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l a new surge in virus cases." Japan "is scaling back a contentious subsidy program designed to encourage domestic tourism and dining out," while in Seoul, "officials ordered bars and nightclubs to close and limited dine-in service at cafes and restaurants this week." Hong Kong "also closed bars and n

dual Easing Of Lockdown Measures. • Merkel Proposes Stricter Virus Measures. • Asian Countries See COVID Numbers Rising Amid "Pandemic Fatigue." • Hong Kong's Lam Facing Pandemic, Political Tests In First Policy Address. • Columbian First Lady Tests Positive For Coronavirus. • US Airlines Adding Flights T

Political Tests In First Policy Address. Bloomberg <https://www.bloomberg.coun/news/articles/2020-11-24/1am-faces-pandemics-to-politics-test-in-key- hong-kong-address?smd=politics-vp> (11/24, Lam, 4.73M) reports, "Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam faces no shortage of issues to tackle when she delivers her del

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te rethink of the UK's stance" towards China. According to Politico, "Johnson's decision earlier this month to grant new visa rights to millions of Hong Kongers, in retaliation for draconian anti- protest laws China imposed on the territory, has infuriated Beijing and led to warnings of repercussions." The A

US Mulling Asylum For Hong Kong Residents. Asked in an interview with Townhall (7/13, Benson, 177K) if the US would offer residency to residents of Honk Kong, National Security Adviser O'Brien said, "President Trump would like to have some of those folks come to America and he announced that on June 6, w

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l a new surge in virus cases." Japan "is scaling back a contentious subsidy program designed to encourage domestic tourism and dining out," while in Seoul, "officials ordered bars and nightclubs to close and limited dine-in service at cafes and restaurants this week." Hong Kong "also closed bars and n

dual Easing Of Lockdown Measures. • Merkel Proposes Stricter Virus Measures. • Asian Countries See COVID Numbers Rising Amid "Pandemic Fatigue." • Hong Kong's Lam Facing Pandemic, Political Tests In First Policy Address. • Columbian First Lady Tests Positive For Coronavirus. • US Airlines Adding Flights T

tics of the Cold War," and carries "the same risk of small disputes escalating into military conflict." NYTimes To Move Part Of Hong Kong Office To Seoul. The New York Times (7/14, Grynbaum, 18.61M) reports the newspaper "said on Tuesday that it would relocate its Hong Kong-based digital news operati

ncing that he had signed congressional legislation that authorizes his administration to enact sanctions" on China and an executive order to revoke Hong Kong's special economic trading status, but "glossed over the specifics and said nothing about the pro-democracy protests on the island." Along similar li

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of issues, including the culpable actions of the Chinese government with respect to the global spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, the suppression of Hong Kong's democracy." TikTock To Pull Out Of Hong Kong. The Wall Street Journal (7/7, Lin, Xiao, Subscription Publication, 7.57M) reports TikTok said it woul

o one person with direct knowledge." -- South Korean fighter jets fired 360 warning shots at an intruding Russian military aircraft, according to Seoul's Defense Ministry.Simon Denyer reports: "The South Korean fighters fired 80 warning shots the first time, and a further 280 shots when the aircraf

in the negotiations, 'but I think Mick, he has other distractions.- EFTA00047175 Record numbers vote in Hong Kong elections THE NEW WORLD ORDER: Hong Kong's pro-democracy parties swept aside the pro-Beijing establishment during local council elections in a significant endorsement of the protest movement

and South Korea failed to reach a cost-sharing agreement for American troops. From CNN: "The current cost sharing agreement between Washington and Seoul is due to expire at the end of 2019, but the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and US State Department said a next round of talks has been s

eir leaders. Violent clashes broke out between riot police and a small group of protesters. Police said that more than 40 people were arrested, and Hong Kong's hospital authority said 22 people were injured. (Shibani Mahtani) 7. Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's cost- cutting spree is generat

opment. and Strategy, Renmin University of China Private clubs deserve ‘cushy’ rental deals Edith Terry says private recreational clubs are part of Hong Kong’s heritage and have contributed to nurturing less popular sports, as well as a unique hybrid culture first job, went in search of a social group. He f

y these clubs have gone to the Olympics and other international competitions. In the 1940s, the Victoria Recreation Club was the driving force behind Hong, Kong's participation in the International Olympic Committee and the Hong Kong Sports Federation. Public pressure on the clubs to forge community ties and c

rts they represent but also to their unique DNA, which is the foundation of Hong Kong— diverse, cosmopolitan and adventurous. If you want to look for a Hong Kong that is not just about money, one place tolookishere. Edith Terry is the honorary secretary of the Victoria Recreation Club. She writes in a persona

rket. Hong Kong's workforce participation rate among older adults is 17.7 percent, lower than in Japan (22.7 per cent), Singapore (26.8 per cent) and Seoul (31.5 per cent). ‘The Japanese government has been very active in promoting workforce participation among its older citizens, especially since 27 pe

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014988 --- PAGE BREAK --- Notable trends and dislocations (Asia) Most regions in Asia reported modest declines last week, led by Hong Kong’s HSCEI, which lost 2.0% week-over-week. Much of the decline came on Thursday following the US Fed’s decision to hike rates 25bps. Also in China, the P

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