15 h. ago Kim Jong Un's trip to China marks transformation from shunned pariah to confident diplomat

Kim Jong Un's trip to China marks transformation from shunned pariah to confident diplomat  Beaumont Enterprise

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15 h. ago Hong Kong airport offers free tours for transit fliers to enjoy city’s sights

Hong Kong International Airport has rolled out a free tour service aimed at attracting 5.5 million transit passengers each year to explore the city’s attractions in Wong Tai Sin, Sham Shui Po and Tsim Sha Tsui. The Airport Authority’s CEO Vivian Cheung Kar-fay said on Friday that the new initiative, jointly organised with China’s largest online travel agency Trip.com, was designed for passengers with layovers of more than seven hours to explore Hong Kong’s culture and attractions. “We are...

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35 h. ago South Africa asks China to postpone naval exercises that coincide with possible Trump trip for G20

South Africa asks China to postpone naval exercises that coincide with possible Trump trip for G20  AP News

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43 h. ago Kim Jong Un and sister sport favorite luxury watch, bag during China trip

Kim Jong Un and sister sport favorite luxury watch, bag during China trip  NK News

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63 h. ago As protests simmer, Prabowo’s China trip carries political risks

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto made a swift trip to Beijing to attend China’s World War II victory commemoration parade on Wednesday, with his spokesman citing the importance of maintaining strategic ties and the easing of unrest at home. Analysts said the tightly timed visit reflected Jakarta’s effort to reassure key diplomatic partners and project stability abroad following global coverage of Indonesia’s violent protests over the weekend, but warned it carried “political risks” at home...

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3 d. ago Indonesia’s president to go ahead with China trip despite protests

Indonesia’s president to go ahead with China trip despite protests  Al Jazeera

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3 d. ago Indonesia’s Prabowo visits China after initially cancelling trip over protests

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will visit China for a military parade commemorating 80 years since the end of World War II on Wednesday, a minister said, after earlier cancelling his trip over deadly protests last week stoked by the death of a young delivery driver. “Tonight, President Prabowo Subianto departed for Beijing, China, at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. He monitored the situation and received reports from all relevant officials that public life was gradually returning...

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3 d. ago Prabowo Pushes Through With China Trip as Protests Cool Down

Prabowo Pushes Through With China Trip as Protests Cool Down  Bloomberg.com

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4 d. ago North Korea’s Kim Departs for Rare China Trip, Local Media Says

North Korea’s Kim Departs for Rare China Trip, Local Media Says  Mint

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5 d. ago Trip.com Hits ‘25 Nasdaq High As China Travel Recovery Lifts Profit

Trip.com Hits ‘25 Nasdaq High As China Travel Recovery Lifts Profit  Forbes

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5 d. ago Lawmaker: Pezeshkian’s trip to China will open new chapter in Tehran

Lawmaker: Pezeshkian’s trip to China will open new chapter in Tehran-Beijing ties  IRNA English

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5 d. ago Indonesia protests: Prabowo cancels China trip, Beijing issues security warning

Indonesia protests: Prabowo cancels China trip, Beijing issues security warning  yahoo.com

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5 d. ago India’s Modi meets Xi on his first China trip in seven years as Trump’s tariffs bite

India’s Modi meets Xi on his first China trip in seven years as Trump’s tariffs bite  CNN

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5 d. ago Indonesia’s Prabowo scraps China trip, TikTok halts live feed amid protests

Indonesia’s Prabowo scraps China trip, TikTok halts live feed amid protests  Al Jazeera

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5 d. ago Indonesia’s Prabowo scraps China trip over protests, TikTok halts live feed

Indonesia’s Prabowo scraps China trip over protests, TikTok halts live feed  Al Jazeera

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5 d. ago Indonesia protests prompt Prabowo to cancel China trip, Beijing security warning

The Chinese embassy in Jakarta warned Chinese citizens in Indonesia to avoid crowds on the weekend as an outbreak of protests forced the Indonesian president to cancel his trip to China. “[Citizens and agencies should] improve security precautions, closely monitor local developments, minimise non-essential outings, steer clear of protest crowds and areas, and avoid visiting crowded locations,” the embassy said in a social media post on Saturday. Also on Saturday, Indonesian State Secretary...

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6 d. ago Indonesia’s president cancels China trip and TikTok suspends live video as deadly protests continue

Indonesia’s president cancels China trip and TikTok suspends live video as deadly protests continue  CNN

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6 d. ago Indonesia’s president Prabowo cancels China trip as protests continue

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Saturday cancelled a planned trip to China as days of protests spread further outside the capital Jakarta, with several regional parliament buildings set ablaze. Prabowo had been expected to attend a “Victory Day” parade in Beijing on September 3 to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II following Japan’s formal surrender. The protests, the first major test for Prabowo’s nearly year-old government, began in Jakarta this week over lawmakers’...

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6 d. ago Indonesian president cancels China trip as lawmakers’ homes looted amid unrest

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Saturday cancelled a planned trip to China as days of protests spread further outside the capital Jakarta, with several regional parliament buildings set ablaze. Prabowo had been expected to attend a Victory Day parade in Beijing on September 3 to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II following Japan’s formal surrender. The protests, the first major test for Prabowo’s nearly year-old government, began in Jakarta this week over lawmakers’...

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6 d. ago Homes of Indonesian finance minister, lawmakers looted as unrest widens

Demonstrations in Indonesia escalated on Sunday with reports of looting at the homes of the finance minister and several lawmakers, as a fire started by protesters at a council building killed at least three people. Frustration with lawmakers, accused of being oblivious to the struggles of common folk, snowballed into widespread violence after a delivery driver was fatally hit by a police tactical vehicle deployed to deal with protesters earlier decrying low wages and financial perks for...

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