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Two ex-members of Hong Kong pro-democracy union group apply to hold public rally on Labour Day
Hong Kong Free Press Two former members of the defunct Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (HKCTU) – once the city’s largest pro-democracy union coalition – have applied for police approval to organise a public demonstration on Labour Day. Labour Day protest on May 1, 2019. File photo: Jennifer Creery/HKFP. Former HKCTU chairperson Joe Wong…
Read MoreFearing China’s rise, Japan coughs up US$2.9 billion for long-range missiles
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Mass production of the land-to-ship guided missiles and hypersonic gliding missiles will begin this year, Japan’s Defence Ministry said. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3216755/fearing-chinas-rise-japan-coughs-us29-billion-long-range-missiles?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreYour Wednesday Briefing
New York Times Foreign responses to the military documents leak. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/briefing/documents-leak-macron-china.html
Read MoreAfter 25 Years of Peace in Northern Ireland, Some Still Wait for Prosperity
New York Times While the Good Friday Agreement brought undeniable progress, some of the most deprived communities remain disillusioned about the opportunities that failed to materialize. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/world/europe/northern-ireland-good-friday-anniversary.html
Read MoreMacron’s China trip turns into a European uproar
Washington Post At the center of the controversy is an interview French President Emmanuel Macron gave that touched on Taiwan and China, saying Europe should not get “caught up in crises that are not ours.” https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/12/macron-taiwan-china-interview-trip/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world
Read More‘Happy Hong Kong’: catering industry chiefs warn government invitation to take part in food fairs may be affected by staff shortage
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Caterers welcome food fairs and gourmet markets designed to boost public morale and encourage spending, but worry over staff. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3216725/happy-hong-kong-catering-industry-chiefs-warn-government-invitation-take-part-food-fairs-may-be?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreNiche investors look to EVs and green energy metals in era of climate change
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Despite gold nearing a record high this week, some investors are turning to other metals used in electric vehicles and for green-energy production as governments move away from fossil fuels. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3216676/niche-investors-look-evs-and-green-energy-metals-era-climate-change?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUkraine’s Defence Forces repel over 70 Russian attacks – General Staff
Pravda Ukraine The Ukrainian Defence Forces repelled 72 Russian attacks on 4 fronts during 11 April. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 06:00 on 12 April Quote: “Over the past day, the enemy delivered 21 air and 1 missile strikes, carried out 33 attacks using multiple-launch rocket…
Read MoreGold price in Japan hits all-time high for second consecutive day
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Tanaka Kikinzoku set the retail price of $71.37 https://tass.com/economy/1602899
Read MoreOver 20% of Russian companies to substitute Western software before its shutdown
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. 44.7% of polled companies do not plan to substitute software in the near future https://tass.com/russia/1602897
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