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China is backing away from facial recognition technology — at least in hotels: Chinese officials have told hotels in Beijing and other cities to stop scanning ...
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Quick Glance: China Ends Facial Scans at Hotels
- Authorities in China are instructing hotels to cease conducting facial recognition scans on guests during check-in, as reported by state media.
- This directive is being implemented in various cities to reduce the use of facial scans and avoid potential issues.
- Experts caution that facial recognition may deter people from traveling and increase costs for businesses, with a risk of data misuse.
- An IT professional highlights technical challenges that China may face due to the extensive number of hotels, surveillance cameras, and databases, potentially leading to system overload.
Beijing half marathon: Top three stripped of medals after investigation: The top three finishers of the Beijing half marathon are stripped of their medals after ...
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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 tells Blinken US, China must be 'partners, not rivals - World News: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday told top US diplomat Antony Blinken that the ...
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Quick Glance: Blinken warns of Chinese interference
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reveals evidence of Chinese attempts to influence the upcoming US elections.
- Blinken emphasized the unacceptability of any Chinese interference in US elections and warned of further action if support for Russia does not end.
- He also defended the American right to protest and discussed ways to end the conflict in Gaza.
- Blinken discussed the importance of a potential peace agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia, along with a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians, before a ceasefire in Gaza.
Bridge collapses as floods hit China's south: The country’s south has been battered by heavy rainfall, with tens of thousands of people evacuated.
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'We can’t find people to give the money to': The recently-formed Whakatipu Poppy Trust already has about $100,000 in its coffers but is struggling to ...
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Massive river flooding expected in China's Guangdong, threatening millions: BEIJING: Major rivers, waterways and reservoirs in China's Guangdong ...
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Quick Glance: Massive Flooding Threatens Millions in China's Guangdong
- Major rivers, waterways, and reservoirs in China's Guangdong province are at risk of dangerous floods, putting over 127 million people in jeopardy.
- Local weather officials highlighted the severity of the situation, with certain river sections experiencing rare spikes in water levels, prompting emergency responses.
- The province has been hit by heavy rainfall and strong winds due to severe convective weather, affecting various parts of China in recent weeks.
- Reports of flooding, evacuations, power outages, and school closures have emerged, signaling the need for emergency preparedness and relief efforts to mitigate the impact of the flooding.
Holy moley: church reaches site but not without hitch: Gridlock in Queenstown is not unusual except when it is caused by a church. There was no parting of the ...
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Bendigo mine study reveals possible $4.4b in gold: The company behind a mine labelled "the most significant single gold discovery in New Zealand in four ...
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‘I need extra padding’: Broadcaster Paddy Gower’s saddling up in Queenstown next month to help raise money for the Lakes District Air Rescue Trust ...
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Bright aurora light up Southern photographers: Two nights of bright aurora have had night photographers running for their cameras to capture the multicoloured ...
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Heavy rainstorms kill 4 people in southern China. Ten others are missing: Heavy rainstorms that swept across southern China over the weekend have killed at least ...
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China indicates man executed for spying had sold secrets to US: China indicated for the first time on Monday that a man executed for spying in 2016 had sold ...
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China: Internet amused by 'sanitary pad' building design: The blueprint of North Nanjing train station has attracted reaction for all the wrong reasons.
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Severe flooding expected in parts of southern China: State media has reported that flooding seen “once in a century” is expected in southern China ...
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2028 total solar eclipse in New Zealand likely big tourism drawcard, astronomer says
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Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
Emigrate to New Zealand? Conditions are becoming more difficult: New Zealand is a classic immigration country. But now the government is pulling the brakes ...
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Massive floods threaten tens of millions as intense rains batter southern China: Heavy rains hammered southern China on the weekend, flooding homes ...
cnn.com/2024/04/22/china/china-guangdong-floods-intl-hnk/
Squabble over CCTV cameras: Punggol hawker claims he suffered concussion after attack by fellow stallholder
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Dealing with fast spreading pest hits new milestone for Otago Regional Council: Efforts to remove wilding conifers from the Queenstown Lakes have hit a major ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/513822/dealing-with-fast-spreading-pest-hits-new-milestone-for-otago-regional-council
'Deeply disappointed': Shotover Jet disrupts Anzac ceremonies: Ngāi Tahu Tourism has apologised for operating the Shotover Jet boat service during the ...
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China’s top legislator meets Kim Jong Un, says Beijing willing to deepen trust: China’s top legislator meets Kim Jong Un, says Beijing willing to deepen trust
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US will not accept Chinese imports decimating new industries, says Janet Yellen: She did not, however, threaten new tariffs or other trade actions should Beijing ...
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Quick Glance: China and U.S. to Engage in Intensive Talks on Economic Balance
- US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced intensive talks with China to address America's competitive disadvantages.
- Both sides will engage in intensive discussions on balanced economic growth and initiate exchanges on combating money laundering.
- Yellen emphasized the importance of addressing American concerns regarding overcapacity in Chinese production.
- The meetings will be held under existing economic and financial working group frameworks to address balanced growth and money laundering.
