U.S. citizen John Shing-wan Leung, aged 78, was sentenced to life imprisonment on espionage charges in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, on May 15. Public records indicate that Leung, a leading figure in the Pro-CCP Chinese community in Texas, held positions such as President of the China Council for the Promotion of Peaceful National Reunification (CCPPNR),…
China Sentenced Pro-CCP American Chinese to Life Imprisonment on Espionage Charges
HK Immigration to Refuse Overseas Lawyer’s Working Visa in Relation to Jimmy Lai‘s NSL Trial
Hong Kong’s High Court issued a ruling on May 19, dismissing the application for judicial review by the legal team of Jimmy Lai, founder of Apple Daily Newspaper and the Next Digital media group, in an effort to overturn the Committee for Safeguarding National Security’s “recommendation” to the Immigration Department, to deny British lawyer Tim Owen any…
The Shocking Truth: Unwashed Towels Rival Toilets in Bacteria Counts After Just Three Days
Who would think the innocuous bathroom towel could potentially pose a threat to one’s health? An indispensable tool in our bathing routine, seemingly clean, or lightly used bath towels, coupled with a potentially humid bathroom environment can harbor innumerable disease causing bacteria. Germs contained in towels can cause skin disease, hair loss, urinary tract infections, and…
Study Reveals ‘Super Bacteria’ in 40 Percent of Supermarket Meat, Doctor Recommends This Tip
According to a study conducted in Spain, 40 percent of meat products sold in supermarkets contain bacteria resistant to multiple drugs. In light of this, doctors in Japan recommend that consumers educate themselves on the risks of consuming contaminated meat, opt for organic meat products that are free of antibiotics whenever possible, and avoid thawing…
Prostate Care and 3 Key Anti-Aging Tips for Men
It is difficult for men to detect prostate issues unless they experience urinary difficulties. Taking care of the prostate is closely related to male anti-aging. Dr. Chien-Tung Wu from Taiwan’s Yongsheng Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Clinic shares how to maintain prostate health and three key points for male anti-aging. In addition, as a fitness coach,…
Veteran Public Affairs Commentator Quits Writing Politics, Citing Risks of Hong Kong Jail
Tim Hamlett, former associate professor of journalism at the Baptist University of Hong Kong, a public affairs commentator for the Hong Kong Free Press (HKFP), and contributor to most of Hong Kong’s English media outlets, wrote an opinion piece, “Why I am giving up writing about Hong Kong politics,” published on May 12, 2023, in…
Consumer Dilemma: Study Reveals Toxic PFAS Chemicals in ‘Compostable’ Fast Food Packaging
Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of synthetic chemicals widely used worldwide and widely added to food packaging due to their oil and water resistance properties. A recent study has revealed the harmful presence of PFAS in food packaging, posing risks to human health through food and environmental contamination. For the study, published in the…
Over 110 International Media Executives and Publishers Call for Immediate Release of Apple Daily Founder Jimmy Lai
International nonprofit organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has initiated a joint petition demanding the Hong Kong government immediately release pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai Chee-ying. The signature campaign to #FreeJimmyLai received support from 116 internationally renowned publishers and editors-in-chief in 42 countries, including Maria Ressa, a Nobel Peace Prize winner and founder of Philippines online…
De-dollarization?
Commentary The potential U.S. debt ceiling and U.S. dollar status problems reignite the discussion of de-dollarization. The status of U.S. dollar will no doubt be firmly anchored in the financial market, which has already been discussed here previously. But the U.S. dollar share of goods trade is claimed to be jeopardized by the Chinese mouthpieces…
Hong Kong Consumer Council Tests Skateboard Samples, General Points to Consider When Buying
In a recent survey conducted by the Hong Kong Consumer Council, 12 out of the 16 skateboard samples failed to meet European safety standards. The survey highlighted several issues, including insufficient labeling information on 11 of the samples, which failed to display the maximum weight capacity on their packaging. There are five samples that exhibited…
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