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Hong Kong's government has appointed retired former Deputy Police Commissioner (Operations) Yuan Yuk-kin as Director of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD), the latest in a series of senior civilian appointments filled by former police and disciplinary-services officials. The appointment, announced on June 15 and effective the following day,
Simmering Tensions: China Sanctions 5 US Defense Firms Over Arms Sales to Taiwan
On Jan. 7, China imposed sanctions on five American defense manufacturers in response to Washington’s...
FAA Grounds 171 Boeing MAX 9 Aircraft Following Serious Mid-Flight Incident
On Jan. 5, The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered the temporary grounding of 171 Boeing 737...
Beijing Deploys Spy Balloons Over Taiwan, Escalating Tensions Ahead of Key Elections
On Jan. 3, Taiwan's Ministry of Defense reported that four suspected spy balloons had been allegedly...
‘This is a real problem’: NYC Mayor Seeks to Amend ‘Right to Shelter’ Law in Face of Waves of Migrants
New York City Mayor, Eric Adams, has renewed his calls to dismantle the city’s “right to shelter” law...
Tesla, Other EVs Lose Tax Credits as US Hopes to Reduce Dependency on Chinese Batteries
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Reuters) — Many electric vehicles lost eligibility for tax credits of up to $7,500...
In Rare Admission, Xi Jinping Says China’s Economy Is Struggling
In a rare admission, Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader Xi Jinping, admitted during his year-end national...
Some Chinese Goods to Remain Exempt From Trump-era Tariffs Until June 2024
WASHINGTON — The office of U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai on Tuesday, Dec. 26 announced a further...
NYC Celebrates Major Gains in Renewable Energy, Zero Emission Vehicles
By the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) NEW YORK — Administrative...
Last Chance to See Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Lightscape
One-of-a-kind mile-long illuminated winter trail runs through New Year's Day Brooklyn Botanic Garden...