(2022-10-24). Will the US and Germany answer for the energy crisis they caused? journal-neo.org 
As you may know, the wars of the last century took place mainly because of energy resources, which the industry and economy of the developing world began to need particularly strongly. This is especially evident in the events of World War II, which not only demonstrated the struggle for spheres of influence in general, but …
(2022-10-24). As Winter Approaches and Inflation Rises, Social Unrest Boils in Europe. news.antiwar.com As inflation and energy prices continue skyrocketing in Europe, people across the continent are protesting against the war in Ukraine and the anti-Russian sanctions, which have raised living costs to intolerable levels, the New York Times reported Friday. This is making politicians nervous, as winter approaches. "The resignation on Thursday of Prime Minister Liz Truss …
(2022-10-24). Europe's self destruction. mronline.org 
Despite the economically disastrous impact the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage will have on Europe, Western media still holds its tongue about it.
(2022-10-24). Why Brazil Sought Chinese Investments to Diversify Its Manufacturing Economy. infobrics.org Since the beginning of the twenty-first century, economic relations between Brazil and China have grown significantly. The main driver of this process has been China's enormous demand for agricultural, energy, and mineral commodities…
(2022-10-24). Communique of the first plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee. ecns.cn The following is the full text of the communique of the first plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China:…
(2022-10-24). China's Communist Party Elects New Central Committee: Xi Jinping Continues Leading the Asian Giant. orinocotribune.com 
This Sunday, October, 23, the closing session of the 20th Congress of the Communist Party of China culminated in the approval of four texts that will guide the country's policy for at least the next decade. | With a solemn session at the People's Palace, the Communist Party of China (PCCh) concluded the activities of the 20th Congress of the political party. The names of the 205 delegates who will now make up the Central Committee of the party and the 171 alternate members were confirmed at the meeting, and additionally, three resolutions that are now part of Chinese policy to achieve its long-awaited target of b…
(2022-10-24). Leaders of DPRK, Vietnam, Laos, Cuba congratulate Xi on election as general secretary of CPC Central Committee. ecns.cn Ruling party leaders of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Vietnam, Laos and Cuba on Sunday respectively sent congratulations to Xi Jinping on his election as general secretary of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
(2022-10-24). Southwest China's land-sea rail corridor receives 7,000th freight train. ecns.cn The 7,000th freight train loaded with paper pulp, quartz sand and construction ceramic on Friday left the railway station at Qinzhou in Southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region to go to Chongqing municipality via the New Western Land-sea Corridor.
(2022-10-24). CPC unveils new top leadership for new journey toward modernization. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) on Sunday unveiled its new top leadership, which will lead the world's most populous nation on its new journey toward a great modern socialist country in all respects.
(2022-10-24). Xi meets with CPC National Congress delegates. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Sunday met with more than 2,700 delegates, specially invited delegates and non-voting participants of the 20th CPC National Congress in Beijing.
(2022-10-24). HK chief executive hails key Party congress. ecns.cn Leading officials in Hong Kong said on Sunday that the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China was an uplifting and milestone event that will guide the city's development in the years to come.
(2022-10-24). Brief introductions of members of CPC central leading bodies. ecns.cn The following are the brief introductions of the members of the central leading bodies of the Communist Party of China:…
(2022-10-24). CIIE preparations gain pace as arrival of inbound exhibits jumps. ecns.cn As the 5th China International Import Expo (CIIE) approaches, Shanghai officials are stepping up their final preparations, and inbound exhibits are being transported to the city, such as spices from Thailand, amber from Greece, and electric vehicles and robots from South Korea.
(2022-10-24). CPC Central Committee holds press conference on report to 20th national congress. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee holds a press conference on Oct. 24, 2022 to introduce and interpret a key report to the just-concluded 20th CPC National Congress.
(2022-10-24). China focuses on fair division of the 'cake' of wealth. ecns.cn China will focus on developing the economy and expanding the whole of society's wealth through ceaselessly pursuing high-quality development, while enhancing the wealth distribution system with reasonable institutional arrangements to ensure fair division of the "cake" of wealth and avoid economic polarization, according to a senior official of the Communist Party of China on Monday.
(2022-10-24). New leadership to inspire nation on modernization. ecns.cn The new Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee was elected at the first plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee on Sunday.
(2022-10-24). New watchdog elected in anti-corruption fight. ecns.cn The 20th Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Communist Party of China, the Party's top discipline and anti-corruption watchdog, elected its new leadership at its first plenary session on Sunday as Li Xi was elected its secretary.
