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POLITICSSep 16China mulls bid for Apec free-trade area to taunt US, tantalise AsiaChina is increasingly expected to push for a trade agreement binding a wide swathe of the Pacific Rim, including the US, when it hosts a forum of major Asia-Pacific economies in November, but a real deal may be hard to secure as Washington is likely to resist, according to analysts. The anticipated push for the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP), covering all 21 members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) forum, would – even if unsuccessful – earn Beijing goodwill from other...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 16Former director of leading Chinese museum jailed 3 years after art-selling scandalA former director of a state-owned museum at the centre of a rare high-profile art scandal was sentenced to three years in prison, Chinese state media said on Wednesday. Xu Huping was found to have abused his position at the Nanjing Museum in eastern Jiangsu province and taken bribes, including money and property, for helping others secure projects and business collaborations. He was sentenced to prison for three years and fined 200,000 yuan (US$29,800), according to state news agency...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 16China willing to ‘safeguard Iran’s legitimate rights’, official saysChina says the US-Israel war on Iran highlights flaws in the Middle East's 'existing security architecture'.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 16Duterte in person at ICC for first time over ‘war on drugs’ killingsAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 16General : 2,403 PJRM Events Held In Sarawak Up To August, Says ArmizanKUCHING, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has implemented 2,403 Rahmah Madani Sales Programme (PJRM) events across Sarawak between Jan 1 and Aug 31 this year.bernama · malaysia
POLITICSSep 16In a Signal to Trump, Beijing Hosts Iranian Diplomat Ahead of U.S.-China SummitChina renewed calls for an end to the fighting in the Middle East while demonstrating its influence over Tehran.NYT World
POLITICSSep 16Hong Kong’s HK$30,000 bonus for second child among 11 new measures to boost birthsHong Kong authorities have rolled out 11 new initiatives to encourage residents to have children, including an expanded cash bonus scheme and a reduced down payment for subsidised housing for parents with newborns. In the latest policy address delivered on Wednesday, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced that the HK$20,000 (US$2,550) newborn bonus scheme, expiring on October 24, would be extended for another three years. He added that the cash bonus for second and subsequent children would...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 16Ukraine ready to create conditions for joint reconstruction projects with Japan – KoretskyiUkrainian Prime Minister Sergii Koretskyi discussed further cooperation on Ukraine's reconstruction with Eisuke Mori, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Japanese parliament.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 16Chinese defence chief skirts flashpoints at Xiangshan Forum ahead of Xi-Trump summitWith just a week to go until Chinese President Xi Jinping heads to Washington for his first state visit in more than a decade, Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun opted for the diplomatic path in his address to China’s premier security conference on Wednesday. Speaking at the annual Xiangshan Forum in Beijing, Dong took veiled swipes at Washington and its allies but – unlike last year – appeared to pull his punches, skipping mentions of contentious issues such as Taiwan and the South China Sea. He...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 16Duterte makes first appearance before ICC judgesFormer Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared in person at the ICC as judges considered claims of memory impairment and poor health. The 81-year-old is accused of crimes against humanity.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 16Hong Kong’s first five-year plan seeks to boost innovationHong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu presented the city’s first ever five-year plan, including steps to bolster innovation, birth rates and financial activity. The city aims to raise spending on innovation to 3 per cent of gross domestic product after 2030 from 1.63 per cent in 2024, Lee said as he announced the plan on Wednesday alongside the traditional annual policy address. There were also steps to accelerate construction of the tech-focused Northern Metropolis megaproject on the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 16Sweden’s long election night ends without answers – but caution on China seems certainSweden found itself in political uncertainty this week, as its parliamentary election on Sunday turned out to be extremely tight. With 95 per cent of the votes counted, the opposition left-wing bloc holds a three-seat lead over the governing right-wing bloc, with final results expected on Thursday. I’ve been to multiple election night parties across Europe as a journalist. The one on Sunday night with the Social Democrats, the main centre-left party seeking to regain power, was definitely on the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 16Takaichi largely retains key ruling party execs in 1st revampJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi retained many of her Liberal Democratic Party's executives in her first reshuffle of its top team Wednesday, seeking to maintain continuity ahead of…Japan Today
POLITICSSep 16EU-China trade deficit has hit ‘tipping point,’ warns von der Leyen"We will use all tools at our disposal to rebalance our relationship," says European Commission president.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 16Malaysian councillor resigns after DAP remarks at Umno assemblyA Malaysian city councillor has resigned over remarks he made about the Democratic Action Party (DAP) at the recent Umno general assembly. Permatang Pauh Umno division chief Mohd Zaidi Mohd Said’s resignation as a Seberang Perai city councillor took effect on Monday, according to a letter made public by state local government committee chairman Jason H’ng Mooi Lye on Wednesday. In the letter, Zaidi apologised for his remarks during the assembly in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, where he represented...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 16Malaysia says it won’t allow shipments supporting Israel’s military through its portsIn mid-August, Malaysian authorities seized three containers bound for Israel at the country's Port of Tanjung Pelepas and have yet to release them. The post Malaysia says it won’t allow shipments supporting Israel’s military through its ports appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 16Seoul court orders North Korea to pay $32.5m for blowing up officePyongyang blew up the Inter-Korean Liaison Office building in June 2020 after days of rising tensions.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 16A Bumpy Peace Election in the PhilippinesOn a majority-Muslim island, federalists are sparring with Islamists.Foreign Policy
POLITICSSep 16Former Carp player convicted for "zombie tobacco," victim states it "took away his baseball career"A former Carp baseball player has been convicted in a case involving "zombie tobacco," with the victim stating it destroyed his baseball career.Asahi Shimbun
POLITICSSep 16Trump and Xi Can’t Stop the U.S.-China SpiralThe delusions of summitry and the limits of personalist diplomacy.Foreign Affairs
POLITICSSep 16How will the Okinawa governor’s race result reshape China’s local messaging?The leadership change in Okinawa could deal a quiet blow to Beijing’s attempts to leverage local opposition to remilitarisation and the US-Japan military alliance, according to analysts. They added that the shift would compel Chinese academics and state media to recalibrate their messaging and approach towards the strategically vital Japanese prefecture. Genta Koja, the 42-year-old backed by Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party to become Okinawa’s new governor, defeated incumbent Denny Tamaki...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 16Historic moment for Hong Kong as John Lee set to deliver city’s first ever 5-year planThis live article is freely available to our registered users. Please log in or create an account. Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu will unveil the city’s first five-year plan at the legislature on Wednesday morning, followed by his annual policy address. The highly anticipated plan, which comes after a two-month public consultation, aims to align the city’s priorities with the nation’s 2026-30 development blueprint. Lee said in an op-ed on Monday that the blueprint will include both binding...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 16Osaka advertising company suspected of 180 million yen tax evasion; Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau accuses president and othersAn advertising company in Osaka is suspected of evading 180 million yen in taxes, leading to accusations against the company president and others by the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau.Asahi Shimbun
POLITICSSep 16Prosecutors' interrogations recorded and videotaped: 13,000 home-based cases in six months, most covering the entire processOver 13,000 home-based criminal cases were recorded and videotaped during interrogations by prosecutors in a six-month period, with most covering the entire process.Asahi Shimbun
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