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US cosplays WTO against China while paralysing the real global body
World News 7 hours ago As 'Cockroach' protests grow over alleged voter fraud, Modi defends India as ‘mother of democracy’ CNBC - Priyanka Salve • 7h Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday defended India as a "mother of democracy," as protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election … World News 3 hours ago Zelenskyy says Ukraine received no intelligence from partners on incoming missile strike on Kyiv Associated Press - By HANNA ARHIROVA and JUSTIN SPIKE • 3h KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine...
Can’t Uygurs drink Starbucks and taste American freedom?
3 hours ago David Rush, who was fired by the spy agency, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and will be sentenced Jan. 28. ALEXANDRIA, Virginia — A high-ranking CIA officer arrested after federal agents found roughly 600 pounds of gold bars stashed in his home also disclosed details about a secret U.S. …
Why mainland Chinese despise the British – but Hongkongers don’t
Australian Hyrox athlete who soiled herself apologises for continuing Beijing race An Australian athlete who sparked an outcry when she kept competing despite soiling herself midway through an event in Beijing apologised Friday and …
Can technology turn China’s demographic decline into an advantage?
China’s shrinking and ageing population is widely seen as an economic threat, but new research suggests labour scarcity can accelerate automation, boost productivity and sustain growth despite a smaller workforce. Research co-authored by Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu finds labour shortages can spur, rather than slow down, productivity and growth. There is little in common between Daron Acemoglu and Xi Jinping.
Tung Chee-hwa had a clear vision for Hong Kong
Tung Chee-hwa had a clear vision for Hong Kong The city’s first post-handover leader had strategic instincts to spare, but not the tactical and political skills needed for execution Alex Lo has been an SCMP columnist since 2012, commenting on China and international affairs. Published: 9:30am, 12 Sep 2026 The death of Tung Chee-hwa at age 89 has prompted a necessary reckoning with the legacy of Hong Kong’s first chief executive.
Can technology turn China’s demographic decline into an advantage?
China’s shrinking and ageing population is widely seen as an economic threat, but new research suggests labour scarcity can accelerate automation, boost productivity and sustain growth despite a smaller workforce. Research co-authored by Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu finds labour shortages can spur, rather than slow down, productivity and growth. There is little in common between Daron Acemoglu and Xi Jinping.
Why China’s shrinking population may be a blessing, not a curse
3 days ago More and more voices around the world are acknowledging our algorithmically mediated reality. Reality is to say that algorithmic systems are algorithmic power. The legitimacy we never questioned In March 2023, the Future of Life Institute and thousands of signatories, including Yoshua Bengio, Stuart …
If a ‘great rebalancing’ is coming, will China really have to pay for it?
1:00 7 hours ago China: Cheerleading robot collapses and twitches like street dancer at games in China. StringersHub • 7h Beijing, China - August 24, 2026 This is the hilarious moment that a cheerleading robot collapsed before suddenly twitching on the floor like it was performing a street dance routine at a robot competition in China.
How ‘evil’ was the British Empire? Centuries of theft and destruction
India 3 hours ago WATCH: Himmat Singh’s football-style kick creates history! Batter run out in incredible fashion, video goes viral news24online.com - Aditya Mallick • 3h The Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 produced one of its most dramatic matches as Outer Delhi Warriors defeated New Delhi Tigers in a thrilling Super … Amit Mehta 3 hours ago Trump Green Card Freeze Ruled Unlawful by Indian-American Judge Amit Mehta timesnownews.com - Rounak Bagchi • 3h US District Judge Amit Mehta ruled that...
Sometimes, it pays to be a backward country
17 hours ago Truth Social Senior Communications Advisor Katie Zacharia discusses California Gov. Gavin Newsom's call for a national wealth tax, the alleged Marxist infiltration of the Democratic Party, and rising communism on 'Varney & Co.' Katie Zacharia joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss California Gov. Gavin …
Detroit-bound flight diverted to Canada after passenger from Congo boarded ‘in error' amid Ebola outbreak
An Air France flight bound for Detroit was redirected to Canada after a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo boarded “in error” amid the Ebola outbreak in central Africa, officials said Wednesday. A U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesperson said the agency took “decisive action” by prohibiting the flight from landing at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
It is ingenuity, not theft, that makes Chinese AI great
Alex Lo Last month, John Moolenaar, chair of the House Select Committee on China,accused Chinaof being "willing to buy what they can, and steal what they cannot, to advance their AI ambitions". Experts were then invited to share their opinions to support the committee's claims. It's an old Washington playbook.
