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Indonesia applies to join BRICS
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that more than 30 countries have expressed their willingness to join the BRICS. (MAXIM SHIPENKOV/Pool via Reuters)
The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that IndonesiaHope to join the BRICS group, the process of joining has begun。
Indonesia’s new Foreign Minister Sugiono said: “Indonesia’s joining the BRICS is a reflection of Indonesia’s independent and active foreign policy. This does not mean that we have joined a certain group, but that we actively participate in every forum.”
Indonesia is the fourth most populous country in the world and pursues a non-aligned foreign policy.
The BRICS is an international organization composed of emerging market countries. When it was established in 2009, there were four member countries – Brazil, China, India and Russia. One year later, South Africa joined, and the “BRIC” became the “Golden BRIC”. Brick Five Nations”.
On January 1, 2024, Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia joined, and the BRICS group expanded to ten countries.
Recently, Russian President Vladimir Putin, who hosted this year’s BRICS Summit, said,More than 30 countries have expressed their willingness to join the BRICS。
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, who took office last Sunday, has repeatedly emphasized that he will have good relations with all countries, whether it is China or the United States, and that Indonesia will not join any military bloc.
Sugiono said,Joining BRICS is in line with Prabowo’s main government plans“especially in the areas of food and energy security, poverty eradication and improving human resources”.
Yohanes Sulaiman, professor of international relations at Jenderal Achmad Yani University in Indonesia,Questioning the benefits of Indonesia joining BRICShe believes that these benefits can be obtained through bilateral relations.
Professor Suleiman believes that the Indonesian government may not want to miss any opportunities and “it is better to follow than to lag behind”, butJoining the BRIC does not necessarily mean that Prabowo’s foreign policy is more oriented towards the East than the West。
Australia is about to shut down its 3G network. Some mobile phones purchased overseas may be affected.
After the 3G network is shut down, some refurbished old mobile phones will not be able to be used. (Supplied: Arianna Lahiri)
Consumer rights group Australian Consumer Communications Action Network has warned that after Australia shuts down its 3G network next week,Some older refurbished phones from overseas suppliers won’t work。
Australia plans to completely stop 3G network services next Monday (October 28).
Carol Bennett, chief executive of the Consumer Communications Action Network, said some phones shipped from the US and China but sold in other countries would be sold with Optus and Telstra ) ofMain 4G frequency 700 MHz (or band 28) is not compatible。
Ms Bennett said,The odds of getting a phone like this from a mainstream Australian supplier are slimbut still pay attention.
“These phones are from the United States or China and may be newer models,” she said.
How to check?
People can call the number“3498” sends text message “3”Let’s check whether your device can still work normally after the 3G network is turned off.
Since 2019, telecom companies have been preparing for a nationwide shutdown of 3G networks. Vodaphone had shut down its network in January this year.
Queensland-based technology retailer Christoper Timms said,The 3G shutdown also means low-priced phones used by vulnerable customers will no longer be available.。
Mr Timms said he started repairing old 3G phones about three years ago and has sinceAbout AU$30Sold at a price of , it provides an affordable option for people who only need basic phone features.
These old mobile phones mainly use 3G networks. According to reports,The cheapest 4G phone costs about AU$180。
“them[弱势群体]Can’t afford it at all. “
Federal Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said in a statement that the Australian Consumer Law requires technology retailers to be transparent with customers and tell the truth.We cannot hide the fact that the 3G network is about to be shut down。
She also urged Australians to checkOther devices that may rely on 3G,likeMedical alarms and smart watcheswait.
Microsoft report: Chinese bot trolls trying to influence U.S. election on social media
Microsoft researchers found that these posts did not attract much attention. (Reuters: Dado Ruvic/Illustration)
According to the latest research report released by Microsoft on Wednesday (October 23), a company composed ofChinese-controlled social media bots are trying to sway voters in Alabama, Texas and Tennessee while discrediting state lawmakers who have denounced China。
The report stated that this cyber troll organization is called “Taizi Flood”, previouslyWas associated with China’s Ministry of Public Security. The group “retolds anti-Semitic messages, amplifies accusations of corruption and builds momentum for opposition candidates.”
