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POLITICSAug 16As China launches new gang crackdown, lawyers fear wrongful convictionsDuring a crackdown on organised crime, Zeng Jianbin, a real estate developer in Mianyang, southwestern China’s Sichuan province, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for being a “gang leader”. In 2023, the Mianyang Intermediate People’s Court convicted Zeng of nine offences, including provoking trouble, illegal lending at high interest and intentional destruction of property. His sentence was particularly harsh because of the organised nature of the crimes. But two years later, during his appeal...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 16Hong Kong’s growing wealth inequality: will it be an M- or olive-shaped society?An ageing society and a widening income gap threaten Hong Kong’s social fabric. In the last of a five-part series on the city’s five-year plan, we look at what can be done to address these key issues. Read part one here, part two here, part three here and part four here. At 71, Man Chi-ying is the sole carer for her husband, Fung Yu-hoi, a Parkinson’s disease patient. Fung, who is also 71, has stiff limbs and, on some days, needs his wife’s help getting dressed. She has to hold his hand to keep...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 16Bangkok Post - South Korea president proposes talks with North to formally end Korean WarThe President of South Korea has suggested initiating talks with North Korea to formally conclude the Korean War. This represents a significant diplomatic effort to de-escalate long-standing regional tensions.bangkokpost.com · Thailand
POLITICSAug 16Chinese embassy condemns Japanese politician Yasukuni Shrine moves as serious challenge to postwar intl order - XinhuaThe Chinese embassy has condemned visits by Japanese politicians to the Yasukuni Shrine, labeling it a serious challenge to the postwar international order. This reflects ongoing diplomatic friction and historical sensitivities between the two nations.english.news.cn
POLITICSAug 15Hong Kong’s new university town a test of the city’s global ambitionsHong Kong’s Northern Metropolis University Town is no longer just a planning concept. After site visits by a university town task force, the government has reportedly absorbed lessons from overseas models, expanded the university town area to more than 1,000 hectares, received 19 proposals from local institutions and moved towards phased site tendering and development. The project has become something more significant: a test of what Hong Kong wants its higher education system to do in a...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 15Korea denounces Japanese official visits to Yasukuni ShrineKorea has condemned visits by Japanese officials to the Yasukuni Shrine. This highlights recurring diplomatic tensions between the two nations over historical issues.koreatimes.co.kr · South Korea
POLITICSAug 15South Korea Lee calls for ending conflict with North Korea and pursuing peaceful coexistence South Korea's Lee has called for an end to the conflict with North Korea, advocating for the pursuit of peaceful coexistence between the two nations. This indicates a desire for improved inter-Korean relations.independent.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICSAug 15Japan PM stays away from shrine to WWII dead but defence minister visit angers neighboursJapan's Prime Minister avoided visiting a shrine dedicated to World War II dead, while the defense minister's visit to the same shrine has angered neighboring countries. This highlights sensitive diplomatic issues related to historical remembrance.independent.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICSAug 15South Korea president proposes talks with Pyongyang to formally end Korean WarSouth Korean President Lee Jae-myung proposed on Saturday that Pyongyang engage in dialogue to formally end the Korean War, which has technically been ongoing for more than 70 years due to the lack of a peace treaty.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 15Japanese minister visits shrine to war dead , angering China , South Korea - Grenada Chronicle – Daily Grenada And Caribbean NewsA Japanese minister visited a shrine dedicated to war dead, leading to anger from China and South Korea. This action exacerbates diplomatic tensions and highlights historical sensitivities in the region.grenadachronicle.com · United States
POLITICSAug 15South Korea urges North Korea to discuss ending Korean WarSouth Korea has urged North Korea to engage in discussions aimed at officially ending the Korean War. This represents a diplomatic effort to de-escalate a prolonged geopolitical conflict.azernews.az · Azerbaijan
POLITICSAug 15US US Congressional Committees flag Harvard ties to CCP - linked entities , raise concerns over China influenceCommittees flag Harvard ties to CCP - Linked entities , raise concerns over China influenceU.S. Congressional Committees have raised concerns about Harvard's ties to entities linked with the CCP, flagging potential Chinese influence. This report highlights scrutiny over foreign influence in American institutions.news.webindia123.com · India
POLITICSAug 15Zhu Rongji’s death a reminder of what US-China relations have lostWith the death of former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji, both China and the wider world have lost a great leader. Zhu took personal risks for better US-China ties. He believed that productive Sino-American relations were good for China and for the world. He was a global leader before China had achieved its current great power status. In mid-1990, when I was president of the National Committee on United States-China Relations, our organisation invited Zhu, then Shanghai mayor, to the United States....South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 15Beijing issues ecological report to solidify South China Sea claims amid US rowChina has published ecological assessment reports on nine disputed South China Sea features, amid an escalating row with Washington over Beijing’s establishment of a “national nature reserve” in the contested waters. On Friday, the Ministry of Natural Resources’ South China Sea Bureau issued its 2025 marine ecological early-warning and monitoring bulletin, alongside a separate marine ecological protection and restoration report for the region. The releases were announced via an article posted on...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 15South Korean President proposes dialogue with North Korea to officially end Korean Warprokerala.com · India
POLITICSAug 15Japanese leader skips controversial shrine visit , avoids mention of remorse on surrender anniversaryThe Japanese leader chose to omit a controversial shrine visit and public expression of remorse on the surrender anniversary, which may have implications for regional diplomacy.kdhnews.com · United States
POLITICSAug 15South Korea proposes talks to officially end war with NorthSouth Korea has proposed talks with North Korea to officially end the Korean War, marking a significant diplomatic initiative to resolve a long-standing conflict.bbc.com · United Kingdom
POLITICSAug 15South Korea proposes talks to officially end war with NorthLee Jae Myung offers chance to end the conflict, which has been frozen since an armistice in 1953.BBC World
POLITICSAug 15US to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race with ChinaThe US plans to inform its partners that they must choose a side in the artificial intelligence competition with China. This development signals escalating geopolitical competition in advanced technology and its strategic importance.asiaone.com · Singapore
POLITICSAug 15Japan defence minister visits contentious war shrineJapan's defense minister visited a contentious war shrine, an act that frequently causes diplomatic friction with neighboring countries. This highlights ongoing political and historical sensitivities in the region.perthnow.com.au · Australia
POLITICSAug 15Japan marks 81st anniversary of WWII end, without 'remorse' in PM's addressJapan on Saturday marked the 81st anniversary of its surrender in World War II, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledging peace while not mentioning the nation's "remorse" in…Japan Today
POLITICSAug 15S’Korea president proposes talks with North to formally end Korean WarThe two Koreas remain technically at war because their 1950-53 conflict, triggered by a North Korean attack, ended with an armistice rather than a peace treaty. The post S’Korea president proposes talks with North to formally end Korean War appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 15US to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race with Chinaasiaone.com · Singapore
POLITICSAug 15Xinhua Commentary : 81 years on , Japan must not turn back the clockA commentary from Xinhua warns that Japan must not revert to past actions, referencing events 81 years ago. This article discusses historical accountability and international political expectations.shanghainews.net · China
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