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‘Suddenly Something Happened’: Winnie the Pooh Horror Film Dropped From Hong Kong Cinemas
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Why a horror film starring Winnie the Pooh has run into trouble in Hong Kong: The film featuring a murderous Pooh bear has been pulled from theaters in Hong Kong ...
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‘Suddenly Something Happened’: Winnie the Pooh Horror Film Dropped From Hong Kong Cinemas
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Why a horror film starring Winnie the Pooh has run into trouble in Hong Kong: The film featuring a murderous Pooh bear has been pulled from theaters in Hong Kong ...
npr.org/2023/03/23/1165504942/winnie-the-pooh-xi-jinping-china-film
Newshour - Why the new Winnie the Pooh film isn't showing in Hong Kong - BBC Sounds
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Killing of ‘Winnie the Pooh’ Flick in Hong Kong and Macau Raises Chinese Censorship Concerns
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‘Winnie the Pooh’ horror film cancelled in Hong Kong: HONG KONG: The screening of “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” (pic), a British slasher film due to be ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2023/03/23/winnie-the-pooh-horror-film-cancelled-in-hong-kong
‘Winnie the Pooh’ Horror Film Canceled in Hong Kong: HONG KONG (Reuters) – The screening of “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey,” a British slasher film due to be ...
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Distributors pull plug on Winnie the Pooh cult horror flick in Hong Kong: Many assume a link to the fictional bear's ban from mainland China, where he has been ...
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Hong Kong pulls screening of 'Winnie the Pooh' horror film: The screening of British horror film "Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey" has been canceled in Hong ...
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Winnie the Pooh horror film dropped in Hong Kong after ‘Xi comparisons’: The slasher film Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey has been removed from cinemas in Hong ...
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Xi Orders China’s Biggest Military Reorganization Since 2015: Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered what amounts to the biggest reorganization of the nation’s ...
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WhatsApp, Threads, more banished from Apple App Store in China: Still available in Hong Kong and Macau, for now
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Quick Glance: Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads in China
- Apple removes Meta-owned apps under Chinese government pressure.
- Apps delisted due to 'national security concerns'.
- Chinese users now unable to download Western social media apps.
- Apple faces declining iPhone sales in China despite branding efforts.
Xi Jinping tightens grip on China’s military with new information warfare unit : Beijing launches restructuring of armed forces as it challenges US dominance in ...
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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 ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-19/china-plays-long-diplomatic-game-in-iran-israel-feud-as-middle-east-simmers
China to Stop Displaying Real-Time Data for Foreign Flows Into Stocks: China will soon cease displaying real-time data for flows into the world’s second-largest ...
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The German chancellor’s awkward meeting with China’s boss: It is time for Xi Jinping to accept that Germany isn’t America’s puppet
economist.com/europe/2024/04/18/the-german-chancellors-awkward-meeting-with-chinas-boss
LVMH's Arnault Has Hopes Xi Visit Will Smooth Paris-Beijing Trade Relations: Billionaire Bernard Arnault said he hopes a planned visit to France next month ...
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Quick Glance: Significant Reduction in Luxury Apartments in Hong Kong
- Luxury apartments in Hong Kong are being reduced by almost half in price.
- Developers have only managed to sell five out of 295 apartments.
- Buyers are allowed up to 180 days for downpayments.
- Developers are in restructuring discussions due to credit issues.
Xi Jinping says China’s exports are helping ease global inflation: Chinese president warns German Chancellor Olaf Scholz against ‘rise of protectionism’
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China revokes win for He Jie after investigation into half marathon: The winner of Beijing's half marathon He Jie and three African runners have had their ...
reuters.com/sports/athletics/china-revokes-win-he-jie-after-investigation-into-half-marathon-2024-04-19/
Quick Glance: Scandal at Beijing Half Marathon: 4 Runners Disqualified
- Following an unusual finish at the Beijing Half Marathon, the top finishers were disqualified as three runners from Africa seemingly made way for a Chinese competitor to win.
- The finish line incident caused a commotion, prompting questions about why the three other runners appeared to yield the victory to He.
- Subsequent to the investigation, all four runners were disqualified for the pacemakers deliberately slowing down in the final two kilometers of the race, aiding He's victory.