Queenstown man caught with $20K of cocaine: A Queenstown plasterer caught with more than $20,000 of cocaine in his flat has avoided prison ...
odt.co.nz/regions/queenstown/home-detention-man-caught-20k-cocaine
Chinese state media hit out at US over TikTok ‘sell-or-ban’ bill as owner ByteDance remains silent
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Thousands gather in remembrance: Despite heavy rain and strong winds in parts of Otago and Southland, the Anzac spirit was strong and southerners turned out en ...
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Head-turning luxury lodge on the horizon: An Aussie developer has revealed plans for a luxury lodge in an exclusive Queenstown gated subdivision ...
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Belt & Road: Chinese techno-nationalism in Maldives: The Maldives’ recent turn toward China and away from India has boosted Beijing’s long-term push for regional ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/belt-road-chinese-techno-nationalism-in-maldives/
Scammed Dunedin couple's battle over car park fine: A Dunedin couple say it is unfair how hard they have had to fight to overturn a parking breach after ...
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Tourists already paying ‘more than their fair share’: Act party leader David Seymour, who is in coalition with the National-led government ...
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Air New Zealand flight to Queenstown flies back to Auckland after winds prevent landing
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Scholz begins China visit, facing though economic balancing act: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived in China on Sunday, starting a high-stakes trip in which ...
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Quick 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 rejects US criticism over ties with Russia: Kurt Campbell, the deputy secretary of state, declared on Tuesday that Washington will “not sit by and say ...
firstpost.com/world/china-rejects-us-criticism-over-ties-with-russia-13758293.html
Sinkhole opens up on busy Auckland road as water main bursts: Police were told there was a sinkhole on a road in Onehunga.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/513982/sinkhole-opens-up-on-busy-auckland-road-as-water-main-bursts
Pakistan suicide blast: Vehicle carrying Chinese nationals was not bullet, bomb-proof
deccanherald.com/world/pakistan-suicide-blast-vehicle-carrying-chinese-nationals-was-not-bullet-bomb-proof-2968612
Rotary’s bountiful legacy: The Rotary Club of Queenstown has never been a huge organisation, but it has put its paw prints - and funding - across just about ...
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After-school job spawns career: The Queenstown Airport community is missing a very popular member of staff.
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Putin to visit Beijing soon? Lavrov's China visit lays groundwork as the two countries defy West
wionews.com/world/putin-to-visit-beijing-soon-lavrovs-china-visit-lays-groundwork-as-two-countries-defy-west-709744
US man here for wedding sentenced over attack: An American who rained a flurry of punches on a prone Queenstown man, ruining a wedding celebration in the process ...
odt.co.nz/regions/queenstown/us-man-here-wedding-sentenced-over-attack
'Lucky spectator chosen from many others': Commentator mistakes JJ Lin for mere F1 fan when he gives out trophies at Chinese Grand Prix
asiaone.com/entertainment/lucky-spectator-chosen-many-others-commentator-mistakes-jj-lin-mere-f1-fan-chinese-grand-prix
96-year-old wind tunnel pioneer Yu Hongru honoured as one of China’s people of the year for ‘doing what others dare not do’
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China KOL with 19 million fans shut down for faking story about school homework left in Paris café toilet apologises
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China reveals it executed scientist for spying in 2016 in documentary about ‘shocking’ cases
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China online racket using fake ethnic minority influencers to peddle bogus sob stories broken up by police
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Modified Chinese H-6 Bomber Spotted Carrying Mysterious Drone: The bomber is possibly carrying the WZ-8 high altitude supersonic reconnaissance drone or the ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/22/chinese-h-6-bomber-with-drone/
‘Bring on the bonanza’: Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust boss Julie Scott says delivery of the housing bonanza Mountain Scene revealed last week can’t ...
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Eight dead after cargo ship collides with boat near China's Hainan: BEIJING: Eight people were confirmed dead Wednesday(April 10) after a cargo ship and a ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/10/eight-dead-after-cargo-ship-collides-with-boat-near-china039s-hainan
EXCLUSIVE: France, Europe engage with China on their terms, in their own interests: envoy
scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3258215/france-europe-engage-china-their-terms-their-own-interests-envoy
Man headbutted bouncer while on bail for assault: A Queenstown man with a history of violence broke a bouncer’s teeth with a headbutt while on bail for ...
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Stolen phone warning to Aussie travellers heading to London: Aussie expat Jackie was walking along a London street when a brazen thief snatched her phone ...
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Shocking killing sparks debate about China’s ‘left behind’ children: Gruesome death of 13-year-old boy in Hebei province turns spotlight on the lives of rural ...
irishtimes.com/world/asia-pacific/2024/04/12/shocking-killing-sparks-debate-about-chinas-left-behind-children/
Three dead, tens of thousands evacuated in Chinese storms: Three people are dead and 11 others missing following storms that battered southern China ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0422/1444960-china-floods/
FCCPC summons owners of Chinese supermarket over discriminatory practices: The supermarket, located at the China General Chamber of Commerce along Umaru Musa ...
