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PLA’s world war Z scenario, Philippines’ new tourism slogan and Hong Kong’s expats — SCMP’s 7 highlights of the week

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From PLA’s world war Z scenario to the Philippines’ new tourism slogan, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3225975/plas-world-war-z-scenario-philippines-new-tourism-slogan-and-hong-kongs-expats-scmps-7-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed

As China Reopens Borders, Trafficking of Women and Girls Resumes

Wall Street Journal Covid restrictions had mostly halted the smuggling of Vietnamese women for marriage to Chinese men. https://www.wsj.com/articles/as-china-reopens-borders-trafficking-of-women-and-girls-resumes-b1132ab1

Threats posed by Western arms supplies to Ukraine continue to multiply — diplomat

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Western states keep trying to make the global community forget that the crisis in Ukraine, as well as deliveries of Western weapons to Kiev, started long before the special military operation, Vasily Nebenzya said https://tass.com/world/1640703

Five Guys has opened in South Korea. People went nuts.

Washington Post When the DMV-area burger chain opened its first location in Seoul this week, some people queued overnight and even tried to re-sell the burgers at exorbitant prices. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/06/29/south-korea-five-guys-burger/

Shortage of medicines for civilians in occupied territories worsens

Pravda Ukraine Residents in the temporarily occupied territories do not have access to essential medicines and goods for children. Source: National Resistance Center Quote: “Occupation administrations are sending medicines for the treatment of the Russian military. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/30/7409206/

Hong Kong ‘should play leading role’ to bring healthcare in mainland China ‘on par’ with city standard, integrate services

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Health secretary Lo Chung-mau argues exporting talent is not feasible, as city is ‘strong in quality, but not quantity’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3225984/hong-kong-should-play-leading-role-bring-healthcare-mainland-china-par-city-standard-integrate?utm_source=rss_feed

U.S. dollar up in Taipei trading

Taipei, June 30 (CNA) The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$31.137 at 10 a.m. Friday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, up NT$0.059 from the previous close. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202306300004

Taiwan headline news

Taipei, June 30 (CNA) The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Friday are as follows: https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202306300003

‘The Lesson,’ a gripping drama from Israel, casts spotlight on thorny social issues

Jerusalem Post Investigating the flash points in Israeli society, series is inspired by the true story of civic education in high school. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-748321

Zelensky’s remarks may indicate ZNPP sabotage plot — Rosenergoatom official

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Renat Karchaa, Ukraine does not have the ability to destroy nuclear power plant reactors, but it can detonate a dirty bomb nearby or strike nuclear power plant storage facilities in order to create radioactive contamination of the territory https://tass.com/politics/1640701