Democracy ‘on trial’ as Hong Kong 47 prepare to face court

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Visiting UK minister to press Hong Kong authorities over ‘erosion’ of rights in city after Article 23 law passed

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Apr 17

US lawmakers target Chinese military firms helping Russia with bill imposing ‘full blocking sanctions’

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Apr 15

Hong Kong embraces Xi's 'holistic' security dogma on education day: HONG KONG -- Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee emphasized the significance of a ...

asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Hong-Kong-security-law/Hong-Kong-embraces-Xi-s-holistic-security-dogma-on-education-day

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Apr 18

Beijing Court to Hear Case on Founder Group Keepwell Bond Ruling: A Beijing court has agreed to hear a case concerning a Hong Kong ruling over a controversial ...

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Daily Sabah Apr 12

China's exports, imports miss forecasts by big margins in March: Exports from China shrunk sharply in March, with imports also unexpectedly contracting ...

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Apr 14

The Quad: Responding to China’s Moves Into the Indian Ocean: To counter China’s advances, it is important to avoid creating a power vacuum.

thediplomat.com/2024/04/the-quad-responding-to-chinas-moves-into-the-indian-ocean/

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channelnewsasia.com/asia/hong-kong-labour-shortage-construction-sector-property-china-4269126

CNA Apr 16

Hong Kong turns to China to fill labour gaps in its construction industry: Hong Kong’s construction sector is expected to face a labour shortage of 40 ...

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Apr 12

‘The old days are no more’: Hong Kong goes quiet as security laws tighten their grip

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Remaking Made in India will be a long slog: India’s $24 billion plan to become a rival to China's factory for the world builds on the South Asian nation's ...

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Apr 10

China’s Picture Book Market Has Exploded, but Is It Fun for Children?: In lieu of advocating joy, Beijing embraces youth literature as a way to teach ideal ...

newlinesmag.com/reportage/chinas-picture-book-market-has-exploded-but-is-it-fun-for-children/

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scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3259134/even-man-street-can-set-family-office-hong-kong-if-their-money-legitimate-john-lee-says

Apr 16

Even ‘man in the street’ or wealthy person can set up family office in Hong Kong if money is legitimate, John Lee says

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What Apple will say if a US TikTok ban becomes law: Sometimes Apple (and other Big Tech companies) have to compromise to stay in business in other countries ...

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thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/18/china-born-zhou-guanyu-will-be-a-star-regardless-of-who-wins-the-chinese-formula-1-race-in-shanghai

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China-born Zhou Guanyu will be a star regardless of who wins the Chinese Formula 1 race in Shanghai

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Apr 14

Fewer Americans want to study in China. Both countries want to fix that, ‘a lot of trust has been broken’

Quick Glance: Decline in American Students Studying in China Due to Trust Issues

The number of American students in China has significantly decreased due to growing concerns about restrictions on academic freedom and strained relations between Washington and Beijing.

US officials and scholars lament the lost opportunities for young people to experience life in China.

The decline in student exchanges between the countries is regretted by both the US and China, as they struggle to find common ground in other areas.

Both countries recognize the importance of student exchanges and are planning measures to promote study programs in China.

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Apr 17

Hong Kong student jailed for laundering HK$600,000 from fundraising platform used to help arrested protesters

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businessinsider.com/tesla-cofounder-china-chance-spread-report-canceled-25k-model-2-2024-4

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Tesla cofounder: Canceled $25K Tesla helps China: Tesla cofounder Martin Eberhard said China would likely benefit if Tesla scrapped its $25,000 car.

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scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3259348/china-preps-tourism-boom-may-day-holiday-early-bookings-rocket-past-pre-pandemic-levels

Apr 17

China preps for tourism boom on May Day holiday as early bookings rocket past pre-pandemic levels

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Apr 11

Truong My La Lan, One of the World’s Richest Women, Sentenced to Execution: Multi-billionaire real estate maven had 1,000 properties seized before she was given ...

thedailybeast.com/truong-my-la-lan-one-of-the-worlds-richest-women-sentenced-to-execution

Quick Glance: Death Sentence for Real Estate Tycoon in Vietnam's Largest Fraud Case

Truong My Lan, a prominent businesswoman and real estate tycoon, was sentenced to death in Vietnam's largest financial fraud case, marking a shocking development in the country's escalating anti-corruption campaign.

