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WORLDJul 29 Taiwan Travelogue rethinks history , colonialism , and identityThis article introduces a "Taiwan Travelogue" that re-examines themes of history, colonialism, and identity. It suggests a critical look at Taiwan's past and self-perception.npr.org · United States
WORLDJul 29 Taiwan Travelogue rethinks history , colonialism , and identityA "Taiwan Travelogue" is reported to be re-examining concepts of history, colonialism, and identity. This suggests a cultural or academic exploration of significant themes related to Taiwan.wkms.org · United States
WORLDJul 29 Taiwan Travelogue rethinks history , colonialism , and identityA travelogue focusing on Taiwan is exploring themes of history, colonialism, and identity within the region. The work offers a reinterpretation of these significant cultural and historical concepts.news.wjct.org · United States
WORLDJul 29 Taiwan Travelogue rethinks history , colonialism , and identityA 'Taiwan Travelogue' is re-examining concepts of history, colonialism, and identity. This suggests a cultural or academic work offering new perspectives on significant societal themes.northernpublicradio.org · United States
WORLDJul 29Notes from Central Taiwan : Organized crime , organized lootingThis article discusses the issue of organized crime and looting in Central Taiwan. This topic is important as it highlights potential public safety and stability concerns in the region.taipeitimes.com · Taiwan
WORLDJul 29Hong Kong actress Charmaine Sheh marks 20 years as TVB Best Actress , remembers Patrick Tse kindnessHong Kong actress Charmaine Sheh celebrates her 20th anniversary as TVB Best Actress and reflects on Patrick Tse's kindness. This is a personal milestone and tribute in the entertainment industry.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
WORLDJul 29Japan population falls below 120 million for first time in 42 yearsJapan's population has decreased to below 120 million, marking the first time this threshold has been crossed in 42 years. This highlights a significant demographic trend impacting the nation.albawaba.net
WORLDJul 29Former Hong Kong school teacher guilty of molesting studentA former Hong Kong school teacher has been remanded in custody pending sentencing for twice molesting a student six years ago. A District Court judge sitting at Tsuen Wan Court found Cheng Hon-sze guilty of two counts of indecent assault on Wednesday, for groping his then 15-year-old pupil and making her perform an obscene act on him between May and October 2020. However, Cheng was cleared of seven other counts of indecent assault because for some incidents, the girl failed to expressly refuse...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 29Debt honoured: China repays family who lent entire 850-kg grain supply to wartime army in 1947A wartime grain loan certificate discovered within an old family home in eastern China has been donated to local authorities nearly eight decades later, illuminating a villager’s remarkable faith in the troops. In 1947, a major People’s Liberation Army (PLA) unit entered the Dabie Mountains, which stretch across the borders of three provinces in central China, during a counteroffensive against Kuomintang forces. The harsh conditions on the battlefield had left the troops desperately short of...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 29‘Practical’ young Africans leaning towards China over US and away from ideologyChina has overtaken the United States in terms of positive perceptions among young Africans, though Washington is still seen as more influential than Beijing, according to a survey published on Wednesday. The African Youth Survey polled 4,901 respondents aged 18 to 24 and split equally between males and females, in 16 of Africa’s 54 countries, asking them which foreign powers had influence on their country. The report said 81 per cent agreed that the US was influential, while 79 per cent...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 29Hong Kong coach accused of slapping boy, 8, forcing him to stand in blazing sunA Hong Kong coach has been accused of assaulting and abusing an eight-year-old boy, slapping his face and forcing him to stand outside in the blazing sun at a training camp for children. Eastern Court on Wednesday heard that Zhao Yiqun allegedly ill-treated and assaulted the boy during a training programme at the Jockey Club Ming Fai Camp in Cheung Chau. The incident, which occurred in August 2024, led to two counts of child abuse against the 51-year-old female coach for causing the boy...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 29Hongkongers in quake-hit Japanese city offer helping hand to fellow travellersHongkongers visiting the earthquake-hit Japanese city of Kumamoto are offering rides to fellow travellers stranded in the area. A travel operator also revealed on Wednesday that a tour group from Hong Kong was safe and departing for their next destination. Travellers from Hong Kong have taken to social media platform Threads to seek help, with some sharing how they were offered assistance by others from the city. A post from user tyt_1219_, who goes by the name Taffy, said she had arrived in...