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POLITICSAug 24US threat of ‘economic D-Day’ for Iran tests Trump’s China detenteExerting maximum economic pressure on Tehran would risk blowback from Beijing.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 24Hong Kong launches real-name booking system for popular Sai Kung coastal trailHong Kong has launched its first countryside real-name reservation system, capping daily visitors to a popular trail in Sai Kung at 2,000 on select dates, with a lawmaker and a district councillor saying the move could gather data to help shape formal arrangements. The trial reservation system for visits to the Po Pin Chau trail in Sai Kung East Country Park went live at 11am on Monday, offering the first batch of slots for September 5 and 6 via Klook’s website, app and WeChat mini-programme. A...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 24Japanese lawmakers travel to Beijing, seeking to mend ties after Takaichi's Taiwan remark falloutA cross-party group of Japanese lawmakers, including one from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's governing party, headed to Beijing on Monday to meet with Chinese officials for the first…Japan Today
POLITICSAug 24Japan vows support for U.S.-sanctioned ICC head amid criticism of responseThe Japanese government on Monday said it intends to provide any necessary support to International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane after she was sanctioned by the United States,…Japan Today
POLITICSAug 24Trump outreach to Kim signals shift in nuclear policy , raising risks for Seoul : expertskoreaherald.com · South Korea
POLITICSAug 24 War criminals shrine : China replacement name for Yasukuni sharpens rhetoric against Japan – Asia News NetworkChina's use of a replacement name for the Yasukuni Shrine is intensifying rhetoric against Japan, focusing on a historical dispute. This indicates rising diplomatic tensions between the two nations over historical memory.asianews.network · China
POLITICSAug 24Half of Hong Kong’s public bodies omit emissions data, green group findsHalf of Hong Kong’s government departments and public bodies have not disclosed their greenhouse gas emissions data and some calculations have been based on outdated information, a green group has found. The findings from The Green Earth have prompted calls for stronger carbon reporting and the setting of reduction targets across the public sector to align with the city’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality before 2050. The non-profit group’s study of 82 public entities found that while 41...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 24Record non-DSE admissions to Hong Kong’s universities spark calls for quotasHong Kong public universities have admitted a record number of students applying outside the local exam system, with the intake surging by 63 per cent over seven years to account for nearly 30 per cent of the 15,000 government-funded places, the South China Morning Post has found. Meanwhile, the intake of home-grown students taking the Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) exam has dropped by 7 per cent, causing its proportion to fall from 82 per cent to 72 per cent, sparking calls for a cap on...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 23Zhou Bo: China’s alternative to Western powerSenior Colonel Zhou Bo and Sreenivasan Jain discuss China's vision of a fairer, multipolar world and work towards that.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 23Japan and Geopolitics : China and the Russian Federation – Modern Tokyo TimesThis article discusses the geopolitical relationship between Japan, China, and the Russian Federation. It explores the complex international dynamics involving these major global powers.moderntokyotimes.com · Japan
POLITICSAug 23Australian senator calls for Magnitsky - style sanctions over China transnational repressionAn Australian senator has called for Magnitsky-style sanctions against China, citing concerns about transnational repression. This suggests a push for international policy action regarding human rights and diplomatic relations.hongkongherald.com · China
POLITICSAug 23Australian senator calls for Magnitsky - style sanctions over China transnational repressionAn Australian senator has called for Magnitsky-style sanctions against China, citing concerns about transnational repression. This suggests a push for international policy action regarding human rights and diplomatic relations.australiannews.net · Australia
POLITICSAug 23Ajit Doval to visit China for boundary talks ahead of Xi India tripAjit Doval is scheduled to visit China for boundary talks, preceding an upcoming trip by Xi to India. This visit signals diplomatic efforts to address border disputes and prepare for a high-level meeting.hindustantimes.com · India
POLITICSAug 23Beijing Weaponizes New Ethnic Unity Law , Family Ties in Transnational Repression of Uyghurs : Analyststheepochtimes.com · United States
POLITICSAug 23Hong Kong convicts two pro - democracy activists of inciting subversionTwo pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong have been found guilty of inciting subversion. This conviction highlights ongoing legal actions against political dissent in the region.mainemirror.com · United States
POLITICSAug 23Trump’s South Korea snub raises questions in the Asia-PacificScaling back military exercises has undermined faith in America’s reliabilityFinancial Times
POLITICSAug 23Hong Kong convicts two pro - democracy activists of inciting subversionTwo pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong have been convicted of inciting subversion. This marks a significant legal outcome concerning political dissent in the region.taiwansun.com · China
POLITICSAug 23Hong Kong convicts two pro - democracy activists of inciting subversionTwo pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong have been convicted of inciting subversion. This reflects ongoing legal actions against political dissent in the region.nigeriasun.com · Nigeria
POLITICSAug 23Hong Kong convicts two pro - democracy activists of inciting subversionTwo pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong have been convicted of inciting subversion. This concerns judicial actions related to political dissent and human rights.israelherald.com · Israel
POLITICSAug 23Hong Kong convicts two pro - democracy activists of inciting subversionTwo pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong have been convicted of inciting subversion. This event signifies ongoing legal actions against political dissent in the region.utahindependent.com · United States
POLITICSAug 23Doval to Visit China on Monday to Attend Special Representatives Talks With FM WangDoval is scheduled to visit China on Monday for special representative talks with Foreign Minister Wang. This highlights upcoming diplomatic engagements between the two nations.deccanchronicle.com · India
POLITICSAug 23Hong Kong convicts two pro - democracy activists of inciting subversionneworleanssun.com · United States
POLITICSAug 23Hong Kong convicts two pro - democracy activists of inciting subversionTwo pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong have been convicted of inciting subversion. This event signifies ongoing legal actions against political dissent in the region.bostonstar.com · United States
POLITICSAug 23China says border with India ‘generally stable at the moment’Statement from Chinese Foreign Ministry comes in response to recent reports of rising tension in Arunachal Pradesh; MEA says maintaining peace in border areas is of “utmost importance”The Hindu