33 y. ago The Sydney Morning Herald from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia • Page 12

The Sydney Morning Herald from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia • Page 12  Newspapers.com

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45 m. ago Chinese scavenger donates tonnes of supplies to flood victims, keeps nothing

A polio-suffering man has once again moved the mainland public by donating tonnes of supplies to the victims of a flood in southwestern China. Hu Lei, 32, who has been dubbed the Kneeling Giant, bought 5,000kg of rice, 500 boxes of instant noodles, 500 bottles of mineral water, 100 torches and 2,000 pairs of gloves at a combined cost of 55,000 yuan (US$8,000). His friends also bought items worth 20,000 yuan (US$3,000). They drove a truck loaded with supplies to flood-hit Rongjiang County in...

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4 h. ago Chinese dad hides daughter, saying, ‘If your mum finds you, she will sell you’

A father in China spent seven years moving across the country to hide his daughter from his ex-wife, deceiving her into believing that she would be sold if discovered by her mother. According to mainland media outlet Kankan News, 22-year-old Chen Jiayuan’s parents divorced when she was just six years old. Although custody was awarded to her mother along with their flat, her father took Chen, falsely claiming she had been abandoned. In reality, he sought control over the property. Chen’s father...

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9 h. ago Chinese delivery rider, educated at top universities like Oxford, inspires many

A man in China has been dubbed “the food delivery worker with the highest education level” due to earning degrees from several prestigious global universities, including Oxford. The story of 39-year-old Ding Yuanzhao has reignited intense discussions surrounding the devaluation of academic qualifications against the backdrop of a challenging job market, as reported by the news portal 163.com. Ding, a native of southeastern Fujian province, sat for China’s national university entrance exam, known...

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21 h. ago Donald Trump says US and China will hold talks on TikTok deal early next week

US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his interest in visiting China and announced that talks between Beijing and Washington were set to start early next week on a possible TikTok deal that could determine the future of the popular video-sharing platform. The fate of TikTok, which faces a potential ban in the US over national security concerns, has long been a sticking point in US-China relations. Under a law passed by the US Congress last year, ByteDance Ltd, the Beijing-based parent company...

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21 h. ago Trump says US and China will hold talks on TikTok deal early next week

US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his interest in visiting China, while announcing that bilateral talks are set to start early next week on a possible TikTok deal that could determine the future of the popular video-sharing platform. The fate of TikTok, which faces a potential ban in the US over national security concerns, has long been a sticking point in US-China relations. Under a law passed by the US Congress last year, ByteDance Ltd, the Beijing-based parent company of the social...

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23 h. ago Hong Kong hiker dies after falling 20 metres at mountain stream

A 35-year-old hiker has died after falling about 20 metres (65 feet) at a mountain stream near Hong Kong’s border with mainland China. Police said the man, surnamed Choi, fell at a stream in Sha Tau Kok and his friends reported the accident to emergency services. Authorities said he was later pronounced dead at the scene, off Lin Ma Hang Road, and the exact cause of death would be determined by an autopsy. A source said Choi was in a group of nine people who had planned to hike from Lin Ma Hang...

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24 h. ago Chiikawa fans brave Hong Kong summer swelter for ‘preheat’ event before show

Hong Kong fans of the popular Japanese manga series Chiikawa braved the sweltering sun to take pictures of art installations featuring popular characters on Saturday and snapped up tickets online for a coming exhibition, with some saying the event will keep them in the city over the summer. Dozens of people queued up near the Space Museum in Tsim Sha Tsui on Saturday morning for a “preheat celebration” ahead of the official exhibition opening next month, featuring the three most recognisable...

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24 h. ago China talent agent Yang Tianzhen, who works with top stars, pursues US degree

She is one of the biggest names in China’s entertainment industry, and spotting talent is her business. But Yang Tianzhen is now putting her own skills to the test by studying for a master’s degree in the United States. The famous mainland talent agent and entrepreneur is studying global communication and public policy at the University of Southern California (USC). Her switch from the bright lights of the entertainment industry to the hallowed halls of academia has captivated mainland social...

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26 h. ago ‘Space oil’ linked to possible fatal condition among Hong Kong teen users: study

Some Hong Kong teenagers using the illegal drug “space oil” have suffered from a possibly fatal condition in which levels of certain important hormones are drastically reduced, a study from a medical journal has found. Doctors involved in the research also found that the impact on young people’s health could persist even if they stopped using the drug but were still exposed to it while hanging out with other users. The findings came to light in a medical research report on the narcotic’s health...