Born in 1956, Lan founded the Van Thinh Phat company with her family in 1992, which grew to become one of Vietnam's richest real estate firms linked to some of Ho Chi Minh's most valuable properties.

She was accused of using the bank as her cash cow, illegally controlling it between 2012 and 2022, and using thousands of 'ghost companies' in Vietnam and abroad to give loans to herself and her allies.

Her arrest in October 2022 falls within a period of increased anti-corruption efforts in Vietnam ramping up since 2022, impacting the country's economic outlook and unsettling foreign investors.

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Apr 13

Hong Kong’s Thai community gives wet welcome to new year with Songkran festival: Hong Kong’s Thai community marked the traditional start of their new year by ...

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scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3259111/divorce-applications-rise-25-hong-kong-younger-couples-look-split

Apr 15

Divorce applications rise 25% in Hong Kong as younger couples look to split: The number of divorce applications in Hong Kong rose 25 per cent year on year in ...

Quick Glance: Divorce Cases Surge 25% in Hong Kong

The number of divorce applications in Hong Kong rose by 25% in 2023, driven by younger couples seeking separation due to adultery and parenting conflicts.

Last year saw 20,621 divorce cases filed with the Family Court, the highest number since 2019 when the waiting time ranged from 81 to 89 days.

The waiting time last year reduced to 53-71 days, while the age of children impacted by divorce cases decreased.

To reduce waiting times, both Tsao and Koon recommended increasing the number of judges in the Family Court and utilizing new technologies to enhance efficiency.

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China natural disasters cost $3.3 billion in first quarter: Government : Floods, droughts, an earthquake and freezing conditions in China caused direct economic ...

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scmp.com/news/world/article/3258607/chinese-nationals-philippine-coast-guard-twin-sisters-reunite-scmps-7-highlights-week

Apr 12

Chinese nationals in Philippine Coast Guard, twin sisters reunite: SCMP’s 7 highlights of the week

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Apr 13

Hong Kong Biodiversity Museum looks to counter ‘prejudice’ against spiders as part of mission to boost ecological awareness

thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/13/hong-kong-biodiversity-museum-looks-to-counter-prejudice-against-spiders-as-part-of-mission-to-boost-ecological-awareness

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Apr 09

Hong Kong customs makes largest-ever gold smuggling bust worth almost RM51mil: Hong Kong customs said Monday it has made the biggest gold smuggling bust in its ...

thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/09/hong-kong-customs-makes-largest-ever-gold-smuggling-bust-worth-almost-rm51mil

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Apr 14

Teacher in Hong Kong among 272 arrested in child sexual abuse raids coordinated by Singapore agencies

thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/14/teacher-in-hong-kong-among-272-arrested-in-child-sexual-abuse-raids-coordinated-by-singapore-agencies

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Apr 12

The Quad: Responding to China’s Moves Into the Indian Ocean: To counter China’s advances, it is important to avoid creating a power vacuum.

thediplomat.com/2024/04/the-quad-responding-to-chinas-moves-into-the-indian-ocean/

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reuters.com/markets/us/global-markets-view-usa-2024-04-10/

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Morning Bid: CPI vigil, Canada decides, China credit warning: A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan

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scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3259193/hong-kong-lawmakers-slam-hk375-million-monthly-bill-6-covid-isolation-facilities-standby

Apr 16

Hong Kong lawmakers slam HK$3.75 million monthly bill for 6 Covid isolation facilities on standby

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Apr 09

HKMA CEO says Hong Kong considering 'deepening' some connect schemes with China: Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is considering deepening some investment ...

reuters.com/business/hkma-ceo-says-hong-kong-considering-deepening-some-connect-schemes-with-china-2024-04-09/

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scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3259038/china-reveals-it-executed-scientist-spying-2016-documentary-about-shocking-cases

Apr 15

China reveals it executed scientist for spying in 2016 in documentary about ‘shocking’ cases

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What you need to know about allergies: their causes, symptoms, treatment – and ways to avoid them; a specialist explains

