48 m. ago Britain approves ‘mega’ Chinese embassy in London despite national security fears

Britain approves ‘mega’ Chinese embassy in London despite national security fears  CNN

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64 m. ago Hongkongers can observe first open meeting of committee probing Tai Po fire

Hongkongers can observe the first open meeting of an independent committee set up to investigate the cause of the city’s deadliest fire in decades, which will set the framework for subsequent hearings. The Independent Committee in relation to the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po announced on Tuesday that it will hold a “direction conference” on February 5, during which its chairman, Justice David Lok Kai-hong, will provide instructions on the arrangements for coming hearings. This would include...

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99 m. ago China confirms invite to join Trump’s Gaza ‘peace board’ but won’t say if will accept

China has confirmed that it received an invitation from the United States to join Donald Trump’s “board of peace for Gaza”. When asked about China’s position on the US president’s proposal on Tuesday, foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said the invitation had been received but he did not say whether Beijing would accept it. Trump has invited dozens of world leaders to join the initiative as part of his efforts to push forward his 20-point plan to resolve the conflict in Gaza. The board was...

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99 m. ago China confirms invite to Trump’s Gaza ‘peace board’ but won’t say if will join

China confirms invite to Trump’s Gaza ‘peace board’ but won’t say if will join  South China Morning Post

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2 h. ago China receives invitation from US to join Board of Peace for Gaza: FM spokesman

China receives invitation from US to join Board of Peace for Gaza: FM spokesman  China Daily - Global Edition

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2 h. ago US drone demand puts Indonesia’s strategic balance to the test

Indonesia’s efforts to deepen trade with the United States while maintaining close economic ties with China are being tested after a report revealed Washington had linked lower tariffs to the purchase of US-made maritime surveillance drones for use near the South China Sea. The development has highlighted the balancing act facing Jakarta, which analysts say is seeking to preserve strategic flexibility as trade negotiations with Washington increasingly intersect with security and geopolitical...

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3 h. ago China Receives US Invitation to Join Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace

China Receives US Invitation to Join Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace  Bloomberg.com

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4 h. ago China says received invitation from US to join Board of Peace for Gaza

China says received invitation from US to join Board of Peace for Gaza  chinadailyasia.com

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4 h. ago China says it recieved invitation to join 'Board of Peace' on Gaza

China says it recieved invitation to join 'Board of Peace' on Gaza  Anadolu Ajansı

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4 h. ago FM spokesperson says China has received US invitation to join Gaza ‘Board of Peace’

FM spokesperson says China has received US invitation to join Gaza ‘Board of Peace’  Global Times

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5 h. ago Trump threatens 200% wine tariff to push France to join ‘Board of Peace’

US President Donald Trump said he will impose a 200 per cent tariff on French wines and champagnes, a move he claimed would push French President Emmanuel Macron to join Trump’s Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts. When asked by a reporter about Macron saying he will not join the board, Trump said: “Did he say that? Well, nobody wants him because he will be out of office very soon.” “I’ll put a 200 per cent tariff on his wines and champagnes, and he’ll join, but he...

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10 h. ago 2 Chinese nationals in Malaysia face US$392,000 tax bills after employer fraud

Two Chinese nationals working in Malaysia are facing income tax bills amounting to 748,073.84 ringgit (US$184,595) and 842,118.84 ringgit, respectively, after their employer allegedly used their identities to submit false salary information to the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN). Li Juan, 42, discovered the issue when she tried to extend her work permit, while the other victim, Chen Bi Ling, 40, who was married to a Malaysian, found out about it when she was extending her spouse’s visa. Speaking at...

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13 h. ago Allies tepid on Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ with invited leaders wondering how it will work

Key allies reacted coolly on Monday to US President Donald Trump’s invitation to pay US$1 billion for a permanent spot on his “Board of Peace” for resolving international conflicts, with analysts likening it to a pay-to-play version of the UN Security Council. The White House has asked various world leaders to sit on the board, chaired by Trump himself, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Hungarian premier Viktor Orban and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Israel has also been asked...

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13 h. ago Allies tepid on joining Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ as countries study invitations

Key allies reacted coolly on Monday to US President Donald Trump’s invite to pay US$1 billion for a permanent spot on his “Board of Peace” for resolving international conflicts, with analysts likening it to a pay-to-play version of the UN Security Council. The White House has asked various world leaders to sit on the board, chaired by Trump himself, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Hungarian premier Viktor Orban and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The board’s charter, seen by...

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21 h. ago Hong Kong justice minister slams sanctions threat, accusations against judges

Hong Kong’s justice minister has refuted “unfounded” accusations against the judiciary regarding several highly charged national security cases, stating that none of the judges had failed to fulfil their duties and that their independence remains strong. In his address at a ceremony on Monday to mark the start of the legal year, Secretary for Justice Paul Lam Ting-kwok also slammed the threat of sanctions against the city’s judges and “illegitimate pressures” placed on overseas judges to...

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23 h. ago Putin invited to Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ on Gaza and global conflict, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been invited to join US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” aimed at resolving conflicts globally and overseeing governance and reconstruction in Gaza, the Kremlin said on Monday. Moscow for years tried to balance relations with all major players in the Middle East – including Israel and the Palestinians. But since the Israel-Gaza war and Russia’s assault on Ukraine, Putin has moved away from Israel, boosting ties with its foes like Iran. Moscow has...

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23 h. ago Beijing Jingcheng Sets Up Board Strategy Committee to Sharpen Long

Beijing Jingcheng Sets Up Board Strategy Committee to Sharpen Long-Term Planning and Investment Oversight  TipRanks

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24 h. ago Beijing Jingcheng Machinery Electric Sets Formal Mandate for Board Nomination Committee

Beijing Jingcheng Machinery Electric Sets Formal Mandate for Board Nomination Committee  TipRanks

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25 h. ago Fact or fear? Do Russia and China pose a real threat to Greenland, as Trump claims? Inside their Arctic interests

Fact or fear? Do Russia and China pose a real threat to Greenland, as Trump claims? Inside their Arctic interests  WION

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27 h. ago Malaysia’s king vows wider ‘hunt for the corrupt’ as military scandal engulfs top ranks

Malaysia’s king has issued a blunt warning to officials, saying his “hunt for the corrupt” will reach all levels as the country reels from a corruption scandal inside the armed forces that has implicated senior ranks. A former army chief and dozens of other officers and civilians have been arrested in recent weeks as the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) seized 52 million ringgit (US$12.8 million) in cash, gold, cars and luxury watches. The anti-corruption body also froze 80 bank...

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