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POLITICSJul 28Hong Kong can learn from Beijing for revamp of public inquiry hotline: lawmakersHong Kong authorities should revamp their public inquiry hotline to better handle residents’ complaints by learning from Beijing’s model, lawmakers have told the chief executive at the first “rules-free and warm-hearted” closed-door dialogue session. While the current Legislative Council term marks the first since the 1997 handover not to hold any formal question and answer session with a city leader before the first summer recess, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu emphasised that the new form of...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 28Trump threatens strong military action if Iran talks fail -- China Economic NetFormer President Trump has reportedly threatened strong military action if diplomatic talks with Iran fail. This signals a potential escalation in international relations.en.ce.cn · China
POLITICSJul 28China accuses US of AI hegemonism , threatens countermeasures over potential probes | Technology NewsChina accused the US of AI hegemonism and threatened countermeasures in response to potential probes.indianexpress.com · India
POLITICSJul 28Taiwan is on the frontlines in battle for democracyThe article states that Taiwan is positioned on the frontlines in a global battle for democracy. This highlights the nation's critical role in a broader geopolitical struggle.rappler.com · Philippines
POLITICSJul 28Civil Rights , Vietnam , Social Upheaval , and the Moral Authority of 21st - Century PolicingThis article explores the connections between historical events like Civil Rights and Vietnam, social upheaval, and the moral authority of modern policing. It provides a broad overview of societal influences on contemporary law enforcement.lawofficer.com · United States
POLITICSJul 28Kim Jong Un Marks Korean War Anniversary With Daughter As Succession Speculation GrowsKim Jong Un commemorated the Korean War anniversary accompanied by his daughter, fueling increased speculation about potential succession plans. This event highlights political developments within North Korea.worthynews.com · Israel
POLITICSJul 28US removes sanctions on 84 targets , including North Korean firm , in modernization effortThe U.S. has lifted sanctions on 84 entities, including a North Korean firm, as part of a modernization initiative. This action reflects changes in U.S. foreign policy regarding sanctions.koreaherald.com · South Korea
POLITICSJul 27A Japanese town wrestles with identity after protests over its first mosqueAs Japan increasingly relies on foreign workers, it is also grappling with how to integrate new cultures and religions.BBC World
POLITICSJul 27US congressional party vows annual visits to China after positive trade tripA congressional advisory panel focused on China has returned from a trip to Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou with commissioners pledging to make the visits an annual event to strengthen engagement and inform their work on US-China relations. The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC), an independent advisory body established in 2000, provides annual reports and recommendations to lawmakers on trade and national security-related policies. “We are committed to seeking to return at...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 27Taiwan honors Japan lawmaker Furuya with medal for boosting bilateral tiesTaiwan President Lai Ching-te on Monday conferred the Order of Brilliant Star with Grand Cordon on Beijing-sanctioned Japanese ruling lawmaker Keiji Furuya in recognition of his contributions to…Japan Today
POLITICSJul 27Bombshell Documents Point to China Blackmail Efforts Targeting Biden Familypjmedia.com · United States
POLITICSJul 27Xinhua Commentary : China rising global favorability reflects the appeal of cooperation and opennessA Xinhua commentary asserts that China's increasing global favorability is a result of its appeal for cooperation and openness. This piece offers an analysis of China's international standing and foreign policy.asiabulletin.com · China
POLITICSJul 27Escala la crisis con Brasil: protesta formal al embajador argentino, un ministro llamó "payaso" a Milei y China respaldó al gobierno de LulaFue tras los insultos del libertario al líder del PT.El embajador Julio Bitelli ya está en Brasilia tras ser convocado y su par Daniel Raimondi recibió una queja en Itamaraty. El llamado de Xi Jinping.Clarín
POLITICSJul 27Trump, tariffs and ties with China at stake in Brazilian presidential raceWith less than three months to go until Brazil’s presidential election, China is closely watching a high-stakes political duel between a Beijing-friendly incumbent and his pro-Washington challenger. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who maintains close ties with Beijing, is seeking a fourth non-consecutive term. His rival, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro – son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, who was jailed last year for attempting a military coup – was confirmed on Saturday as the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 27Philippines’ Marcos uses national address to promise relief, but funding questions loomPhilippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr used his 2026 State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday to promise relief from taxes, electricity charges and high rice prices, while pledging to pursue corruption cases linked to a flood-control scandal that has battered his administration. But while analysts said the one-and-a-half-hour speech addressed issues Filipinos had expected Marcos to confront, they questioned how the government could afford the handouts and why he announced no austerity or...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 27NKorea Kim Jong Un Marks War Anniversary with Daughter by his SideNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un marked a war anniversary with his daughter by his side.english.aawsat.com · Syria
POLITICSJul 27India is losing its regional primacy as Beijing and Washington move inSouth Asia is undergoing a gradual but important shift. Smaller states now command a widening array of options, and India’s primacy is quietly giving way. The lesson is clear. Regional leadership can no longer rest on geography and must be sustained through credible and mutually beneficial engagements that compare favourably with the alternatives. China’s challenge begins at India’s border. Both countries fought in 1962, continue to dispute a frontier of roughly 3,500km and had their deadliest...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 27Will the heat from a cooking oil scandal help the opposition in Taiwan?Taipei mayor Wayne Chiang Wan-an has emerged as the biggest political winner from an opposition protest against the government’s handling of a food safety scandal that drew what organisers said were more than 200,000 people onto the streets of the city. The unexpectedly large turnout on Saturday appears to have given the island’s main opposition party, the Kuomintang, fresh momentum ahead of the local elections in November, and could reshape the race to become the party’s candidate in the next...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 27Hong Kong High Court judge Wilson Chan told to retire over repeated plagiarismChief Justice Andrew Cheung Kui-nung has told a Hong Kong High Court judge to retire early after reprimanding him for plagiarising submissions in a judgment, describing a series of such incidents as undermining public confidence. The city’s top judge said on Monday that Wilson Chan Ka-shun’s repeated judicial plagiarism had adversely affected the interests of the parties concerned, imposed an unnecessary burden on appellate judicial resources and undermined public confidence in his ability to...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 27Ex-Hong Kong opposition leader appeals UK order to leave as he seeks BN(O) routeFormer Hong Kong opposition leader Wu Chi-wai has appealed against the UK government’s decision to grant him only seven days’ temporary admission, requiring him to leave the country by Wednesday, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source said on Monday that Wu had written to the British Home Office asking it to reconsider the decision and could potentially seek a judicial review if the appeal is rejected. “A letter has been sent to the Home Office telling them they have made a mistake...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 27South Korea ex - president found guilty of election disinformationA former South Korean president has been found guilty of election disinformation. This represents a significant legal outcome for a high-profile political figure.manilatimes.net · Philippines
POLITICSJul 27South Korea court gives ex - President Yoon suspended jail term for violating election lawA South Korea court has given a former President a suspended jail term for violating election law. This is a significant legal outcome for a past head of state regarding electoral integrity.bworldonline.com · Philippines
POLITICSJul 27Japan Takaichi defends policy as underpinning yen , approval rating slumpsJapanese politician Takaichi defends a policy intended to support the yen, amidst a decline in their approval rating, indicating political and economic challenges.asiaone.com · Singapore
POLITICSJul 27South Korea court gives ex - President Yoon suspended jail term for violating election lawA South Korean court has given former President Yoon a suspended jail term for violating election law. This represents a legal consequence for a high-ranking former political figure.asiaone.com · Singapore