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 29African students turn to China amid tighter US visa rules and higher university costsInternational students once saw US colleges as a gateway to a world-class education and career head start but shifting United States immigration policies, tightening visa conditions and high-profile ICE raids are causing them to reconsider. Dulue Mbachu looks at how African students are altering their education plans during the second Trump administration. The first instalment in our series is here. For 23-year-old Kunle Adeyemi, it took some time to overcome the disappointment of being denied a...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 29South Korean tourist attacked by monkey at Taj Mahal ; ambulance arrives an hour laterA South Korean tourist was attacked by a monkey at the Taj Mahal, and emergency services reportedly arrived an hour later. This incident highlights concerns about tourist safety and emergency response times in the area.indianexpress.com · India
WORLDJul 29Windsurfer Lee Lai-shan wins Hong Kong’s first Olympic gold in 1996 – SCMP archiveThis article was first published on July 30, 1996. Our golden girl by Nazvi Careem and Scott McKenzie Cheers and tears swept Hong Kong yesterday (July 29, 1996) on the back of the golden victory for Olympic windsurfer Lee Lai-shan. The 25-year-old from Cheung Chau won a gold medal for herself and glory for Hong Kong after 44 years of fruitless Olympic competition when she crossed the finish line at Savannah, Georgia, at 5.56 am (Hong Kong time). Tears streamed down her face as she hugged fiance...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 29Indonesia : Environmentalists , Indigenous Leaders Unjustly ProsecutedEnvironmentalists and indigenous leaders in Indonesia are reportedly facing unjust prosecution. This raises concerns about human rights and the legal treatment of activists in the country.philippinetimes.com · Philippines
WORLDJul 29Beijing ¿capital mundial de la bici?La política de la bicicleta que tiene la capital colombiana necesita más ambición, infraestructura y seguridad. The post Lo que Bogotá puede aprender de Beijing, la capital mundial de la bici appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
WORLDJul 29Hong Kong doctor acquitted 15 years after complaint as watchdog drops caseA Hong Kong ophthalmologist has been cleared of professional misconduct after the city’s medical watchdog decided to offer no evidence against him, 15 years after a complaint was lodged over his handling of laser eye surgery procedures. The three disciplinary charges against Dr Yiu Man-kit stemmed from a complaint submitted in 2011 by a patient, Chan Man-chi, over a bilateral Lasik surgery performed on her in May 2010 and a subsequent keratectomy on her right eye in September that year. Yiu had...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 29EU’s US$17 million maritime aid for Philippines targets Asian ‘fault lines’The European Union’s upgraded partnership with the Philippines signals the bloc’s aim to diversify its Indo-Pacific strategy beyond trade into the security arena. Such a move shows Brussels is seeking a larger role in a region where maritime disputes and challenges to the rules-based order could damage its extensive interests, according to analysts. On Friday, Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro and Kaja Kallas, the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 29How Hong Kong can chart a cycle-friendly courseDuring the opening ceremony of Ride to Shine Hong Kong this month, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui challenged Hongkongers to cycle more than 1.2 million km – a distance equivalent to circling the Earth 30 times – to commemorate Hong Kong’s 30th anniversary of returning to China next year. Cycling is more than a trend and worth developing. Since the invention of the bicycle, it has been the most energy-efficient form of human-powered transport – including running or...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 29China Throws Weight Behind Bamboo Bio - Fence Plan to Ease Sri Lanka Human - Elephant ConflictChina is supporting a plan to use bamboo bio-fences in Sri Lanka to reduce human-elephant conflict. This initiative aims to address an environmental and humanitarian issue through ecological engineering.lankanewspapers.com · Sri Lanka
WORLDJul 28 When You Open The Door Is A Surreal Japanese Werewolf Movie That Gets Lost In The Cycles Of The Moon [ Fantasia Review ] This article reviews "When You Open The Door," describing it as a surreal Japanese werewolf movie that explores themes related to lunar cycles. The review offers an analysis of the film's content and style.dreadcentral.com · United States
WORLDJul 28BL : I did not see that plot twist coming in this Japanese taleAn unexpected plot twist was encountered in a Japanese narrative. This indicates a surprising development within the story's progression.dailykos.com · United States
WORLDJul 28A promise to nature : China adds new site to World Heritage bird sanctuariesChina has added a new site to the World Heritage bird sanctuaries, demonstrating a commitment to nature conservation. This expansion helps protect global biodiversity.asiabulletin.com · China
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