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Who was ‘affected’ by Hong Kong’s national security law? More than 30 of us, Mr Lam

Hong Kong Free Press I understand why Hong Kong officials feel the need to respond to every adverse or critical report or comment from overseas bodies on their doings. Silence may be misinterpreted as indicating agreement. Or at least indifference. We do, though, need to be more aware of the perils of this approach, especially…

Xi Jinping says ‘wishful thinking’ to expect Beijing to compromise on Taiwan

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chinese leader makes first public comment since Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen’s meeting with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3216267/xi-jinping-says-wishful-thinking-expect-beijing-compromise-taiwan?utm_source=rss_feed

IDF strikes Hamas targets in Gaza, Lebanon as over 44 rockets fired

Jerusalem Post The rocket fire and strikes come after clashes at al-Aqsa Mosque and Hamas rocket fire from both Gaza and Lebanon. https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/gaza-news/article-738651

Death penalty easing a step towards ‘new Malaysia’ but worry over free pass for criminals remains

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Malaysia’s move has raised hopes other Southeast Asian countries can follow suit. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3216240/death-penalty-easing-step-towards-new-malaysia-worry-over-free-pass-criminals-remains?utm_source=rss_feed

Rise of the robots … in dining and retail: Hong Kong’s restaurants, shops turn to technology to beat manpower crunch

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Technology is raising efficiency, cutting costs and making up for lack of workers in catering and retail industries. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3216187/rise-robots-dining-and-retail-hong-kongs-restaurants-shops-turn-technology-beat-manpower-crunch?utm_source=rss_feed

Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei launches new London show

Hong Kong Free Press China feels it has the “right to redefine the global world order”, Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei told AFP on Wednesday ahead of the opening in London of his first design-focused exhibition. Chinese artist Ai Weiwei takes pictures with his phone as he poses in front of his art pieces displayed…

Marlène Schiappa Posed for Playboy (Clothed). France Is Looking, and Talking.

New York Times Critics have questioned the junior minister’s choice of publication, and called the magazine shoot a distraction amid nationwide protests over a new pension law. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/06/world/europe/france-minister-playboy-marlene-schiappa.html

Morgan Stanley moves ahead with plan for wholly-owned futures company in China, as Beijing accelerates financial opening

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Morgan Stanley’s aim for establishing its wholly-owned futures company in China has made some progress as Beijing officially accepted the application. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3216210/morgan-stanley-moves-ahead-plan-wholly-owned-futures-company-china-beijing-accelerates-financial?utm_source=rss_feed

Xi and Macron Call for Ukraine Peace Talks, but the Path Is Murky

New York Times It is not clear that the Chinese and French leaders — much less Russia and Ukraine — have compatible terms for talks or peace, and Mr. Xi has not publicly agreed to pressure Moscow to negotiate. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/06/world/europe/xi-macron-ukraine-russia.html

How Hong Kong can play a role in preventing AI Armageddon

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Regulatory oversight of increasingly powerful AI technology is urgently needed, and Hong Kong, with its world-class universities and trusted regulatory infrastructure, can be a global leader. https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3216079/how-hong-kong-can-play-role-preventing-ai-armageddon?utm_source=rss_feed