When Xi Jinping became the leader of the Chinese Communist Party in 2012, he was expected to be weak but has since been likened to Mao Zedong, with a cult of personality and crackdown on dissent. His handling of the COVID-19 pandemic led to nationwide protests and a mass exodus of refugees fleeing China for the U.S. due to political persecution and economic hardship. Xi’s aggressive policies and human rights abuses have driven many to fear a return to Mao-era oppression, prompting a surge of migrants seeking asylum in the face of increasing government control and censorship.
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Fine for cabby who shone laser at bus near Changi Airport, blurring driver's vision
A taxi driver in Singapore, Huzairi Hamzah, was fined S$2,500 for endangering safety by shining a laser pointer at a shuttle bus, distracting the driver and causing blurry vision while ferrying 30 passengers. The incident occurred on August 28, 2024, and was captured on CCTV; Huzairi initially denied intent but later pleaded guilty, facing a potential fine of up to S$2,500 or six months in jail. Want More Context? 🔎
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