- Confirmation was provided by the organizers that although Xtep invited Mnangat, Keter, and Hailu as pacemakers, they were mistakenly registered as ordinary competitors.
Xi Rebuffs Scholz Pressure to Rein In Chinese Manufacturing: Chinese leader Xi Jinping told the German chancellor that a surge in clean-technology exports from ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/scholz-says-he-ll-raise-trade-rules-ukraine-as-xi-talks-start
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Scholz Organizes Crisis Diplomacy in China
- Scholz condemns Iran's attacks on Israel and plans crisis communication with G7 partners.
- China trip focusing on economy and geopolitical role, despite dilemma in relations.
- Business delegation accompanies Scholz, de-risking in other countries, export wave heading towards Germany.
- Scholz aims to influence China regarding Ukraine conflict and Iran crisis, despite existing dependencies.
China’s ‘red circle’ law firms rush to tap other markets: Mainland’s biggest firms opening offices in Asia, US and Africa as they seek to challenge international ...
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Quick Glance: China’s ‘Red Circle’ Law Firms Expanding Internationally
- China’s top 'red circle' law firms are aggressively expanding their international presence and working at lower fees than western competitors.
- Several Chinese firms have opened offices in Asia and the US since early 2023, while international rivals retreat from the Chinese market.
- This expansion signals Chinese firms' aspiration to capture international clients and move into China-friendly nations.
- Although Chinese firms still lag behind western rivals, China's growing global presence is opening doors to international markets and fostering potential for future growth.
Hong Kong's audit watchdog to investigate PwC audit role in Evergrande: Hong Kong's audit watchdog Accounting and Financial Reporting Council (AFRC) said on ...
reuters.com/world/china/hong-kongs-audit-watchdog-investigate-pwc-audit-role-evergrande-2024-04-19/
UK tells Hong Kong citizens in Britain: 'You are safe here': Britain on Monday sought to reassure its community of Hong Kong citizens that they were safe from ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-seeks-reassure-hong-kong-citizens-britain-you-are-safe-here-2024-04-15/
Hong Kong Observatory issues second amber rainstorm warning this week: The Hong Kong Observatory issued its second amber rainstorm warning this week on Saturday ...
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China Hits Back at Mike Johnson: The embattled House speaker had said China's Xi, Russia's Putin and Iran have formed an "axis of evil."
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Quick Glance: Ukraine, Israel Aid Bill Advances in House
- The House has advanced a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and humanitarian support with rare bipartisan support.
- Speaker Mike Johnson implemented a strategy to secure support for wartime funding, especially for Ukraine in its battle against Russia.
- President Joe Biden and even Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump have endorsed the speaker's efforts.
- To pass each bill, complex bipartisan coalitions need to be formed by Johnson due to his slim Republican majority in the House, relying on Democratic support.
China's Xi tells Germany's Scholz to seek 'common ground': Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday two-way ties with Germany would continue to develop ...
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Hong Kong regulator set to launch new probe into PwC Evergrande audits: Apparent whistleblower report cites concerns over firm’s work for collapsed Chinese ...
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Biden Calls China ‘Xenophobic,’ Ramping Up Campaign Rhetoric: The remarks were among the most pointed rebukes Biden has delivered of the world’s second-largest ...
time.com/6968357/biden-china-xenophobia-2024-campaign/
Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel
- US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.
- During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.
- The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.
- The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.
China to facilitate Hong Kong IPOs and expand Stock Connect: China will facilitate Hong Kong listings by leading Chinese companies and expand the Stock Connect ...
reuters.com/world/china/china-facilitate-hong-kong-ipos-expand-stock-connect-2024-04-19/
China’s capital markets activity falls to multi-decade lows: Mainland equity issuance is the worst on record this year in a sign of low investor confidence
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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 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-11/china-taiwan-trade-data-reveal-growing-divide-as-xi-ma-meet
Paid articlePaidQuick 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.
Exclusive: UBS shuts some China private funds, will lay off staff, sources say: UBS is shutting down some of its China private funds business and will lay off ...
reuters.com/business/finance/ubs-shuts-some-china-private-funds-will-lay-off-staff-sources-say-2024-04-18/
Morgan Stanley, HSBC cutting dozens of Asia investment banking jobs as deals slump
channelnewsasia.com/business/morgan-stanley-hsbc-china-cutting-dozens-asia-investment-banking-jobs-layoffs-4271861
Hong Kong gives initial approval to first bitcoin, ether spot ETFs, say funds: Hong Kong conditionally approved its first spot bitcoin and ether exchange traded ...
