Millions of tourists just visited China's stunning Xinjiang region. There's a side they didn't see
China has repackaged Xinjiang into a tourist haven, touting “ethnic” experiences that activists say it’s trying to erase. Source link
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Nathan Gill gives 'no comment' interview after arrest
Gill attended a police interview on 3 March 2022, and ‘answered no comment to all queries’. Source link
Hong Kong’s fourth local chikungunya case unrelated to past 3: health officials
Hong Kong’s fourth locally acquired chikungunya fever case resulted from a new source of infection unrelated to previous ones, health authorities have confirmed, urging those living in the same area as the patient to seek medical advice if they show symptoms. The Centre for Health Protection said on Wednesday that the source of the fourth case’s infection was genetically distinct from the previous imported and locally acquired cases. The fourth locally acquired case is a 68-year-old woman living… Source link
Pro-Kremlin Activists Harass Polish Ambassador in St. Petersburg
Ambassador Krzysztof Krajewski was walking to the Catholic Church of St. Catherine on Sunday when a crowd surrounded him and began shouting, Polish media reported. Source link
Bengal Poll Officer Found Dead, Family Says Stress Over Voter Roll Revision
A woman working as a Booth Level Officer was found dead in West Bengal’s Nadia, with her family claiming that she was under tremendous work stress due to the Special Intensive Revision exercise. Source link
Ireland business chamber welcomes Chinese investment despite US, EU pressures
Chinese investment is still being actively welcomed in Ireland, the head of a major business organisation said, even as the wider European Union adopts a more cautious attitude and Dublin walks a tightrope to maintain ties with both the US and China amid a wide-ranging rivalry between the world’s two largest economies. “We’re firmly open for business within the EU rules, that is an unambiguous position,” Mary Rose Burke, CEO of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce, told the Post in an interview last… Source link
Workload in IT to come down due to AI; jobs to reduce: Genpact
But along with that the employment growth rates have started to dip, NV ‘Tiger’ Tyagarajan says. The percentage addition of employees in India will not be same as past. And due to advancements, a workforce with higher skill sets is required for the IT industry, he says. Source link
Hong Kong’s whale of a tale: famous skeleton at Shek O gets new lease of life
A replica of the skeleton of “Hong Kong’s Whale” that famously wandered into Victoria Harbour 70 years ago has been installed in Shek O, where the original bones once stood before they were destroyed by Super Typhoon Mangkhut in 2018. Researchers from the University of Hong Kong’s (HKU) Swire Institute of Marine Science (Swims) erected the replica at Cape D’Aguilar on Wednesday. The replica was created by a specialist firm in mainland China. “I see it as a public service for Swims to maintain… Source link
Bosnia’s Republika Srpska votes for Dodik’s successor: What to expect
The vote occurs at a time of rising secessionist rhetoric in the Serb-majority entity, and with Europe in wider tumult. Source link
Best of BS Opinion: Blunt realities and the need for sharper edges
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Capping Social Security COLAs for High Earners Could Save The Program $115 Billion, Experts Say
Capping Social Security COLAs for High Earners Could Save The Program $115 Billion, Experts Say Source link
Tense calm in far north as Israel prepares to ‘finish the job’ against Hezbollah
On the border with Lebanon, communities have started to return and rebuild – even though some are in no hurry to return Noam Erlich looks out over what was his beer garden. Beyond the disordered chairs and tables and the sign instructing neighbours and friends to “pay whatever you like”, the ridge falls away to fields, then a fence, then hills littered with the skeletal ruins of shattered Lebanese villages. The 44-year-old brewer is standing in front of the house his grandfather built when the Manara kibbutz was founded in the 1940s in the very far north of Israel.…
Bro boost: women find LinkedIn traffic ‘drives’ if they pretend to be men
Collective experiment found switching profile to ‘male’ and ‘bro-coding’ text led to big increase in reach, though site denies favouring posts by men Do your LinkedIn followers consider you a “thought leader”? Do hordes of commenters applaud your tips on how to “scale” your startup? Do recruiters slide into your DMs to “explore potential synergies”? If not, it could be because you’re not a man. Continue reading… Source link
The ambiguities of the 'Generation Z' movement in Mexico
Driven by a billionaire at odds with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government, a movement calling itself ‘Generation Z’ brought tens of thousands of people together for a protest against insecurity and corruption on November 15 in Mexico City, ending in violent clashes with the police. Source link
Hong Kong’s elite schools vet book donations for national security risks
An elite Hong Kong government school has warned that some books donated by alumni may contain material potentially breaching national security legislation, pledging to adopt a new policy rejecting publications with political propaganda or illegal content. King’s College, in Mid-Levels, revealed the decision in its latest annual report on safeguarding national security and promoting national security education. In its report, the 99-year-old institution said many alumni and supporters had donated… Source link
UK expected to approve plans for Chinese mega embassy
A final decision has not yet been formally taken but the controversial project is expected to be given the go-ahead. Source link
‘Chaos in Ukraine’s Political Sphere’: Russia Cheers Kyiv Corruption Scandal
State TV anchors suggested that Washington is trying to use the scandal to pressure Kyiv into agreeing to a peace deal with Moscow. Source link
Gold prices gain 1% in a volatile week. What’s in it for investors starting Monday?
Gold prices have shown resilience this week, ending with a modest gain. The Indian Rupee’s record low against the Dollar is creating new challenges for traders. Experts anticipate continued volatility in the coming week. Gold is expected to trade within a specific range. Strong US jobs data has reduced expectations for a December Federal Reserve rate cut, impacting global sentiment. Source link
Oil hits one-month lows as traders assess potential impacts of Russia-Ukraine peace deal
Oil hits one-month lows as traders assess potential impacts of Russia-Ukraine peace deal Source link
How Hong Kong’s law protects those drawn to crypto and virtual asset investments
In Hong Kong and elsewhere, digital currencies, cryptocurrencies (including stablecoins) and virtual assets are gaining in popularity and are rapidly becoming a mainstream asset class, with retail investors increasingly buying into them. Here in the city, new and groundbreaking legislation has been introduced to implement a regulatory framework which specifically addresses virtual assets, cementing Hong Kong’s status as an innovative global financial hub. The incursion of cryptocurrencies and… Source link
The U.S. Plan for Ending the Ukraine War: What Do We Know?
The surprise proposal envisages concessions that Kyiv has previously rejected as an unacceptable capitulation to Moscow. Source link
Alarm in Europe over China-linked bus technology amid deepening security worries
This sudden scrutiny of Chinese buses comes as Europe is reassessing its exposure to Chinese technology across multiple sectors. Source link
Watch out for online contact with Chinese spies, UK defence minister warns public
After MI5 issues China espionage alert to parliament, Luke Pollard says message should be heeded by all citizens UK politics live – latest updates Ordinary UK citizens need to watch out for online contact with Chinese spies, the defence minister has said, after MI5 issued an espionage alert to parliament. Luke Pollard said a warning given to parliamentarians on Tuesday that China was attempting to recruit individuals with access to sensitive information should also be heeded by the public at large. Continue reading… Source link