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Silent era movie icon Anna May Wong is now a different kind of star. Starting Monday, her image will appear on new quarters, making her the first Asian American to appear on US currency. Wong’s image ...

Activists who fled Hong Kong and some British lawmakers have called for a tough government response to the episode in Manchester, as the man who was beaten spoke out.

Mao’s phrase that “women hold up half the sky” rings hollow as China’s most powerful female politician prepares for retirement with few others in line.

John Lee pledges to enact anti-subversion law while emphasising need to alleviate brain drain
Hong Kong’s new leader has pledged to enact an anti-subversion law, tighten up cybersecurity and crack down on false information and crowdfunding activities, after China’s Xi Jinping issued calls to reinforce national security.
In his first policy address since becoming the city’s chief executive in July, John Lee also emphasised the need to “proactively trawl the world for talents” to help alleviate a brain drain, acknowledging that the local workforce had shrunk by about 140,000 in the last two years, after a national security law came to force.

Wong – who landed her first role at 14 in 1919 and went on to star in TV, radio, theater and movies – is now the first Asian American to be featured on U.S. currency through a federal program honoring ...

Senior Tory MPs complain reprimand was not delivered by minister but by FCDO official
Ministers have been accused of a “totally inadequate” response towards Chinese diplomats who violently confronted pro-democracy protesters in Manchester.
The foreign secretary, James Cleverly, said he had summoned a senior Chinese diplomat over the “completely unacceptable” incident outside the consulate on Sunday.

In interview with Guardian Australia, Shingo Yamagami also hints Australia is likely to be invited to G7 summit in Hiroshima
Japan and Australia will share intelligence assessments about China’s military buildup and intentions under a security deal to be signed by the two prime ministers this weekend.
Japan’s ambassador, Shingo Yamagami, also hinted that Australia was likely to be invited to the G7 summit in Hiroshima next year, saying its participation would be a “natural” step at a time of worsening tensions in the region.
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Wong will be the first Asian American on U.S. currency. The Anna May Wong Quarter will be the fifth quarter in the American Women Quarters Program, following quarters featuring Maya Angelou, Dr. Sally ...

Wong, who faced discrimination and stereotyping throughout her acting career, will be the fifth woman featured on the U.S. quarter this year.

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Chief executive says territory will ‘trawl world for talent’ after lockdowns and political unrest cause brain drain
Hong Kong has unveiled a HK$30bn ($3.8bn) co-investment fund to attract overseas businesses back to the city after an exodus of talent prompted by strict lockdowns and a tumultuous political climate.
A raft of measures to address the brain drain were announced by Hong Kong’s chief executive, John Lee, in his first policy address on Wednesday – although his plans have largely failed to reassure investors.

Wong, an actress who reached fame in the '20s and '30s, will be the first Asian American to appear on U.S. currency ...