" in the Soviet era. As long as a woman has ten children, she can get a reward of nearly more than 16,000 US dollars. Russia suffered heavy casualties in the Ukrainian war. In addition, with Russia's population emigration in recent years, it has also been quite serious, thus causing the country to face a relatively serious dilemma in terms of population issues.

summary:

In terms of climate change this week, the impact of extreme weather can still be seen. In addition to affecting the physical sensation of ordinary people, it also affects the development of the world economy. On the one hand, it has been hit by heat waves, forest fires continue to occur around the world, and river water levels have dropped seriously. , the supply chain is hindered.

In addition to being hit by the heat wave in the past 60 years, China is even more deeply mired in its own economic crisis of unfinished buildings. In addition to experts' skepticism about how the Chinese economy will respond to the unfinished building issue, the unfinished building issue has also embedded a potential factor of order instability at the social level. It remains to be seen how the Chinese government will respond to this wave of economic conditions. . Unlike dry riverbeds, Sudan faces rising rainfall and the threat of terrifying floods. It can only be said that extreme climate is no longer an occasional climate change, but has become a normal form of climate.

In addition, in terms of international geopolitical conflicts, the IS forces within the Taliban regime still have threats. On the international level, if the Taliban cannot properly handle the forces that threaten the stability of its own regime, the international community must truly recognize it as a legitimate regime. is difficult. In addition to this, we can see from DW's interview with the former president of Afghanistan that women's issues are also one of the keys to the failure of the Taliban regime to gain international recognition.

Focusing on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, this week the Israeli army blocked some Palestinian human rights offices, claiming they were giving money to the Palestine Liberation Organization. Some countries disapprove of Israel's approach, but nonetheless cannot interfere with its actions. At the same time, it is worth considering that Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas made a statement this week that "Israel has massacred Palestine fifty times". opinions and feelings.

Another person thinks it is quite interesting that Russia has restored the title and reward of the so-called "heroic mother", and has vigorously rewarded women with more fertility through the national family planning method, which reflects the dilemma of Russia's current population problem, in addition to population migration. In addition to being serious, the population loss caused by the Ukrainian-Russian war may also be a factor in its consideration.

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