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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
Read MoreHaier 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
Read MoreChina-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
Read MoreRelations 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
Read MoreLawmakers slam HK$3.9 billion cost overrun, 2-year delay for Hong Kong tunnel
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Legco Public Accounts Committee members call on government to control project costs and management of contractors. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3299342/lawmakers-slam-hk39-billion-cost-overrun-2-year-delay-hong-kong-tunnel?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMeet Germany’s Far-Right Leader, a Study in Contradictions
New York Times Alice Weidel of the nationalist, anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany lives in Switzerland and is married to a Sri Lankan-born woman. She had led her party to second place before Sunday’s election. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/19/world/europe/alice-weidel-germany-far-right-afd.html
Read MoreKeelung mayor cleared in mall ‘robbery’ probe due to lack of evidence
Taipei, Feb. 19 (CNA) The Keelung District Prosecutors Office said on Wednesday that there was insufficient evidence to indict Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang (謝國樑) and 11 others for “aggravated robbery” and other offenses related to a dispute over ownership of a mall in 2024. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202502190019
Read MoreHelmsley trust grants $5.45M to Holon Institute for cutting-edge medical technologies facility
Jerusalem Post New HIT building will train future health tech leaders, advancing digital medicine and AI-driven innovation. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-842820
Read MoreTrump FBI director nominee Kash Patel picks up support from key GOP senator
Fox News President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation picked up support from a key Republican senator on his road to confirmation. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., said Tuesday that he would vote to confirm Kash Patel to serve as FBI director for a 10-year term. “I’ve spoken to multiple people I…
Read MoreTop Russian diplomat praises Moscow-Beijing cooperation as ‘exemplary’
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Sergey Lavrov emphasized that bilateral relations between Russia and China are now at an unprecedentedly high, advanced level https://tass.com/politics/1915847
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