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Apr 10

Shares gain, treasuries steady ahead of all-important U.S. inflation: World stocks traded higher and bonds and currencies steadied on Wednesday ...

reuters.com/markets/global-markets-wrapup-1-2024-04-10/

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scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3258826/outgoing-hkex-chairman-laura-cha-stresses-importance-raising-exchanges-global-profile

Apr 16

Outgoing HKEX chairman Laura Cha stresses importance of raising exchange’s global profile

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scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3258965/clash-views-between-hong-kong-employers-and-workers-groups-over-job-hopping-domestic-helpers

Apr 15

Clash of views between Hong Kong employers and workers’ groups over ‘job-hopping’ by domestic helpers from overseas

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The Wall Street Journal

reuters.com/markets/asia/global-markets-view-asia-graphic-pix-2024-04-09/

Apr 09

Opinion | Freedom’s Man in Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai’s trial is exposing the myth that the local protests were foreign-directed.

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Apr 10

Morning Bid: Spotlight on rate decisions, China loans: A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

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Apr 12

Canada asylum-seeker recalls 'all kinds of torture' in Chinese jail: Veteran rights activist Wei Yani says she is now free from fear despite being denied entry ...

rfa.org/english/news/china/china-canada-asylum-seeker-04112024141715.html

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Radio Free Asia

rfa.org/english/news/china/portuguese-jailed-04122024140818.html

Apr 13

Hong Kong jails Portuguese national for overseas social media posts: Court hands down 5-year sentence 'incitement to secession' for posts to Facebook, X ...

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Apr 11

Hong Kong customs arrests 1 traveller from Europe after HK$71 million in ketamine seized in German air cargo

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Apr 12

Hong Kong police arrest 1,121 over online, phone scams totalling HK$2.2 billion: Hong Kong police have arrested 1,121 people in a three-week crackdown on fraud ...

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scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3258523/website-and-linkedin-pages-connected-sheikh-ali-al-maktoums-dubai-private-office-no-longer-available

Apr 10

Dubai prince Ali Al Maktoum’s website no longer online after Hong Kong family office opening date postponed

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Apr 11

Can Cathay Pacific get its act together, or is it time for Hong Kong authorities to take a stake in the airline?

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Apr 10

As China’s economy falters, so does middle class confidence: China's middle class is facing new uncertainty as a sluggish economic recovery after Covid-19 ...

nbcnews.com/news/world/china-economy-falters-middle-class-confidence-xi-business-rcna145809

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scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3258896/hong-kong-education-minister-very-concerned-after-new-roll-call-app-crashes-twice-during-university

Apr 13

Hong Kong education minister ‘very concerned’ after new roll-call app crashes twice during university entrance exams

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Apr 10

From Bangkok in Thailand, to Bali in Indonesia, to Boracay in the Philippines on a single visa? Unified ASEAN visa similar to Schengen in the works

gulfnews.com/special-reports/from-bangkok-in-thailand-to-bali-in-indonesia-to-boracay-in-the-philippines-on-a-single-visa-unified-asean-visa-similar-to-schengen-in-the-works-1.1712674072911

Quick Glance: Unified ASEAN Visa Resembling Schengen in Progress

Various names have been proposed for the ASEAN visa to enhance travel trade.

The idea of a unified ASEAN visa has been around for decades and is gaining regional support.

Initially, six geographically contiguous countries would be covered, with Thailand taking the lead.

Challenges such as different immigration apparatuses and security concerns hinder the visa's realization.

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Apr 16

The killer whale trainers who still defend captivity: ‘I’m an endangered species myself’

theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/16/orca-trainers-blackfish-killer-whale

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China Plays Long Diplomatic Game in Iran-Israel Feud as Middle East Simmers: Hi, I'm Ben Holland in Hong Kong, where my 15 years of experience covering the ...

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Apr 10

Scam alerts ignored by up to 30% of users of Hong Kong’s Faster Payment System for bank transfers

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Hong Kong Regulator to Probe PwC Auditing Role Over Evergrande - Bloomberg: Hong Kong’s accounting regulator said it will investigate allegations over ...

