No commentary from me today, one of those days where I just can’t figure out much insightful to say, so would rather say nothing.

Today’s top items:

1. Xian Outbreak may be coming under control

2. Hong Kong may be on the brink of new outbreak

3. Kazakhstan turmoil

4. Li Keqiang reminds everyone how worried he is about the economy

5. Japan-Australia defense treaty

6. Lithuania

7. Meeting to set the 2022 propaganda agenda

8. Is China “uninvestible”?

Thanks for reading.