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POLITICS2d agoPacific leaders to meet in Palau amid China , Taiwan tensionLeaders from Pacific nations are scheduled to convene in Palau against a backdrop of escalating tensions between China and Taiwan. This meeting highlights regional diplomatic efforts concerning a major geopolitical flashpoint.thefrontierpost.com · Pakistan
POLITICS3d ago‘Stuck’: Canada ends Hong Kong migration pathway, some turn to US and UKThe closure of Canada’s “lifeboat” migration scheme for Hongkongers has left some applicants who are struggling to meet permanent residency requirements in limbo, prompting others to consider alternative destinations such as the US and Britain. Hong Kong-based immigration agents made this observation on Sunday after Ottawa announced on Friday that its dedicated pathways for Hongkongers would stop accepting new applications on Monday. Applications submitted before the deadline will continue to be...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoS . Korean president nominates new cabinet , presidential office officialsThe South Korean president has nominated new cabinet members and presidential office officials. This is a significant political development as it shapes the executive leadership and direction of the government.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
POLITICS3d agoFact Check : Is This Photo From the August 27 DPR Protest in Jakarta ? The article questions the authenticity of a photo purportedly from a DPR protest in Jakarta on August 27. This involves verifying information related to a political event.en.tempo.co
POLITICS3d agoCould joint oil and gas projects help ease Beijing and Manila’s South China Sea tensions?China and the Philippines have been urged to resume joint South China Sea energy exploration as a way of easing tensions in the disputed waters. A joint report by Chinese and Philippine analysts also said the two countries should work together in other “low-sensitivity” areas such as marine environmental protection and combating crime at sea. The report, published on Monday by the Shanghai Institutes for International Studies think tank, said the relationship between the two countries was at a...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoNorthern Metropolis ‘large-scale land disposal’ a win-win, Paul Chan saysFast-tracking the Northern Metropolis through a “large-scale land disposal” scheme underscores the government’s push to integrate technology, industry and talent while accelerating Hong Kong’s economic restructuring, the finance chief has said. In a blog post on Sunday, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said the megaproject’s success hinged on attracting “high-value-added, high-potential industries and high-quality companies to take root”, requiring market forces to be directed into industrial...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoPutin, Xi set for Central Asia summit as Russia, China seek to counter Western influenceRussian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are due in Kyrgyzstan on Monday for a two-day summit, joined by the leaders of Iran and India. The gathering comes as the group seeks to project a united front amid wars in Ukraine and Iran and growing tensions with the West.France 24 [en]
POLITICS3d agoRed heritage fuels rural revitalization in SW ChinaThe concept of 'red heritage' is being utilized to stimulate rural revitalization in Southwest China. This describes a government-led development initiative.beijingbulletin.com · China
POLITICS3d agoNorth Korea defence minister dismissed : State mediachannelnewsasia.com · United States
POLITICS3d agoRed heritage fuels rural revitalization in SW ChinaThe utilization of "Red heritage" is contributing to rural revitalization efforts in Southwest China. This describes a government-led initiative to foster development by leveraging historical and cultural elements.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
POLITICS3d agoFormer UN official says Hong Kong’s low fertility offers opportunity. Here’s howHong Kong’s low fertility rate is an opportunity rather than a challenge and gives the city a chance to become a global leader in building a child-friendly environment, a former UN resident coordinator in China has said. Siddharth Chatterjee, who held the role from 2021 until March this year, said Hong Kong could create a “pioneering blueprint” for others to follow if it could earn the status of a “Child Friendly City” under a UN initiative. While most developing countries and territories are...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoIs the male lineage of the Imperial House Law tradition? What would its 'discoverer' Inoue Kowashi think now?Asahi Shimbun
