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US lawmakers slam intent to invite Hong Kong leader John Lee for Apec due to American sanctions
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US lawmakers slam intent to invite Hong Kong leader John Lee for Apec due to American sanctions
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Hamad International in Doha named world’s best airport, Changi falls to second: Changi Airport was named the best airport in Asia and best in the world for its ...
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The U.S. Vetoes Resolution to Upgrade Palestine’s U.N. Membership: The Security Council veto has triggered backlash as global divisions continue to sharpen over ...
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The U.S. Vetoes Resolution to Upgrade Palestine’s U.N. Membership
Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
  • In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.

  • The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.

  • The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.

  • Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
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Activists Prepare to Set Sail on a New Gaza Freedom Flotilla: A coalition of human rights advocates has arrived in Istanbul, Turkey, as they prepare to set sail ...
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Activists Prepare to Set Sail on a New Gaza Freedom Flotilla
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China revokes win for He Jie after investigation into half marathon: The winner of Beijing's half marathon He Jie and three African runners have had their ...
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China revokes win for He Jie after investigation into half marathon
Quick Glance: China Cancels He Jie's Win in Half Marathon After Investigation
  • The winner of the half marathon in Beijing, He Jie, along with Ethiopians Dejene Hailu Bikila and Kenyans Robert Keter and Willy Mnangat had their results canceled after an investigation. The three African runners slowed down in the last 2 kilometers to allow the Chinese athlete to win. All trophies, medals, and bonuses will be withdrawn, and the athletes will be reported to the Chinese Athletics Association.

  • The race organizer, Zhongao Lupao Beijing Sports Management company, will also be disqualified from hosting the Beijing half marathon due to the lack of relevant pacer information. Xiamen Xtep Investment, a partner of Zhongao Lupao, apologized for the oversight. He was sponsored by Xtep and accepted the punishment decision. The four runners had run together but the Africans slowed down, drawing widespread skepticism.

  • Long-distance running races in China have faced issues with cheating and poor organization. In a 2018 half marathon in Shenzhen, 258 participants were caught cheating by taking shortcuts or using fake bibs. The incident in Beijing sparked controversy and raised concerns about the integrity of competitions in the country.

  • The prevalence of cheating in long-distance races highlights the need for better oversight and enforcement to maintain the fairness and credibility of sporting events. The disqualification of the winners and the race organizer sends a strong message about the consequences of unethical behavior in competitive sports.
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US-Japan-Philippines trilateral gives Manila a fighting chance: In an unprecedented move with big regional implications, US President Joe Biden hosted a ...
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US-Japan-Philippines trilateral gives Manila a fighting chance
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Chinese gamers can't RMA their RTX 4090s due to US sanctions — users are being very careful with how they treat their top-tier GPUs
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Huawei starts sales of new Pura 70 smartphone amid scrutiny on chips: Chinese technology giant Huawei started selling two models of its highly anticipated ...
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Huawei starts sales of new Pura 70 smartphone amid scrutiny on chips
Quick Glance: Huawei Begins Sales of New Pura 70 Smartphone Amid Chip Scrutiny
  • Huawei started selling two models of its highly anticipated, high-end Pura 70 smartphone series that are expected to contain an advanced China-made chip like its Mate 60 handset.

  • The Mate series by Huawei emphasizes performance and business features.

  • Eric Xu, Huawei's acting chairman, announced that the company also plans to roll out a Mate 70 smartphone this year.

  • According to Ivan Lam, a senior analyst at research firm Counterpoint, shipments of about 60 million units from Huawei are expected this year, with the Pura 70 series being an important catalyst.
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Hong Kong martial arts film icon Sammo Hung on his career, stars including Donnie Yen, Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan – and eating
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Hong Kong martial arts film icon Sammo Hung on his career ...
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After leaving the grind in Asia, Filipino women find exploitation in Poland: Filipino migrant workers in European country allege wage theft, salary deductions ...
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Tony Leung wins Best Actor at the 2024 Hong Kong Film Awards for role in The Goldfinger
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Tony Leung wins Best Actor at the 2024 Hong Kong Film Awards for role in ...
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China’s economic growth hits 5.3% | Africanews: The government announced Tuesday that the world's second-largest economy grew at a rate of 5 ...
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China’s economic growth hits 5.3% | Africanews
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Hong Kong’s revamped Temple Street night market draws 1.5 million tourists and locals in 5 months; attraction extended until end of year
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Hong Kong’s revamped Temple Street night market draws 1.5 million tourists ...
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Sinking fortunes: Hong Kong falls out of world’s top 10 busiest ports ranking for the first time as volumes slump
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HK actress Tavia Yeung fears her children might forget her if she works too hard: She is married to Him Law and has two small children.
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HK actress Tavia Yeung fears her children might forget her if she works ...
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Was 2019 Beijing Half Marathon also fixed? Video raises questions, sparks doubt over every result, China sports expert says
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Was 2019 Beijing Half Marathon also fixed? Video raises questions ...
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Japan’s ‘Grave Concern’ Over New Hong Kong Legislation: Tokyo is worried about the Safeguarding National Security Bill.
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Japan’s ‘Grave Concern’ Over New Hong Kong Legislation
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China’s growing love of luxury watches remains strong, despite economic headwinds
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Japan’s ‘Grave Concern’ Over New Hong Kong Legislation: Tokyo is worried about the Safeguarding National Security Bill.
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Japan’s ‘Grave Concern’ Over New Hong Kong Legislation
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China IPOs slow as strict 'broker butcher' rules kick in: HONG KONG -- A slowdown in China's initial public offering market is expected to persist through ...
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China IPOs slow as strict 'broker butcher' rules kick in
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SWISS flights to skirt Iranian airspace: The airline has decided to temporarily avoid flying through Iranian airspace due to escalating tensions in the region.
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SWISS flights to skirt Iranian airspace
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Hong Kong braces for ‘intense’ thunder and showers, with rainy conditions expected through to next week
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Hong Kong braces for ‘intense’ thunder and showers, with rainy conditions ...
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Malaysian actor Jack Tan goes jogging with Chow Yun Fat in Hong Kong: Tan's encounter with Chow drew a chorus of envy from netizens, who jokingly asked him ...
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Malaysian actor Jack Tan goes jogging with Chow Yun Fat in Hong Kong
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Beijing Half Marathon runner insists he was employed as ‘pacer’ for winner He Jie, as agent angrily denies involvement
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Quick Glance: Investigation Launched After Beijing Half Marathon Finish
  • Following the finish of the Beijing Half Marathon, the results are now under scrutiny due to the peculiar behavior displayed by three runners from Kenya and Ethiopia.

