• 02/23/2025

Hong Kong eyes foreign investors in Cepa update to allow city’s laws on mainland

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Business leaders upbeat on ‘fascinating’ amendment to free-trade deal set to begin on March 1, as officials tout benefits for firms and talent. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3299345/hong-kong-eyes-foreign-investors-cepa-update-allow-citys-laws-mainland?utm_source=rss_feed

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The total tea leaf harvest in Russia decreased by almost 5% in 2024

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Lands suitable for tea cultivation in the Sochi area cover 1,203 hectares, with 406 hectares, or 33.9%, currently in use https://tass.com/economy/1915855

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Russia, Syria to hold high-level meetings next week — Lavrov

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The foreign minister also pointed out that a Russian inter-agency delegation led by Mikhail Bogdanov, special presidential envoy for the Middle East and Africa and deputy foreign minister visited Damascus in late January https://tass.com/politics/1915853

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Border state officials put cartels on notice as they await green light to take major action

Fox News An Arizona state bill would allow local and state authorities to shoot down drones used by drug cartels. House Bill 2733, sponsored by Republican state Rep. David Marshall, would provide qualified immunity to authorities for injuries that may be caused by taking out an “unmanned” drone within 30 miles of the southern border.…

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Activists in Mexico report flow of migrants has ‘enormously decreased’ one month into Trump admin

Fox News Less than a month into the new Trump administration, a migrant shelter along the pathway to the U.S. in Northern Mexico is reporting that the flow of immigrants has “enormously decreased.” Commenting on the development, White House deputy press secretary Kush Desai told Fox News Digital that Trump’s immigration policies are working and…

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Chinese court tries Myanmar gang accused of scams, drugs, extortion and murder

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The 23 members of the group allegedly played a role in a scheme that caused the deaths of 14 Chinese. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3299335/23-myanmar-gang-appear-chinese-court-accused-scams-drugs-extortion-murder?utm_source=rss_feed

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Haier seeks control of Shenzhen-listed robotics firm in US$343 million deal

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Haier joins rival Midea Group in venturing into industrial robotics, answering Beijing’s call to upgrade the nation’s traditional manufacturing sector. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3299318/haier-seeks-control-shenzhen-listed-robotics-firm-us343-million-deal?utm_source=rss_feed

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China-Saudi ties, Beijing and Seoul chase defence deals: SCMP daily highlights

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From new voices in global financial governance to Trump Jnr’s comments on China, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3299284/china-saudi-ties-beijing-and-seoul-chase-defence-deals-scmp-daily-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed

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Relations to normalize, if West wants, ball in its court — Lavrov

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. As Lavrov noted, Russia does not intend to “chase after anyone” to restore relations, as it has not done anything to “freeze, and, in fact, largely destroy” its relations with the West, including Europe https://tass.com/politics/1915851

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