(2022-10-24). China's GDP rises 3% year-on-year in first three quarters. ecns.cn China's gross domestic product increased 3 percent year-on-year to 87 trillion yuan in the first three quarters of 2022, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Monday.
(2022-10-24). CPC Central Committee to hold press conference on report to 20th national congress. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee will hold a press conference Monday morning to introduce and interpret a key report to the just-concluded 20th CPC National Congress.
(2022-10-24). Statesmen hail general secretary's election. ecns.cn Heads of state from a number of countries have congratulated Xi Jinping on his election as general secretary of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Sunday.
(2022-10-24). China's GDP grows 3.9 pct in third quarter, faster than expectations. ecns.cn China's third-quarter GDP grew by 3.9 percent compared with a year earlier, official data showed on Monday.
(2022-10-24). Brazil Fights 'Spiritual War Against Communism'. orinocotribune.com Political debate in Brazil is being reduced to "Christians" vs "Communists" by Jair Bolsonaro's campaign, with no room for discussion of proposals for government policy, projects and programs. | The campaign has resorted to exploiting religious voters and their faith for electoral purposes, with polls indicating that he's been loosing key support from Christians in general and evangelicals specifically. | As per the incumbent's campaign script, Lula's "communist" government would force children to use unisex restrooms, liberalize abortion and drugs, impose "gender ideology" and threaten the integrity of families.
(2022-10-24). Red Theory: Bourgeois democracy and fascism. fightbacknews.org Communists have a proud history of fighting on the front lines of the resistance to fascism, from the International Brigades in Spain, to the Antifascist Resistance in occupied Europe, to the heroic struggle of the Soviet people to defend the USSR and defeat Nazi Germany. The Soviets liberated the survivors of the death camps and led the assault on Berlin. From that practice theory has been developed to analyze what fascism is, how it develops, and how it should be fought. | It is common on the left to hear the United States described as fascist. This is especially true among the youth and some petty bourgeois r…
(2022-10-24). Washington Post Preemptively Trashes Third Quarter GDP Numbers. cepr.net When the Washington Post's news editors take a position, they are prepared to go to great lengths to follow through. As regular BTP readers know, the paper has decided the economy has been awful ever since President Biden took office. This means that the paper has downplayed or ignored, the unprecedented pace of job growth, …
(2022-10-24). Media narratives shield landlords from a crisis of their own making. mronline.org 
As landlords continue their relentless pursuit of profits, and politicians allow pandemic-era eviction moratoriums to expire, the human toll of a fundamentally brutal housing system is arguably more visible than ever—particularly in America's largest cities.
(2022-10-24). Southern California Teamsters in solidarity with Amazon walkout. fightbacknews.org San Bernardino, CA – Dozens of Amazon workers out of an air hub in San Bernardino walked off the job on Friday, October 14 in an unfair labor practice strike demanding a $5 pay raise, safer working conditions and no retaliation for organizing. Amazon workers start around $17 per hour with limited benefits and work under high production quotas. | Hundreds of Teamsters from the surrounding locals including 1932, 63 and 396 showed up on two separate picket lines to help block the entrances to the air hub. The Teamsters represent 350,000 UPS workers under one of the strongest national union contracts. For part-time a…
(2022-10-24). Labor Speaks Out at Port of Oakland to Defend Rail Workers Health & Safety & Right to Strike. indybay.org
(2022-10-24). Weeks after landfall, Hurricane Ian leaves thousands displaced, financially ruined. wsws.org Dislocation from the storm has left many homeless, unemployed and stranded, while little to no assistance has come from federal or state authorities.
(2022-10-24). Oppose the Australian university union's sellout at Western Sydney University College. wsws.org The NTEU deal is one of the most blatant efforts by all the union apparatuses to impose the Labor government's demands for at least two more years of real wage cuts, as well as social spending cuts, while boosting military spending.
(2022-10-24). Jacobin and Labor Notes on the UAW elections: Defenders of the apparatus against the campaign of Will Lehman. wsws.org After months of silence the pseudo-left Jacobin magazine has published an article on the UAW election that fails to mention that a genuine socialist, Mack Trucks autoworker Will Lehman, is on the ballot.
(2022-10-24). Thursday 10/27: 10/27 Building Solidarity and Education From The Port To The Schools & SF City Workers. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 Henry Schimdt Room | 400 North Point | San Francisco…
(2022-10-24). Two health care workers fatally shot at Dallas hospital. wsws.org Police responded to the scene of the fatal shootings of two health care workers near the labor and delivery area of Methodist Dallas Medical Center Saturday morning.
