Kansas prof’s defense lawyers warn prosecution would criminalize job disputes

The prosecution of a Kansas researcher ensnared in a U.S. government crackdown on Chinese economic espionage and trade secret theft opens the door to criminalizing workplace disagreements, his attorneys argued

China attacks new US demand to register Confucius Institutes

China accused the United States on Friday of trying to “demonize and stigmatize” relations between the two countries, in a scathing attack on the Trump administration’s designation of Chinese-funded language

Briefs | Shenzhen finds new local Covid-19 cases, shutters stores

  A supermarket worker in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen and five others tested positive for Covid-19, forcing the closure of some stores as officials act to damp a resurgence

This Day in History | 1998 Clinton admits Lewinsky affair

President of the United States Bill Clinton has admitted having an inappropriate relationship with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky. In a televised address Mr Clinton told the American people that

Covid-19 | South Korea reports 279 cases, most in five months

South Korea has reported 279 new coronavirus cases in the highest daily jump since early March, as fears grow about a massive outbreak in the greater capital region. The figures released

Facebook says Apple in-app fees hurt businesses during Covid

Facebook Inc. joined a growing list of developers to publicly criticize Apple Inc. over its revenue-sharing policy for in-app purchases, suggesting the iPhone maker’s fee structure is hurting small businesses

Elite Thai visa program aims to lure expats seeking virus haven

Thailand’s “pay to stay” visa program for wealthy foreigners is seeing an expansion opportunity, with visions of the country becoming a haven for expats thanks to its relative success in

Football | Müller tops 7-1 Brazil rout with 8-2 Barcelona thrashing

Thomas Müller is one player who can talk with authority about two of soccer’s most shocking results in recent history. He was there when Germany stunned Brazil 7-1 in the semifinals

The Buzz | China’s Hong Kong garrison fires torpedoes in military drill

The Chinese army has released footage of its Hong Kong garrison firing cannons and torpedoes in a drill in the South China Sea amid rising tensions between Beijing and Washington

Campus-based Thai protest movement extends reach to streets

Anti-government protesters gathered in large numbers in Thailand’s capital yesterday for a rally that suggested their movement’s strength may have extended beyond the college campuses where it has blossomed. Thousands of

World Views | Suburbs can woo city people by being more city-like

  America’s urban landscape is on the cusp of change. As big cities struggle, suburbs and smaller cities have a chance to win over fleeing workers, boosting their tax bases. But

Monday, August 17, 2020, edition no. 3599

  * Trump on culture offensive — The US president hits out at Chinese academia, technology in North America * Thousands of old tires find new life in eco-friendly Taipa park * As typhoon

One billion patacas in subsidies promised in new bus contracts

The Macau SAR government is preparing to sign a new contract with Macau’s bus companies by September. The government will pay one billion patacas in subsidies to the two bus

Briefs | Int’l Music Festival adapts to Covid-19 by inviting local performers

  Due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, the Macao International Music Festival, originally scheduled for October this year, will have a different format. Themed ‘For a Special Year’, this

Hurdles on AirAsia’s path to helping Macau students

Low-cost carrier AirAsia is willing to help Macau students return to their places of study abroad, but there is a critical problem with transit suspension in some places, Celia Lao,

Facial recognition deserves UN attention, says Jason Chao

The installation of a large number of surveillance cameras by the security authorities, and the announced upgrade of facial recognition functions in many of them, were among the topics noted

Gov’t has no information on threats to freedom of the press

The Government Information Bureau (GCS) has stated in a written reply to the Times that the bureau does not have any information regarding the comments made on Wednesday by Jason

Civil servant admits to stealing

A civil servant has been accused of theft, the Public Security Police Force (PSP) recently reported. The accused is a 59-year-old man surnamed Chow, who is reportedly an assistant technician working

Tutor charged with illicit appropriation

The Public Security Police Force (PSP) has charged a tutor with illicit appropriation. The tutor and her husband, aged in her 40s and 55 respectively, were accused of illicit appropriation. On August

National and SAR officials in Beijing applaud Macau’s anti-pandemic achievements

CHINA’S Minister of Commerce and the Macau Chief Executive have both commended Macau’s efforts and achievements in the fight against Covid-19. In a Wednesday meeting in Beijing with the Macau’s head

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