  • A Chinese runner overtook the others, as seen in a recorded livestream of the Beijing Half Marathon. The remaining three runners - Willy Mnangat and Robert Keter from Kenya, and Dejene Hailu from Ethiopia - followed closely behind, with He claiming the first place.

  • The organizers of the half-marathon are currently examining the results after a video of the finish circulated online, prompting many to question the intention of the three African runners to slow down.

  • The winner secured the first place with a time of 1 hour 3 minutes 44 seconds. Mnangat, Keter, and Hailu shared the second place, one second later.
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Hong Kong driver and passenger die after car slams into road barrier, tearing apart vehicle and leaving 1 injured
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Hong Kong driver and passenger die after car slams into road barrier ...
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US troops head to region as fears grow of Gaza war's spread: GAZA STRIP: Troop reinforcements from Israel's ally the United States headed to the region on ...
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US troops head to region as fears grow of Gaza war's spread
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Fans of Hong Kong boy band Mirror upset after Malaysia show cancelled, despite Singapore ticket exchange and compensation offers
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Fans of Hong Kong boy band Mirror upset after Malaysia show cancelled ...
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Gigi's Taipei Arena debut - Focus Taiwan: Hong Kong singer Gigi Leung (梁詠琪, left) performs one of the 30 songs from the set list at a concert at Taipei Arena ...
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Gigi's Taipei Arena debut - Focus Taiwan
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🔴 Live: Israel says it will defend itself if Iran responds to consulate attack: Israel’s military said Thursday it is prepared to defend itself and strike back ...
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🔴 Live: Israel says it will defend itself if Iran responds to consulate ...
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UN chief urges 'maximum restraint' from Israel at emergency meeting after Iran's attack
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Norway 'ready' to recognize Palestinian sovereignty: PM Store: Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said his country 'stands ready' to recognize the ...
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Norway 'ready' to recognize Palestinian sovereignty: PM Store
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Internet influencers, celebrities among 2,000 invited to Hong Kong in tourism drive in 2023, sparking questions on cost to taxpayers
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Internet influencers, celebrities among 2,000 invited to Hong Kong in ...
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China and ASEAN need to work together on Myanmar crisis: Observers: Beijing, for its efforts, has been unable to hold Myanmar’s military or armed groups to a ...
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China and ASEAN need to work together on Myanmar crisis: Observers
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Red alert: Iran’s drone attack sets off red lines worldwide : This is an extraordinary overt operation from Teheran. 
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Red alert: Iran’s drone attack sets off red lines worldwide 
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US: There’s a serious hostage deal on the table, ball is in Hamas's court: “Hamas could move forward with this immediately and get a ceasefire that would ...
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US: There’s a serious hostage deal on the table, ball is in Hamas's ...
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US lawmakers target Chinese military firms helping Russia with bill imposing ‘full blocking sanctions’
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US lawmakers target Chinese military firms helping Russia with bill ...
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China's clampdown on data spreads to real-time stock information: HONG KONG -- Three major exchanges in China plan to stop disclosing real-time trading volume ...
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China's clampdown on data spreads to real-time stock information
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Beijing Court to Hear Case on Founder Group Keepwell Bond Ruling: A Beijing court has agreed to hear a case concerning a Hong Kong ruling over a controversial ...
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Beijing Court to Hear Case on Founder Group Keepwell Bond Ruling
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Addeen stands good chance to book ticket for world meet: KUALA LUMPUR: Addeen Idrakie has raised his hope of securing a ticket for the World Championships by ...
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Addeen stands good chance to book ticket for world meet
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China Cement Maker Suspends Trading After 99% Dive in Moments: A Chinese cement producer was in the spotlight after it suspended stock trading Wednesday ...
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China Cement Maker Suspends Trading After 99% Dive in Moments