The world is like a chess game new!
In the past year, we have witnessed a lot of extraordinary, but also witnessed a lot of turmoil and chaos.
When time flies and the time comes to 2022, a new "plot" has emerged in the international community.
On January 5, Beijing time, there were several messages from Asia: the capital of Kazakhstan entered a state of emergency, and the South Korean presidential election ushered in changes.
This time, the situation in Asia is back! New developments continue to emerge, making the Asian continent the "epicenter of the storm".
Let's start with Kazakhstan.
On January 5, local time, Kazakh President Tokayev suddenly ordered that the capital Nur-Sultan and the largest city of Almaty enter a state of emergency until January 19 this year.
Not only that, Butkaev also signed a presidential decree accepting the resignation of all members of the current government. But they will continue to perform their duties until the new government is successfully restructured.
What the hell is going on? Why has Kazakhstan suddenly changed dramatically? The entry of a state of emergency in a country's capital and largest city is no small matter.
Originally, according to the Ha News Agency reported on the 5th, at the arrival of the new year, the price of liquefied natural gas in the Mangistau oblast of Kazakhstan suddenly rose sharply, and the inflation problem became increasingly apparent, triggering people in many places to rally and protest.
The protests were so large that at least 3,000 protesters gathered outside the mayor's office in Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest city, to demand a problem from the city.
Angry demonstrators surrounded the mayor's office, some brandishing sticks, some trying to climb through windows to enter the door, and some even wanting a fire to set the building on fire.
According to live reports, sporadic gunfire was also heard outside the mayor's office.
I have to admit that the riots in Kazakhstan are indeed unexpected, but they are inexplicably full of familiarity.
What is the meaning behind this? Two points.
President of Kazakhstan Tokaev
1, in the context of the ongoing COVID-19 epidemic, the disruption of global supply chains, and the outbreak of the economic and energy crisis, the rise in prices in Kazakhstan and the dissatisfaction and protest of the people are actually expected.
In fact, many countries have the same problem. In the West, similar demonstrations have been repeated one after another, and Americans have even become accustomed to it.
However, it seems unusual for large-scale protest demonstrations such as today to take place in Central Asian countries.
Is it the people's dissatisfaction with the government to the extreme, or is it that external forces are deliberately leading the chaos? This has to mention the importance of the five Central Asian countries.
2, Kazakhstan is the largest country in the five Central Asian countries, and it is also a country directly bordering Russia and China.
For Russia, the five Central Asian countries are a buffer zone to confront the United States and Europe while preventing the infiltration of the "three forces" in the Middle East, and Kazakhstan is the last line of defense.
Once the place is in chaos, the so-called city gate fire and pond fish, China and Russia, as neighbors, may face a lot of trouble.
Considering that in the recent period, the United States, Russia, and Europe have been constantly controversial over the Ukraine issue, and the smell of gunpowder is strong, it cannot be ruled out that external forces have taken the opportunity to make trouble in an attempt to distract Putin's attention.
Regardless of the outcome, in short, Central Asia is not calm, and the surrounding Iran, Russia, and China must be prepared.
Let's talk about South Korea.
On January 5, the Global Network reported that The next presidential candidate of South Korea's largest opposition party, the National Power Party, has recently been in a mess, and the situation in the South Korean general election seems to have new variables.
Simply put, he is currently facing 3 problems.
First, the scandal of relatives and friends around him is making Yin Xiyue lose the hearts of the people.
At the end of last year, two popular presidential candidates in South Korean politics were in a crisis of public opinion - Lee Jae-myung of the Common Democratic Party was condemned by the public for his son's suspicion of online gambling; Yoon Seok-yue of the National Power Party was trapped by his wife's academic qualifications.
While both responded to the scandal and publicly apologized to the public, South Koreans seem less satisfied with Yoon's claims.
At first, Yin Xiyue was bent on defending his wife, claiming that her resume was just a "formality" in the application process. Subsequently, due to the increasingly strong public condemnation, Yin Xiyue finally decided to bow and apologize, saying that he did not abide by the principle of fairness.
Although Yoon Seok-yue apologized, Koreans don't feel good in their hearts.
Second, the infighting in the Kuomintang party caused Yin Xiyue to lose support within the party.
You know, Yoon Seok-yue, who has had the experience of South Korea's attorney general, did not have a clear partisanship before. It wasn't until last year, in an effort to run for the next South Korean presidency, that Yoon announced his membership in the Nationalist Forces Party, the largest opposition party opposed to Moon's party.
After entering the party, Yin Xiyue can be described as a constant trouble.
First of all, lee joon-seok, the leader of the National Power Party, and Cho Xiu-jin, a member of the party's election lawmaker, were exposed to fierce contradictions. Li Junxi was furious and actually quit Yin Xiyue's campaign team.
Secondly, Kim Jong-in, the election operator of the National Power Party, recently suddenly announced the reorganization of the committee, which embarrassed the unsuspecting Yoon Seok-yue.
In desperation, Yin Xiyue could only cancel all campaign activities and re-plan the election schedule.
It can be said that Yin Xiyue, as a presidential candidate who joined the Kuomintang party late, can neither reasonably adjust the differences within the party nor convince other parliamentarians.
If even "my own people" do not support myself, I am afraid that the general election in March will be even more difficult.
Third, the release of former South Korean President Park Geun-hye from prison also put Yoon Seok-yue in an embarrassing situation.
Don't forget, it was Yoon Seok-wook who thoroughly investigated the "girlfriend's political case" and personally sent Park Geun-hye to prison. Now, Park Geun-hye is out of prison, and her popularity is not low, which will inevitably put Yoon Seok-yue in a disadvantageous situation.
Moon Jae-in's pardoning of Park Geun-hye is to win more votes for Lee Jae-myung, which in turn attracts the support of Park Geun-hye's fans.
All in all, Yin Xiyue's campaign situation is worrying, and Lee Jae-ming does not have much of a problem.
According to the current situation, the winner of the South Korean general election in March this year may be Lee Jae-myung.
If this is the case, perhaps Moon Jae-in will be able to break the "curse" of the South Korean president smoothly.
Finally, a few brief summaries.
Both Kazakhstan and South Korea are indispensable links to Asia's geopolitical powers. The current situation in these two countries is full of unknowns, and a little turmoil may affect the entire situation in Asia.
When will Kazakhstan be able to put an end to the unrest? What was the outcome of the Korean general election? It's just a matter of waiting and seeing.