(2022-10-24). Hangzhou's digital economy brings expats together. ecns.cn Six foreigners from four countries joined in a joyful trip to the Xiaoshan district of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on Sunday, to see the city's latest achievements in the digital economy.
(2022-10-24). Negotiated solution – No alternative! indybay.org Does anyone really believe that more and more state-of-the-art weapons, no matter how tough sanctions and huge financial injections could produce peace? …The survival of humanity depends in part on this business of death no longer having a future, and it begins at any moment. Prospects are rising as the forces for survival come together.
(2022-10-24). Oakland District Councul Candidate Forum – Wednesday Oct 26. indybay.org On Wednesday, October 26th, from 6-8PM PST EBASE will be holding a Candidate Forum with candidates running for Oakland City Council. Community members will be invited to speak directly with candidates and ask pressing questions around housing justice, economic inequality, and public safety in advance of upcoming elections.
(2022-10-24). Bosses & Managers In SF Using Restraining Orders To Shut Workers Up. indybay.org Bosses and managers are using court restraining orders to shut down unionists, whistleblowers and workers who are fighting for worker rights and against corruption.
(2022-10-24). New Zealand Stalinist Ken Douglas and the historic degeneration of the trade unions. wsws.org As president of the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions and head of the Stalinist Socialist Unity Party, Douglas played a pivotal role in suppressing the struggles of the working class against the right-wing 1984-90 Labour government and the subsequent National Party government.
(2022-10-24). Australia: NSW rail union calls off fare collection ban as government targets workers in lawsuit. wsws.org The bid by the New South Wales government to seek financial compensation over an industrial dispute is an extraordinary move targeting the entire working class.
(2022-10-24). Five years since its liberation, more than a million people return to Raqqa. greenleft.org.au Following its liberation from Islamic State, Raqqa is rebuilding its damaged infrastructure, economy, health and education sectors, and constructing a pluralistic, grassroots democracy, reports ANF English.
(2022-10-24). Trouble brewing in $24 trillion US Treasury market. wsws.org Financial Times columnist Gillian Tett noted last week that while surface conditions in the market for US Treasury bonds appeared calm, in contrast to the turmoil in the UK, beneath this "surface veneer, some nasty currents are swirling in the Treasuries world."
(2022-10-23). From BLM To Generation U: Uprising Persists In Today's Labor Movement. popularresistance.org The BLM movement may have left the streets, but its spirit lives on in Generation U and the fight against worker exploitation — combining the dynamism of social movements with the strategic position of labor to fight capitalism. | The United States is witnessing the phenomenon of Generation U. This generation is an expression of the shifted consciousness of young workers today — workers who are embracing socialist ideas, are in favor of labor unions, and who are challenging exploitation either through leaving their jobs in large numbers, or challenging corporate behemoths like Amazon and Starbucks dir…
(2022-10-23). Four Of Five World Cities Faced 'Significant Climate Hazards' In 2022. popularresistance.org It's no secret that climate hazards are rising, with headlines of floods, hurricanes, and wildfires taking over the news. Now, a report from CDP, a nonprofit climate disclosure group, found that 4 out of 5 cities have experienced "significant climate hazards" this year. One-quarter of cities surveyed also expect to see more frequent "high-risk" climate hazards by 2025. | Researchers surveyed 998 cities for its Protecting People and the Planet analysis, finding that 80% of responding cities reporting they faced significant climate hazards — including extreme heat (46%), heavy rainfall (36%), drought (35%) an…
(2022-10-23). One In Three Americans Are Struggling: What If We United? popularresistance.org If you're having trouble making ends meet right now, you're not alone. | Nearly 52 million adults — about 1 in 4 — are having difficulty paying for usual household expenses, according to the most recent Census data, and, according to Monmouth polling, more than 4 in 10 Americans, 42 percent, "say they are struggling to remain where they are financially." | So let's split the difference between those numbers and say one in three American adults say they've found it difficult to cover expenses or pay bills. Does that sound like a system that's working well? Does that sound like a machine that is just hu…
(2022-10-23). Kansas Chipotle Workers Latest To Launch Union Drive. popularresistance.org Lawrence, Kansas – Employees at a second Chipotle location are unionizing, this time in Lawrence, Kansas. The young workers are forming an independent union, and facing harsh—and likely illegal—pushback from management. | A majority of workers' signatures were collected on a petition to submit to the National Labor Relations Board, only to have that petition thrown away by management. So now they're filing an unfair labor practice charge as they push to form a union. | Quinlan Muller has worked at Chipotle for four years, at three different stores. "The Mass Street location is one of the most difficul…
(2022-10-23). RIAC at the Ist International Scientific Conference "Civilizations of the East: View from the 21st Century" russiancouncil.ru The meeting was dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the HSE, as well as the 20th anniversary of the Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs of the HSE…
(2022-10-23). Iran is joining Russian gas supplies through substitution schemes. journal-neo.org 
In their recent speeches, representatives of Russia and Iran have very positively described the intense contacts between the two countries, assessing visits, meetings and negotiations of the officials of both countries as a steady and unwavering will of these states aimed at shaping a "new era" of mutually beneficial strategic cooperation, including in the economic …
(2022-10-23). China to open wider to the world: Xi. ecns.cn China will open its door wider to the rest of the world, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said Sunday.