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Scholz wants Xi to stop Russia’s war. Xi wants Europe to stop trade war.: Beijing “is not a security threat,” Chinese president tells German chancellor.
politico.eu/article/german-olaf-scholz-wants-china-xi-jinping-stop-russia-trade-war-ev/
Hong Kong Used Home Prices See Biggest Plunge in Eight Months: Hong Kong’s secondhand home prices dropped the most in eight months as property developers lured ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-12/hong-kong-used-home-prices-see-biggest-plunge-in-eight-months
Paid articlePaid China Funds Weigh $415,000 Pay Cap in ‘Common Prosperity’ Drive: Several Chinese mutual fund managers have proposed to cap staff salaries at about 3 million yuan ...
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Paid articlePaid China’s better economic growth hides reasons to worry: The country’s leaders are too complacent about deflation
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China says Hong Kong must 'tightly hold' national security line to safeguard development
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Lufthansa evaluates new China routes amid slow recovery in capacity: Lufthansa Airlines' capacity on routes to and from China has returned to 70% of the levels ...
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Chinese gamers can't RMA their RTX 4090s due to US sanctions — users are being very careful with how they treat their top-tier GPUs
tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/chinese-gamers-cant-rma-their-rtx-4090s-due-to-us-sanctions-users-are-being-very-careful-with-how-they-treat-their-top-tier-gpus
Huawei starts sales of new Pura 70 smartphone amid scrutiny on chips: Chinese technology giant Huawei started selling two models of its highly anticipated ...
reuters.com/technology/chinas-huawei-start-selling-pura-70-smartphones-2024-04-18/
Quick Glance: Huawei Begins Sales of New Pura 70 Smartphone Amid Chip Scrutiny
- Huawei started selling two models of its highly anticipated, high-end Pura 70 smartphone series that are expected to contain an advanced China-made chip like its Mate 60 handset.
- The Mate series by Huawei emphasizes performance and business features.
- Eric Xu, Huawei's acting chairman, announced that the company also plans to roll out a Mate 70 smartphone this year.
- According to Ivan Lam, a senior analyst at research firm Counterpoint, shipments of about 60 million units from Huawei are expected this year, with the Pura 70 series being an important catalyst.
Hong Kong martial arts film icon Sammo Hung on his career, stars including Donnie Yen, Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan – and eating
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China Is Xenophobic, Biden Says in Pennsylvania Campaign Stop: President Joe Biden called China “xenophobic” while highlighting the Asian nation’s economic woes ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/biden-calls-china-xenophobic-ramping-up-campaign-rhetoric
After leaving the grind in Asia, Filipino women find exploitation in Poland: Filipino migrant workers in European country allege wage theft, salary deductions ...
aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/17/after-leaving-the-grind-in-asia-filipino-women-find-exploitation-in-poland
Tony Leung wins Best Actor at the 2024 Hong Kong Film Awards for role in The Goldfinger
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China’s economic growth hits 5.3% | Africanews: The government announced Tuesday that the world's second-largest economy grew at a rate of 5 ...
africanews.com/2024/04/16/chinas-economic-growth-hits-53/
Hong Kong’s revamped Temple Street night market draws 1.5 million tourists and locals in 5 months; attraction extended until end of year
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3259663/hong-kongs-revamped-temple-street-night-market-draws-15-million-tourists-and-locals-5-months
Sinking fortunes: Hong Kong falls out of world’s top 10 busiest ports ranking for the first time as volumes slump
scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3259455/sinking-fortunes-hong-kong-falls-out-worlds-top-10-busiest-ports-ranking-first-time-volumes-slump
China’s state is eating the private property market: Pity those soon to buy a home
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/11/chinas-state-is-eating-the-private-property-market
HK actress Tavia Yeung fears her children might forget her if she works too hard: She is married to Him Law and has two small children.
