1 hour ago Tunisia denies Gaza aid flotilla boat was hit by drone at port

The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) for Gaza said on Tuesday that one of its main boats was struck by a drone at a port in Tunisia, though all six passengers and crew were safe. Tunisia’s interior ministry said that reports of a drone hitting a boat at its Sidi Bou Said port “have no basis in truth”, and that a fire broke out on the vessel itself. The Portuguese-flagged boat, carrying the flotilla’s steering committee, sustained fire damage to its main deck and below-deck storage, the GSF said in a...

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3 h. ago China’s Role in Driving Global Beef Market Hit by Economic Woes

China’s Role in Driving Global Beef Market Hit by Economic Woes  Bloomberg.com

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3 h. ago US mulls annual China chip supply permits for Samsung, Hynix

The US is proposing annual approvals for exports of chipmaking supplies to Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix factories in China, a compromise aimed at preventing disruptions to the global electronics industry after Trump officials revoked Biden-era waivers that let the companies more easily get such shipments. Officials in the US Commerce Department last week presented to Korean counterparts a “site license” idea to supplant indefinite authorisations the chipmakers secured under the previous...

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4 h. ago China drives over 30% of global manufacturing growth during 2021

China drives over 30% of global manufacturing growth during 2021-2025  chinadailyasia.com

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5 h. ago China’s green push may cut global fossil use by 2030, says think tank

China’s green push may cut global fossil use by 2030, says think tank  The Japan Times

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5 h. ago Murdoch family reach deal on succession as Lachlan gets media empire

The Murdoch family has reached a deal that will see Rupert Murdoch’s politically conservative eldest son Lachlan Murdoch cement control of the family media empire that includes Fox News and the Wall Street Journal. The agreement, announced on Monday, ends a family brawl over who will control one of the most high-profile global media groups and puts to rest questions of succession within the Murdoch family after its patriarch’s death. The drama is considered to be one of the inspirations for the...

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5 h. ago Murdoch family settles succession dispute as Lachlan gets media empire

The Murdoch family has reached a deal that will see Rupert Murdoch’s politically conservative eldest son Lachlan Murdoch cement control of the family media empire that includes Fox News and the Wall Street Journal. The agreement, announced on Monday, ends a family brawl over who would control one of the most high-profile global media groups and puts to rest questions of succession within the Murdoch family after its patriarch’s death. The drama was considered to be one of the inspirations for...

Politics

6 h. ago Remembering the Chinese war pain deemed unworthy in the West

On September 3, I watched the live broadcast of China’s military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in World War II. The perfectly aligned formations, the roaring fighter jets, the cutting-edge unmanned combat systems – the spectacle spoke for itself. Scanning international media, I found commentary interpreting the parade as a show of force by China and Russia against the United States, or warning about the Taiwan Strait and wider region. On Weibo, Chinese sentiment was...

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7 h. ago Hong Kong’s economy is growing, but why are some sectors still hurting?

With Hong Kong leader John Lee set to deliver his annual policy address on September 17, the Post examines key topics the chief executive is expected to focus on, including a mega infrastructure project near the border, new economic drivers and livelihood issues. In the third of a seven-part series, Lam Ka-sing looks at how the wider business community outside the financial sector can be supported amid economic transition. Jacky Ko Chung-kit, who owns two media companies in Hong Kong, has not...

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7 h. ago China’s wind + solar revolution is shaking up the global energy game

China’s wind + solar revolution is shaking up the global energy game  Electrek

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8 h. ago Elections watchdog admits 'painful lessons learned' after Chinese hack

Elections watchdog admits 'painful lessons learned' after Chinese hack  BBC

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9 h. ago China will dominate global EV market, says SAFANAD's John Rutledge

China will dominate global EV market, says SAFANAD's John Rutledge  MSN

Politics

16 h. ago Norway election: cost of living, global turmoil among voter concerns

Norway voted on Monday on the final day of a parliamentary election dominated by concerns over the cost of living and turmoil in international politics, with the ruling Labour Party narrowly favoured to remain in office. A left-wing bloc of Labour and four smaller parties is seen winning 88 seats in parliament, three more than the minimum needed to secure a majority and down from a combined 100 seats in 2021, according to an average of recent opinion polls. Casting his ballot in Oslo, Prime...

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16 h. ago Canadians Need to Think Strategically on Electric Vehicles and China

Canadians Need to Think Strategically on Electric Vehicles and China  TD Economics

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17 h. ago Russian Media Outlet The Insider: Xi Jinping Holds Military Parade In Beijing Accompanied By Putin And Kim Jong

Russian Media Outlet The Insider: Xi Jinping Holds Military Parade In Beijing Accompanied By Putin And Kim Jong-Un; 'China's Claim To Global Leadership Has Made An Impression Not Because Of Beijing Is Strengthening Itself, But Because Of The Weakeni  MEMRI

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18 h. ago Theatre complex launch could boost performing arts income, says Hong Kong hub

Income from performing arts spaces in Hong Kong’s premier cultural hub could improve with the opening of a new 2,320-seat theatre complex next year, the head of the area’s managing body has said, following last year’s financial woes. A paper submitted to the Legislative Council revealed that the cost recovery rate for the West Kowloon Cultural District’s performing arts division stood at 30 per cent for the financial year ending on March 31, lower than the 44 per cent rate for the contemporary...

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18 h. ago Mars discovery, NBA star writes for Chinese state media: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China’s export growth slows in August under shadow of trade war uncertainty China’s exports continued to rise in August, though at a slower pace, with the near-term outlook clouded as global markets watch to see whether the world’s two largest economies can reach a lasting and durable trade deal. 2. Oxford’s Ian Goldin on the biggest challenges for China’s...

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18 h. ago China’s Xi makes rallying call against hegemonism, protectionism in Brics speech

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for a unified response to trade challenges posed by the United States, emphasising the need to build an open global economy and resist all forms of protectionism as he addressed a virtual summit of the Brics group on Monday. “No matter how the international situation changes, we must unwaveringly promote the construction of an open world economy, share opportunities and achieve win-win outcomes through openness,” Xi told leaders of the 11 key emerging...

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19 h. ago 2 arrested in Hong Kong over alleged theft of electricity for bitcoin mining

Two technicians have been arrested on suspicion of stealing electricity from two Hong Kong care homes for the disabled to power their cryptocurrency mining operation, leaving the victims with bills up to HK$9,000 (US$1,153) higher than usual. The men, aged 32 and 33, allegedly set up eight such mining devices in the suspended ceilings of two offices, using their electricity and internet connections 24 hours a day. The case was uncovered after the care homes experienced slow internet connections...

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19 h. ago EU lobby groups warn of “serious damage” from China’s pork duties

EU lobby groups warn of “serious damage” from China’s pork duties  Global Food Industry News

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