"Feather-footed through the plashy fen passes the questing vole" CNN correspondent based in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong
Joined October 2009
Why is #Pakistan at war with the Taliban?  @SophiaSaifi @KunalSehgal92 and I explore the tortured history that led to this deadly conflict Watch the whole show: youtu.be/eGgNFNRItXM?si=UKH-…
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The Pakistan Afghanistan conflict isn’t just a border clash, it’s a regional fault line that could redraw alliances, fuel militancy,and test great-power influence across South Asia. Exploring what this means for the wider region with @IvanCNN , @SophiaSaifi & @KunalSehgal92 on @CNN’s #MeanwhileInAsia. A must watch
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Talking AI with Paul Chan, Hong Kong's Financial Secretary, on the sidelines of this week's APEC Finance Ministers Meeting #Hongkong
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One of the first major programming announcements from the newly enlarged Skydance:
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[1/2] Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro today summoned Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan to convey the Philippines’ serious concern and strong objection to his public statement of 15 October 2026, which conveyed a threat of the use of force.
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🇨🇳🏭🤖 On the latest Meanwhile in Asia, we explore #China’s "#darkfactories." These are factories so automated, they run with the lights off and a fraction of the workers. China was already the world’s factory floor. Now thanks to advances in #automation and #AI, it’s rolling out these #smart #factories of the future where machines are replacing humans. This has huge implications for the future of work, overcapacity, and #US competitiveness. Manufacturing is a recognized vulnerability for the US. America has two challenges: to re-learn manufacturing, and to catch up with China in regards to using embodied AI as it rolls out these dark factories across the country. Important stuff in this fast-paced new episode with @ValerioCNN and Kunal Seghal. Let us know what you think! 👊🏽 Produced by @ally_barnard and @GusWatson youtube.com/watch?v=E6NqDvT4…
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"Allegedly assaulted." It's literally on video.
The Prime Minister’s Office: The facts surrounding the confrontation near Abu Falah, during which Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine was allegedly assaulted, remain unclear and are under investigation. Israel unequivocally condemns violence against anyone—Jews, Arabs, Christians or journalists. Those responsible will be held accountable. But serious questions remain. Reports indicate some 200 Arabs and far-left activists confronted approximately 40 Israeli youths. Footage shows masked individuals on both sides hurling objects, amid reports of fireworks fired at Jewish youths. Other footage appears to show Levine knocked down and immediately helped to her feet by the same unidentified individual. The investigation must establish the facts, including who initiated the violence. We will not allow disputed incidents to be exploited to demonize the hundreds of thousands of law-abiding Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria. The facts must determine the conclusions. Not the headlines.
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To be clear: Some facts are neither in dispute nor unclear. Our photographer was clearly marked as Press. She was clearly beaten. These are not partisan or risible statements, but indisputable. We urge a thorough investigation and accountability.
The Prime Minister’s Office: The facts surrounding the confrontation near Abu Falah, during which Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine was allegedly assaulted, remain unclear and are under investigation. Israel unequivocally condemns violence against anyone—Jews, Arabs, Christians or journalists. Those responsible will be held accountable. But serious questions remain. Reports indicate some 200 Arabs and far-left activists confronted approximately 40 Israeli youths. Footage shows masked individuals on both sides hurling objects, amid reports of fireworks fired at Jewish youths. Other footage appears to show Levine knocked down and immediately helped to her feet by the same unidentified individual. The investigation must establish the facts, including who initiated the violence. We will not allow disputed incidents to be exploited to demonize the hundreds of thousands of law-abiding Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria. The facts must determine the conclusions. Not the headlines.
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President Donald Trump has fired Katie Zacharia as press secretary, advisers to the president said, ending her turbulent week-long stint as the White House’s top spokesperson. cnn.it/3VPdpAE
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I’m told Trump was embarrassed by the coverage of Zacharia’s briefing and when he polled other aides about her, Zacharia had few allies willing to stand up for her or defend her performance. The main reason he rushed to select her after growing irritated with how long the process was taking to replace Karoline Leavitt was because he wanted more people defending him on TV. When she failed to do so in a sufficient way with Sean Hannity, Trump said he knew she needed to go.
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Masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villagers on Friday, setting olive groves on fire and slinging rocks. Caught in the attack was Post photographer Heidi Levine. “They just kept kicking me and kicking me, like probably 50 times,” Levine said. wapo.st/4yt6dHY
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READ #DFAStatement on the Remarks of the Chinese Ambassador Also found in this link 👉🏻 tinyurl.com/mrxptzbx #DFAForgingAhead
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President Trump calls off livestream of Fort Hood shooter's firing squad execution, reversing the Pentagon's plans to broadcast the event cnn.it/4zrESH8
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