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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
POLITICS4d agoPakatan open to any future political cooperation , says AmirudinAmirudin stated that Pakatan is open to future political cooperation, indicating potential shifts or alliances within the political landscape.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
POLITICS4d agoAI can make China’s political language sound more threatening, scholar warnsChina is being urged to use human translators to refine AI renderings of its political messaging, amid concern that literal translations can make Beijing’s language sound more threatening abroad. An article in a state-affiliated academic newspaper said the country should strengthen its translation capacity and guard against AI-generated distortions to improve how its policies and intentions were understood overseas. As AI takes on more translation work, human translators should work alongside...South China Morning Post
POLITICS4d agoHong Kong lawyers gain route to practise in 9 Guangdong cities under new lawHong Kong and Macau lawyers will be able to practise in nine Guangdong cities from next week after passing an examination and obtaining the required qualifications under legal amendments passed by mainland China’s top legislative body. The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress passed amendments on Friday to China’s Lawyers Law, which will take effect on September 1. To qualify, Hong Kong and Macau lawyers must pass the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (GBA) Legal...South China Morning Post
POLITICS4d agoSingapore Offers Parents $55 , 000 to Boost Plunging Birth RatesSingapore is offering parents $55,000 as an incentive to address its declining birth rates. This is a governmental effort to tackle a significant demographic issue.chiangraitimes.com · Thailand
POLITICS4d agoNurulhidayah rules out Parliament bid while father Zahid is MPNurulhidayah has decided not to seek a parliamentary position while her father, Zahid, remains an MP. This indicates a personal political decision based on family ties.freemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
POLITICS4d agoLooking to advance India’s vision for region free from terror, says PM Modi as he embarks on visit to Uzbekistan, KyrgyzstanFrom Tashkent, Mr. Modi will travel to Bishkek to participate in the 26th SCO SummitThe Hindu
POLITICS4d agoWhy some Wang Fuk Court owners have refused buy-back deal even as deadline nearsAs the deadline approaches for homeowners to accept the Hong Kong government’s deal to buy back their flats at fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court, some who refuse to sell have said the offer cannot make up for the loss of their property and communal bonds. With the clock ticking to the August 31 cut-off date, the South China Morning Post spoke to six residents determined not to sell their homes at the devastated Tai Po estate, even though experts see the government’s offer as generous and compulsory...South China Morning Post
POLITICS4d agoChina needs 600 % child subsidy rise to prevent deeper birth crisis : scholarsScholars suggest that China requires a 600% increase in child subsidies to prevent a worsening birth crisis. This highlights the severe demographic challenges facing China and the proposed policy measures to address them.scmp.com · China
POLITICS4d agoUPLB decries systematic red - tagging of constituentsThe University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) has decried the systematic red-tagging of its constituents. This highlights concerns regarding political targeting and human rights within an academic institution.bulatlat.com · Philippines
POLITICS4d agoTaipei’s debt hardball carries a clear warning for its remaining alliesIn contemporary discourse, the bogeyman of “debt traps” is almost exclusively tied to Beijing. Western media, think tanks, NGOs and policymakers from Washington to Brussels frequently warn developing nations of the perils of bilateral loans from China. Yet, Grenada’s debt dispute from a decade ago and St Vincent and the Grenadines’ (SVG) current troubles offer a starkly different, and often ignored, counter-narrative: the weaponisation of debt by Taiwan. For years, Grenada has grappled with...South China Morning Post
POLITICS4d agoVisa policy brings in more foreigners on short-term jobs and HK$20,000 salariesAbout 80 per cent of the foreign nationals granted working visas under Hong Kong’s General Employment Policy (GEP) last year were hired on short-term contracts, while nearly half of successful applicants earned less than HK$20,000 (US$2,564) a month. According to the latest Immigration Department data, 31,278 GEP working visas for foreigners were approved last year. Mainland Chinese residents cannot apply to the scheme. While the figure marked the second consecutive year the scheme had cleared...South China Morning Post
POLITICS4d agoWhy does the Emperor continue to speak? Past history and reflection, the increasing weight of his activitiesAsahi Shimbun
POLITICS4d agoCambodia’s claim to have ended scam compounds met with scepticismCambodia's claim of eradicating its scam compounds met with scepticism from Amnesty International and industry experts.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS4d agoUS Treasury sanctions Hong Kong-based firm over Iran money laundering tiesThe United States announced sanctions on a Hong Kong company on Friday for allegedly helping launder funds for a sanctioned Iranian exchange house, the latest Chinese entity to be targeted as part of Washington’s expanded efforts to squeeze Iran’s financial sector. The development comes as Washington has in recent days slapped new Iran-related sanctions on various Chinese entities, prompting Beijing to vow retaliation just weeks before Chinese President Xi Jinping’s expected visit to the...South China Morning Post
POLITICS4d agoEmergency buzzers to be mandated in saunas, Tokyo's Minato Ward to revise ordinance after fatal accidentAsahi Shimbun
POLITICS4d agoTrump orders creation of US ‘Space Academy’, amid rivalry with ChinaUS President Donald Trump on Friday announced the creation of a “Space Academy” to train future civilian and military recruits for an arena where the United States faces rivalry with China. Speaking at Nasa’s Johnson Space Centre in Houston, Trump said the institution would be modelled on the famed US military academy at West Point. “It’s called the US Space Academy. That’s a big deal,” Trump said as he signed an executive order creating the new school. “It’ll serve both the United States Space...South China Morning Post
POLITICS4d agoUzbekistan’s Presidential Daughter Just Got a Law of Her OwnThe new presidential administration law grants its head – Saida Mirziyoyeva – sweeping new powers, and immunity.The Diplomat
POLITICS4d ago8-point India-China deal: What does it mean for India? | WorldviewIndia and China agree to an 8-point consensus in boundary talks during NSA Doval’s Beijing’s visit.The Hindu
POLITICS4d agoMongolia Hosts COP17, Urging Global Partners to Action on Climate IssuesMongolia wanted to see “a shift from talk to action” at COP17. The results were mixed.The Diplomat
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