National coaching director Rexy Mainaky is happy to see two men pairs through to the quarter-finals of the Asian Championships in Ningbo, China ... Show more www.thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2024/04/11/aaron-wooi-yik-sze-fei-izzuddin-are-through-to-last-eight-in-ningbo #TheStarMalaysia #News #badminton #MalaysiaBoleh
Who is China’s Yang Siqi? From mountain to surfing at 2024 Paris Games, farm girl becomes country’s first Olympic surfer
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Lakshya Sen (🇮🇳) went down in straight games to top seed Shi Yu Qi (🇨🇳) in a gruelling opener that lasted 53 minutes.#BadmintonAsiaChampionships 🏸
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Exponent Lovelly targets top 50 in the world by end of this year: KUALA LUMPUR: National karate exponent Lovelly Anne Robberth (pic) will not rest on her laurels ...
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Exclusive: Trump launched CIA covert influence operation against China: Two years into office, President Donald Trump authorized the Central Intelligence Agency ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Launched Covert CIA Influence Operation Against China
- President Trump authorized a clandestine CIA campaign against China in 2019 to influence public opinion against the government.
- The operation aimed to foment paranoia among Chinese leaders and was in response to China's aggressive efforts to increase global influence.
- The CIA used false identities to spread negative narratives about the Chinese government and criticized the Belt and Road Initiative funding infrastructure projects in the developing world.
- The operation poses risks of escalating tensions with China, potentially undermining U.S. credibility, while China could exploit evidence of U.S. influence operations to criticize Western interference.
When the new look Gilas Pilipinas tests its mettle on Thursday, the Nationals understand how big of a first step they will be taking against a lower-ranked ... Show more inqnews.net/GilasHongkong
EXCLUSIVE: AI takes priority at TikTok owner ByteDance, as Sora disrupts the future of video creation
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Quick Glance: Singapore Invests Heavily in AI to Safeguard Workforce
- Singapore has launched extensive programs to strengthen its workforce for the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and allocate up to $500 million for advanced computer chips to secure the infrastructure needed for AI innovations.
- At least $27 million will be invested in building expertise in AI by offering 100 AI scholarships for Singaporean students and attracting global experts to collaborate with Singapore.
- Singapore plans to invest $1 billion in AI over the next five years to expand AI talent here, including awarding five AI visiting professorships to drive research and provide training opportunities for local students.
China’s Hainan gears up for Boao Forum for Asia 2024: BOAO, MARCH 26, ARMENPRESS. The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA), held annually in the Chinese resort town of Boao ...
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Letters: Blackhawks’ handling of abuse claims is shameful: I challenge the Blackhawks to show us how they've changed and that they want to be a leader on ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/22/letters-blackhawks-handling-of-abuse-claims-is-shameful/
Experts say Chiefs, Royals CBAs leave much to be desired: ‘More like a press release’
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If the KC Royals copy this city’s example, count me in on a new downtown-area stadium | Opinion
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Giants cut ties with J.D. Davis, pocket millions thanks to CBA wrinkle: The San Francisco Giants have released J.D. Davis, last year’s starting third baseman ...
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The Royals pledged a robust stadium community benefits agreement. But where is it?
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Malaysia fail to defend ATC title, fall 0-3 to China in final: SHAH ALAM: Malaysia could not defend the men's team title in the Asia Team Championships ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2024/02/18/malaysia-fail-to-defend-atc-title-fall-0-3-to-china-in-final
2 Chinese Nationals Face 20 Years for Counterfeit iPhone Repair Scheme: Two men based in Maryland received the counterfeit iPhones from Hong Kong and tried to ...
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DC federal jury convicts 2 Chinese nationals of duping Apple out of over $3 million with fake iPhones
foxbusiness.com/markets/dc-federal-jury-convicts-chinese-nationals-duping-apple-million-fake-iphones
Funds aplenty for Paris Olympics-bound PH athletes: MANILA, Philippines–Team Philippines will be armed with a war chest of P52 million covering the training ...
sports.inquirer.net/551593/funds-aplenty-for-paris-olympics-bound-ph-athletes
Behind the unprecedented rise in young impact players in baseball: Cutting-edge data and training, the 2022 CBA and the trend towards tanking and rebuilding have ...
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Space Force rolling out dedicated 'combat squadrons' to prepare for growing threats
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What Happens to DC Chinatown With an Empty Capital One Arena: DC’s historic Chinese neighborhood saw dramatic change after the Washington Wizards and Capitals ...
