China’s factory, services activity contract further as virus curbs weigh
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South China Morning Post
‘Inevitable’ economic cost of China’s Covid curbs as factory, services cool
China’s official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) fell to 48 in November from 49.2 in October, while the non-manufacturing gauge fell to 46.7 last month, data released on Wednesday showed.
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National security law interpretation may extend to seized assets in Hong Kong
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South China Morning Post
National security law interpretation may extend to seized assets in Hong Kong
Forecast points to wider scope in changes to law than previously thought, as Chief Executive John Lee asks Beijing to interpret legislation.
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China’s security chief vows crackdown on ‘hostile forces’ after protests
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South China Morning Post
Beijing vows crackdown on ‘hostile forces’, stops short of mentioning protests
State media calls on Chinese public to ‘build a barrier of epidemic prevention and control’ as security forces are urged to prevent and contain major accidents to protect lives and property.
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South Korea, Japan scramble jets in response to Chinese, Russian warplanes
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South China Morning Post
South Korea, Japan scramble jets in response to Chinese, Russian warplanes
Both countries’ militaries reported two Chinese H-6 bombers nearing their airspace on Wednesday. Russia admitted carrying out joint patrols with China over the waters of the Japanese and East China Seas.
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‘A shining pearl’: how Jiang Zemin’s warmth towards Hong Kong shone through
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South China Morning Post
‘A shining pearl’: how Jiang Zemin’s warmth towards Hong Kong shone through
Jiang Zemin counted the city’s return to Chinese rule in 1997 as among his proudest achievements.
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China has launched a new Covid vaccination drive, but there’s no mandate
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South China Morning Post
China has launched a new Covid vaccination drive, but there’s no mandate
Low vaccine uptake, particularly among the elderly, has been a major hurdle for the country’s reopening.
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Hong Kong court postpones Jimmy Lai trial as Beijing review looms
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South China Morning Post
Hong Kong court postpones Jimmy Lai trial to December 13 as Beijing review looms
City’s leader had sought review of Beijing-imposed legislation over allowing UK lawyer to join tycoon’s defence team.
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With Southeast Asia taking the diplomatic centre stage, what did we learn from Xi Jinping’s meetings with other world leaders? Find out more in this week’s Global Impact edition. https://sc.mp/722l
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Xi-Biden meeting dominates Asean, G20 and Apec summit season
In this edition of the Global Impact newsletter, we wrap up all the comings and goings from a series of high-profile meetings in Cambodia, Indonesia and Thailand.
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Daily Covid cases in Hong Kong pass 10,000 mark for first time since September
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South China Morning Post
Daily Covid-19 cases in Hong Kong pass 10,000 mark for first time since September
Hospital Authority chief manager Dr Larry Lee also warns of a potential double whammy of Covid-19 and influenza cases with the city experiencing cold weather.
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London council rejects application to relocate Chinese embassy
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London council rejects application to relocate Chinese embassy
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Jiang Zemin’s body completes final journey to Chinese capital
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South China Morning Post
Jiang Zemin’s body completes final journey to Chinese capital
President Xi Jinping and other senior leaders receive the late leader’s casket ahead of the state funeral on Tuesday morning.
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Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific union warns less rest time could impact airline service
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South China Morning Post
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific union warns less rest time could impact airline service
Union says it has received ‘numerous fatigue reports’ amid staff shortages and additional workload at airline.
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China’s ‘Flying Shark’ a ‘cousin’ of Russian warplanes, new documentary reveals
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South China Morning Post
China’s ‘Flying Shark’ a ‘cousin’ of Russian warplanes, new documentary reveals
The J-15, Beijing’s only carrier-based fighter jet, is descended from the Soviet-designed Sukhoi Su-27 and shares traits with American planes, state broadcaster says.
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Britain, US, India send condolences over death of Jiang Zemin
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Martial arts superstar Bruce Lee ushered in a golden age for Hong Kong cinema. Take a look back at the life and beliefs of the Kung Fu legend. https://sc.mp/7kd4
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US report dispels China’s Belt and Road Initiative ‘debt trap’ narrative
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South China Morning Post
US report dispels China’s Belt and Road Initiative ‘debt trap’ narrative
Report shows China held 19.6 per cent of Sri Lanka’s US$37.6 billion external debt at the end of 2021, but downplayed suggestions of a so-called Chinese debt trap around Beijing’s signature Belt and Road Initiative.
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Chinese leader tells EU ‘frustrated students’ are behind Covid-19 protests
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South China Morning Post
Chinese leader tells EU ‘frustrated students’ are behind Covid-19 protests
European officials say Xi’s comments during a meeting with EU Council President Charles Michel may signal he is ready to loosen controls further.
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