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/2024/04/15/hk-actress-tavia-yeung-fears-her-children-might-forget-her-if-she-works-too-hard
Was 2019 Beijing Half Marathon also fixed? Video raises questions, sparks doubt over every result, China sports expert says
scmp.com/sport/china/article/3259368/was-2019-beijing-half-marathon-also-fixed-video-raises-questions-sparks-doubt-over-every-result-says
China abducts its own citizens on EU territory: An NGO has uncovered how China is intimidating its citizens on EU soil and even abducting them to China ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/17/es-passiert-jeden-tag-chinas-geheimpolizei-verfolgt-chinesen-in-der-eu
Apple CEO says company is 'looking at' manufacturing in Indonesia: Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company is “looking at” manufacturing in Indonesia as he met with ...
apnews.com/article/indonesia-apple-tim-cook-jokowi-supply-chain-64670d385fdde4643429b2e76fdb951f
Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store on Beijing's orders: Apple says it has removed Meta’s WhatsApp messaging app and its Threads social media app ...
independent.co.uk/news/apple-ap-threads-china-chinese-b2531520.html
Japan’s ‘Grave Concern’ Over New Hong Kong Legislation: Tokyo is worried about the Safeguarding National Security Bill.
thediplomat.com/2024/04/japans-grave-concern-over-new-hong-kong-legislation/
How China’s demand for donkey hide is devastating African communities: A visual explanation of China's rising appetite for donkey-hide-based “e-jiao” products ...
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China’s growing love of luxury watches remains strong, despite economic headwinds
cnn.com/2024/04/19/style/china-luxury-watches/
No Substitute for Victory: America’s Competition With China Must Be Won, Not Managed
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Paid articlePaid Japan’s ‘Grave Concern’ Over New Hong Kong Legislation: Tokyo is worried about the Safeguarding National Security Bill.
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Taiwan: meetings with Xi are a clever strategy - of stalling: Taipei is buying itself some much-needed time at the high-level meeting with the People's Republic ...
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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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Paid articlePaid Singer Richie Jen asks fans not to mention they have bumped into him in Singapore
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China’s CGN New Energy’s Parent Said to Revive Take-Private Plan: CGN New Energy Holdings Co.’s parent is considering taking the Hong Kong-listed power producer ...
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German Firms in China Cite Unfair Competition: Two-thirds of German companies operating in China say they face unfair competition in the market ...
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China IPOs slow as strict 'broker butcher' rules kick in: HONG KONG -- A slowdown in China's initial public offering market is expected to persist through ...
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Paid articlePaid What overcapacity? China says its industries are simply more competitive: The last day of U.S. Secretary Janet Yellen's trip to China coincided with the ...
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Quick Glance: Hong Kong Denies Entry to Press Freedom Advocate
- Reporters Without Borders reported that a representative of the organization was deported from Hong Kong upon arrival on Wednesday.
- Aleksandra Bielakowska, a representative of Reporters Without Borders based in Taiwan, was detained for six hours at Hong Kong International Airport and then deported without explanation.
- Bielakowska traveled to Hong Kong to meet with journalists and monitor the trial of media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who faces possible life imprisonment for national security offenses.
- Hong Kong has witnessed a significant decline in press freedom in recent years, ranking 140th out of 180 countries and territories in Reporters Without Borders' 2023 World Press Freedom Index.
SWISS flights to skirt Iranian airspace: The airline has decided to temporarily avoid flying through Iranian airspace due to escalating tensions in the region.
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Live news: The World Bank and IMF start spring meetings
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Hong Kong braces for ‘intense’ thunder and showers, with rainy conditions expected through to next week
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Paid articlePaid Microsoft’s G42 deal puts UAE in America’s AI tent: The United Arab Emirates likes to think of itself as a sort of Switzerland of the Gulf. Microsoft’s $1 ...
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Quick Glance: Microsoft to Invest $1.5 Billion in Emirati AI Firm G42 for Minority Stake
- Microsoft is investing $1.5 billion in the United Arab Emirates-based artificial intelligence firm G42 to acquire a minority stake and a board seat.
- The partnership aims to deepen ties between the USA and the UAE amid the global battle for tech dominance.
- The deal includes G42 using Microsoft cloud services to run its AI applications.
- G42 and Microsoft plan to jointly bring advanced AI and digital infrastructure to countries in the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa.
