European officials: Virtual currencies are no way to pay

European finance officials are underlining their skepticism toward digital currencies like bitcoin, saying they are risky for investors and inefficient as a way to pay for

China’s former internet czar ousted in graft campaign

Lu Wei, former deputy head of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and former head of the Cyberspace Administration of China,

Spokesman says no idea why US feels ‘so insecure’

Beijing has no idea why the U.S. feels “so insecure,” a Chinese spokesman said yesterday, responding to an American government report singling out China as among

Debt-laden dealmakers eyed by restructuring firms

Chinese deal makers that racked up debts for overseas deals and are now reversing course to pay down borrowings have attracted the attention of

Subsidies to reward longer range electric cars raised

China is increasing subsidies for electric vehicles that can travel longer distances on a single charge, while also making it more difficult for battery-powered automobiles

Philippines objects to China’s naming of undersea features

The Philippine government rejects Chinese names given to some undersea features in a vast offshore region where the Philippines has undisputed sovereign rights, the presidential spokesman said

PRC appeals to Trump to avoid disrupting trade

China appealed to President Donald Trump yesterday to avoid disrupting trade and to settle steel and aluminum disputes through negotiation after Trump said he would decide whether

Cambodia | Lawmakers approve lese majeste law

Cambodian lawmakers yesterday unanimously approved changes to the criminal code and the constitution that can further limit free speech and political activities, already under stress from

Malaysia moderating growth in 2018

Malaysia’s economic growth is set to moderate this year from a three- year high in 2017, but still post a solid performance on the back of strong

Winter Olympics | ‘So proud’: Parents’ views on joint Korea hockey team evolve

When the Koreas suddenly began the push to form a joint Olympic team in women’s hockey, angry parents of South Korean players considered public demonstrations against the notion.

Award-winning Myanmar reporters appear in court

Two Myanmar journalists facing up to 14 years in prison if convicted of receiving government secrets appeared for their latest court hearing in Yangon yesterday, one

Offbeat | Wisconsin GOP Senate candidate’s parents donate to his rival

The parents of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Kevin Nicholson have donated the maximum amount to the campaign of their son’s Democratic rival, Sen. Tammy Baldwin. Nicholson is

This Day in History | 1942 – Singapore forced to surrender

British forces in Singapore have surrendered unconditionally to the Japanese seven days after enemy troops first stormed the island. A war correspondent of the Japanese News Agency in

Snow volleyball: Like beach volleyball with warmer clothes

Snow volleyball is not an Olympic sport. Probably never will be. But it had its finest moment yesterday when Prince Albert of Monaco — an International Olympic

Wanda sells Atletico Madrid stake to Israeli company

Atletico Madrid says Chinese conglomerate Dalian Wanda Group has sold its stake in the Spanish club to an Israeli-owned company. Idan Ofer’s Quantum Pacific is raising its

Winter Olympics | Figure skating unveils new, modern soundtrack

When the International Skating Union made the popular decision to allow lyrics in all performances, the Paul Simon classic “The Sound of Silence” seemed like it would

The Buzz | Macau couple married for 55 years shares story on Valentine’s Day

A local couple, who have celebrated their golden wedding anniversary and are looking forward to reaching 56 years of marriage, shared their love story with the public on the

Use of blackface in Brazil Carnival parade sparks debate

Atop samba school’s use of blackface in a Carnival parade sparked debate Tuesday about depictions of race in Brazil, which is still grappling with a fraught racial legacy. The

Girl About Globe | Fabuary. Or Flabuary?

Dryathlon, Dry January and Veganuary seem so long ago. It’s now halfway through a month that hitherto has had no major nickname. ‘Hi, I’m February. Yep, just February.

Thursday, February 15, 2018 – edition no. 2988

* Oxfam scandal | Haiti leader says UK aid workers violated ‘basic human decency’ * English, Chinese influence each other * Sexual assault reports against Wynn * China’s former internet czar ousted   DOWNLOAD

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