The historical significance of the 20th Congress of the Communist Party of China
The CPC held the 20th Congress of the world’s most successful political party. This is not a rhetorical exaggeration it is a simple question of fact.
International
China and the Global South – Cuban President’s Visit to China
Key news highlights from the Cuban President’s November visit to China – provided by Dongsheng News.
China and the Global South – Could China help Brazil overcome its economic crisis?
Brazil will need a gigantic effort to reindustrialise its economy and China is committed to assisting other developing countries accelerate their development.
“The end days of partition” – Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2022
The mood at the Ard Fheis was very upbeat. At the heart of the party is the commitment to Irish reunification. The key issue being how to further encourage and channel the debate around unity.
Seven key points from the COP
1. The pace of action is slower than the rate of breakdown
2. Fossil fuel companies are embedded in the COP process
3. Gas development in Africa is “fossil fuel colonialism”
4. The West/Global North is still failing to support the Global South, prioritising war instead
5. Progress depends on countries raising and exceeding existing targets
6. The Inflation Reduction Act is an America First carbon reduction plan
7. The climate struggle is a class struggle
Why the midterm elections defied expectations
Despite the conservative majority on the Supreme Court, voter suppression legislation, and gerrymandered electoral maps, the Republicans are failing to sufficiently break the Democratic electoral coalition to produce a breakthrough.