K-pop group BTS call out anti-Asian hate crimes at White House
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South China Morning Post
BTS meet Biden at White House, discuss anti-Asian hate crimes
South Korean K-pop sensations BTS didn’t sing a word but in a White House visit to meet US President Joe Biden the supergroup’s message against anti-Asian racism came loud and clear.
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As Shanghai reopens, what Day 1 without Covid measures will look like
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South China Morning Post
As Shanghai reopens, what Day 1 without Covid measures will look like
Shanghai, China’s commercial and financial capital, is set to relax a two-month long citywide lockdown on Wednesday. The city will do so in a phased manner, with the goal of returning to normal by the end of June.
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China criticises Japan’s ‘selfish’ bid to extend claims in Philippine Sea
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South China Morning Post
China criticises Japan’s ‘selfish’ bid to extend claims in Philippine Sea
Tokyo has applied to the United Nations to extend the exclusive economic zone and limits of the continental shelf around Okinotori reef.
Marcos says he’ll assert Philippines’ South China Sea rights ‘with a firm voice’
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South China Morning Post
Marcos says he’ll assert Philippines’ South China Sea rights ‘with a firm voice’
Bongbong Marcos’ remarks were welcomed by observers who have been critical of Manila’s less aggressive approach towards the dispute since Duterte’s pivot towards China.
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China congratulated new Australia PM Albanese twice, but what does it mean for strained Beijing-Canberra ties? Find out more in this week's Global Impact edition. https://sc.mp/q1ys
South China Morning Post
What does a new Australian prime minister mean for relations with China?
In this issue of Global Impact, we look at what an Albanese administration might mean for relations with China that deteriorated dramatically under Scott Morrison’s watch.
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Buzz missing at Shanghai airports amid curtailed flight schedule
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South China Morning Post
Buzz missing at Shanghai airports amid curtailed flight schedule
Only a fraction of passenger flights resumed on the first day of Shanghai’s reopening, as activity at the city’s two main airports was muted.
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Covid-19 cases jump to 505 in Hong Kong, rise of subvariants worries officials
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South China Morning Post
Covid-19 cases jump to 505 in Hong Kong, rise of subvariants worries officials
Health authorities are also tracking three subvariants of the Omicron strain, BA.2.12.1, BA.4 and BA.5.
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Hong Kong lawmakers in call to help Jumbo Floating Restaurant as barge capsizes
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South China Morning Post
Hong Kong lawmakers in call to help Jumbo Floating Restaurant as barge capsizes
Barge suddenly capsized in the early hours of Wednesday but no one was injured, according to company spokeswoman.
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Even after relaxing entry rules, hiring remains tough for Hong Kong police
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South China Morning Post
‘People are everywhere’ as Shanghai ends lockdown
A dozen shopping malls owned by some of Hong Kong’s top developers join 2.6 million businesses in Shanghai in resuming normal operations from June 1.
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🌆 Here’s what you may have missed
Hong Kong
Hong Kong vaccine pass checks to start as officials find some cheat system
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Hong Kong
Fugitive Hong Kong politician Ted Hui found guilty of contempt in absentia
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China Society
China’s gay youth seek a different path to LGBT campaigners in the West'
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Entertainment
Jury rules Amber Heard defamed Johnny Depp, awards US$15 million in damages
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong vaccine pass checks to start as officials find some cheat system
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Hong Kong
Fugitive Hong Kong politician Ted Hui found guilty of contempt in absentia
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China Society
China’s gay youth seek a different path to LGBT campaigners in the West'
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Entertainment
Jury rules Amber Heard defamed Johnny Depp, awards US$15 million in damages
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Which staycation would you prefer: quirky, indulgent, or "pawfect"? Whether you want luxury and pampering, wish to bring a pet, or even go squid fishing, here are options to fit your needs. https://sc.mp/bj2d
South China Morning Post
5 new Hong Kong staycation packages, from a Father’s Day treat to glamping
The Hong Kong Tourism Board this month introduced a special deal where shoppers can get HK$500 off a staycation package at 100 participating hotels. We look at some of the options.
Canada says ‘unprofessional’ Chinese pilots put air force personnel at risk
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South China Morning Post
Canada says ‘unprofessional’ Chinese pilots put air force personnel at risk
The Canadian Armed Forces complain that PLA aircraft forced Canadian jets to change course while they were conducting UN-sanctioned operations.
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🌅 Essential news to start your day
Hong Kong Civil Servants
Government jobs are not ‘iron rice bowls’; more than 50 fired in past year
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Hong Kong Town Gas
Hong Kong residents to pay more for gas from August after tariff hike
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China Politics
Ex-Chinese official, securities regulator sentenced to death for corruption
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Entertainment
Amber Heard ‘absolutely not’ able to pay Johnny Depp US$10 million in damages
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Hong Kong Civil Servants
Government jobs are not ‘iron rice bowls’; more than 50 fired in past year
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Hong Kong Town Gas
Hong Kong residents to pay more for gas from August after tariff hike
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China Politics
Ex-Chinese official, securities regulator sentenced to death for corruption
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Entertainment
Amber Heard ‘absolutely not’ able to pay Johnny Depp US$10 million in damages
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8 Hong Kong teachers deregistered for life in first 4 months of year
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South China Morning Post
8 Hong Kong teachers deregistered for life in first 4 months of year
The number was more than the total of seven in the whole of last year, with other cases of warning, reprimand and advice involving inappropriate subjects taught and hate or provoking speech.
Dragon Boat Festival myth busted: dead poet might not be why we eat zongzi
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South China Morning Post
Dragon Boat Festival myth busted: dead poet might not be why we eat zongzi
We eat sticky rice dumplings during the Dragon Boat Festival, but is it really because of an ancient Chinese legend? They’re eaten elsewhere in the region too. Hong Kong chefs tell us the best ways to appreciate them.
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US State Department struggles to get its fact sheet straight on Taiwan
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South China Morning Post
US State Department struggles to get its fact sheet straight on Taiwan
After triggering an angry response from Beijing, officials amend document on relations with Taipei for the second time in weeks.
Drones included in refit for China’s second aircraft carrier Shandong
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South China Morning Post
Drones included in refit for China’s second aircraft carrier Shandong
Seven UAVs seen on the flat-top’s deck in official video as the vessel undergoes scheduled maintenance after two years of service.
Here's a magical transformation of a 500 square foot Hong Kong apartment from three to one-bedroom, from gloomy to bright. Find out more in this story. https://sc.mp/385r
South China Morning Post
From a dingy, cramped 3-bedroom flat to a light-filled, open 1-bedroom home
A 500 sq ft apartment in SoHo, on Hong Kong Island, was gutted and its interior walls removed to create a new feng-shui-aligned space that ticks all the boxes for its owners.
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Shanghai finds 3 community cases, raising resurgence concerns
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South China Morning Post
Shanghai finds 3 community cases, raising resurgence concerns
The flare up of new cases underscores how challenging it is to combat the highly transmissible Omicron variant in one of China’s largest population centres.
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