(2022-10-23). Logistics sector tipped to overcome challenges threatening global recovery. ecns.cn The logistics sector, a long-term economic pillar that is thriving in China, will retain its upward momentum, facilitating global trade and investment activities despite challenges threatening the world's economic recovery.
(2022-10-23). They Say: China's high-level opening up to accelerate world economic recovery. ecns.cn
(2022-10-23). Xi stresses significance of 20th CPC National Congress. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, said Sunday the 20th CPC National Congress was a congress of holding the banner high, pooling the strength, and promoting solidarity and dedication.
(2022-10-23). Communique of 1st plenum of 20th CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection issued. ecns.cn The communique of the first plenary session of the 20th Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) of the Communist Party of China (CPC) was issued on Sunday.
(2022-10-23). Xi Jinping addressing the press. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, began to address the press on Sunday.
(2022-10-23). Xi stresses self-reform of Party. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Sunday said the Party should always press forward with self-reform on the journey ahead.
(2022-10-23). SAR youth welcomes integration strategies. ecns.cn The report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China has pointed out the development direction of the country and will help young people from Hong Kong and Macao better integrate into the development strategy of the motherland.
(2022-10-23). New Journey: China and the World. america.cgtn.com CGTN America presents a special program "New Journey: China and the World" to discuss with several China experts about China's economy, modernization, battling climate change, sustainability, Chinese global initiatives, and China's role in an ever-changing world as the country moves forward with the next …
(2022-10-23). What does the 20th CPC National Congress mean to world economy. ecns.cn At week-long 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), which concluded on Saturday in Beijing, a blueprint for China's future development has been mapped out.
(2022-10-23). Xi presents new CPC central leadership. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, presented the Party's new central leadership when meeting the press Sunday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
(2022-10-23). Xi Jinping, other members of Political Bureau Standing Committee of 20th CPC Central Committee appear before the press. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, and the other members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the 20th CPC Central Committee appeared before the press on Sunday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
(2022-10-23). China keeps promoting building of human community with a shared future: Xi. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Sunday expressed China's commitment to promoting the building of a human community with a shared future.
(2022-10-23). Xi Jinping elected general secretary of CPC Central Committee: communique. ecns.cn Xi Jinping was elected general secretary of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) at the committee's first plenary session held on Sunday, according to a communique.
(2022-10-23). (Multinational enterprises in China) China's high-level opening up to accelerate world economic recovery: global managing director of Roland Berger. ecns.cn China's high-level opening up and engagement in cooperation will not only benefit China but also provide more market opportunities, investment possibilities and growth potential to the rest of the world to speed up the world economic recovery, said Denis Depoux, global managing director of Roland Berger, while giving an exclusive interview with China News Network.
(2022-10-23). Full text of resolution on Party Constitution amendment. ecns.cn The following is the full text of a resolution on an amendment to the Constitution of the Communist Party of China (CPC) adopted Saturday at the closing session of the 20th CPC National Congress.
(2022-10-23). Xi stresses acting for people, relying on people. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Sunday said the Party should always act for the people and rely on the people on the journey ahead.
(2022-10-23). China's deep space exploration laboratory recruits young talents. ecns.cn China's deep space exploration laboratory launched campus recruitment, aiming to attract more young talents to devote themselves to the country's deep space exploration, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA).
(2022-10-23). CPC sets course for new victories. ecns.cn A new central leadership of the Communist Party of China was elected on Saturday at a key Party congress that adopted a blueprint for the nation's development for the coming five years and beyond, as well as an amendment to the Party's Constitution.
(2022-10-23). Xi Jinping leads CPC leadership in meeting the press. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), led the other members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the 20th CPC Central Committee in meeting the press Sunday at the Great Hall of the People.
