Mastering control of the ever rising and falling rattan chinlone ball instils patience, a veteran of Myanmar’s traditional sport says. “Once you get into playing the game, you forget everything,” 74-year-old Win Tint says. “You concentrate only on your touch, and you concentrate only on your style.” Chinlone, Myanmar’s national game, traces its roots back … Read more
The warning from China’s embassy in the Philippines follows criticism from a top EU official about Beijing’s conduct. China has told the European Union to stop “provoking trouble” in the South China Sea after EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas expressed concerns about Beijing’s coercive activities in the strategically important waterway. “We urge the EU … Read more
Ocean warming and rising sea levels pose an existential threat to south Pacific island nations. The 2024 State of the Climate report unveils record-high sea-surface temperatures and near-record ocean heat content, wreaking havoc on marine ecosystems. News Directory 3 details how climate change impacts are especially acute in island communities, with extreme heat and rainfall … Read more
Singapore – The Asia-Pacific Association of Communications Directors (APACD), a regional network of in-house communications professionals, has announced its integration with the Public Relations & Communications Association (PRCA), one of the largest PR professional body globally. The move aims to enhance collaboration, capability-building, and professional development opportunities for corporate affairs and communications leaders across Asia-Pacific. … Read more
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China Establishes Mediation Organization in Hong Kong, Aiming to Rival ICJ HONG KONG – May 16, 2024 – China has formally established the International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed) in Hong Kong. The new body aims to offer an alternative to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for resolving conflicts. Representatives from several countries attended the … Read more
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s administration will “aggressively” revoke the visas of Chinese students studying in the country. The move comes amid the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to crack down on international students attending universities in the US, and at a time when Washington and Beijing … Read more
The US will also ‘enhance scrutiny of all future visa applications’ from China and Hong Kong, the State Department said. The United States will “aggressively revoke” the visas of Chinese students studying in the country, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced, as the administration of President Donald Trump continues its crackdown on foreign students … Read more
Asia-Pacific, MENA: ASEAN-GCC-China Inaugural Summit Marks Deeper Economic Alignment Stratfor Prabowo urges ASEAN-GCC halal business network formation ANTARA News Southeast Asian leaders meet China’s Li and Gulf states to bolster ties The Jakarta Post ASEAN, Gulf Nations Get Closer as Trade Hits $130.7 Billion Jakarta Globe ASEAN-GCC-China cooperation boosts regional economy: Prabowo ANTARA News Source link
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