replaceable, cement ties. A new book demolishes the underlying concept of “Western” or “European” civilisation. Even seasoned history buffs will find much that is new and fascinating

A new book demolishes the underlying concept of “Western” or “European” civilisation. Even seasoned history buffs will find much that is new and fascinating

President Tsai Ing-wen headed to Eswatini on Tuesday to cement ties with Taiwan's only diplomatic ally in Africa, as China intensifies political pressure on the island. 

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Photo: Wang Yu Ching/Office of the President.

 俄羅斯當局對烏克蘭發動無端且無正當性的全面入侵，封鎖了烏克蘭的港口，甚至危及運送糧食的民間船隻。克里姆林宮將飢餓當作武器，假意要「解決」糧食危機，實則引用錯誤的數據掩蓋其真正的意圖。以下列舉出五點真相破除俄方謬論： 

1. 俄羅斯並非糧食和化肥制裁的受害者。 

2. 烏克蘭出口的穀物，對面臨糧食危機的低收入國家尤其重要。 

3. 烏克蘭在國際小麥市場的缺口無法由俄羅斯填補。 

4. 對世界上最需要糧食的人民而言，俄羅斯既不是慷慨的捐贈者也不能提供保障。 

5. 設立「黑海穀物倡議」安全航運走廊的目的，並非為烏軍作掩護。 

Kremlin’s data distortions and misleading math cannot hide the facts. The Kremlin launched an unprovoked and unjustified full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Kremlin continues to block Ukraine’s ports and endanger civilian shipping vessels transporting food. The Kremlin is using hunger as a weapon. Here is Russia’s War on Ukraine’s Grain and Global Food Supply, in Five Myths:

Myth One: “Russia is a victim of sanctions on food and fertilizer.”

Myth Two: “Low-income nations do not benefit from the grain initiative.” 

Myth Three: “Ukraine’s share of the world wheat market is replaceable – by Russia.” 

Myth Four: “Russia is the magnanimous benefactor and guarantor of food for the world’s neediest.”

Myth Five: “The BSGI security corridor provided cover for Ukraine’s military activity.”