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2024-08-25 10:00:18

Grieving relatives post letters to the dead at Japan’s ‘entrance to the underworld’
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Yomotsu Hirasaka in Matsue, Shimane prefecture, Japan, features a postbox for letters to deceased loved ones; 12,000 letters received in the past year; ritual bonfire ceremony held every June; concept inspired by ancient myths in the Kojiki; Yachiyo Hitachi, 65, wrote to her late husband Minoru after his death in March 2023; writing letters aids in coping with grief, according to grief experts; similar initiatives include the Drifting Post and the Missing Post Office; increasing grief due to nuclear family structures in Japan.
#Grief #Japan #Letters #YomotsuHirasaka #Bereavement #Rituals #Kojiki #MentalHealth #CulturalPractices #Shimane
https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3275697/grieving-relatives-post-letters-dead-japans-entrance-underworld

2024-08-25 09:58:39

China to push supportive monetary policy as risks ease: central bank chief
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People’s Bank of China (PBOC) governor Pan Gongsheng announced on August 25, 2024, that China will implement a supportive monetary policy to ensure economic recovery as financial risks ease. Local government financing platforms' debt has decreased, and the number of high-risk small and medium banks has nearly halved. New bank loans in July 2024 fell to a 15-year low of 260 billion yuan (US$36.5 billion), while M1 money supply dropped 6.6% year on year. GDP growth was 5.3% in Q1 and 4.7% in Q2 2024. The PBOC cut key rates on July 22, 2024, and aims to stabilize the yuan exchange rate amidst capital outflow risks. Analysts expect the government's growth target of around 5% for 2024 to be achievable with ongoing policy support, despite uncertainties in consumption recovery.
#China #Economy #MonetaryPolicy #Pboc #PanGongsheng #FinancialRisks #Gdp #Banking #LocalGovernmentDebt #CreditGrowth
https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3275813/china-push-supportive-monetary-policy-financial-risks-ease-central-bank-chief

2024-08-24 11:58:21

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2024-08-24 11:57:48

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2024-08-24 00:55:11

Australian transgender woman wins landmark case against female-only app
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Roxanne Tickle sued the app Giggle for Girls and its founder Sally Grover in 2022 for unlawful gender identity discrimination after her account was revoked. The Federal Court ruled on 24 Aug 2024 that the removal constituted indirect gender identity discrimination, awarding Tickle A$10,000 ($6,700) but denying her request for a written apology. This case marks the first ruling on gender identity discrimination since the 2013 changes to the Sex Discrimination Act. Professor Paula Gerber stated the decision sends a clear message against treating transgender women differently from cisgender women. Giggle for Girls, which had around 20,000 users in 2021, is set to relaunch after suspending operations in 2022.
#Transgender #Discrimination #Australia #CourtRuling #GiggleForGirls #RoxanneTickle #SallyGrover #GenderIdentity #LegalCase #SexDiscriminationAct
https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3275707/australian-transgender-woman-wins-landmark-case-against-female-only-app

2024-08-21 10:46:59

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2024-08-21 10:46:48

Laser weapon spotted on Chinese navy ship as PLA and US boost drone defences
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China has reportedly installed a laser directed-energy weapon on a Type 071 amphibious transport dock ship, as seen in social media posts since August 19, 2024; this marks the first installation of such a system on China's amphibious naval ships; the Type 071 was first commissioned in 2007 and has a displacement of around 25,000 tonnes; the US has been developing laser weapons since at least 2019, with the USS Portland first spotted with a laser weapon system in late 2019; the USS Preble is equipped with a 60-kilowatt-class directed energy laser weapon; the USS Gerald R. Ford is also testing upgrades for laser weapons; the development of these systems is in response to increasing drone usage in modern warfare.
#China #LaserWeapon #Type071 #UsNavy #DroneDefence #MilitaryTechnology #AmphibiousAssault #DirectedEnergy #Pla #SouthChinaSea
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3275341/laser-weapon-spotted-chinese-navy-ship-pla-and-us-race-develop-drone-defences