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26 h. ago China driver accused of sexual harassment for praising passenger for ‘nice smell’

A driver has been suspended from an online ride-hailing platform for 21 days following accusations of verbal sexual harassment by a female passenger, who claimed he commented on her fragrance by saying she “smells good”. The driver, identified only by his surname Zhao, from Hangzhou in eastern China’s Zhejiang province, was blocked from the platform after an incident on June 8, as reported by Zhejiang TV. During the ride, Zhao asked the woman three times if she was wearing perfume. When she...

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27 h. ago 4 injured, sent to hospital after falling on MTR station escalator in Hong Kong

Four commuters were sent to hospital for their injuries after falling on an escalator at Hong Kong’s Lam Tin MTR station on Saturday. Police said officers were alerted to the incident at 1.40pm and noted it had taken place near the station’s exit D. All four people were sent to United Christian Hospital in Kwun Tong, the force said. The Post has approached the MTR Corporation for more details on the incident.

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27 h. ago 4 injured after man on Hong Kong escalator feels unwell, falls into 3 others

Four people were sent to hospital after one of the commuters felt unwell on an escalator and fell into the other three at Hong Kong’s Lam Tin MTR station on Saturday. Police said officers were alerted to the incident at 1.40pm and noted it took place near the station’s D exit. All four people were sent to United Christian Hospital in Kwun Tong, the force said. A source said a 33-year-old man and his 62-year-old mother were on the ascending escalator when the former suddenly developed a cramp in...

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28 h. ago Chinese man caught in wig disguise trying to take exam for woman escapes

A bizarre case of academic fraud has sent shock waves through the Chinese online community, as an impostor was caught red-handed cross-dressing as a woman – complete with a wig and face mask – in an attempt to take an exam on behalf of another student. The scandal came to light on June 24 when a Chinese netizen revealed that a male student from Zhongnan University of Economics and Law in Wuhan, Hubei province, had attempted to impersonate a woman to take an exam at a public venue. According to...

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29 h. ago Warship Shandong wows Hong Kong tour groups with fighter jets, military displays

The Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong has left many Hong Kong residents and visitors impressed with its contingent of fighter jets and overall military prowess, while tourism sector veterans have said they are looking at how to capitalise on “future warship visits”. China’s first domestically built aircraft carrier and other vessels in its strike group began accepting tours on Saturday morning while the ships were calling at the city. The tours offer the public the chance to explore designated...

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32 h. ago Chinese ambassador’s ‘grandstanding’ advice for Australia raises eyebrows

The Chinese ambassador to Canberra has urged Australia not to be “incited” by Nato’s support for demands by the US to raise defence spending sharply and instead should cooperate with Beijing to resolve regional disputes. Analysts say the “unsolicited advice” is unlikely to sway Canberra and could backfire by reinforcing distrust of Beijing, ahead of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to China and amid an ongoing debate in Australia over its defence spending. In an opinion article published...

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33 h. ago Chinese baby gains online fame for skateboarding with protective gear and nappies

An 11-month-old baby in southwestern China has been skateboarding independently for two months, earning viral fame for his confident posture in videos shared by his parents. The baby, affectionately nicknamed Juanjuan, is not yet a year old but already exhibits impressive skill on the skateboard, all before mastering the art of walking. The family lives in Chengdu, Sichuan province. Juanjuan’s father, Liu Daolong, is a former snowboarding athlete and a member of the Chinese national snowboard...

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39 h. ago Beijing cannot allow Russia to lose Ukraine war, wants US distracted: report

Beijing cannot allow Russia to lose Ukraine war, wants US distracted: report  Sky News Australia

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45 h. ago Hong Kong’s AI ambitions take shape with 90% of supercomputing capacity now in use

Hong Kong’s ambition to create an artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem is bearing fruit, with more than 90 per cent of the city’s flagship supercomputing centre at Cyberport now in use, according to officials. The AI Supercomputing Centre, which began operations in December, is a cornerstone of the government’s strategy to foster a vibrant local AI ecosystem. Authorities have earmarked HK$3 billion (US$418.6 million) in subsidies to support AI model development and applications. Cyberport said...

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48 h. ago China TV host faces criticism for serving men drumsticks, women wings, exposes bias

A renowned Chinese TV host ignited a heated online controversy after openly expressing her preference for boys over girls and presenting drumsticks to two young men instead of a young woman during a show. Zhu Dan bizarrely justified it by stating that “boys need more nutrition to grow.” Zhu, 44, hailing from Zhejiang province in eastern China, is celebrated for her work on popular TV programmes like Do You Remember and The X Factor. She is a mother to a daughter and a son with her husband, actor...

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