The New Reality of Dealing With a China in Decline – The Diplomat

The Chancellor announced that although wages are growing faster than prices, many families are still grappling with the cost of living. UK inflation has decreased to 2.6%, prompting the Bank of England to consider interest rate cuts. Meanwhile, Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds is set to visit Beijing to reignite trade discussions, the UK Supreme Court will determine the legal definition of a woman in a case against the Scottish government, and pollution incidents from water...

China Daily, the English-language outlet of the ruling Communist Party, criticized the US for "whining" about its situation, asserting that it has been "living beyond its means for decades" and has taken advantage of globalization. Amid an ongoing trade war, recent tariff increases between the two largest economies have paused, but tensions remain high with no resolution in sight. The comments reflect China's stance on the trade conflict as both nations continue to navigate their...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: The police and Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) urged the public on Wednesday (Apr 16) to observe appropriate online conduct during the upcoming General Election. Singapore heads to the polls on May 3, with Nomination Day set on Apr 23. There will be a high volume of online campaigning and political discourse on social media and private messaging services during the election period, said MDDI...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: The People's Action Party (PAP) on Tuesday (Apr 15) launched a website with details of the East Coast Plan, including interactive maps showing improved facilities and ongoing works of community spaces within different areas in East Coast.The website - titled East Side, Best Side...

SINGAPORE: Polling Day Off Employees in Singapore are entitled to a day off or salary in lieu for Polling Day on May 3, which is declared a public holiday. The Ministry of Manpower stated that this day should be treated like any other public holiday under the Employment Act, ensuring that employees receive paid time off or compensation if required to work. Employers have the option to grant time-off-in-lieu for certain employees who work on...

SummaryResearchers from China will gain access to half a million UK GP records through the UK Biobank, despite concerns from western intelligence agencies regarding the authoritarian regime's potential to accumulate health data. The UK Biobank, which contains extensive medical information from 500,000 volunteers, provides data to universities, scientific institutions, and private companies, with one in five successful access applications originating from China. Preparations are underway to transfer these records, highlighting the ongoing debate over data...