Monthly Archives: June 2020
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China urges citizens to shun Australia as dispute simmers
China is advising its citizens not to visit Australia, citing racial discrimination and violence against Asians, in what appears to be Beijing’s latest attempt to punish ... -
This Day in History | 1999 Liar Aitken jailed for 18 months
Disgraced ex-cabinet minister Jonathan Aitken has been jailed for 18 months after he admitted lying during a failed libel action. The former Conservative MP admitted both ... -
Largely peaceful protests against police brutality march on
Massive protests against police brutality nationwide capped a week that began in chaos but ended with largely peaceful expressions that organizers hope will sustain their movement. ... -
Sands Cares Ambassadors Continue to Show Care for the Community
During this challenging time of the pandemic, Sands China’s group of team member volunteers – the Sands Cares Ambassadors – have been working together with local ... -
Social Media | Zuckerberg-funded scientists: Rein in hate on Facebook
Dozens of scientists doing research funded by Mark Zuckerberg say Facebook should not be letting President Donald Trump use the social media platform to “spread both ... -
The Buzz | Global death toll from COVID-19 passes 400,000
The worldwide death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 400,000, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University that health experts say is still an undercount because ... -
India, China to continue efforts to defuse border row
India and China will press ahead with military and diplomatic engagements in a bid to resolve a standoff along their disputed Himalayan frontier, the foreign ministry ... -
Taiwanese voters oust nationalist mayor who sought presidency
Voters in the Taiwanese port city of Kaohsiung this weekend ousted their mayor, whose failed bid for the presidency on behalf of the China-friendly Nationalist Party ... -
World Views | Vietnam breaks out of the Covid tourist trap
Vietnam is pulling ahead in the race to reopen Southeast Asia to city-hoppers and sunseekers. International arrivals were down 98% in May from a year earlier, after a record 2019. ... -
Monday, June 8, 2020 – edition no. 3550
* Double standards Police * Crowds defy restrictions worldwide to protest against racism * IFFAM will take place December 3 to 8 under the theme ... -
Asia Today: China reports first local infection in weeks, India sees 10,000 new cases
China on Sunday reported its first non-imported case of the new coronavirus in two weeks, an infected person on the island of Hainan off the southern ... -
Chris Patten: China’s agenda ‘Orwellian’
The last British governor of Hong Kong criticized the Chinese government on Friday over proposed national security legislation, calling it part of an “Orwellian” drive to ... -
Asia Today: India’s daily virus cases surge by nearly 10,000
India’s Health Ministry on Friday reported another record spike in new coronavirus cases — more than 9,800 in 24 hours. India now has 226,770 confirmed cases ... -
Police responds to double standards on two gatherings with opposite purposes
Public Security Police Force (PSP) spokesperson Ma Chio Hong was unable to provide a straight clarification for double standards towards two completely different gatherings. During today’s ... -
Nine public swimming pools open from tomorrow
Nine public swimming pools will be open to the public starting from tomorrow (Saturday), the Sports Bureau (ID) announced on Friday. Following the earlier opening of ... -
Experts: Floyd’s health issues don’t affect homicide ruling
George Floyd had drugs in his system and severe heart disease when a Minneapolis police officer put a knee to his neck, but independent experts said ... -
Ophthalmological surgeries grow over 40% in 2019
Among all medical services provided in Macau during 2019, ophthalmological surgeries grew the most, registering a year-on-year increase of 40.4%, the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) ... -
Briefs | Construction worker injured in fall
A 32-year-old construction worker was injured when he fell from a structural support while refurbishing a medical clinic located at Avenida de Horta e Costa. The ... -
Sands China to repatriate stranded workers to the Philippines
Gaming operator Sands China Ltd. is said to be arranging chartered flights for some 130 Filipino workers that have been stranded in the city due to ... -
Lawyer-cum-photographer wins international photography award
Lawyer by trade and photographer by passion, João Miguel Barros has recently had his photography work recognized at the Moscow International Foto Awards (MIFA). MIFA is ... -
Education authority fines center for unlicensed admission of students
The Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ) has initiated procedures to fine a local education center for advertising their services despite the revocation of their license. ... -
MOP600M of typhoon damage compensation still unpaid
The insurance companies of Macau still owe people and companies some 600 million patacas in compensation for damages related to the passage of Typhoon Hato in ... -
June 4 vigil goes online for the first time
The city’s annual June 4 vigil was forced to run online this year, following the serial denial by the authorities of commemorative events relating to the ... -
Top court terminates democrat appeal on civil assembly
As the court that handles the New Macau Association’s (NMA) appeal on its June 4 Vigil announced to terminate the legal procedure, the local democrat group ... -
Hong Kong marks Tiananmen anniversary, defying a police ban
Thousands of people in Hong Kong defied a police ban yesterday evening, breaking through barricades to hold a candlelight vigil on the 31st anniversary of China’s ... -
This Day in History | 1963 Profumo resigns over sex scandal
Secretary of State for War, John Profumo, has resigned from government, admitting he lied to Parliament about his relationship with a call girl. Prime Minister Harold ... -
AP report raises concerns about China and WHO; Beijing denies
At least two U.S. senators said yesterday [Macau time] that China hid data from the World Health Organization that could have altered the course of the ... -
The Buzz | At least 39 injured in knife attack at China kindergarten
A school security guard injured at least 39 people in a knife attack at a kindergarten in southern China yesterday morning, state media reported. The motive ... -
Pentagon-Trump clash breaks open over military and protests
President Donald Trump’s Pentagon chief shot down his idea of using troops to quell protests across the United States, then reversed course on pulling part of ... -
World Views | Hong Kong bull market found dead in a posh flat
Hong Kong’s finance industry is thriving from the great divorce between the U.S. and China. Billion-dollar initial public offerings are on the horizon again, as New ... -
Friday, June 5, 2020 – edition no. 3549
* Forbidden not forgotten — People in Hong Kong and Macau get creative to mark Tiananmen 31 * Sands China is reportedly arranging chartered flights for ... -
Asia Today: Australia to restart flights to New Zealand
Canberra Airport opened a register for travelers interested in flying from the Australian capital to New Zealand on July 1 in a proposed resumption of international ... -
Hong Kong outlaws insulting China’s national anthem
Hong Kong’s legislature approved a contentious bill Thursday that makes it illegal to insult the Chinese national anthem. The legislation was approved after pro-democracy opposition lawmakers ... -
Group demands gov’t prepare for ‘imminent war’
Macau People Power has demanded the local government create measures and instructions in preparation for an “imminent war,” and have called on the Macau authority to ... -
China easing airline access amid conflict with Washington
Chinese regulators said Thursday more foreign airlines will be allowed to fly to China as anti-coronavirus controls ease but it was unclear whether the change will ...
