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Like Harbin, Hong Kong should focus on what makes it unique
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Harbin’s attraction for visitors lies in its distinctive weather and Russian legacy. In the same way, Hong Kong should draw on its colonial past and local colour. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3298786/harbin-hong-kong-should-focus-what-makes-it-unique?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTaiwan shares open lower
Taipei, Feb. 19 (CNA) The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened down 76.67 points at 23,589.44 Wednesday on turnover of NT$4.84 billion (US$147.77 million). https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202502190002
Read MoreJewish future depends on identity, not just fighting antisemitism
Jerusalem Post Rabbi urges focus on Jewish identity, education, and unity beyond fighting antisemitism. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-842723
Read MoreState takes on ‘woke’ language, introduces bill to ban terms such as ‘pregnant person’ and ‘chestfeeding’
Fox News West Virginia lawmakers on Monday introduced a bill that bans “woke words” and agendas from state government content, citing concerns about the terms being “sexist” and “exclusionary.” The changes, which center around “accurate, female-affirming alternatives,” would restrict wording used in state government documents, websites, literature and in-person, according to legislators. Specific terms included…
Read MoreTokenisation a ‘defining trend’ for Web3 in Hong Kong as city hosts major Consensus event
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tokenisation will be ‘profoundly transformative’, Secretary for Financial Services Christopher Hui said, as companies pile into the burgeoning business. https://www.scmp.com/tech/blockchain/article/3299190/tokenisation-defining-trend-web3-hong-kong-city-hosts-major-consensus-event?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSouth China Sea: Beijing resources ministry gauges depth of new Vietnamese port on reef
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chinese government study says laser satellite data reveals harbour deep enough for advanced warships on largest reef in the Spratly Islands. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3299167/south-china-sea-beijing-resources-ministry-gauges-depth-new-vietnamese-port-reef?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreFrance is not preparing to send ground troops to Ukraine – Macron
Pravda Ukraine French President Emmanuel Macron has stated that Paris is currently not preparing to send its ground troops to Ukraine. However, he has noted that France is considering the possibility of deploying military experts or a limited contingent outside the line of contact as a show of solidarity. Source: French newspaper Le Figaro Details:…
Read MoreRivlin blasts Haredi draft refusal at the Conference of Presidents
Jerusalem Post “We’re not fighting for freedom. We’re fighting against terror,” Rivlin said. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-842748
Read MoreUkraine must hold election in order to negotiate, Trump says
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The presidential election in Ukraine was to be held in March 2024 but was cancelled due to martial law https://tass.com/world/1915413
Read MoreBrazil’s prosecutor-general files charges against ex-President Bolsonaro over alleged coup plan
Fox News Brazil’s prosecutor-general on Tuesday filed charges against former President Jair Bolsonaro for attempting a coup to stay in office after his 2022 election defeat. Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet alleges that Bolsonaro and 33 others participated in plan to remain in power despite losing to current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. BRAZIL’S FORMER PRESIDENT…
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