BEIJING—China’s economic growth in 2022 slumped to one of its worst levels in nearly half a century as the fourth quarter was hit hard by strict COVID-19 curbs and a property market slump. The quarterly growth and some of the December indicators such as retail sales beat market expectations, but analysts noted the overall economic…
China’s 2022 Economic Growth One of the Worst on Record, Post-Pandemic Policy Faces Test
New South Wales Government Proposes Scheme to Release Domestic Violence Records
The New South Wales (NSW) government is proposing to extend a scheme that will allow the state’s residents to check if their partner has a history of domestic violence. The proposal, which the state government plans to implement if elected, means they will expand the pre-existing Right To Ask scheme, which will allow the state’s…
New South Wales Government Proposes Scheme to Ask Police for Partner’s Domestic Violence Record
The New South Wales (NSW) government is proposing to extend a scheme that will allow the state’s residents to check if their partner has a history of domestic violence. The proposal, which the state government plans to implement if elected, means they will expand the pre-existing Right To Ask scheme, which will allow the state’s…
49ers Beat Cowboys 19–12 to Advance to NFC Title Game
SANTA CLARA, Calif. —Christian McCaffrey scored on a go-ahead 2-yard run in the fourth quarter and San Francisco’s defense did the rest, sending the 49ers to their second straight NFC title game with a 19–12 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Jan. 22. The 49ers (15–4) used back-to-back long scoring drives in the second…
Do as We Say, Not as We Do
January 22, 2023
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Commentary “Do as we say, not as we do” is clearly the attitude of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). In his recent media appearance, the new Chinese ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian, instructed us that obtaining nuclear powered submarines pursuant to the AUKUS agreement would not be constructive. It would not be helpful, he added,…
Xi Jinping Changes Head of Central Theater Command 3 Times in 18 Months
January 22, 2023
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China’s Central Theater Command (CTC) has appointed its third commander in one and a half years. China observers have said that the move is another effort by Xi Jinping’s to secure military cronies. But a couple of abnormalities also point to Xi’s insecurities in relation to the Chinese military. On Jan. 18, Xi Jinping, the…
Vancouver Police Board: ‘Thin Blue Line’ Patches Violate Uniform Policy
Following an official review prompted by a complaint, the Vancouver Police Board (VPB) has determined that the “thin blue line” patch cannot be worn by uniformed, on-duty Vancouver police officers, after hearing that some members of the public associate the symbol with “racism” and “colonialism.” The review followed a Dec.1, 2021, complaint from a member…
UK Says It Still Wants Ukraine to Get German-Made Tanks
LONDON—Britain still wants an international deal to provide Ukraine with the German-made tanks that Kyiv says it needs in its fight against Russia but whose transfer needs Germany’s consent, British foreign minister James Cleverly said on Sunday. Western allies pledged billions of dollars in weapons for Ukraine last week, although they failed to persuade Germany…
Building Collapse in Syrian City of Aleppo Leaves 16 Dead
BEIRUT—A building collapsed in a neighborhood in Syria’s northern city of Aleppo early Sunday, killing at least 16 people, including one child, and injuring four others, state media reported. The five-story building housing about 30 people is in the Sheikh Maksoud neighborhood under the control of the U.S.-backed Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces. It collapsed overnight,…
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Shen Yun’s Message ‘Can’t Be Silenced,’ Says Portland Audience Member
PORTLAND, Ore.—Investment advisor Cliff Sullivan has seen Shen Yun billboards for the past 10 years as he went about his life in Portland. Finally, on Jan. 22, he found the opportunity to attend Shen Yun’s matinee performance at the Keller Auditorium. Speaking on his first impressions, Mr. Sullivan said during intermission that the performance exceeded…