Microsoft Cares About Your Privacy Has China just ended the end of history?
Alex Lo You can perhaps judge the rise and decline of a society by the quality of its public intellectuals. In the last century, the United States had some genuinely great thinkers such as Walter Lippmann and Hannah Arendt who addressed a literate public while producing enduring works that can still be read today with great benefit. Now you have people like Francis Fukuyama and Sam Harris who may be studied in the future more as a symptom of their society.
Why a resurgent Japan should absolutely scare everyone
Alex Lo For those who have never visited the Yasukuni Shrine, it is located in central Tokyo and within walking distance of the Imperial Palace. It is easily accessible by subway, bus and taxi. It is beautiful, tranquil and dignified. Admission was free when I first visited it some 20 years ago. The Shinto shrine was established by Emperor Meiji to commemorate those who died in the service of Japan.
Why we speak English and use the US dollar, for now
Alex Lo Some patriots in China fantasise a lot about the yuan displacing the greenback as the world's dominant currency. Other anti-American critics think the US dollar will collapse any day now. I consider myself as patriotic as the next Chinese person, but I am not sure it's even Beijing's policy to dethrone the dollar; perhaps it's a long-term aspiration. The dollar doomers are basically doing a Gordon Chang, ofThe Coming Collapse of Chinainfamy, but in reverse.
Why TikTok is being ruined by its new American owners
TikTok’s transformation under US ownership is reshaping it into a platform for censorship, AI exploitation and political influence, undermining free expression. Remember all the hyped-up, over-the-top warnings by US politicians and pundits about the dangers posed by TikTok owned by a Chinese company? It turns out they are now doing all those terrible things and adding some threatening extras just for its American users. Who would have guessed?
Why TikTok is being deliberately ruined by its new American owners
Alex Lo Remember all the hyped-up, over-the-top warnings by US politicians and pundits about the dangers posed by TikTok owned by a Chinese company? It turns out they are now doing all those terrible things and adding some threatening extras just for its American users. Who would have guessed?
America has always been a rogue state, and even more so under Donald Trump
Alex Lo "T he United States has become a rogue state." That's the title of a recent column in the Foreign Policy magazine. I generally agree with the author, but would dispute the title. The US has always been a rogue state. And yet, something does seem to have changed fundamentally under Donald Trump, especially with his second term in office. So what gives?
Why China is always misunderstood and misrepresented
By insisting on the superiority of its own standards of judgment and experience, western dominance distorts the realities of other societies. Why didn’t China develop its own scientific and industrial revolutions when it made so many discoveries and advances over millennia? That is often called ‘Needham’s question’, named after the historian of Chinese science and tech Joseph Needham.
Winds of change gust through China’s green politics
Donald Trump has made it clear he has no intention of playing a global leadership role in green energy or a move towards net zero. While the US president is stepping back and Washington is deregulating its fossil fuel industry, Beijing is stepping up. China sees an opportunity to write a green rulebook for the world’s low-carbon economy. And who makes the rules tends to wield a fair amount of power.
China is ready to drive leadership of a low-carbon world – by making the international rules
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China is ready to drive leadership of a low‑carbon world – by making the international rules Original
Donald Trump has made it clear he has no intention of playing a global leadership role in green energy or a move towards net zero. While the US president is stepping back and Washington is deregulating its fossil fuel industry, Beijing is stepping up. China sees an opportunity to write a green rulebook for the global low-carbon economy. And who makes the rules tends to wield a fair amount of power.
Vietnam’s carbon market faces a reality check
Vietnam’s commitment to reach net zero by 2050 has been welcomed by international partners as an ambitious signal of climate leadership from a developing economy. Yet as Vietnam enters 2026, translating high-level ambition into consistent implementation is proving more gradual than expected. The government’s decision to delay the operational start of its pilot carbon trading exchange to late 2026, a year behind schedule, highlights the ‘growing pains’ it faces in pricing pollution.
China is ready to drive leadership of a low-carbon world – by making the international rules
Donald Trump has made it clear he has no intention of playing a global leadership role in green energy or a move towards net zero. While the US president is stepping back[1] and Washington is deregulating its fossil fuel industry, Beijing is stepping up. China[2] sees an opportunity to write a green rulebook for the global low-carbon economy. And who makes the rules tends to wield a fair amount of power.
Steadfast state support is key to China winning tech race with US
China’s sustained investment in science, engineering and technology is pulling it ahead globally, while the United States cuts research funding and hollow-outs its scientific workforce. In the science and tech race, China is steadily advancing while America is retreating. That’s the conclusion of multiple Western studies. US President Donald Trump’s own policies have greatly contributed to this trajectory.
