CCTV FOLLIES 12.18 JOHN LEE'S DUTY VISIT

China's man in Hong Kong delivers a report to his boss -HK government has resolutely safeguarded national security -Things are picking up for better! -Israel said, Hamas said -Russia wants Putin!

JOHN LEE IS ON A DUTY VISIT TO BEIJING!

“Xi Jinping on Monday met with Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region John Lee who is on a duty visit to Beijing. Lauding Lee's work over the past year, Xi said Lee has led the HKSAR government in shouldering responsibilities and delivering good results. The HKSAR government has resolutely safeguarded national security, reformed the District Council system in Hong Kong, smoothly completed the District Council Ordinary Election, and brought Hong Kong out of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and toward a comprehensive recovery, Xi said. Xi also said the central authorities fully acknowledged the work of Lee and the HKSAR government. The central authorities will fully, firmly and accurately implement the "one country, two systems" policy for a long time and fully implement the principle of "patriots administering Hong Kong," Xi said. (Xinhua translation)

Things are picking up for the better in regards to China.

Gaza leads foreign news with Israeli footage of unearthed tunnels and examination of the massive underground network built by Hamas in Gaza.

Some Hamas footage of the “resistance”

The Palestine said Israeli bombing killed over 100 Palestinians.

Russia still firing away at Ukraine. Ukraine admits to sending drone into Russia.

Ukraine fights back.

More good news from Moscow! Putin is pushed by his party to run again as president.

Editor’s note: It’s hard to believe someone so cynical could be naive about anything, but it’s interesting that CCTV chose to highlight this Russia Today headline.

Massive flooding in Australia, and that’s a wrap! Road Closed.

Zai jian!