Some fake accounts slandered some members of Congress from Alabama, Texas, Tennessee and other places.all republicans。
The report states that these MPs were targeted because of their historicalHas condemned the policies of the Chinese government。
A spokesman for the Chinese Embassy in Washington responded:China “has no intention and will not interfere in the U.S. election,” calling such accusations “full of malicious speculation.”。
Microsoft researchers found that these posts did not attract much attention. However, the report did not provide data on how many Americans viewed the posts.
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence issued a statement saying: “Foreign powers, especially Russia, Iran, and China, remain intent on fomenting divisive rhetoric, dividing Americans, and undermining American confidence in American democratic institutions.”
Australia, on behalf of 15 countries, calls on China to face up to the human rights issues in Xinjiang. China opposes Australia’s human rights record.
China calls the internment camps where Uyghurs are held vocational training centers. (AFP: Greg Baker)
On October 22, Australian Ambassador to the United Nations James Larsen represented representatives including15 countries including the United States, New Zealand, Japan and the United Kingdomissued a joint statement calling on the Chinese government toFace up to the report issued by the United Nations two years ago on human rights issues in Xinjiangthe report concluded that Xinjiang and “other predominantly Muslim communities”There were “serious violations of human rights”China should be held responsible for these actions.
Beijing reacted strongly to the joint statement, accusing Australia, the United States and a few other Western countries ofBased on ideological bias, provoking confrontation on multilateral platforms and serving political self-interest。
A landmark human rights report on Xinjiang released in September 2022 by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights said the Chinese government “has engaged in arbitrary detention of Uyghurs and others.May constitute international crimes, especially crimes against humanity”。
The Chinese government has alwaysDenied the accusations, calling them “baseless”。
“China has had many opportunities to meaningfully address the United Nations’ well-founded concerns,” Ambassador Larsen said.
“However, China branded the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights report as ‘illegal and invalid’ when it passed its universal periodic review in July.
“According to an August statement from the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights,Questionable laws and policies in Xinjiang still exist。”
This 15-nation joint statement alsoHuman rights violations in Tibet“credible reports” expressed serious concern.
“The detention of Tibetans for peaceful expression of political views; restrictions on travel; forced labor arrangements; separation of children from their families in boarding schools; and restrictions on the Tibetan language, The erosion of cultural, educational and religious rights and freedoms.”
In his statement, Mr. Larson continued to urge the Chinese governmentFully implement UN recommendations and release all those arbitrarily detained in Xinjiang and Tibet。
China accuses Australia of systemic racism
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian refuted the statement, sayingMatters related to Xinjiang and Tibet are China’s “internal affairs”。
He also attacked Australia’s own human rights record and accused a 15-nation group ofhypocritical。
Lin Jian said at a press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: “AustraliaSystemic racial discrimination and hate crimes have existed for a long time, the rights of refugees and immigrants have been seriously violated, and the living environment of indigenous peoples is harsh.。”
“Australian militaryCommitting serious crimes during overseas military operations such as Afghanistan。”
He also accused the United States and other Western countries ofRacism, gun violence, miscarriage of justice, wealth divide, excessive force and unilateral sanctionsIt is “stained with bad records” on other issues.
“These Western countriesIgnoring the serious human rights problems of its own, but pointing fingers at other countriesfully exposed their hypocritical nature on human rights issues,” Lin Jian said.
Australian Prime Minister: Views on China’s human rights record remain consistent
Albanese said Australia’s views on China’s human rights record have always been consistent. (X: Anthony Albanese)
Australian Prime Minister Albanese said when arriving in Apia, the capital of the Pacific island nation of Samoa, to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) that AustraliaViews on China’s human rights record remain consistent。
“Of course we will always defend Australia’s interests and on China we have said we will work together where we can and disagree where we have to and we stay engaged in the national interest, ” Albanese said.
“We have raised human rights issues with China. We have done so in a consistent and clear way.”
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