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POLITICSOct 6EXCLUSIVE: China plans late entry into WHO leadership race, sources say - ReutersEXCLUSIVE: China plans late entry into WHO leadership race, sources say ReutersReuters World
POLITICSOct 6Hong Kong approves average fee hikes of up to 4.75 per cent for non-public schoolsHong Kong’s private, semi-private and international schools have been given the green light to raise tuition fees by an average of 4.75 per cent, 4.07 per cent and 4 per cent, respectively. The Education Bureau said on Tuesday it had received applications from 185 schools as of August 31 to adjust tuition fees for the 2026-27 academic year. They comprised 49 semi-private schools under the government’s Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS), 74 private schools and 62 international ones. One application from...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 6China’s Revised Defense Mobilization Law Touches Nearly Every SectorThe circumstances under which mobilization can be declared are wider than ever, and a large number of entities – including private firms – are legally obligated to the state during wartime.The Diplomat
POLITICSOct 6Registration on both sides of border needed for Huanggang ‘joint clearance’Hong Kong and mainland Chinese residents will have to register with immigration authorities on both sides of the border to use automated “joint clearance” channels at the revamped Huanggang Port crossing, with around 100,000 travellers a day expected to use the control point when operations begin. Hong Kong’s Immigration Department would deploy sufficient manpower to help passengers register at the checkpoint, assistant director Jacky Wong Ki said on Tuesday. “The whole registration process at...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 6What Would Europe Do in a Taiwan Crisis?Washington should not take European assistance for granted, especially if states can't agree on how to label Beijing's actions.The Diplomat
POLITICSOct 6South Korea has become one of Russia’s biggest fuel suppliers. Some shipments are arriving on sanctioned tankers.By the end of summer, South Korea had become Russia’s second-largest supplier of petroleum products, and sanctioned tankers were among those used to ship the fuel, The Guardian reported.Meduza [en]
POLITICSOct 6Taiwan’s Maritime Law Enforcement Operation Has Sparked Anger in Chinese SocietyThe reaction to a Taiwan Coast Guard confrontation reflects the existence of a particularly hardline strand of opinion on Taiwan among mainland Chinese.The Diplomat
POLITICSOct 6Singapore refers eight civil servants to police over property purchasesMinister announces referrals after think tank paper finds link between purchases and unannounced MRT stations.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 6Indonesia’s Prabowo taps Widodo’s allies as advisers amid falling approval ratingIndonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto is seeking to keep potential rivals in his inner circle as he faces growing political pressure by appointing influential figures from across the political establishment to a presidential advisory council, according to analysts. The council, which advises the president on the direction of government policy but has no power to set or control it, comprises allies of former presidents, political commentators and Muslim leaders. “These are figures who have...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 6How Much More Trump Trouble Can Indonesia’s Prabowo Take?Jakarta’s attempts to align with Washington face a growing backlash at home.Foreign Policy
POLITICSOct 6Germany faces a triple threat from Russia, China and domestic far-right extremistsDW News [en]
POLITICSOct 68 public officers in Singapore referred to police after property reviewEight public service officers have been referred to Singapore police after a review of 191 officers’ property transactions, Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing has told parliament. The review followed a working paper by the US-based National Bureau of Economic Research, which identified 2007 to 2011 as the period of concern. The Public Service Division (PSD) extended the scope to 2014 as a matter of prudence, Chan said on Tuesday, because many new MRT station locations...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 6Malaysia’s Anwar to host Myanmar leader as repatriations near 10,000Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing to visit Kuala Lumpur 'in the next few days', Anwar Ibrahim says.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 6Japan says it told China survey ship to leave Tokyo's economic watersThe Japanese coast guard said on Tuesday a Chinese survey ship had left Tokyo's exclusive economic zone after being ordered repeatedly to stop research operations that Japan said…Japan Today
POLITICSOct 6House China committee chair urges Fed to review Hong Kong’s access to dollar lifelineRep. John Moolenaar wants the Fed to rethink Hong Kong’s access to a dollar-liquidity facility as China promotes the renminbi as a global currency.CNBC
POLITICSOct 6Japan PM Takaichi defends skipping G7 online meetingJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi defended her absence from a Group of Seven online meeting, responding over social media to some critics who questioned why she did not attend despite her apparently free schedule. “This was a last-minute meeting arranged by the chair, France, and allowed for substitute representatives. I understand that UK Prime Minister Burnham did not attend in person and had someone fill in for him, and that European Council president Costa was also absent,” she posted...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 6John Lee promises ‘high-quality’ experience for Apec finance meeting guestsHong Kong’s leader has pledged to provide guests attending this month’s Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting with a “high-quality” experience, as the city works closely with Beijing to assist delegations with the registration process. About 500 guests, including finance ministers and senior officials from the 21 member economies, are expected to attend the annual meeting on October 20 and 21, which will be hosted by Hong Kong for the first time at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 6John Lee urges public to tune in to Legco debate on city’s 5-year plan, policy addressHong Kong’s leader has urged residents to pay close attention to a coming three-day debate on the city’s inaugural five-year plan and latest policy address in the legislature. The debate on the two policy documents is set to begin on Wednesday morning and continue until Friday, according to the Legislative Council’s agenda. “I look forward to tomorrow’s Legislative Council debate, during which government officials and lawmakers will conduct an in-depth discussion on the concept and details of...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 6Hong Kong prepares reforms, accountability measures ahead of Tai Po fire reportHong Kong authorities have made “a series of preparations” to implement reforms and pursue accountability ahead of the Tai Po fire inquiry panel’s final report due later this month, the city’s leader said, pledging to act “as soon as possible”. The government reportedly established a dedicated task force under the Public Service Commission, led by former commissioner for sports George Tsoi Kin-pan and former deputy secretary for security Benjamin Mok Kwan-yu, to investigate alleged official...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 6Arizona expands Taiwan ties with new representative office, ignoring Beijing's warningsArizona is expanding its ties with Taiwan by opening a new representative office, disregarding warnings from Beijing. This action has diplomatic significance, potentially impacting US-China relations.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSOct 6As Japan’s Population Shrinks, a City Is Accused of Padding Census NumbersThe police are investigating how about 3,000 nonexistent residents were added to official data for Toyama.NYT World
POLITICSOct 6Hong Kong leader pledges tougher rules, penalties to deter construction violationsHong Kong will strengthen its regulatory regime and impose stiffer penalties to ensure strong deterrence against building violations, the city leader has pledged, following a series of substandard construction scandals including the latest controversy involving a luxury residential development in Stanley. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu vowed to safeguard the high professional standards of the city’s construction industry on Tuesday in the wake of a debacle involving a house at One Stanley,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 6Laos Replaces Prime Minister in Major Leadership ReshuffleSaleumxay Kommasith, a former foreign minister and permanent representative to the UN, has been appointed to the top job.The Diplomat
POLITICSOct 6Taiwan says it has no knowledge that the U.S. will divide its arms package into batchesEl ministro de Defensa de la isla asegura que no hay novedades sobre la venta de armamento por parte de EE.UU., pese a tensiones con Pekín.La venta, que incluye sistemas de defensa avanzados, enfrenta incertidumbre por la relación entre el magnate y el líder chino.Clarín
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