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The bizarre Chinese murder behind Netflix’s ‘3 Body Problem’

The Three-Body Problem tells the story of an engineer, called upon by Chinese authorities to look into a spate of suicides by scientists, who discovers an extraterrestrial plot. Lin had wanted to build a franchise of global television shows and films akin to Star Wars and centred on the novels. Lin Qi, CEO of Yoozoo, […]

Why young Chinese employees are wearing ‘gross’ outfits at work

Defying expectations for proper work attire reflects a growing aversion among China’s youth to a life of ambition and striving. Claire Fu and Daisuke Wakabayashi Apr 5, 2024 – 11.53am Subscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? When the weather […]

Why young men and women are drifting apart

Put another way, in 2020 young men were only slightly more likely to describe themselves as liberal than conservative, with a gap of just two percentage points. Young women, however, were much more likely to lean to the left than the right, with a gap of a massive 27 percentage points. In all the large […]

Taiwan earthquake: 1 Canadian missing

Nono Shen, The Canadian Press Published Thursday, April 4, 2024 5:49PM EDT Last Updated Thursday, April 4, 2024 8:27PM EDT OTTAWA – Global Affairs Canada and Taiwan’s top diplomat in Ottawa say a Canadian is missing in Taiwan after the powerful earthquake that hit the island this week. Global Affairs spokesman Pierre Cuguen says consular […]

Cancel Christmas

Survivor Cancel Christmas Season 46 Episode 6 Editor’s Rating 3 stars *** Next Episode » Photo: Robert Voets/CBS We are only six minutes and 19 seconds in the episode when someone says, “Siga Strong.” That person is Tim, a man who has been so insulated from the game of Survivor that he made an alliance with one […]

The Stella Prize 2024: A reading guide to the six shortlisted books

For more than 10 years, the Stella Prize has showcased the best writing by women and non-binary writers in Australia. In 2023, Sarah Holland-Batt took out the $60,000 prize for The Jaguar, an elegiac poetry collection inspired by her late father’s dispiriting experience in the aged care system after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. […]

B.C. MP faced CCP-linked disinformation, inquiry hears

Chinese-language news outlets operating in B.C. during the 2021 federal election had “close ties” to the Chinese Communist Party while spreading disinformation against former member of Parliament Kenny Chiu, according to intelligence reports tabled at the foreign interference inquiry. According to Rapid Response Mechanism Canada (RRM Canada), the Canadian government entity responsible for monitoring digital […]

M&G Champions Sustainability as Official Stationery Partner at Boao Forum for Asia

SHANGHAI, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Under the theme of “Asia and the World: Common Challenges, Shared Responsibilities,” the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 was held in Hainan, China on March 26th. M&G has been the forum’s official stationery supplier since 2005. As part of this partnership, M&G set up a Green […]

Huawei’s Automotive Solution “HMS for Car” Leads Global In-Vehicle Service Breakthrough, Making its First Foray into Southeast Asia

BANGKOK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Huawei’s automotive solution, HMS for Car, has made its grand debut in Southeast Asia at the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show. This strategic move marks a significant milestone for Huawei’s global expansion and highlights Thailand’s growing importance as a regional automotive hub. Tailored for the Thai Market HMS for […]

Slim Republican House Majority Shrinks Further as Lawmaker Quits

(Bloomberg) — Four-term Republican Congressman Mike Gallagher said he will quit Congress, leaving House Speaker Mike Johnson able to lose only one lawmaker on any party-line vote starting April 19. Gallagher’s announcement Friday further weakens Johnson’s hold over the slender, fractious House Republican majority. Gallagher, chairman of a high-profile select committee on China, previously said […]

Wisconsin Republican to leave Congress next month, shrinking narrow GOP House majority

Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) announced Friday he would resign from Congress before his term is up, shrinking the GOP’s already razor-thin majority in the House. Gallagher, a four-term lawmaker who is considered a rising star within the GOP, announced last month he would not seek reelection. But Friday, he said he would leave the House […]

How ‘It’s Showtime’ airing on GMA Channel 7 will impact network war with TV5

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines’ leading broadcast firm GMA Network Incorporated is set to sign a deal with its former fiercest competitor, ABS-CBN Corporation, on Wednesday afternoon, March 20, on airing the Kapamilya-produced noon show, It’s Showtime, on its flagship free TV Channel 7. It’s Showtime, the Philippines’ second longest-running noon show, had teased the “good […]

Hong Kong’s National Security draft has life imprisonment for ‘treason’

Hong Kong on Friday unveiled a draft security bill proposing up to life imprisonment for offences such as insurrection and treason. The draft also proposed 20 years of prison sentence for espionage and 10 years for offences related to state secrets.  The flag of Hong Kong flies from a ferry boat on July 2, 1997, […]