2024-08-20 09:51:05

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2024-08-20 09:50:53

China is five years behind global leaders in advanced chip-making
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China lags five years behind global leaders in advanced logic chip manufacturing; TSMC introduced 3-nm process in 2022, while SMIC is testing 5-nm and producing 7-nm chips; ITIF report highlights China's progress in chip design, now only two years behind; Chinese semiconductor industry driven by massive government subsidies; since 2014, investments equivalent to US$52 billion in subsidies; concerns over overcapacity in legacy chip production; US to double tariffs on semiconductor imports from China to 50% in 2025; R&D intensity in China's semiconductor industry at 7.6%, compared to 18.8% in the US.
#China #Semiconductors #Tsmc #Smic #Technology #UschinaRelations #ChipManufacturing #GovernmentSubsidies #R&d #Tariffs
https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3275187/chip-war-china-five-years-behind-global-leading-edge-production-report-says

2024-08-18 15:49:14

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2024-08-18 15:49:03

China puts private sector policy on the front burner after July data disappoints
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Beijing pledges greater support for the private sector after disappointing July economic data; Premier Li Qiang emphasizes boosting domestic demand and consumption; July economic growth estimated at 4% year-on-year, below the 5% target; cabinet meeting on 18 Aug 2024 marks return from Beidaihe retreat; private investment flat in January-July, with property sector investment down 10.2%; foreign direct investment dropped 29.1% in H1; analysts expect more monetary easing and fiscal support; potential for government bond issuance to fund infrastructure; skepticism remains about consumer handouts.
#China #Economy #PrivateSector #Stimulus #Growth #Investment #JulyData #PremierLiQiang #ForeignInvestment #PropertyMarket
https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3274944/china-puts-private-sector-policy-front-burner-after-july-data-disappoints

2024-08-18 06:47:26

Middle East turns to non-alcoholic beers, healthier than colas and not tainted by Gaza war
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Mohammad Abdelazeem, a 35-year-old Egyptian, switched from 7-8 cans of Pepsi daily to 3-4 cans of Moussy and Fayrouz, non-alcoholic beers; Alcohol-free beer sales are rising in the Middle East due to health concerns and perceptions of US brands like Pepsi and Coca-Cola as pro-Israel amid the Gaza conflict; AB InBev launched Corona Cero in Saudi Arabia in Q1 2024; Heineken's revenue in Egypt grew by over 40% in H1 2024, partly due to Fayrouz; Carlsberg began local production of Moussy in Egypt in 2023; Executives note that zero-alcohol beers are still a small revenue segment but present growth opportunities; Cultural acceptance of non-alcoholic beer is expected to take time.
#NonalcoholicBeer #MiddleEast #HealthTrends #GazaConflict #ConsumerBehavior #Carlsberg #AbInbev #Heineken #Moussy #Fayrouz
https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3274915/middle-east-turns-non-alcoholic-beers-healthier-colas-and-not-tainted-gaza-war

2024-08-11 13:09:50

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2024-08-10 14:19:38

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2024-08-10 14:19:27

Hong Kong community care teams exceeded home visit targets: minister
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Hong Kong community care teams tasked with helping needy households have exceeded their targets of family visits, reaching out to over 3,600 elderly residents and carers since March. However, a concern group and a lawmaker called for more professional training for volunteers, as some team members did not enter flats during home visits. The bodies of two elderly residents were found in their flat in Kwun Tong, prompting Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak Mei-kuen to acknowledge the teams' performance. The government launched a 12-month Pilot Scheme on Supporting Elderly and Carers in March, and the Social Welfare Department has visited over 3,600 elderly people and carers so far, providing care and support follow-up services. Crystal Yuen Shuk-yan of the Society for Community Organisation called for the expansion of the pilot scheme to cover all 18 districts in the city and suggested providing more training to community team members or recruiting other professionals' help. Lawmaker Bill Tang Ka-piu urged the government to create a list of elderly residents with high risks and actively reach out to them.
#HongKong #CommunityCareTeams #HomeVisits #ElderlyResidents #Carers #ProfessionalTraining #VulnerableHouseholds #PilotSchemeOnSupportingElderlyAndCarers #SocialWelfareDepartment #CrystalYuenShukyan #SocietyForCommunityOrganisation #BillTangKapiu
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3274019/hong-kong-community-care-teams-have-exceeded-targets-home-visits-home-affairs-chief

