Britain's Liz Truss: Foreign Policy Hawk Facing Challenges at Home
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‘Stop stealing’: China condemns US over Trojan horse cyberattacks on state-funded university | South China Morning Post
China has accused the US of using Trojan virus cyberattacks to steal high-value data from servers belonging to a state-funded university in the northwestern province of Shaanxi. China’s foreign ministry urged Washington to “stop stealing [from] and attacking other countries”, as the allegations based on an investiga…
Social distancing, half-day classes and daily rapid antigen tests as Hong Kong academic year opens | South China Morning Post
At the start of a new academic year in Hong Kong, secondary school students in Tin Hau expressed their excitement about the first day in class after many months of no face-to-face courses. Pupils at a primary school in Tsing Yi district grappled with strict health protection measures set out by the Education Bureau,…
Putin tells pupils why Russian troops are in Ukraine in a speech to open school year | South China Morning Post
Russian president Vladimir Putin offered an explanation for Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine to pupils he met on the first day of the new school year on September 1, 2022. On the same day, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met students at a renovated school in a suburb of the capital, Kyiv.
Advocates Say Child Marriage Hinders Girls' Education in Nigeria
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Singapore lifts indoor mask rule in most public spaces, eases quarantine for unvaccinated travellers | South China Morning Post
Singapore lifted its indoor mask requirement for most spaces on August 29, 2022, easing one of the country’s few remaining pandemic restrictions as it forges ahead with a policy of living with Covid-19. The move will make Singapore one of the first countries in Asia to ease indoor mask-wearing. Officials also announ…
China releases footage of military exercise in Taiwan Strait after 4th US visit to Taiwan | South China Morning Post
China’s People’s Liberation Army Eastern Theatre Command released footage of joint military exercises in the Taiwan Strait on August 26, 2022. The latest video came after a fourth US visit to Taiwan in August, this time led by Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn. During her meeting with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-…
New library helps Afghan women counter isolation as Taliban cuts off access to education | South China Morning Post
A new library in Kabul has been set up by a group of Afghan women to counter their growing sense of isolation as the Taliban increasingly cuts off their access to education. The library opened on August 24, 2022, with over 1,000 books, including nonfiction titles about politics, economics and science. The collection…
North Korea primary school pupils learn English using state propaganda | South China Morning Post
A primary school in Pyongyang, North Korea offers English-speaking classes to its pupils, using the country’s propaganda symbols as class material, according to state media. Apart from English lessons, students can take part in other extracurricular activities, such as dance, music and abacus classes.
Philippine classrooms reopen after more than two years of Covid-19 restrictions | South China Morning Post
Millions of children in the Philippines returned to school as the academic year started on August 22, 2022. For many, it's their first time since the Covid-19 pandemic began over two years ago. The Philippines is one of the last countries in the world to resume full-time, in-person lessons, sparking warnings that th…
Singapore to decriminalise gay sex, but will not change city state’s definition of marriage | South China Morning Post
Singapore will repeal an archaic law that criminalises gay sex, but the government will also amend the city state’s constitution to protect existing laws barring marriage equality, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on August 21, 2022. Speaking during his annual policy address, Lee said the moves represented a bala…
Two children’s bodies found in suitcases bought in an online auction in New Zealand | South China Morning Post
The two children found dead in suitcases bought at an online auction appeared to have been primary-school age, according to New Zealand police on August 18, 2022. The bodies of the victims, who have yet to be identified, were found by a family who purchased a trailer-load of items from a storage locker through an on…
‘We don’t welcome those tourists’: Thailand’s health minister discourages weed-smoking visitors | South China Morning Post
Thailand’s health minister on August 17, 2022, discouraged tourists from visiting the country with the intention of smoking weed. Thailand became the first Southeast Asian country to legalise cannabis for medical use in 2018 and four years later, the entire plant was decriminalised, leading to widespread recreationa…
Nepali mother attends high school with her sons after dropping out 12 years ago | South China Morning Post
A Nepali mother is determined to complete her secondary school education after dropping out 12 years ago to elope with a man to India at the age of 15. Parwati Sunar has given up her housemaid job to return to Nepal and re-enroll in classes that she attends alongside her two sons. About 57 per cent of women in Nepal…
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China to roll out new incentives for couples to have more babies amid birth rate drop | South China Morning Post
The Chinese government issued a new set of guidelines on August 16, 2022, to fast-track the implementation of a robust support system meant to encourage more couples to have children. The system offers perks such as preferential housing for couples with more than one child and improved maternity leave policies. Chin…
Taliban opens fire to disperse Afghan women’s rally one year since regaining power | South China Morning Post
Taliban members fired into the air to disperse a rare protest in the Afghan capital Kabul on August 13, 2022, two days before the first anniversary of the Taliban regaining control of the country. A group of around 40 women marched to the education ministry, chanting “bread, work and freedom” and “Justice, justice. …
White House Offers Africa a New Start With Equality-Minded Policy
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Afghan women speak out one year after the Taliban seized power | South China Morning Post
A year since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan in August 2021, some Afghan women continue to fight for their basic rights to education and employment. A student, an activist and a former policewoman shared their experiences of adversity since the Taliban kept girls from obtaining secondary education and thou…
Taiwan rejects Beijing’s ‘one country, two systems’ plans for unification | South China Morning Post
Taiwan has flatly rejected a policy white paper issued by Beijing as highly unacceptable, saying cross-strait unification and “one country, two systems” would never be options for the self-ruled island.
