• 02/23/2025

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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Lawmakers 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

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Meet 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

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Keelung 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

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Helmsley 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

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Trump 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…

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Top 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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