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Arc’teryx Maker Guides IPO Share Pricing Below Range at $13 Each: Amer Sports Inc. is telling prospective investors that it is considering pricing shares in its ...
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Tiktok's ByteDance CEO Sounds Alarm Amid Rising Competition, AI Tech: ByteDance's CEO warns against mediocrity as the company lags in AI race ...
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China, Indonesia sending weakened teams for Asia meet but Rexy remains cautious: PETALING JAYA: Badminton powerhouses China and Indonesia will field a modest ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2024/02/02/china-indonesia-sending-weakened-teams-for-asia-meet-but-rexy-remains-cautious
'The Tiger’s Apprentice' Review — An Adventure-Filled Mythological Treat
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Russian figure skater Valieva banned for doping, ROC loses Olympic gold -CAS
reuters.com/sports/russian-figure-skater-valieva-banned-doping-roc-loses-olympic-gold-cas-2024-01-29/
Quick Glance: US to Receive Gold Medals After Valieva's Olympic Disqualification
- The U.S. Olympic figure skating team will receive gold medals following Russian skater Kamila Valieva's disqualification for doping at the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing.
- The IOC will award the U.S. the gold for the team competition, which was thrown into turmoil after Valieva’s positive test from six weeks before the competition was revealed.
- The USOPC received an email from the IOC stating that the medals will be awarded according to the ranking established by the International Skating Union.
- The Americans who will receive the gold medals are Evan Bates, Karen Chen, Nathan Chen, Madison Chock, Zachary Donohue, Brandon Frazier, Madison Hubbell, Alexa Knierim, and Vincent Zhou.
South Koreans flock to see beloved panda cub ahead of its expected return to China next year
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Chinese Firms Gain Ground on Global Giants: In late 2023, global giants Apple and Tesla faced a market shift due to growing competition from Chinese companies.
riotimesonline.com/chinese-firms-gain-ground-on-global-giants/
14 Chinese nationals among 17 held for running an online gambling syndicate: KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- The Immigration Department busted an online ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/01/17/14-chinese-nationals-among-17-held-for-running-an-online-gambling-syndicate
Prannoy digs deep to beat Wang, Satwik-Chirag cruise: The world no 9 staged a come-from-behind victory to beat the Chinese Taipei shuttler 21-11, 17-21 ...
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Giants offered Shohei Ohtani same $700M deferred deal Dodgers did: The San Francisco Giants offered Shohei Ohtani the same $700 million deal he accepted from the ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/giants/article/giants-offered-shohei-ohtani-700m-deferred-deal-18549683.php
Quick Glance: Ohtani Defers $68 Million per Year: Reports
- Ohtani's 10-year deal includes unprecedented deferrals to support the Dodgers financially.
- Ohtani will defer almost all of his salary except for $2 million per year to ease the Dodgers' finances.
- The deferrals were suggested by Ohtani himself, increasing the contract to $700 million.
- The average annual value of the contract for CBT purposes is approximately $46 million.
Alibaba and Tencent Lead Massive Investment Cutbacks Among Chinese Tech Giants - Alibaba Gr Holding (NYSE
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Individual errors cost Speedy Tigers dearly in opening match: PETALING JAYA: Old habits die hard as individual errors cost Malaysia the chance to win the opening ...
thestar.com.my/sport/hockey/2024/01/17/individual-errors-cost-speedy-tigers-dearly-in-opening-match
Shocked Antonsen savours biggest moment of his life: KUALA LUMPUR: Shuttler Anders Antonsen of Denmark was left in dreamland after winning the Malaysian Open ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2024/01/15/shocked-antonsen-savours-biggest-moment-of-his-life
Fallen Angels: The Unsung Masterpiece of Wong Kar-wai: While Chungking Express (1994) and In the Mood for Love (2000) are considered Wong Kar-wai's ...
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Malaysian shuttlers need to pull out all stops to regain pride: KUALA LUMPUR: There are no home shuttlers in the semi-finals of the Malaysian Open for the second ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2024/01/15/malaysian-shuttlers-need-to-pull-out-all-stops-to-regain-pride
Controversial Taiwanese pitcher dies suddenly in China at age 43: Chang Chih-chia starred in Japan, played for national team in Olympics
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Quick Glance: Remembering Former Taiwanese Baseball Star Chang Chih-chia
- Chang Chih-chia, a former star in Taiwanese baseball and an all-star in Japan with the Seibu Lions, has passed away in China.