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Apple-Baidu Partnership Risks Accelerating China’s Influence Over the Future of Generative AI

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The Globe and Mail

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Chinese ambassador abruptly ends his posting in Canada: Cong Peiwu has been Beijing’s envoy to Ottawa since 2019, through a period of cool relations between ...

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China is a national security threat to UK health data, leaked letter reveals: Minister reveals 'significant work related to national security' after MP ...

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Wall Street Breakfast: European Competitiveness: This article discusses EU mulling a single capital market union, 23andMe CEO’s plan to take it private ...

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Bloomberg

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Stock Markets Today: Rates outlook, Jerome Powell, LVMH, Morgan Stanley - Bloomberg

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Apr 16

Developer Times China faces winding-up case from HSBC unit: SHANGHAI/HONG KONG -- Hong Kong lender Hang Seng Bank has filed a petition with the territory's ...

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Apr 16

PwC Denies Allegations in Anonymous Letter on Evergrande Work: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP said it will investigate an anonymous letter circulating on social ...

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Apr 17

China reforms unloved state-owned enterprises to win back investors: Stocks are faring well compared with wider market as authorities judge management on share ...

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Apr 16

Asian shares slide on US rate cut rethink; China GDP beats estimates - Markets - The Jakarta Post

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Taiwan News

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Apr 17

Taiwan vice premier tipped to head Straits Exchange Foundation | Taiwan News | Apr. 17, 2024 19:50

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Taipei Times

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Apr 16

Donovan’s Deep Dives: Ma Ying-jeou is not ‘irrelevant’: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

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Apr 15

Joly dispatching foreign affairs deputy to China as part of attempt to thaw relations with Beijing

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Apr 15

Investors throw China and Hong Kong stocks from the depots - and instead access this emerging country

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Apr 11

China-Taiwan Trade Data Reveal Growing Divide as Xi, Ma Meet: Chinese leader Xi Jinping and former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou just used a landmark meeting to ...

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Quick Glance: Xi emphasizes historical trend of reunion with Taiwan

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou and stated that outside influence cannot prevent the "family" reunion between Beijing and Taipei.

Xi highlighted dialogue between the two sides, emphasizing that all issues can be discussed.

Beijing sees the self-ruled island as a province that must be reunited with mainland China, not ruling out the use of force to assert its claims on Taiwan.

Tensions across the Taiwan Strait are escalating, with Xi stressing that both sides are Chinese and that all issues can be discussed without separation.

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Apr 13

Press freedom in Hong Kong: “They said I should just sign the papers”: Aleksandra Bielakowska was supposed to observe the trial of newspaper publisher Jimmy Lai ...

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Apr 12

Why Germany’s Scholz is bowing to the Chinese dragon: Ignoring pressure from Washington, chancellor seeks Beijing’s embrace.

politico.eu/article/why-germanys-scholz-is-bowing-to-the-chinese-dragon/

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Apr 12

US-China competition to field military drone swarms could fuel global arms race: U.S. and Chinese military planners are gearing up for a new kind of warfare in ...

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UK intelligence officials targeted in ‘honeytrap’ sex plots by Chinese spies: Intelligence sources say the Chinese state is ramping up efforts to glean national ...

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OFW injured in fire that hit Hong Kong residential building: An OFW was among those injured in a fire that hit a residential building in Hong Kong on Wednesday ...

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Apr 12

Today's best photos: From training in Dijon to art in Hong Kong: The National picks the most striking images from around the world

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Bloomberg

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Hong Kong Deports Reporters Without Borders Rep Here for Jimmy Lai Trial: Group: A Reporters Without Borders representative was refused entry to the city after ...

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Apr 10

Hong Kong Taxes: City Considers Changing Rules to Lure Private Credit Business: Hong Kong’s government is considering new tax rules that would give more ...

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Apr 12

Singapore, Shenzhen can boost cooperation in digital trade, says DPM Heng: Mr Heng also met Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee on the last day of his six-day ...

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Apr 10

After issuing factory capacity warning to China, Yellen faces tariff decisions: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen hammered home a stern warning to China's ...

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Demographic disaster may have an unappreciated upside: During the coming decades, it may become increasingly difficult to induce Americans to help defend any of ...