(2022-10-23). Purchasing power of workers down. fightbacknews.org San José, CA – Inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers or CPI-W has been rising this year at the fastest rate in 40 years. This high inflation continued in September, with prices measured by CPI-W up 8.5% over a year ago. Higher prices combined with fewer hours means that the purchasing power of average weekly earnings for workers fell 3.5% from a year earlier. | But many workers' wages are buying even less than the 3.5% average drop in purchasing power. The difference in hourly pay gains between the highest-paid 25% of all workers, and the lowest paid 25% of…
(2022-10-23). Labor Speaks Out Port Of Oakland To Defend Rail Workers Health & Safety & Right To Strike. indybay.org
(2022-10-23). Iran interests in enhancing activities within IORA framework. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) — Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy Mehdi Safari said on Sunday that Iran is interested in enhancing activity within the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) framework.
(2022-10-23). Tehran to host 3rd Iran-EEU Economic Diplomacy Conference. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) — Tehran will host the third Iran-Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) Economic Diplomacy Conference in December.
(2022-10-23). A Blues National Anthem for America. commondreams.org Blues embodies human resilience in the face of adversity and suffering. It's therefore the perfect musical tonic for a nation founded on slavery and genocide and a country of extreme economic inequality whose fossil-fueled luck is starting to run out.
(2022-10-23). Parliamentarians from Venezuela and Colombia Meet in Cúcuta. orinocotribune.com 
This Friday, October 21, the binational meeting of Venezuelan and Colombian parliamentarians was held in the Colombian city of Cúcuta, Norte de Santander, near the border with Venezuela. In Cúcuta, the president of the National Assembly of Venezuela, Jorge Rodríguez, said that the most important issues being discussed are trade, transportation, complete opening of the border, and security. | He pointed out that parliamentarians from the two countries will address these issues together with mayors, governors, councilors, merchants, business owners, farmers and peasants from the border areas, in order to accompany…
(2022-10-23). Periodista veterano de EEUU desaparece tras el registro del FBI y "no da señales de vida" durante seis meses. cubadebate.cu El periodista tampoco ha aparecido en las redes sociales desde el 27 de abril, cuando publicó su último tuit en el que escribió una sola palabra, "hechos", en respuesta a la afirmación del exagente de la CIA Marc Polymeropoulos en la que indicaba que los acontecimientos en Ucrania entre 2014 y 2022 fueron un "experimento de laboratorio" de EE.UU. sobre las "tácticas, técnicas y procedimientos" de militares rusos.
(2022-10-22). Amy's Kitchen Workers Protested Their Working Conditions. popularresistance.org Organic convenience foods brand Amy's Kitchen maintains a carefully constructed image of ethical consumption and saving the planet, one vegan frozen burrito at a time. The company is owned by the Berliner family, and its website makes much out of being a small, family-owned business, with pictures of the founders joyfully making pot pies and surfing. | "We choose what's best for our customers, our farmers, our employees and our planet," the website reads. "It's a tall order, but we wouldn't have it any other way." | But Amy's has been under fire the past year as startling labor practices have come to light. | On…
(2022-10-22). The Fight Against Inflation Doesn't Have To Be Rich-People Friendly. popularresistance.org The world's central bankers, almost without exception, are now busy swinging sledgehammers. Only whopping interest-rate hikes, they're preaching, can pound down inflation's rising prices. | In the United States, the Federal Reserve has so far this year raised the nation's benchmark interest rate by three points, something that hasn't happened since the 1980s, and still more rate hikes, the Fed pledges, are coming. | These interest-rate boosts, the central banker reasoning goes, will slow the economy, deflate consumer demand, and get prices shrinking. The downside? Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell is readily ac…
(2022-10-22). EU confesses 'our prosperity was based on China & Russia': Cheap energy, low-paid labor, big market. mronline.org 
EU foreign-policy chief Josep Borrell confessed the West's neoliberal economic model was "based on cheap energy coming from Russia," "access to the big China market," and low-paid Chinese workers. Europe has now lost that, and is thus in crisis.
(2022-10-22). Resolution on 19th CPC Central Committee report adopted at 20th CPC National Congress. ecns.cn The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) on Saturday passed a resolution endorsing the report of the 19th CPC Central Committee.
(2022-10-22). Xi Jinping presiding over 20th CPC National Congress closing session. ecns.cn Xi Jinping is presiding over the closing session of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Saturday.
(2022-10-22). New CPC leadership to meet press on Sunday. ecns.cn Members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee will meet the press on Sunday after they are elected at a plenary meeting on the same day.