As I see it | When in doubt, EU leaders dig an even bigger hole
8 hours ago “Buffalo sauce shouldn’t be reserved for football games,” says Jerrelle Guy, who includes the “celebratory” weeknight recipe in her new cookbook We Fancy. “There are a lot of contrasting textures and flavors: the crispiness from the roasted Brussels sprouts, creaminess of the blue cheese and heat …
Taiwan has just sold out TSMC and half its chips industry to the US
I'm not here to defend Twilight. I'm not going to say Twilight is the best movie or book series ever made. But I will say that you're not brave or …
Three reasons why China wants global green leadership after COP30
Ahead of the UN’s COP30 summit, China appeared keen to take on the mantle of new global leader on climate change, stepping into the gap left by the US’s withdrawal from the top spot under Donald Trump. In trying to understand what China wants from this role, it’s worth examining three areas motivating Beijing to take over leadership, and two others which it is trying to avoid. First, China is attempting to reshape climate change talks along “tech and trade” lines.
Determinan que fue un accidente la muerte de un hombre en montaña rusa del parque Epic Universe de Florida
Dic. 12, 2025, 11:03 PM EST Por Phil Helsel y Alex Lo – NBC News Un hombre que murió en una montaña rusa de Florida en septiembre se fue hacia adelante y se golpeó la cabeza contra un asiento varias veces, declaró su novia a los investigadores, según un informe del sheriff publicado el jueves.
Why China is hesitant on global green leadership
AHEAD of this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), China appeared keen to take on the mantle of a new global leader on climate change, stepping into the gap left by the United States’ withdrawal from the top spot under Donald Trump. In trying to understand what China wants from this role, it’s worth examining three areas motivating Beijing to take over leadership and two others it is trying to avoid.
Why China is hesitant on global green leadership
A head of this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), China appeared keen to take on the mantle of a new global leader on climate change, stepping into the gap left by the United States’ withdrawal from the top spot under Donald Trump. In trying to understand what China wants from this role, it’s worth examining three areas motivating Beijing to take over leadership and two others it is trying to avoid.
3 reasons China wants green leadership – and 2 reasons it doesn’t - Asia Times
Ahead of the UN’s Cop30 summit, China appeared keen to take on the mantle of new global leader on climate change, stepping into the gap left by the US’s withdrawal from the top spot under Donald Trump. In trying to understand what China wants from this role, it’s worth examining three areas motivating Beijing to take over leadership and two others that it is trying to avoid. First, China is attempting to reshape climate change talks along “tech and trade” lines.
Three reasons why China wants global green leadership after Cop30 - and two reasons it doesn’t
Ahead of the UN’s Cop30 summit, China appeared keen to take on the mantle of new global leader on climate change, stepping into the gap left by the US’s withdrawal from the top spot under Donald Trump. In trying to understand what China wants from this role, it’s worth examining three areas motivating Beijing to take over leadership, and two others which it is trying to avoid. First, China is attempting to reshape climate change talks along “tech and trade” lines.
Three reasons why China wants global green leadership after Cop30 - and two reasons it doesn’t
By Alex Lo, Professor, Environmental Social Scientist, York St John University Ahead of the UN’s Cop30 summit, China appeared keen to take on the mantle of new global leader on climate change, stepping into the gap left by the US’s withdrawal from the top spot under Donald Trump. In trying to understand what China wants from this role, it’s worth examining three areas motivating Beijing to take over leadership, and two others which it is trying to avoid.
Carney’s Canada finally gets real about China
‘You're broke, act like it’: San Francisco newlyweds owe the IRS $120K. Here’s why Dave Ramsey says it’s time to think of their $350K income as $50K Nikki and her second husband, who live in the San Francisco Bay Area, are $300,000 in debt — and $120,000 of that is owed to the IRS. While they’ve …
Lawyer for man arrested in Michigan says there is 'no evidence' of Halloween terror plot
Lawyer for man arrested in Michigan says there is 'no evidence' of Halloween terror plot The lawyer for a man arrested in Michigan in connection with what the FBI described as a thwarted Halloween terror plot says there is “no evidence” to back up the claim.
As Nobel laureates show, the US can’t take tech lead over China for granted
It’s hard to tell who will ultimately win the tech race, but this year’s Nobel economics prize gives us some clues. China and the United States are locked in a contest for technological supremacy. While it’s impossible to predict the ultimate winner and loser, this year’s Nobel Prize winners in economics may serve as a useful guide to where the two rivals are heading. The US is currently still ahead when it comes to science and technology.