Famed Hong Kong sushi chain founder Ricky Cheng has died at age 57, friend reveals
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3259195/famed-hong-kong-sushi-chain-founder-ricky-cheng-has-died-age-57-friend-reveals
Malaysian actor Jack Tan goes jogging with Chow Yun Fat in Hong Kong: Tan's encounter with Chow drew a chorus of envy from netizens, who jokingly asked him ...
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/2024/04/15/malaysian-actor-jack-tan-goes-jogging-with-chow-yun-fat-in-hong-kong
Beijing Half Marathon runner insists he was employed as ‘pacer’ for winner He Jie, as agent angrily denies involvement
scmp.com/sport/china/article/3259157/beijing-half-marathon-runner-insists-he-was-employed-pacer-winner-he-jie-agent-angrily-denies
Quick Glance: Investigation Launched After Beijing Half Marathon Finish
- Following the finish of the Beijing Half Marathon, the results are now under scrutiny due to the peculiar behavior displayed by three runners from Kenya and Ethiopia.
- A Chinese runner overtook the others, as seen in a recorded livestream of the Beijing Half Marathon. The remaining three runners - Willy Mnangat and Robert Keter from Kenya, and Dejene Hailu from Ethiopia - followed closely behind, with He claiming the first place.
- The organizers of the half-marathon are currently examining the results after a video of the finish circulated online, prompting many to question the intention of the three African runners to slow down.
- The winner secured the first place with a time of 1 hour 3 minutes 44 seconds. Mnangat, Keter, and Hailu shared the second place, one second later.
Hong Kong driver and passenger die after car slams into road barrier, tearing apart vehicle and leaving 1 injured
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Why Xi Jinping’s economic plan won’t work: Our weekly podcast on China. This week we assess the country’s relations with America and its attempts to fix its ...
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Paid articlePaid Fans of Hong Kong boy band Mirror upset after Malaysia show cancelled, despite Singapore ticket exchange and compensation offers
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Gigi's Taipei Arena debut - Focus Taiwan: Hong Kong singer Gigi Leung (梁詠琪, left) performs one of the 30 songs from the set list at a concert at Taipei Arena ...
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Hong Kong: European citizen jailed under National Security Law: The man was convicted of secession after he posted anti-China content on social media.
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Xi Rebuffs Scholz Pressure to Rein In Chinese Manufacturing: Chinese leader Xi Jinping told the German chancellor that a surge in clean-technology exports from ...
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Internet influencers, celebrities among 2,000 invited to Hong Kong in tourism drive in 2023, sparking questions on cost to taxpayers
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Hong Kong detains and deports press freedom group staffer from city: A representative for Reporters Without Borders (RSF) was detained and deported from Hong ...
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China’s bubble tea brands look to create a stir overseas: ChaPanda, Mixue and Guming eye stock market listings after pioneering mainland boom
ft.com/content/7cd22551-22cb-4777-8d4d-e79be48f143d
Ukraine war: peace? Now China is getting involved: During Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's visit to Beijing, the Chinese leadership proposes a peace ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ukraine/id_100381530/ukraine-krieg-frieden-jetzt-mischt-china-sich-ein.html
Hong Kong New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme for becoming a permanent resident is now open to foreigners
financialexpress.com/business/investing-abroad-hong-kong-new-capital-investment-entrant-scheme-for-becoming-a-permanent-resident-is-now-open-to-foreigners-3457770/
HK celeb Carol Cheng on why Chow Yun Fat used to keep a photo of them in his wallet
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/2024/04/09/hk-celeb-carol-cheng-on-why-chow-yun-fat-used-to-keep-a-photo-of-them-in-his-wallet
China and ASEAN need to work together on Myanmar crisis: Observers: Beijing, for its efforts, has been unable to hold Myanmar’s military or armed groups to a ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/myanmar-conflict-crisis-china-asean-mediation-4275096
Scholz on a trip to China: At an altitude of 11,900 meters, the chancellor learns of Iran's attack
n-tv.de/politik/In-11-900-Metern-Hoehe-erfaehrt-der-Kanzler-von-Irans-Angriff-article24871543.html
Hong Kong catches tantalising glimpse of future: Hong Kong's hectic Spring break offers some clues about which direction the Asian financial hub is heading.
reuters.com/breakingviews/hong-kong-catches-tantalising-glimpse-future-2024-04-12/
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