Author: Matthew Cullen

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Also, China rewrites Hong Kong’s history textbooks and a Trumpian candidate emerges in Colombia.

Plus South Korea’s conservatives win big and the queen celebrates 70 years on the throne.

Plus Shanghai’s reopening brings both relief and anxiety.

Plus Biden’s Taiwan comments cause a stir in Asia and Covid hits poor countries hardest.

Plus Xi remains quiet on Covid lockdowns and young Filipinos rally for a long shot candidate.

Plus the emergence of armed militias in Colombia and questions over China’s Covid death toll.

Plus China’s lockdowns slow its economy and France’s candidates vie for undecided voters.