ecns.cn (2024-05-22). Assange case shows world what U.S.-style 'press freedom' means: Chinese FM. ecns.cn The case of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange shows the world what U.S.-style "freedom of the press" really is, said Wang Wenbin, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at a press briefing on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-05-22). Former U.S. Congress member's assets frozen in China. ecns.cn Mike Gallagher has seriously undermined China's interests and disrupted China's ties with the United States, Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said, commenting on China's sanctions against the former member of the U.S. Congress.

Finbarr Bermingham (2024-05-22). As trade war brews, EU scrambles to gauge what Chinese retaliation lies ahead. scmp.com Officials ponder what countermeasures await European resistance against 'market-distorting' Chinese subsidies on electric vehicles.

Hugo GABBERO (2024-05-22). Thailand: Death in detention of pro-democracy activist Netiporn "Bung" Sanesangkhom. fidh.org On May 14, 2024, Netiporn "Bung" Sanesangkhom, 28, a member of the pro-democracy group Thalu Wang, died while in pre-trial detention on charges of violating Article 112 of Thailand's Criminal Code (lèse-majesté). The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT), the Cross Cultural Foundation (CrCF) and Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR) are deeply saddened by her senseless death, which underscores the deep flaws in Thailand's judicial and penitentiary systems. (…) | – |

ecns.cn (2024-05-22). Xinjiang makes strides in high-quality development. ecns.cn Despite the sanctions imposed by some Western countries on photovoltaic and cotton products produced in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region over allegations of "forced labor", the development of these industries remained strong last year…

ecns.cn (2024-05-22). Xinjiang team wins the country's highest labor award. ecns.cn Thanks to their spirit and pursuit of excellence in their work, a team of young people dedicated to the construction and operation of the power grid in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region has been awarded the nation's highest labor honor.

Holly Chik,Robert Delaney (2024-05-22). US working with EU to counter China on its Russia support, overcapacity, say Antony Blinken and Janet Yellen. scmp.com America's top diplomat describes Beijing as seeking 'better relations with Europe' while fuelling its 'greatest security threat' since the Cold War.