2024-08-10 14:19:05

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2024-08-10 14:18:54

King Charles praises anti-racism demonstrators amid far-right violence in the UK
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King Charles III applauded people who took to the streets of British towns and cities earlier this week to help blunt days of unrest fuelled by far-right activists and misinformation about a stabbing attack that killed three girls. Charles offered his “heartfelt thanks” to police and other emergency workers for their efforts to restore order and help those affected by the violence. The disturbances have been fuelled by right-wing activists using social media to spread misinformation about the July 29 knife attack. The family of one of the victims thanked their community for the outpouring of love and support. The unrest has largely dissipated since Wednesday night, when a wave of expected far-right demonstrations failed to materialize after thousands of peaceful protesters flocked to locations around the UK to show their support for immigrants and asylum seekers. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said ‘swift justice has been dispensed in our courts’, some protesters sentenced to up to three years in prison.
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3274021/king-charles-praises-anti-racism-demonstrators-during-far-right-violence-uk

2024-08-10 14:18:32

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2024-08-10 14:18:21

China-Philippine tensions flare in skies over Scarborough Shoal waters
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The Chinese military accused the Philippine Air Force of intruding into the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, while Manila claims that Chinese jets endangered its pilots. The People’s Liberation’s Southern Theatre Command stated that it deployed marine and air personnel to dispel a Philippine Air Force transport plane in the area. The Chinese military warned the Philippines to stop infringing on its legitimate rights and provocative actions. Scarborough Shoal, claimed by both China and the Philippines, has been effectively controlled by China since 2012. The incident was reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila, which has filed numerous diplomatic protests against China's aggressive actions in the disputed waters.
#China #Philippines #SouthChinaSea #ScarboroughShoal #Military
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3274020/china-philippine-tensions-flare-skies-over-scarborough-shoal-waters

2024-08-10 05:24:48

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2024-08-10 05:24:37

Chinese social media hails ‘godlike’ Ma Long after sixth Olympics gold in Paris
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Table tennis legend Ma Long wins sixth gold medal at the Paris Olympics, becoming the first Chinese athlete to achieve this feat; Chinese fans celebrate Ma's success on social media, calling him a 'godlike figure' and a role model in the table tennis arena; Many netizens urge Ma Long to continue playing until the Los Angeles Games in 2028; Ma Long hints at retirement after the Paris Olympics, but fans speculate that he may still participate in other international matches; The video of Ma Long's victory is watched by over 55 million viewers on Douyin and generates over 100,000 comments on Weibo.
#MaLong #ParisOlympics #TableTennis #GoldMedal #ChineseFans #Retirement
https://www.scmp.com/sport/paris-olympics-2024/china/article/3273989/paris-olympics-godlike-ma-long-hailed-chinese-social-media-after-sixth-gold

2024-08-10 05:21:38

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2024-08-10 05:21:27

Paris Games: US basketball final, more China gold? – 5 things to know for day 15
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Day 15 of the Paris Olympics sees the men's marathon final with Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge defending his crown; the final round of the women's golf with Switzerland's Morgane Metraux and New Zealand's Lydia Ko leading the leaderboard; China's dominance in table tennis continues with the women's team gold medal match against Japan; Brazil faces the US in the women's football final, marking the last international appearance for Brazil's Marta; and the US basketball team faces France in the gold medal match, with France looking to cause an upset against LeBron James and Steph Curry.
#ParisOlympics #Men'sMarathon #Women'sGolf #TableTennis #Women'sFootball #UsBasketball
https://www.scmp.com/sport/paris-olympics-2024/aquatics/article/3273992/paris-olympics-us-basketball-gold-marathon-golf-and-more-5-things-know-day-15

2024-07-27 01:19:55

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2024-07-12 10:09:49

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2024-07-12 10:09:38

China lashes out at Nato’s ‘groundless accusations’ over Russia
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China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi criticized Nato's 'groundless accusations' against China regarding its support for Russia's war in Ukraine. Wang urged Nato not to incite confrontation with China or interfere in its affairs. He stated that China is a force for peace and stability in the international community and that Nato should not challenge China's legitimate rights and interests. Nato leaders denounced Beijing's support for Moscow and called on China to cease all material and political support for Russia. China's foreign ministry criticized Nato's efforts to boost defense ties in the Indo-Pacific region and accused Nato of spreading false information about China. China and South Korea held their first export control dialogue in Beijing, and South Korea has been urged by the US to restrict exports of chipmaking equipment and technologies to China.
#China #Nato #Russia #Ukraine #Diplomacy #Accusations #Confrontation #Indopacific #ExportControl #Chipmaking
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3270251/china-lashes-out-natos-groundless-accusations-over-russia

