population – SANGHA KOMMUNE (SSR)

Compassionate CPC Healthcare Benefits the Nation!

China: CPC to Instigate Nationwide “Free Childbirth” Medical-Care by 2026! (14.12.2025)

14/12/2025 Adrian (釋大道)

Seven provincial-level regions, including Jilin, Jiangsu and Shandong, already provide full coverage for in-hospital childbirth medical expenses within the policy scopes.

Officials noted that the commitment applies to standard medical services. If expecting parents choose premium-priced hospitals, or opt for medications or materials not included in the basic insurance catalogue, those additional expenses will not be reimbursed.

The National Healthcare Security Administration is also planning to expand maternity insurance eligibility to include flexible workers, migrant workers, and people in new forms of employment, among other measures designed to encourage childbirth.

China’s maternity insurance now covers approximately 255 million people.

Venezuela: President Maduro Announces Socialist Civil Defence Drill! (26.9.2025)

26/09/2025 Adrian (釋大道)

Although most progressives in the West instinctively support Palestine – even though the victims are not Socialist or possess any Socialist intentions – when the US deliberately targets a genuine Socialist State, a roaring “silence” is the result from the bourgeois left. My eldest daughter had a friend when she first statred school – whose father was a Spanish Socialist (he had met her White, middle class mother whilst she was on holiday to Spain – as British people tend to do – even I have been to Spain). When we discussed Socialism (Communism) I always came from a Soviet (Stalinist)-Chinese (Mapist) perspective (reflecting my life) and he would counter with a Cuban-South American perspective (reflecting his). This taught ne a lesson about bia and presumption on the left – I mean – we all love Che Guevara, but very few of us give Latin American Socialism the respect it deserves, I certainly did not, but I do now. My meeting with this Spanish man taught me this. He said he did not really understand the Soviet or Chinese positions – as they did not speak to his material reality. Isn’t this just a brilliant observation?

North Devon: St Peter’s Church – Bratton Fleming! (26.8.2025)

26/08/2025 Adrian (釋大道)

This must be the most spectacular integration of religion and secularism. I never thought I would live to see the Church of England finally give-up their last line of sanctity and allow all and sundry to stay as many nights as they can afford – and do whatever they like during their stay – providing the interior of the Church is not damaged. As an academic who uses the average Church as an early form of a search-engine – I find this a fascinating opportunity – albeit slightly disturbing and a little bizarre. Theravada Buddhist Temples, of course, allow practitioners to stay within their interiors – being fed and cared for free – providing there is space. Absolutely NO money is asked for or required (a Buddhist monastic must not touch money of any type). Not all Buddhist Temples follow this idea outside of Thailand, Sri Lanka, or Laos, etc, but they should do.

Australians Take Illicit Drugs to Numb the Pain of Capitalism!

Australia: Wastewater Analysis Reveals Record-High Levels of Illicit Drug-Taking! (15.8.2025)

15/08/2025 Adrian (釋大道)

ACIC Chief Executive Officer Heather Cook said in a statement that the consumed volume of methylamphetamine, cocaine, heroin and MDMA had an estimated street value of 11.5 billion Australian dollars (7.4 billion U.S. dollars), with methylamphetamine accounting for 8.9 billion Australian dollars (5.7 billion U.S. dollars).

“Serious and organized crime groups exploit Australia’s high demand for illicit drugs and are focused on maximising profit at the expense of the community’s security and wellbeing,” she said.

ACIC said its modelling suggests that increasing consumption of methylamphetamine, cocaine and MDMA will continue through to 2027, while the heroin market is not expected to change significantly for the next two years.

Medical Internationalism Exercised By PRC!

Ethiopia: China Donates Medical Supplies to Ethiopia-China Friendship Hospital! (4.6.2025)

04/07/2025 Adrian (釋大道)

Liu Junying, head of the 25th batch of the Chinese medical team, said his team, which began work at Tirunesh-Beijing Hospital in May 2024, has been delivering medical services to Ethiopian communities as part of the long-standing Sino-Ethiopian health cooperation. He further reiterated China’s commitment to sending successive medical teams to provide healthcare for Ethiopians in need, while also sharing expertise with local medical professionals. The newly dispatched 26th Chinese medical team, consisting of 16 specialists across various fields, continues China’s medical mission to Ethiopia, which has been serving the local population since the 1970s.

Laos: 50 Elephant Festival to be Held in Xayaboury! (30.1.2025)

30/01/2025 Adrian (釋大道)

The festival aims to preserve Laos’ dwindling elephant population, which is at risk of extinction, while inspiring support for their conservation and ensuring their cultural significance endures, Lao national TV reported on Thursday.

Each year, the festival attracts large crowds to Xayaboury, where visitors can witness the majestic elephants, trained and led by their mahouts.

This year, 50 elephants will participate in the festival, reflecting the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

The festival will kick off with a mini-marathon and elephant rides, followed by cultural performances. A street market will offer a variety of products from Laos and beyond.

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