Daily Archives: Tuesday, October 1, 2019
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Hong Kong latest: Protester shot at close range by police in hospital
HONG KONG — In a fearsome escalation of violence, Hong Kong police shot a protester at close range in the chest today (Tuesday), leaving the teenager ... -
Hong Kong latest: Fierce clashes left one injured by live fire
HONG KONG — Fierce clashes between pro-democracy protesters and police broke out in multiple parts of Hong Kong today (Tuesday) in the most widespread violence challenging ... -
Pro-democracy rallies hit Hong Kong on China’s National Day
Hong Kong – Tens of thousands of black-clad protesters marched in Hong Kong today (Tuesday) in multiple pro-democracy rallies urging China’s Communist Party to “return power ... -
70 years: Macau in the big picture of China’s development
On the cusp of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), and as Macau prepares to mark its own milestone ... -
Chui denies plentiful flags in violation of law
According to some reports, displaying the Chinese national flag at various locations across the city may violate Macau’s national flag regulations. However, Chief Executive Chui Sai ... -
Seven awarded Golden Lotus and Silver Lotus
Seven individuals and one entity have been awarded medals and honorary titles, the SAR government announced yesterday. The government announced the Decorations, Medals and Certificates of ... -
Migrant worker says ‘worth fighting for rights’ after small victory
The Filipino migrant worker seeking compensation after a work accident that resulted in the amputation of his leg has won the civil case and is awaiting ... -
Crime | Losses climb as scams continue to claim new victims
Yesterday, during the joint press conference by the police forces held at the Judiciary Police (PJ) Headquarters, the PJ spokesperson Lei Hon Nei revealed two separate ... -
Secretary Wong Sio Chak insists immigration has no ‘blacklist’
Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak has again insisted that the local authority does not have an entry ban blacklist. His comment came after Macau’s rejection ... -
Tam refutes reports of shrinking academic freedom in Macau
Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Alexis Tam says he disagrees with a recent report that found academic freedoms in Macau and Hong Kong were waning. ... -
Hong Kong braces for National Day protests after weekend of violence
Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed national unity and said relations between Hong Kong and the mainland would improve, even as pro-democracy protesters planned several rallies to ... -
Hong Kong | Flight attendants urge Cathay to explain layoffs
Flight attendants in Hong Kong urged Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. to explain the reasons behind dozens of dismissals, accusing the airline of “political cleansing” amid ... -
HKEX seeks $9.8 billion in loans to fund London offer
Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. is in talks with banks for a loan to back its proposed takeover bid for London Stock Exchange Group Plc, ... -
China approves first dual-class IPO in bid to lure tech firms
China is set to see the first dual-class listing in the domestic market, as the nation aims to stem an exodus of technology firms seeking listings ... -
Tencent’s China homage tops charts on eve of nation’s birthday
Tencent Holdings Ltd.’s homage to modern China has topped the gaming charts days after its debut, riding a groundswell of patriotism as the Communist Party prepares ... -
70th anniversary | Xi pays respect to Mao ahead of celebrations
Chinese Communist Party leader and President Xi Jinping led other top officials yesterday in paying respects to the founder of the Communist state, Mao Zedong, ahead ... -
Cinemas screens patriotic movies to whip up nationalistic fervor
China is reeling out a string of patriotic films as the Communist Party prepares to celebrate 70 years in power amid challenges to its authority from ... -
Tokyo Olympic organizers: 6,900 tickets bought through fraud
Tokyo Olympic organizers are investigating the fraudulent purchase of 6,900 tickets worth 180 million yen (USD1.67 million) that were obtained in an online lottery for Japan ... -
Hungary, Romania nominees rejected for EU top jobs again
European Union lawmakers flexed their political muscle yesterday, rejecting for a second time Hungary and Romania’s nominees for two of the bloc’s top posts amid concerns ... -
Saudi crown prince takes responsibility for journalist death
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said in a television interview that he takes “full responsibility” for the grisly killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, but ... -
This Day in History | 1957 British public gets ‘Asian Flu’ vaccine
A vaccine against the strain of influenza currently sweeping around the world has been made available to the British public. The so-called Asian Flu pandemic has ... -
Offbeat | Flight diverted to Denver after passenger stuck in bathroom
Officials say a United Airlines flight from Washington D.C. to San Francisco was diverted to Denver after a passenger got stuck inside the jet’s bathroom. KUSA-TV ... -
Rugby | All Blacks ready for World Cup spotlight after 11-day break
Wednesday, 15:45pm France v USA H 1.05, D 67, A 19 Wednesday, 18:15pm New Zealand v Canada H 1, D 301, A201 Thusday, 13:15pm Georgia v ... -
The Buzz | Russia: Our approval is needed to publish Trump-Putin calls
Russia says transcripts of calls between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin can only be published on mutual accord. The White House has ... -
Suho announced as IFFAM Talent Ambassador
Kim Junmyeon (Suho), member of the K-pop group EXO, was announced as Talent Ambassador for the Fourth International Film Festival & Awards – Macao (IFFAM) yesterday ... -
World Briefs
CHINA warned the U.S. against trying to limit investment ties between the two countries, even as the Trump administration contradicted a report that Washington might ... -
Our Desk | Who needs air anyway?
Considered less important than the melting of the icecaps, Greta’s “stolen childhood” or the tiny plastic particles in your fish is the air. Yes, the air. ... -
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 – edition no. 3387
* One country two systems at odds on 70th birthday * Liu Chak Wan and Ma Iao Lai have been awarded the Golden Lotus, the second ...