2024-07-12 07:19:08

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2024-07-12 07:18:57

Letter | How long can US support for Ukraine last?
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The article discusses the duration of US support for Ukraine and the implications of Joe Biden's performance in the presidential debate. The US President, Joe Biden, launched the Ukraine Compact during the Nato Summit, which was signed by 25 countries and the European Union, as a commitment to Ukraine's long-term security. The author suggests that US support for Ukraine may not last long, citing historical examples such as Prohibition, the Vietnam War, and the Afghanistan War, which began during one US presidency and ended during a successor's administration. The author also mentions that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are working towards creating a multipolar world. Additionally, another reader suggests that the Democratic Party needs a new presidential candidate and proposes a ticket of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer to rescue the country from decline.
#UsSupport #Ukraine #JoeBiden #PresidentialDebate #NatoSummit #UkraineCompact #VladimirPutin #XiJinping #MultipolarWorld #DemocraticParty #LeadershipCrisis
https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3270169/how-long-can-us-support-ukraine-last

2024-07-12 00:30:30

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2024-07-12 00:30:19

Nato accuses China of ‘oppressing its own people’ and ‘coming closer’ to Europe
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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg accuses China of 'oppressing its own people' and 'coming closer' to Europe. Stoltenberg criticizes China's actions in Hong Kong, South China Sea, and Taiwan, and warns about China's military build-up and cooperation with authoritarian regimes. Nato issued a statement warning China about its support to Russia. Hungary opposes turning Nato into an 'anti-China' coalition and expresses concerns about Ukraine's membership. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban criticizes Nato and refuses to participate in the alliance's 'Ukraine mission'. Orban's visits to Russia and China have caused friction within Nato. US President Donald Trump praises Orban and criticizes Nato. Nato pledges over $40 billion in aid to Ukraine, including air-defense systems and fighter jets. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hails the aid as a success and urges allies to lift restrictions on hitting targets inside Russia. Nato leaders express support for Ukraine.
#Nato #China #Oppression #HongKong #SouthChinaSea #Taiwan #MilitaryBuildup #AuthoritarianRegimes #Russia #Hungary #Ukraine #ViktorOrban #DonaldTrump
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3270141/hungary-opposes-natos-anti-china-turn-says-ukraine-membership-would-weaken-alliance

2024-06-30 17:30:12

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2024-06-30 17:30:01

Long traffic jams greet Hong Kong tourists trying out new Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link
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On the inaugural day of the new Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, Hong Kong tourists faced heavy traffic congestion and longer journey times than expected. The bus journey from Kwun Tong to Zhongshan, which was estimated to take 90 minutes, actually took six hours due to heavy congestion on the Guangshen Coastal Expressway. The bus finally reached the entrance tunnel of the new link in Shenzhen at 6.25pm and arrived in Zhongshan at 8.05pm. Passengers expressed dissatisfaction with the management of the link and the lack of staff to maintain order. Lawmakers who planned to use the link also encountered traffic jams and had to take an alternative route. Despite the inconvenience, they believe that such traffic jams will not be a regular occurrence in the future and that the link has the potential to attract more people to Zhongshan due to its lower cost of living.
#TrafficCongestion #ShenzhenzhongshanLink #InauguralTrip #BusJourney #GuangshenCoastalExpressway #Management #AlternativeRoute
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3268654/long-traffic-jams-greet-hong-kong-tourists-trying-out-new-shenzhen-zhongshan-link

2024-06-24 22:23:39

Chinese firms in US see more negative business climate: survey
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A survey conducted by the China General Chamber of Commerce in the US found that Chinese firms in the country have a more negative perception of the business and investment climate. The survey revealed that Chinese firms faced a significant performance downturn in 2023, with 21% of companies experiencing revenue declines exceeding 20%. Trade tensions and hostile public sentiment were cited as factors contributing to the negative business climate. The survey also highlighted challenges such as the complexity of US regulatory and sanctions policies towards China and pervasive anti-China sentiment in American public opinion. Looking ahead, more than 90% of respondents see a stalemate in Sino-US bilateral relations as a challenge of doing business in America. However, many companies expressed long-term optimism and planned to maintain or increase their investment in the US market.
#ChineseFirms #Us #BusinessClimate #Survey #TradeTensions
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3267627/chinese-firms-us-see-more-negative-business-climate-amid-significant-downturn-survey