Nightlife back in parts of China despite zero-Covid policy as US$6 trillion growth seen for sector | South China Morning Post
The nights are abuzz once again in parts of China, where diners and partygoers are venturing out despite the nation’s determination to stick to a zero-Covid policy. A report by Chinese data company iiMedia Research has projected that the nation’s nighttime economy will grow to about 40 trillion yuan (US$6 trillion) …
As US School Year Approaches, Uncertainty for Ukrainian Refugees Housed in California Student Dorms
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‘Scary but it’s needed’: Police hold school shooting drill in US state of Florida | South China Morning Post
Police practised how they would respond to a shooting attack at a school campus in the US state of Florida on August 3, 2022. More than 100 law enforcement officers carried out the drill at the school in the southeastern state. Firearms instructors guided and assessed their response to a shooting on a busy school da…
White House says Nancy Pelosi has a ‘right to visit Taiwan’ | South China Morning Post
The White House shifted its stance on August 1, 2022, towards US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s potential visit to Taiwan, expressing support and pledging to “not be intimidated” by China. White House national security spokesman John Kirby said Pelosi has a “right to visit Taiwan” and added that the visit is “consiste…
Critics Say Chinese Ruling Party Training School Could Weaken African Democracy
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Pope Francis apologises to Indigenous Canadians for 'cultural genocide' | South China Morning Post
Pope Francis on July 25, 2022 apologised to Canada's aboriginal community for the church's cooperation with a government policy to forcibly assimilate indigenous people with Christian society. Between 1881-1996, about 150,000 aboriginal children were removed from their families and sent to residential schools operat…
Between two superpowers: Indonesia’s position in the US-China rivalry | South China Morning Post
Indonesia is the largest developing economy in Southeast Asia, with a gross domestic product of over US$1 trillion. The country’s size and location have made it Indonesia an attractive strategic partner for China and the United States to influence the Asean region. Indonesia has attempted to remain neutral in the Ch…
‘We can all empower another to chase our dreams’, Student of the Year Grand Prize winner says | South China Morning Post
The annual Student of the Year (SOTY) Awards aim to reward the talent and hard work of Hong Kong’s new generation for their academic achievements and contributions to society. Nathan Ng from St. Paul’s Co-educational College won the Grand Prize at the Awards this year.
Man builds motorised bed with wheels so he can go anywhere while lying down | South China Morning Post
A 39-year-old man in southwestern China’s Yunnan province built a motorised bed to fulfil his childhood dream - go to school while still lying in his bed.