POLITICS3d ago‘Chilling effect’: Japan’s whistle-blowers weigh high price of speaking outYutaka Kato* knew there would be risks when he reported suspected misconduct by his employer to Japanese authorities. What he did not expect, he said, was a 47.88 million yen (US$300,000) damages claim from that employer – the Japanese subsidiary of US-listed medical device manufacturer STAAR Surgical – along with the prospect of years in court and the uncertainty of whether he would ever return to work. Kato is among a growing number of whistle-blowers in Japan who say laws meant to protect...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoWorld : Leaders of Russia , China , Iran to attend summit in KyLeaders from Russia, China, and Iran are expected to attend a summit in Ky. This event signifies a significant diplomatic gathering of influential global powers.newvision.co.ug · Uganda
POLITICS3d agoJapan resumes student exchange trips to Russia after 7 - year hiatusJapan has resumed student exchange trips to Russia after a seven-year break. This marks a notable development in diplomatic and cultural relations between the two countries.japantoday.com · Japan
POLITICS3d agoTAIPEI TIMES: Cabinet to support drone bill: source - FocusAccording to a source, the Cabinet intends to support a drone bill. This indicates upcoming legislative changes regarding drone technology.news.ltn.com.tw · Taiwan
POLITICS3d agoLocations of two additional India-China border meeting points yet to be announcedAccording to an eight-point outcome document released by both countries on August 26 following the 25th round of talks between the Special Representatives (SRs) on the Boundary Question, India and China have also agreed to establish two additional meeting points to hold General-level or Senior Highest Military Commander-level meetings.The Hindu
POLITICS3d agoKorea divided: A sister’s long wait and a defector’s bid to save his motherAn elderly South Korean waits to see a brother in the North one last time, while a North Korean defector risks it all.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS3d agoHong Kong’s Diocesan Boys’ School to become first to offer 3 university pathwaysHong Kong’s elite Diocesan Boys’ School is set to offer the International Advanced Level curriculum from 2027, becoming the city’s first school to offer three university pathways if it secures the Education Bureau’s approval. Headmaster Ronnie Cheng Kay-yen made the announcement on Saturday at a Primary One admission talk at its Mong Kok campus, after the school obtained approval from Cambridge International Education and the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority. “We are now waiting...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoChina’s Middle East policy at a crossroads 6 months into US-Israeli war on IranGulf states are making a strategic pivot as the war in Iran drags on into its sixth month, but observers warn that their shift towards self-reliant defence networks could test China’s “involvement without commitment” strategy in the region. The war has forced Gulf leaders to face the reality that neither the United States nor China is able to protect them from attacks by Iran. On Wednesday, the Iranian army warned that any “possible future war” with the United States could spread across the...South China Morning Post
POLITICS4d agoVietnam’s move to end executions for drug trafficking sparks debate in regionVietnam is seeking to end executions for drug trafficking under a draft revision to its Penal Code, a notable shift in a country with one of Southeast Asia’s toughest anti-drug regimes. The proposal, presented to lawmakers last week, would remove trafficking from Vietnam’s list of capital crimes. Last year, Hanoi kept the offence on the list during an earlier round of death penalty reforms. If passed, the revised law would leave capital punishment for four crimes: treason, murder, terrorism and...South China Morning Post
POLITICS4d agoHongkongers can use either ID or home return permit at revamped Huanggang PortHongkongers can present either their identity card or home return permit at the revamped Huanggang border checkpoint instead of both documents under the latest agreement with mainland Chinese authorities, the security minister has revealed. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung announced the measure after a drill at the crossing involving more than 20,000 civil servants on Saturday. “Residents using e-channels to enter the mainland or return to Hong Kong can use the Hong Kong identity...South China Morning Post
POLITICS4d agoXinhua Commentary : China construction in Xisha Qundao legitimate , reasonableA Xinhua commentary asserts that China's construction activities in Xisha Qundao are legitimate and reasonable. This reflects China's official stance on its sovereignty claims in the region.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
POLITICS4d agoLeaders of Russia , China , Iran to Attend Summit in KyrgyzstanThe leaders of Russia, China, and Iran are scheduled to attend a summit in Kyrgyzstan. This signifies a high-level diplomatic gathering involving key global powers.english.aawsat.com · Syria