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WORLDAug 7India officially names 27 places in Arunachal , counters China renaming claimsIndia has officially named 27 locations in Arunachal Pradesh, directly challenging China's renaming claims in the region. This action escalates a long-standing territorial dispute between the two nations.newindianexpress.com · India
WORLDAug 7The world that made Confucius – and the China he made“Philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways; the point, however, is to change it.” This famous 11th thesis from Karl Marx’s Theses on Feuerbach is engraved on his tombstone in Highgate Cemetery in London. It was meant to be a refutation of another famous saying, by G.W.F. Hegel: “The owl of Minerva takes flight only when darkness falls.” This poetic but enigmatic remark is from the Philosophy of Right. It means understanding always arrives too late; philosophy can only teach...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 7Backlash as China’s Tsinghua graduate, 38, wins medical school spot at Peking UniversityA 38-year-old man in China, who was admitted to the prestigious Tsinghua University 18 years ago, recently sat for the national university entrance exam and achieved a remarkable score, allowing him to realise his dream of studying medicine at Peking University. Tsinghua and Peking Universities are two of the most elite institutions in mainland China, admitting students with the highest scores from the rigorous annual national university entrance exam, known as the gaokao in Chinese. Li Long,...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 7China ‘delivery rider poet’ known for writing verses on scrap paper wins elite literature prizeAfter winning China’s prestigious Lu Xun Literary Prize, grass roots delivery rider and poet Wang Jibing expressed his intention to continue delivering food, describing himself as “a river that quietly flows.” Wang, 57, widely known as the “delivery rider poet”, won the elite literature prize in the poetry category for his third collection, Low Flight. The Lu Xun Literary Prize, named after one of China’s most celebrated modern writers, Lu Xun, is regarded as one of the nation’s most respected...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 7Wallabies to face Japan in sweltering OsakaAustralia will aim to make a fresh start under new coach Les Kiss against Japan on Saturday, with just 14 months to go until they host the Rugby…Japan Today
WORLDAug 7Across China : After retirement , many in China are finding new purpose - XinhuaMany retirees in China are discovering new purposes and activities after leaving the workforce. This report from Xinhua highlights a positive social trend among China's elderly population.english.news.cn
WORLDAug 7Hangzhou , China Next Art Capital , Thrives Off - GridHangzhou, China is being identified as a prospective art capital that is developing with off-grid infrastructure.observer.com · United States
WORLDAug 6How South Korea Can Survive the Unbundling of International OrderThis article examines how South Korea can navigate and adapt to changes in the global international order. It is important as it explores strategic responses to geopolitical shifts affecting a key nation.thediplomat.com · China
WORLDAug 6U.S.-based Japanese doctor convicted of vandalizing shrine, templeA Japanese court on Thursday sentenced a Japanese doctor based in the United States to 18 months in prison, suspended for three years, for defacing a temple and…Japan Today
WORLDAug 6Vietnam to tighten child safety , license plate rules under new traffic decree from August 15Vietnam is set to implement new traffic regulations from August 15, enhancing child safety measures and tightening license plate rules.news.tuoitre.vn
WORLDAug 67 Must - Watch Korean BL Dramas Adapted From Manhwas , Webtoons , And Web NovelsThis article recommends seven Korean BL dramas that have been adapted from manhwas, webtoons, and web novels. It provides a guide for fans of specific entertainment genres.soompi.com · South Korea
WORLDAug 6Book review : The struggle in carrying out development work in North KoreaA book review discusses the challenges encountered in executing development initiatives within North Korea, highlighting the difficulties inherent in such operations.nknews.org · North Korea
WORLDAug 6Passengers all at sea as Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 train breaks downScores of travellers at Hong Kong International Airport faced delays and were forced to take alternative routes to their boarding gates after an automated train serving Terminal 2 broke down on Thursday. Photos circulating on social media on Thursday morning showed crowds gathered outside the platform doors, while signs erected at the terminal said the train was “temporarily not in service”. Passengers heading to gates 10 to 230 were directed to use walkways on the departures level. One Threads...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 6Tokyo, Porto and Melbourne named the world’s best cities for Gen Z by Time OutHalf of the top 20 cities for those born between 1997 and 2012 are in Europe.EuroNews [en]
WORLDAug 6South Korea police raid football association over Hong appointment processHong Myung-bo's appointment under scrutiny amid raids with lack of proper interview process previously alleged.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDAug 6Police raid Starbuck South Korean HQ over ad campaign that evoked massacre – Winnipeg Free PressPolice raided Starbucks' South Korean headquarters reportedly due to an advertising campaign that evoked a massacre. This indicates legal or public relations issues for the company related to its marketing.winnipegfreepress.com · Canada
WORLDAug 6From Homer epic to Nolan Odyssey - Chinadaily . com . cnThis article explores a connection or comparison between Homer's epic works and a "Nolan Odyssey." It likely delves into themes or storytelling techniques across different eras of cultural production.usa.chinadaily.com.cn · China
WORLDAug 625 arrested as Hong Kong police bust loan shark ring charging up to 282% interest rateHong Kong police have arrested 25 people, some as young as 13, in a crackdown on a loan shark syndicate that charged victims annual interest rates of up to 282 per cent. Police said on Thursday that the crime ring had provided a total of HK$200 million (US$25.5 million) in loans to about 2,000 residents over the past year, with at least HK$8 million in criminal proceeds funnelled into the core members’ personal accounts. During operations on Tuesday and Wednesday, officers raided three operating...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 6From Homer epic to Nolan Odyssey - Chinadaily . com . cnThis article from Chinadaily.com.cn explores a cultural comparison from Homeric epics to Nolan's cinematic works.europe.chinadaily.com.cn · China
WORLDAug 6Japan Hiroshima marks 81st anniversary of atomic bombing - XinhuaHiroshima, Japan, is marking the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing. This event serves as a solemn remembrance of a significant historical tragedy.english.news.cn
WORLDAug 5China’s baby boom depends on gender equality, not cash handoutsChina’s national childcare subsidy is an encouraging acknowledgement of a simple truth: raising children is expensive. This year, the central government allocated 99.9 billion yuan (US$14.8 billion) to the programme, which provides families with 3,600 yuan annually for each child under three. According to state media, the families of more than 25 million babies have received the subsidy as of last month. For families struggling with the cost of nappies, milk, clothes and healthcare, any...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 5Singapore court jails Hong Kong mother, adult son for violent Changi clashA Singaporean court has jailed a Hong Kong mother and her adult son for up to six months following a chaotic clash at Changi Airport, during which the pair attacked a police officer and a bystander. Chan Sui-kwan, 65, was reportedly sentenced to six months’ imprisonment on Monday for voluntarily causing hurt to deter a public servant from the discharge of his duty, while her son, Chan Wing-kwan, 42, was handed a 10-day jail term for voluntarily causing hurt. The incident occurred on the...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 5Memorial service held in Hiroshima for Korean victims of 1945 A-bombA memorial service for Korean victims of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima was held Wednesday in the western Japan city, with organizers dedicating a registry containing…Japan Today
WORLDAug 5Flying to South Korea? Brace for 80-minute wait at Incheon airport immigrationForeign travellers arriving in South Korea through Incheon International Airport can expect a long wait at the immigration counters. The lengthy queues were apparent at Incheon International Airport’s Terminal 1 on Friday, where foreign visitors stood waiting to clear immigration. The line stretched beyond the 10 waiting lanes marked out by retractable belt barriers. Chaos ensued near the entrance as 300 to 400 new arrivals spilled into an already packed waiting area. Three or four guides from...South China Morning Post
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