‘Multiple systemic failures’ in police response to Texas school shooting, report finds | South China Morning Post
An investigative report released on July 17, 2022, found “multiple systemic failures” in the police response to the Uvalde, Texas school shooting on May 24. The 77-page report was the first to criticise state and federal law enforcement, not just local authorities, for officer inaction as the gunman killed 19 childr…
Japan faces 7th wave of Covid-19 before school summer holiday | South China Morning Post
Japan has issued a warning on July 14, 2022, that a new wave of Covid infections appeared to be spreading rapidly and urged people to take precautions ahead of an approaching long weekend and school summer holidays. The head of the government’s pandemic advisory panel said that Japan is in the midst of its seventh w…
Girl, 5, uses dad’s US$75,000 camera for homework in China | South China Morning Post
A video of a five-year-old girl carting around a US$75,000 camera to film a school wildlife project has gone viral on Chinese social media platforms. Meng Meng often follows her photo-videographer father when he goes shooting. The little girl could pan the camera and accurately focus on two turtles climbing onto a r…
The snake-like robot that could help disaster rescue teams | South China Morning Post
Researchers led by Motoyasu Tanaka at the University of Electro-Communications in Tokyo have developed a snake-shaped robot that can climb up high steps, navigate through narrow spaces and even give a leg massage. The 1.7-metre (5.5-foot)-long “snake” has 17 joints equipped with distance sensors that “detect whether…
Pig hearts successfully transplanted in brain-dead patients | South China Morning Post
Surgeons at New York University (NYU) have successfully transplanted genetically engineered pig hearts into two brain-dead patients, moving a step closer to a long-term goal of using pig organs to address the shortage of human organs for transplants. The hearts functioned normally, with no signs of rejection. The ex…
Hundreds in hazmat suits moved to quarantine facilities under China’s strict zero-Covid policy | South China Morning Post
Hundreds of people in hazmat suits were seen lining the streets of Wuxi, China, on July 1, 2022, waiting to be transported to a quarantine facility. This came after a cluster of 27 new asymptomatic Covid-19 cases were detected that day. China has adhered to its hardline zero-Covid approach, despite the world’s attem…
Macau closes the Grand Lisboa for a week, the first casino shuttered since the start of the pandemic | South China Morning Post
Macau has closed its first landmark casino since the Covid-19 pandemic began in 2020. The Grand Lisboa, one of the city’s most prestigious casinos, was shuttered on July 7, 2022, after 13 employees tested positive for Covid-19. The world’s largest gambling hub has been battling to curb the rapidly spreading Omicron …
Delayed ‘gaokao’ exams begin in Shanghai after city’s recent Covid-19 lockdown | South China Morning Post
About 50,000 students began their three-day college entrance examination at over 2,200 venues across Shanghai on July 7, 2022, after it was postponed for a month due to a recent Covid-19 outbreak. The exam, known as gaokao in China, is considered the most important examination for students. Each exam lasted several …
Shanghai Covid-19 lockdowns push American family to leave after 16 years | South China Morning Post
After living in Shanghai for around 16 years, American expatriate Heather Kaye and her family became part of a wave of residents leaving Shanghai. Due to crushing Covid-19 lockdowns, the deteriorating health of her parents in the United States and strict border controls, the family has made the decision to leave. Ch…
Tens of millions under lockdown in China following outbreak of Covid BA.5 subvariant | South China Morning Post
China’s Covid-19 pandemic infection cases have continued to climb since a fresh outbreak began in early July 2022, with 24 cases detected nationwide on July 6. Shanghai launched another round of mass testing in nine districts after detecting new cases on July 5, fuelling concerns that China’s financial hub may once …
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee holds first legislative council session as leader | South China Morning Post
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu held his first Legislative Council question and answer session as the city’s leader on July 6, 2022. During the 90-minute session with lawmakers, Lee addressed issues ranging from the national security law and Covid-19, to the city’s competitiveness and retaining talent. Be…
US ‘looking at options’ on China tariffs, says White House spokeswoman | South China Morning Post
US President Joe Biden’s administration is weighing what to do regarding Washington’s tariffs on China, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on July 5, 2022. Jean-Pierre was asked about a timeline for a decision on potentially lifting some of the levies on Beijing after US media reported that the pres…
School of rock: Chinese student band’s music open doors in remote mountain village | South China Morning Post
The mountains are alive with the sound of rock music in China’s southern province of Guizhou where students in the remote village of Haiga formed a band that has earned some respect from the nation’s top musicians. The group called Haiga Youngsters formed after some encouragement from one of their teachers, a rock f…
Hearing-impaired students memorise the Koran in sign language in Indonesia | South China Morning Post
Darul A’shom is one of the few religious boarding schools for the hearing-impaired in Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim-majority country. Opened in 2019, the school enables students in Yogyakarta to memorise and study the Koran in sign language, at a time when hearing-impaired children are marginalised from publ…
Amid War, Ukraine High Schools Hold Improvised Graduations
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Revised US Border Policy Expected After Supreme Court Ruling
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One of the Best Mariupol Schools Destroyed by Russian Forces
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Sri Lanka stops fuel sales for two weeks amid worsening economic crisis | South China Morning Post
Sri Lanka announced a two-week ban on fuel sales for all non-essential services, starting from June 28, 2022, as the island nation faces its worst economic crisis in 70 years. Schools have also been shut to reduce the need for commuting, and the government has urged companies to allow employees to work from home. Sr…