China criticizes US media controls as ‘political oppression’

China’s government yesterday demanded Washington stop “political oppression” of Chinese media after more were ordered to register as foreign missions but gave no indication how Beijing might retaliate. The order Wednesday,

US approves $1 billion in new arms sales to Taiwan

The Trump administration has approved the sale of more than a billion dollars worth of advanced weaponry for Taiwan in a move that will enrage China and further exacerbate tensions

Thailand | Gov’t cancels emergency decree in bid to calm protests

Thailand’s government yesterday canceled a state of emergency it had declared last week for Bangkok in a gesture offered by the embattled prime minister to cool student-led protests seeking democracy

This Day in History | 1951 Churchill denies ‘warmonger’ claims

The Conservative leader, Winston Churchill, has wound up his election campaign with a hard-hitting speech in which he vigorously denied accusations of warmongering. The former prime minister, who is bidding to

Viewers’ Guide | After chaotic debate, Trump, Biden try again

After meeting last month in perhaps the most chaotic debate in modern history, President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival, Joe Biden, will take the stage this morning to

Taste of Edesia | Taste of home

Many city dwellers do not have patience for a long lunch during most days. While eating fast food is cheap and saves time, nutritional values might have to be compromised.

Book It | ‘A Song for the Dark Times’ contains two mysteries

Ian Rankin’s best-known character, John Rebus, typically resides in the dark world of the human soul and things are no different in “A Song for the Dark Times,” Rankin’s newest

tTunes | Seventeen offer fleeting distraction with new EP

Is it a “Homerun” for Seventeen? With special album “;(Semicolon),” Seventeen offer some comfort pop. Punctuation can be difficult, as is putting together a great album. Semicolons are notorious little bumps in

Wellness | Time to shine

Life in a urban environment like Macau can be hectic. To reduce stress and anxiety, getting a massage is one of the best ways to relax and unwind. Shine Spa

Macau Racing Tips | The Salisbury 1510 Metres Sand 2020-10-23 | Fri | 21:05

Fantastic Friends was very impressive in his track work in the working, his trainer KM Chin took him out for some fast work and he responded well to his asking.

The Buzz | Banksy artwork sells for almost $10 million at auction

Banksy’s playful take on a famous Impressionist painting has sold at auction for 7.6 million pounds ($9.8 million), the second-highest price ever paid for a work by the British street

Celebrities unite to various get-out-the-vote efforts

In the final days before the U.S. election, celebrities from Kerry Washington to Billie Jean King and Danai Gurira are urging Americans to vote. Here are some of the free,

World Views | The lack of fiscal aid won’t wreck US consumer spending

In the world of investing, self-storage properties are about as bland as it gets. Then again, U.S. consumers are going to need a place to store the mountains of stuff

Friday, October 23, 2020 – edition no. 3644

* Budget cuts should not slow down public investment, say commentators * Eleven illegal fishermen caught on HKZMB * Academics at a University of Macau seminar agreed that pandemic control must not

Fire Services report drop in response services this year

The Fire Services Bureau (CB) has reported a drop in all its services during the first nine months of this year, partly due to the reduction in the number of

Doctor at public hospital conceals travel to Qingdao

A plastic surgeon at the Conde São Januário Hospital failed to declare to his employer that he had traveled to Qingdao, China before resuming work. He has been asked by

All now welcome | IAM seen to overturn policy barring non-locals from BBQ

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) appears to have overturned a controversial policy to bar non-residents from making appointments for barbeque (BBQ) facilities in public parks. A statement issued last night by

Government reviewing non-residents labor quota

Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng has said that the government is considering a change to the approval mechanism for qualified non-resident worker labor quotas. In a meeting with the representatives of

SMG considers hoisting typhoon signal today

A tropical cyclone signal may be considered today depending on the development of the northeast monsoon that has been affecting Macau since late afternoon yesterday, with the northerlies expected to

IC official wins appeal over 30-day suspension

A department head from the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has won an appeal to the Court of Second Instance (TSI) over a decision by former Chief Executive Chui Sai On

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