Opinion | China confronts its eternal dilemma again

China’s top leaders meet this week in Beijing to set economic policy objectives for the coming year. The central question is whether they will do what they want

Analysis | China’s made in 2025 ambitions are a paper tiger

China’s industrial ambitions have the U.S. on edge. But what has actually come of its plans for global technology domination? Beijing is considering delaying targets

Beijing suspends tariff hikes on US cars, auto parts

China announced a 90-day suspension of tariff hikes on U.S. cars, trucks and auto parts following its cease-fire in a trade battle with Washington that threatens

Australia | Canberra recognizes west Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

Australia has decided to formally recognize west Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, but won’t move its embassy until there’s a peace settlement between Israel and the Palestinians, Prime

UN climate talks | Nations back universal emissions rules at Poland summit

After two weeks of bruising negotiations, officials from almost 200 countries agreed yesterday universal, transparent rules that will govern efforts to cut emissions and curb global

Brexit | May pushes back against second vote report, accuses Blair of boycotting talks

As Prime Minister Theresa May prepares to face lawmakers in Parliament today, she and her team pushed back on reports that cabinet ministers have been working

Offbeat | Scuba-diving Santa brings holiday cheer to fish, museumgoers

It’s a busy time for Santa Claus, but he’s making time to feed some fish in San Francisco. The California Academy of Sciences launched its holiday

This Day in History | 1942 – Britain condemns massacre of Jews

The British Foreign Secretary, Anthony Eden, has told the House of Commons about mass executions of Jews by Germans in occupied Europe. Mr Eden also read

Boxing Alvarez stops Fielding in round 3 for third division title

Canelo Alvarez threw a Garden party yesterday . A short and powerful fiesta. Alvarez landed dozens of body punches, knocking down Rocky Fielding four times

Football | Egypt, South Africa bid to be replacement African Cup host

Egypt and South Africa are the countries bidding to replace Cameroon as host of next year’s African Cup of Nations and the winner will have just five

World briefs

CHINA-JAPAN China has urged Japan to ensure the legal rights of two Hong Kong residents who staged a protest this week at a Tokyo shrine honoring Japan’s war

The Buzz | Giuliani: ‘Over my dead body’ will Mueller interview Trump

President Donald Trump’s attorney is categorically ruling out the possibility of a presidential interview with special counsel Robert Mueller. Rudy Giuliani told “Fox News Sunday” that an

North Korea marks 7th anniversary of Kim Jong Il’s death

North Koreans are marking the seventh anniversary of the death of leader Kim Jong Il with visits to statues and vows of loyalty to his son, Kim

Tax Matters | Competitive tax advantages of the Macau SAR

The Macau tax system has a lot of competitive advantages vis-à-vis other territories that people, especially international economic groups, do not yet seem to be fully aware of.

Monday, December 17, 2018 – edition no. 3193

* IFFAM 2018 | ‘Clean Up’ wins top award as festival conquers audiences * Chui reaffirms dealer jobs for locals only * The big parade * May day   DOWNLOAD

Briefs | More cars given permits to enter Hengqin

The quota for Macau’s single plated cars to enter Hengqin has increased to 2,500 vehicles, the Macau government announced yesterday. Applications for permits will officially open on December 20.

Analysis | Rise of the machines: Robots join automation in smart city push

Smart city, artificial intelligence and big data have been buzzwords in Macau for the past few years, but now robots are joining the fold. This

Gaming | Workers want salary increase of 5-8 percent

The New Macau Gaming Staff Rights Association is asking for a 5 to 8 percent salary increase for 2019, according to a letter of request delivered

Mortgage loans plunge 65 percent

In October, new residential mortgage loans (RMLs) approved by local banks dropped by 65.2 percent from the previous month to MOP3.4 billion, according to data released by

Border Gate bus terminal reopens tomorrow

The new border gate bus terminal has been upgraded to prevent flooding up to 1.5 meters, a government representative told the media yesterday. The government provided a

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