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Watch | Heavy rainstorms devastate southern China, force mass evacuations: As captured on state broadcaster CCTV, rescuers navigated through inundated shopping ...
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North Korea is buying Chinese surveillance cameras in a push to tighten control, report says | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Was attack on Japanese in Karachi based on misunderstanding?: Considering the history of terrorist activities in Karachi, counter-terrorism experts suspect that ...
thenews.com.pk/print/1180271-was-attack-on-japanese-in-karachi-based-on-misunderstanding
Local councillor calls for CCTV cameras to be replaced: The cameras are made by Chinese company Hikvision
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Undergrad remorseful after scamming public twice: AN undergraduate who scammed the public of RM100,000 to fuel his gambling addiction has apologised for his ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/19/undergrad-remorseful-after-scamming-public-twice
Scholz Arrives in China on a Mission to Dial Down Trade Tensions: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will take a delicate message to China this week: Beijing has not ...
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Police release CCTV images after punches and chairs thrown in restaurant fight: There were other people in the restaurant at the time when the fight broke out
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Germany’s Scholz arrives in China on a visit marked by trade tensions and Ukraine conflict | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Ma, Xi meet in Beijing: state media: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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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.
China calls for peace conference to resolve war, but insists on joint participation of Russia and Ukraine
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UK town halls given green light to use Chinese CCTV — despite Westminster ban: It comes just weeks after China was named as the perpetrator of a series of ...
politico.eu/article/uk-town-halls-to-use-chinese-cctv-security-cameras-despite-westminster-ban-hikvision/
Appeals Court rules KL hotel liable for drowning of Chinese tourist: PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has ruled that a five-star hotel in Kuala Lumpur is liable ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/09/appeals-court-rules-kl-hotel-liable-for-drowning-of-chinese-tourist
Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping to meet soon? Russia drops hint | Mint: A Kremlin spokesperson said Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's visit to China could be ...
livemint.com/news/world/vladimir-putin-xi-jinping-to-meet-soon-russia-drops-hint-11712670045993.html
The Stanley Johnson China documentary that nobody wants: The former prime minister’s father retraced Marco Polo’s journey with the help of Beijing’s state TV but ...
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Paid articlePaid 'Not bullet, bomb-proof': Police report on vehicle transporting Chinese citizens: In a concerning development, a police report has revealed that the vehicle ...
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Freak winds kill three people by pulling them from apartments in China: Three people died after typhoon-like winds pulled them out through their apartment ...
cnn.com/2024/04/05/asia/three-killed-high-winds-china-intl-hnk/
Eight missing after Chinese fishing boat collides with Panama container ship: Eight people went missing after a Chinese fishing boat collided with a Panama ...
reuters.com/world/china/eight-missing-after-chinese-fishing-boat-collides-with-panama-container-ship-2024-04-03/
Four Queenstown eateries close as tough times bite: Four Queenstown eateries have closed in quick succession amid tough economic conditions and roadworks ...
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Biden and Xi hold first discussions since November, talk Taiwan and tech: Call comes ahead of flurry of diplomatic engagement, with both US and China maintaining ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/2/biden-and-xi-hold-first-discussions-since-november-talk-taiwan-and-tech
Quick Glance: RNC Launches 'Biden Bloodbath' Website
- The Republican National Committee launched a website aimed at criticizing President Biden's border policies.
- BidenBloodbath.com provides a timeline of the 'border crisis,' attributing it to Biden's policies and offering 'real-time messaging' to activists.
- The website also tries to link allegations of crimes committed by individuals who entered battleground states illegally with various data points on fentanyl deaths.
- While the immigration discourse may fuel distrust, generalizations about immigrants committing violent crimes are often false.
Xi to Meet Indonesia’s Prabowo in Beijing With Rising South China Sea Tensions: Chinese leader Xi Jinping is set to meet Indonesian President-elect Prabowo ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-01/xi-set-to-meet-indonesia-s-prabowo-in-china-amid-tensions-at-sea
Paid articlePaid Chinese navy live-fire drills a ‘timely and forceful response’ to Philippines’ tilt to US, expert says
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Paid articlePaid ‘Happy-hearted’ Fae’s big milestone: If you compiled a list of high-contributing Queenstowners, kind-hearted Fae Robertson would be at or near the top.
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Prabowo Pledges Closer Ties With Japan Following China Visit: The Indonesian president-elect's back-to-back visits to China and Japan point to a continuation of ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/prabowo-pledges-closer-ties-with-japan-following-china-visit/
Yao Ming says China’s basketball woes to be expected given domestic league’s standard and lack of leaders
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Paid articlePaid Appeal for ute sightings on Jack's Point estate: Queenstown police are appealing for sightings of a ute at the Hanley's Farm Estate in connection with ...
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‘Everyone is their own hero’: goose leg vendor speaks at top China university, inspires students with street snack internet sensation story
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'I called for my wife but there was no response': 3 die in China after strong winds blow them out of apartment building
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Lax paperwork costs firm nearly $6000: A Queenstown security company must pay a former worker nearly $6000 for failing to give her proper employment paperwork ...
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