A moral case for China to stop buying American soybeans permanently
The Thread Tying Together Everything Trump Does As world leaders arrived at the recent summit in Sharm el Sheikh, an Egyptian resort town on the shores of the Red Sea, they passed billboards depicting President Trump and President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt under the words TOGETHER IN PEACE. What kind of peace were they hashing out and who is …
At least 10 injured after balcony collapses at University of Cincinnati off-campus housing
At least 10 people are injured, one critically, after a balcony at off-campus University of Cincinnati housing collapsed on Friday night, officials said. A call came in at around 10:09 p.m. regarding the collapse of a balcony that was on the third floor of a building, according to City of Cincinnati spokesperson Lindsay Lomax. One person was injured critically in the incident while the others had non-life threatening injuries, Cincinnati Fire Department Chief Frank McKinley said.
How anti-China witch hunts in Canada and the UK ruin lives
Security services such as London’s MI5 and Ottawa’s RCMP appear to be going after individuals and organisations out of pure antagonism and distrust against Beijing rather than having actual evidence. The sudden collapse of a British Crown case against two alleged spies for China sounds like a story straight out of the current dark comedy series Slow Horses, about incompetent spooks from MI5, the country’s domestic intelligence service.
How anti-China witch-hunts in Canada and the UK ruin lives
'Slow Horses' Season 5: When Does Episode 3 Come Out? The new episode of the Gary Oldman spy series is titled Tall Tales. Slow Horses is nearly halfway through its fifth season, and with a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it's clear the Emmy-winning series is still in top form. The spy thriller, based on Mick Herron's Slough House books, stars Gary …
Singapore did right by throwing out Hong Kong fugitive Nathan Law
F1 fans are all saying the same thing after Lewis Hamilton handed ‘crazy’ Singapore Grand Prix penalty Follow us on Google Discover Lewis Hamilton was handed a five-second penalty for going off the track after the Singapore Grand Prix. The stewards …
1 Dead, 1 Injured in Two Separate Shootings at South Carolina State University
South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, S.C.Bob Pardue / Alamy file One person was killed and another was injured in two separate shootings at South Carolina State University on Saturday evening, according to state officials. A woman was killed in one of the shootings and a man was injured in another, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) said in a statement. The man is currently in the hospital. Police did not identify either victim.
2 killed and 12 wounded in shooting in downtown Montgomery, Alabama Original
At least two people were killed and a dozen others wounded in a shooting in downtown Montgomery on Saturday night while the city was hosting the Alabama National Fair. Officers responded to reports of a shooting at about 11:30 p.m., according to Montgomery Police Chief Jim Graboys.
Video shows dramatic rescue of young boy walking on elevated monorail at Pennsylvania's Hersheypark
A young boy was rescued while walking alone on the track of an elevated ride at Pennsylvania’s Hersheypark on Saturday in a heart-stopping incident caught on video, distressing both onlookers and social media scrollers. The video, which circulated online, shows the child standing on the track of the Capital BlueCross Monorail, a ride that offers an audio tour of the amusement park. Its track is elevated no less than 20 feet off the ground.
Lame duck status arrives early for Taiwan leader William Lai
A North Carolina company is recalling two lots of its dog and cat food because they might be contaminated, the USDA reported. Viva Raw, of Charlotte, …
Multiple Gunmen Sought After 3 People Killed, 9 Injured in Shooting at Brooklyn Club
Three people were killed and another nine were injured in an overnight shooting involving multiple gunmen at a Brooklyn nightclub, police said Sunday. The shooting took place at the Taste of the City Lounge on Franklin Avenue in the Crown Heights neighborhood, New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said at a news conference. Calls came in reporting a shooting at the lounge at 3:27 a.m., and officers were on the scene in minutes, Tisch said.
11 people shot, 3 killed in Brooklyn club
Three people have been killed and another eight people injured in an overnight shooting at a club in Brooklyn, New York City police said early Sunday. The shooting took place at the "Taste Of The City Lounge" on Franklin Ave in the Crown Heights neighborhood, New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch told a news conference. There were multiple shooters involved, Tisch said, adding that police were still investigating and that nobody was in custody.
11 people shot, 3 killed in Brooklyn club
GUN HORROR Seven people injured after shooting in New York with ‘suspect on run’ as cops swarm Brooklyn neighbourhood AT LEAST seven people have been injured after a shooting inside a New York City restaurant as police hunt for the suspect. Emergency services swarmed …
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