5 d. ago China’s naval ‘genius’; 2 million Filipinos’ jobs on the line: 5 weekend reads

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. US call centre bill threatens Philippines’ US$30 billion outsourcing boom 2. Chinachem Tower blaze in Hong Kong’s Central put out after 4-hour battle, 4 hurt 3. The aircraft carrier champion and naval genius behind China’s blue sea strategy 4. Man accused of running Cambodian scam farm empire...

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7 d. ago The aircraft carrier champion and naval genius behind China’s blue sea strategy

The commissioning of the Fujian, China’s third and most advanced aircraft carrier, will mark yet another milestone in the country’s naval ambition. Behind this gigantic symbol of China’s maritime power lies the vision of one man: Admiral Liu Huaqing, who famously said that he would not die peacefully until his country had an aircraft carrier. The former commander of the Chinese navy was also a revered strategist and a visionary technocrat who directed the comprehensive modernisation of China’s...

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2 w. ago Blue Heelers star Karm Gilespie facing immediate execution in China after making major mistake

Blue Heelers star Karm Gilespie facing immediate execution in China after making major mistake  Daily Mail

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3 w. ago Ford CEO says America is 'far behind' rivals like China on blue

Ford CEO says America is 'far behind' rivals like China on blue-collar industry. 'It is pretty humbling when you look at where we are'  Fortune

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3 w. ago Ford CEO Jim Farley says China is 'completely dominating' Tesla, GM, and Ford in EVs

Ford CEO Jim Farley says China is 'completely dominating' Tesla, GM, and Ford in EVs  Business Insider

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3 w. ago Ford CEO Jim Farley on China, tariffs, and the quest for a $30,000 EV

Ford CEO Jim Farley on China, tariffs, and the quest for a $30,000 EV  The Verge

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