• 11/14/2024

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…

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Fearing 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

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Your 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

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After 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

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Macron’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

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‘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

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Niche 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

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Ukraine’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…

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Gold 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

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Over 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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