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Indonesia’s feared ex-general Prabowo claims victory in presidential election + Notes
Indonesia’s feared ex-general Prabowo claims victory in presidential election
But the likely victory of Prabowo — an ex-general who was kicked out from the army and subjected to a two-decade ban from the U.S. over human rights violations — raises fears of the world’s third-largest democracy sliding backward into authoritarian rule.
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Continuity and its risks
Prabowo is expected to largely continue the policies of President Widodo, or “Jokowi,” as Indonesians call him. President Widodo is not up for reelection as he’s serving his final term.Through his two five-year terms, Indonesia’s economy — Southeast Asia’s largest — has grown at about 5% a year. His infrastructure building, cash and food assistance to the poor and health and education policies have been popular.
Indonesia is the world’s largest producer of nickel, used in making electric vehicle batteries, and Jokowi has barred the export of raw nickel, to help Indonesia move up the value chain from mining to manufacturing.
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Prabowo is Suharto’s son-in-law. He received training in the 1980s from the U.S. military at Fort Benning, Ga. (now Fort Moore) and Fort Bragg, N.C. (now Fort Liberty).
Indonesia’s presidential election emerges as key battleground in US-China rivalry
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Jakarta stressed its “non-aligned” status and said it seeks good ties with all countries.
Indonesia trashes Pentagon’s ‘joint statement’ on China and Russia
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Chinese-American worker and activist arrested for advocating for peace between US and China
Li Tang “Henry” Liang, a hotel worker active in his Boston local union, was suspended from his job after being indicted on federal charges
Chinese-American worker and activist arrested for advocating for peace between US and China
The Side of Russian News No American Hears Of
At a time when the United States, the EU, and aligned NATO countries are attempting to eradicate Russia, something extraordinary is happening. Several amazing things are taking place. One, a program for citizens of the U.S. to study at every level at Russian universities, is particularly ironic.
The Side of Russian News No American Hears Of
H/T: THE NEW DARK AGE
Uganda says exploration results show it has 31 million tonnes of gold ore
Uganda says exploration results show it has 31 million tonnes of gold ore
Muyita said Wagagai, a Chinese company, had set up a mine in Busia in eastern Uganda and was expected to start production this year. Wagagai had invested $200 million, he said, and its mine will have a refining unit.
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Parliament early this year enacted a new mining law that, once signed by the president, will pave way for the creation of a state mining company.
The company will compulsorily acquire a 15% stake in every mining operation and investors will be required to sign a production-sharing agreement with the government. Previously investors were given mining production licenses on a first-come, first-served basis.
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HRW, sponsored by Adessium Foundation, Open Society Foundations, The Ford Foundation.
Looks like HRW & NED are on top of it! #RegimeChange
China’s Pacific Islands Position Paper Debunks Fake News Claims
What’s most significant about this document is that it represents a new model of international cooperation, especially between asymmetrically sized countries.
China’s Pacific Islands Position Paper Debunks Fake News Claims
Ms. Cat’s Chronicles 