- After his outstanding performance at the 2001 Baseball World Cup, he rose to fame as one of the best pitchers in Taiwan's baseball history at the age of 21.
- His exceptional performance at the World Cup was seen as a saving grace, as Taiwan's Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) was still reeling from a massive game-fixing scandal in the late 1990s.
- During his time with the Lions from 2002 to 2004, Chang had a record of 26-19, 352 strikeouts, and a 3.81 ERA.
‘Batkid’ is cancer free 10 years after ‘saving’ San Francisco in viral moment: When Miles Scott was just 5 years old, he transformed into “Batkid” and saved the ...
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Toyota recalls nearly 100,000 vehicles in Canada for potential airbag problem: Toyota said Wednesday it is recalling 1 million cars — with nearly 100 ...
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Quick Glance: Toyota recalls 1.12 million vehicles due to airbag concerns
- Toyota announces global recall of 1.12 million vehicles due to airbag issues.
- Recall covers vehicles from 2020 to 2022, including various Avalon, Camry, Corolla, RAV4, Lexus ES250, ES300H, ES350, RX350 Highlander, and Sienna Hybrid models, potentially affecting the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensors.
- Short circuit in the sensors could lead to airbags not deploying correctly.
- Sensors ensure airbags do not deploy if a small adult or child is on the front seat.
Michael Kovrig denies his Chinese detention was due to alleged ‘espionage’: The comments were made in response to a recent report that claimed Michael Spavor ...
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Crackdown Fears: The Bloomberg Open, Americas Edition: Good morning. China’s new online gaming curbs rekindle crackdown fears. We look at 2023’s biggest winners ...
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[PHOTO-Something borrowed, something blue] Baseball player Liu Cheng-yu (劉承佑) from the New Taipei Blue team points to his sneaker at Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium ... Show more #U18 #Baseball
Hong Kong’s year of protest now feels like a mirage: A new book follows four pro-democracy activists, none of whom find a happy ending
economist.com/culture/2023/11/02/hong-kongs-year-of-protest-now-feels-like-a-mirage
Quick Glance: Hong Kong's Protest Year: Illusion or Reality?
- "Among the Braves" by Shibani Mahtani and Timothy McLaughlin follows the stories of four pro-democracy activists.
- It explores the rise and fall of the protest movement in Hong Kong, from widespread support to recrimination and defeat.
- Over 1 million Hong Kongers took to the streets to defend their freedom before the Yuen Long attack.
- China's Communist Party exploited the pandemic to impose a draconian national security law, extinguishing Hong Kongers' dreams of democracy.
Japan edge Taiwan 1-0 for Asia title: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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China honors American veterans of World War II known as Flying Tigers in an effort to improve ties
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Quick Glance: China's Unsolvable Economy
- An increasingly autocratic government is making poor decisions.
- What went wrong?
- After rejoining the world economy in 1978, China became the most remarkable growth story in history.
- China's economy is now about three-quarters the size of America's, despite producing only a tenth in 1980.
How geopolitics caught up with Canada: Canada once saw itself as nearly immune from the world's problems but is now immersed in standoffs with India and China ...
financialpost.com/financial-times/how-geopolitics-caught-up-with-canada
Quick Glance: Latifah Abdu Added to Canada Roster for Soccer Friendlies Against Australia
- 22-year-old Abdu attends her first senior camp.
- Coach Bev Priestman calls up forward Latifah Abdu to replace the injured Evelyne Viens for Canada’s upcoming friendlies against Australia.
- Abdu has not featured for Canada since her time with the under-17 team.
- The 35-year-old player from Abbotsford, B.C., has won 224 caps for Canada and plays for the Houston Dash in the NWSL.
‘AI will not take your job. Somebody who knows to use AI will’: ‘AI will not take your job. Somebody who knows to use AI will’
deccanherald.com/business/ai-will-not-take-your-job-somebody-who-knows-to-use-ai-will-2786901
Philippine police unearth ‘torture chamber’ in sex den licensed as offshore gaming firm
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Breeders of Popular Japanese Carp in Murky Waters after China Suddenly Halts Imports
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From the archives: What we know about Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig’s time in China
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Imagine transferring data equivalent a whopping 150 high-definition films in a single second.
Sounds unreal, right? That's how fast China's got its internet ... Show more #video @_Ktalks #China #internet #technology t.co/oapp52nZSI
This year's MLB Rookies of the Year show why teams playing their best young players benefits everyone
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Quick Glance: 2023 Rookie Stars: Henderson and Carroll Shine
- MLB's annual awards week is here, and the Orioles' Gunnar Henderson and the Diamondbacks' Corbin Carroll were named the 2023 Jackie Robinson Rookies of the Year.