Bill that could ban TikTok in the US advances quickly in the House

WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill that could lead to the popular video-sharing app TikTok being unavailable in the United States is quickly gaining traction in the House as lawmakers voice concerns about the potential for the platform to surveil and manipulate Americans. The measure gained the support of House Speaker Mike Johnson and could soon […]

Alberta’s attack on clean power plus other letters, March 6: ‘We should be proud of and celebrate our oil and gas industry’

Open this photo in gallery: Solar panels stand at the Michichi Solar project near Drumheller, Alta., on July 11, 2023.Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press History repeating Re “Liberal, NDP MPs block proposed examination of national-security breaches at Winnipeg infectious-disease facility” (March 5): The story of doctor Xiangguo Qiu and her husband Keding Cheng should have been […]

Solar Photovoltaic Glass Market worth $27.3 billion by 2028

CHICAGO, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The report “Solar Photovoltaic Glass Market by Type (AR-Coated, Tempered, TCO-Coated), Application, End User (Crystalline Silicon PV Module, Thin Film Module, Perovskite Module), Installation Technology & Region – Global Forecast to 2028“, size is projected to grow from USD 7.8 billion in 2023 and reach USD 27.3 billion by […]

Minister and Ambassador Confirmed for Prestigious 50th Anniversary Diplomatic Event Between China and Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Malaysia in 2024, and with the objective of commemorating this significant milestone, promoting the advancement of bilateral relations, and highlighting the prominent roles of both nations in artificial intelligence, biomedicine, and agricultural technology, the 2nd […]

Why Biden must get even tougher with Netanyahu

As for the topmost of these aims, Biden is, so far, doing well. For several months, Iranian proxies from Iraq and Syria to Yemen were harassing US targets in the region, with about 170 low-intensity attacks. Biden hit back, but with restraint. When one enemy drone strike killed three American service members in Jordan, however, […]

so I drove around the corner and signed for Manchester United

Few footballers would dare cross the divide between Manchester United and Manchester City. There have been many people who have played football for both teams, but very few have ever made the direct switch between the two clubs – Denis Law and Carlos Tevez are the most notable for directly swapping red for sky blue […]

Flash News: OKX Ventures Announces Series A Investment in Taiko, a Decentralized, Ethereum-Equivalent ZK-Rollup

SINGAPORE, March 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — OKX Ventures, the investment arm of leading Web3 technology company OKX, has issued updates for March 2, 2024. OKX Ventures Announces Series A Investment in Taiko, a Decentralized, Ethereum-Equivalent ZK-Rollup OKX Ventures is pleased to announce its Series A investment in Taiko – a decentralized, Ethereum-equivalent ZK-Rollup. Since 2022, Taiko […]

Taiko Raises US$37M from Top-tier VCs Ahead Of Mainnet Launch

QUICK TAKE: Taiko Labs raised a total of US$37 million across three rounds, with its most recent Series A round led by Lightspeed Faction, Hashed, Generative Ventures, and Token Bay Capital. Taiko is now the largest Discord community in the rollups space. Last month, Taiko launched a new testnet, Katla, which has seen >1.1M wallet […]

Donna Vekic Drops a Cheeky Self-Burn About the Chink in Her Tennis Armor

Croatian tennis player and former world no 19 player Donna Vekic, who regularly makes the news for her on and off-court antics, is back at it again. Playing in the San Diego Open, The Croat made it to the quarter-finals but couldn’t manage to outclass her opponent Katie Boulter. She was defeated 6-4, 6-3, in […]

HEADLINES: Marcos: Security cooperation with US, Japan doing ‘very well’ | Mar. 3, 2024

Good day. Here are the stories for The Manila Times for Sunday, March 3, 2024. Today’s episode is brought to you by Wilcon Depot, The Philippines’ leading home improvement and construction supplies retailer—your Trusted Building Partner. READ: Marcos: Security cooperation with US, Japan doing ‘very well’ PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the Philippines’ security cooperation […]

Global Cardiology IT Workflow Solutions Research Report 2022-2024 and 2030

DUBLIN, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The “Cardiology IT Workflow Solutions – Global Strategic Business Report” report has been added to  ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Global Cardiology IT Workflow Solutions Market to Reach $1.8 Billion by 2030The global market for Cardiology IT Workflow Solutions estimated at US$969 Million in the year 2022, is projected to reach a revised […]

Who is Nitasha Kaul, UK academic denied entry into India

“Access to India should not be weaponised in return for a compliant position on the ruling government’s policies,” 47-year-old Kaul told ThePrint over the phone Saturday, adding that she was detained at the airport for nearly 24 hours without explanation. Born in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, Kaul belongs to a Kashmiri Pandit family. She obtained a […]

The Xiaomi SU7 gives us our best look at what the Apple Car could have been

Apple is rumored to have laid to rest its long-running Project Titan, the initiative to build its first ever EV (electric vehicle). With that, any sense of what happens when a smartphone maker turns its hand to a car died, or at least it would have if it weren’t for Xiaomi, who showed off its […]