一 | "Given that energy is the lifeline of modern economies, modern economic growth patterns, there are not that many alternatives available and there are only a few countries that are players in the global energy market. Russia certainly cannot be counted out and Russia cannot be marginalized in the global energy landscape," says Harsh V. Pant, professor of international relations at the King's College London India Institute and director of the strategic studies program at the Observer Research Foundation.,International Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director Fatih Birol and US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on 12 July urged Indo-Pacific countries at the Sydney Energy Forum to diversify their supply chains for energy and critical minerals to reduce "dependency" on Russia over its special operation in Ukraine, as well as on China.,"At a time when the energy prices are going up and affecting some of the poorest and most vulnerable countries around the world very significantly, I think Asian countries will continue to cooperate with Russia in order to support their economies and their domestic requirements," says Pant.,He explains that dealing with Russia has become an economic imperative at a time of energy crunch given that Moscow is offering discounted oil to a number of countries. Furthermore, maintaining economic relations with Russia is a question of survival and the people's well-being for some Asian nations and countries of the Global South, according to the professor. Under these circumstances it's highly unlikely that they will succumb to the pressure from Washington and sever ties with Russia, he says.,"For political leaders across the world, at a time when economies are just beginning to grow after the long COVID pandemic, they can [not] afford a lack of energy and higher energy prices," Pant stresses.,Russia, Venezuela to Expand Oil Sector Cooperation, Working on Pact to Circumvent Western Sanctions4 July, 11:15 GMT,Anti-Russia Sanctions: India and EU Approaches,To illustrate his point, the professor cites India's approach to Russia's affairs and the Ukraine crisis. New Delhi continues to import energy from Russia despite the US and Europe urging India to join sweeping anti-Russia sanctions.,"What we have seen in the last two months is a gradual, significant increase in what India is buying from Russia when it comes to oil," the professor says. "This is particularly relevant again because Russia has offered India discounted oil and India's economic requirements demand that India continues buying this oil. The challenges facing India's population mean that the Indian leadership has an incentive in continuing to engage with Russia on this question.",At the same time, the European Union's decision to slap sanctions on Russia and slash energy supplies from the country have backfired on Europe's economy, sending fuel prices up and accelerating inflation.,"We have seen how Europe is struggling to reduce its dependence and the kind of costs that it is imposing on Europeans," says Pant. "Most Asian countries would be reluctant to go down that route.",Brussels: Anti-Russia Sanctions Raise Questions About Sustainability of EU's Financial Model 10 June, 08:44 GMT,The disruptions in the supply of crude after the imposition of ban on imports from Russia have given a dramatic boost to energy prices and inflation, echoes Suranjali Tandon, assistant professor at the Delhi-based National Institute of Public Finance and Policy.,"The current inflationary trends are the most serious challenge for policy makers," she says. "Central banks around the world have begun the process of unwinding loose monetary policy… The current inflation rates have led to internal economic strains and as seen in Sri Lanka, a political upheaval. The cooperation between Russia and Asian countries may be economically prudent.",Moreover, major Asian economies – India and China – are ready to absorb crude supplies from Russia rejected by the West, according to her.,At the same time, Washington's plan to force Asian states to join anti-Russia sanctions is fraught with severe risks for the global economy, Tandon warns.,"The ban, if carried out by other Asian economies, will further cut off supplies of refined petroleum and related products," she says. "This could lead to an unmanageable inflationary spiral while depressing global growth.",Lithium, Gold & Rare Earths: How China May Open the Door to New Business Opportunities for Afghans19 August 2021, 08:38 GMT,Are There Alternatives to Russia & China?,According to Tandon, India sets an important precedent for other Asian states by withstanding the US pressure when it comes to energy sanctions against Russia. By doing this, India is defending its internal interests in the first place, the professor underscores.,She hails the idea that single technology or fuel dependence should be avoided. This principle could be applied to Russia, China, or Western countries in a similar way. However, when the West is calling upon Asian nations to shift to wind, solar, and even nuclear power and abandon fossil fuels, it's clear that this shift cannot be done immediately, the professor emphasizes.,Even after the "green" transition, Asian states and the Global South are likely to maintain ties with Russia and China, who have been developing cutting-edge nuclear technologies and mining rare earths needed for producing electric batteries and electronic components.,"Russia's energy supplies will remain globally important," Tandon forecasts. "More importantly, even when this transition does take place the natural resources including minerals used as inputs in renewables will be concentrated in countries like China. China produces 63% of the world’s rare earth elements, including 45% of molybdenum as per IEA, so it's unclear what countries must do to expand alternatives while being under pressure to transition quickly."。
北京时间4月21日，北京新星曾凡博伤停一场后复出，此役有NBA球探来到现场观战考察他。只是曾凡博毕竟是带伤复出，许利民指导对于他的使用极为慎重，曾凡博上半场7分多钟零出手0分，但下半场曾凡博有限时间接连命中3记三分，外加大帽萨林杰与突破暴扣，全场5中4得到12分2篮板1抢断1盖帽，攻防兼备帮助北京取胜晋级四强。
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22岁的曾凡博本赛季是CBA第3个赛季，他常规赛场均贡献14.7分4.7篮板1.9助攻0.8抢断1.5封盖，其中得分、篮板、助攻与抢断均是创造生涯单赛季新高纪录，封盖则是追平生涯单赛季最高纪录。
三 | 曾凡博成功获得本赛季的CBA最具进步球员奖，以及入选本土球员最佳阵容一阵。
至于进入季后赛阶段，曾凡博在第二场比赛14中11狂轰30分，率领北京险胜北控。
四 | 只是在第三场比赛，曾凡博因为肩部、腰部与腿部的伤势影响，导致他因伤缺席比赛。
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如今第四场曾凡博迎来复出，NBA球探也是来到现场观战，且还有中国男篮的助教洛伦特和卡涅特一起到场考察观战。
不过曾凡博毕竟是带伤复出，许利民指导对于曾凡博的使用极为谨慎。在首节比赛，曾凡博仅替补登场1分49秒，在场上各项数据均是零毫无存在感。及至第二节比赛，曾凡博继续替补登场4分40秒，但依然是没有投篮出手，且仅有一次失误，在场上依然是没有存在感。
直到第三节最后阶段，曾凡博再度登场终于打破得分荒，曾凡博先是接到陈盈骏传球，外线命中一记三分。曾凡博随后抢断廖三宁反击，遭孟子凯拉拽违体犯规，送孟子凯累计技术犯规与违体犯规被驱逐，曾凡博两罚一中。曾凡博随后还大帽萨林杰，在有限的时间内攻防兼备。
及至末节比赛开局，曾凡博继续三分命中，帮助北京逐步扩大20分领先优势，但之后不慎误伤打中朱松玮面部导致流血。在北控持续反扑追到差11分后，曾凡博命中个人本场第3记三分，并在之后继续完成突破暴扣，进一步帮助北京巩固优势奠定胜局。
曾凡博在上半场毫无存在感，但他在下半场攻防两端均是表现出色，成为北京晋级的功臣之一，而他的表现能否打动NBA球探还是未知数。
（文/醉卧浮生）。
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