- Carroll made history as the D-backs' first Rookie of the Year.
- Discover key details about Henderson and Carroll's 2023 Rookie of the Year honors and the competitive races in each league.
- Henderson joins an elite group as the seventh Orioles player to be Rookie of the Year, ranking sixth among AL pitchers with a 3.6 WAR, the highest for an AL rookie since John Means' 4.4 WAR in 2019.
Xi Jinping enlists Flying Tigers as China’s propagandists seek warmer tone on US: Beijing fetes wartime pilots ahead of Biden meeting but underlying narrative of ...
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Fumio Kishida: Why APEC in SF carries a special significance for Japan: As prime minister of Japan, I was delighted to hear APEC would be held in San Francisco ...
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China ambassador seeks 'rational' relations, trade boost by 'reserving differences'
ctvnews.ca/politics/china-ambassador-seeks-rational-relations-trade-boost-by-reserving-differences-1.6641029
iPhone has built-in rain sounds that help you sleep. Here's how to play them.
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Exports of Nishikigoi Carp to China Halted; Permits for Japanese Aquaculture Facilities By China Have Expired
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It May Be Too Late to Fend Off China’s Battery Giants: China’s electric vehicle battery juggernaut is going global. Western firms may have a tough time competing ...
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FINAL: Gilas Pilipinas survives Iran, 84-83. The Nationals are advancing to the #AsianGames semifinal, where it will likely face host China ... Show more
Taiwan takes 6th place in Asian Games medal count: Returning athletes receive hero’s welcome by airport crowd, escort by F-16s
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Taiwan batters China in baseball to reach gold medal game: Taiwan dominates China with solid pitching by 'Fireball Men'
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Korean media thanks Taiwan for beating China in baseball: Taiwan to face S Korea in Asian Games baseball final for gold
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5014949
China's craft brewers cheer return of Australian barley imports: The return of Australian barley imports to China has brought a happy buzz to at least one ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/chinas-craft-brewers-cheer-return-australian-barley-imports-2023-09-29/
Blue Jays Roundtable: Who should make wild card roster vs. Twins?: Now that we know who the Blue Jays are playing in the wild-card round, the question becomes ...
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Quick Glance: Blue Jays celebrate wildcard berth with champagne party
- Toronto Blue Jays celebrate their wildcard berth with a champagne party
- Blue Jays Manager John Schneider: 'A crazy year'
- Both Blue Jays and Twins looking for their first playoff win in a long time
- Berrios' bounce-back this season has been pivotal to the Blue Jays' postseason push
Asian Games Day 10 Live: Parul Chaudhary wins gold in women's 5000m: Asian Games 2023 Day 10 Live updates: Follow live updates of Saturday's events for Indian ...
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Asian Games: PH bows out of contention in baseball: MANILA, Philippines–The Philippine men’s baseball team was eliminated from super round contention after being ...
sports.inquirer.net/531943/asian-games-ph-bow-out-of-contention-in-baseball
Taiwan loses to South Korea in Asian Games baseball final - Focus Taiwan: Taipei, Oct. 7 (CNA) Taiwan took second place in the baseball event at the Asian Games ...
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Xi says China, US 'should and must' achieve peaceful co-existence: Chinese President Xi Jinping told two US Flying Tigers veterans who fought for China during ...
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Tata Group Mulls Topping Up Another $1 Billion for Super-App Arm: Tata Group is weighing putting in $1 billion of fresh capital into its super app venture as the ...
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Japan looks to youth at Paris Olympics after mixed Asian Games: Japan is looking to its young talent to impress at next year's Paris Olympics after ...
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Sounds from roadside ditch lead to discovery of ‘horned’ creature in China, study says
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Taiwan keep No. 5 in men’s baseball ranking: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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SUN SPORTS ROUNDTABLE: The Blue Jays beat themselves in Wild Card loss to Minnesota
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(Asiad) S. Korea shuts out Japan to inch closer to baseball final berth | Yonhap News Agency
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Taiwan finishes baseball Group B undefeated for super round - Focus Taiwan: Taipei, Oct. 3 (CNA) Taiwan advanced to the men's baseball super round at the ...
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(Asiad) S. Korea pounds Thailand in baseball to reach next phase | Yonhap News Agency
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