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THE PUBLIC SCIENCE AND SINGAPORE COMPANIES THE GOV’T IS MULLING A PROPOSAL TECHNOLOGY FUND IS OFFERING THAT WOULD MAKE RENT FEES MILLIONS TO SUPPORT THE ABANDON HOME TO LIST BY BANK TRANSFER THE SOLE ESTABLISHMENT OF R&D CENTERS IN HONG KONG MANDATORY PAYMENT METHOD P5 P8 P2 AP PHOTO MGTO CHIEF PREDICTS 2020 Myanmar The United Nations’ top court P3 announced yesterday that it will issue a decision WILL BRING VISITOR DROP next week on a request to order Myanmar to halt what has been cast as a genocidal campaign against the southeast Asian country’s Rohingya Muslim minority. The West African nation of Gambia, on behalf of a large organization of Islamic nations, asked the International Court of Justice last month to take “all measures within its power to prevent all acts that amount to or contribute to the crime of genocide.” AP PHOTO

Japan Popular environment minister said yesterday that he will take paternity leave when his first child is born later this month to be a good example for working fathers in Japan, where men are largely absent from child rearing. With Japan facing an aging population and a dwindling birthrate, the government recently began promoting paternity leave. Last month, it adopted a policy allowing public servants to take more than a month of paternity leave. XINHUA

Egypt The military says one of its fighter jets crashed in the Sinai Peninsula where the BLOOMBERG country’s forces have been battling militants and that the pilot was killed. The Islamic State group claimed it downed the aircraft. According to a tweet by Egypt’s military spokesman, Tamer Refai, the jet crashed during a training exercise on Tuesday. He said that an investigation into the crash was January gaming revenue tracking Abuse of ambulance services underway. much better than expected more common last year More on backpage P4 P7 page 2 www.macaudailytimes.com.mo MACAU 澳門 16.01.2020 thu

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to meet the demands for space Gov’t says no air to accommodate workers that deterioration from Hengqin: JLL optimistic want to be based in Macau. Zhuhai explosion Meanwhile, Morgan descri- bed Macau’s resident market as Major air quality deterioration in Macau “healthy.” owing to the explosion that took place about future demand “The reason why I see it being yesterday at a Zhuhai petrochemical healthy is [that] it’s slightly unu- plant is unlikely, noted the Environmental LYNZY VALLES Protection Bureau (DSPA) and the sual in that it predominantly Meteorological and Geophysics Bureau HE potential for property caters for domestic purchasers, (SMG) in a joint statement. As of press Tdevelopment in Hengqin is relatively speaking, when you time, easterly winds were recorded by significant, as is local residents’ compare with other markets in the SMG in all 12 anemometers across access to such real estate, said the Greater Bay Area,” he said. the city. The affected plant in Zhuhai Jones Lang LaSalle’s chief ope- “There’s probably less specu- is located about 40 kilometers west of rating officer (COO) for Greater lation here than [other] domes- Macau. The SMG forecasts easterly China, Gavin Morgan, citing the tic players right now. […] In that winds today. Accordingly, it said that expansion of Hengqin Port as respect, it’s definitely healthy,” there was no obvious threat to the one of the main factors. Morgan added. air quality in Macau. An explosion hit a Speaking to the press on the Commenting on Hong Kong’s petrochemical plant in Zhuhai around sidelines of an Inter-Cham- current real estate market, the noontime Tuesday, causing a large fire bers Business Lunch conduc- COO said that despite the on- and black smoke. The neighborhood ted by Britcham, Amcham and going social unrest that has been was evacuated. Emergency personnel the France Macau Chamber of occurring over the last several had been deployed reportedly from as Commerce, Morgan said that months, it is likely that Hong far away as Guangzhou, the provincial the interconnection between Kong will return to “big peaks capital. Hengqin and Macau would in- and troughs” in the future. crease synergy between the two “Hong Kong has become New DSSOPT director cities. less volatile over the last deca- given months to solve Although there have been se- de, which is why you’ve seen a accumulated problems veral developments and focus much gentler motion in all sec- on specific sectors, the JLL offi- “If the demand comes and has less than four million square tors of the property market,” he Yesterday, the Land, Public Works cial said that there is still a signi- the development and expan- feet of Grade A office gross floor said. and Transport Bureau’s (DSSOPT) ficant amount of land that could sion of this area transpires, we area, while there is less than 24 JLL is also not seeing a sig- director Chan Pou Ha was sworn into cater to future developments. believe that […] the opportunity million square feet of non-Gra- nificant dip in commercial and her position. Between 2009 and 2015, “There’s huge optionality the- is definitely there to facilitate it,” de A office space. residential market pricing, nor Chan was a Deputy Director at the re to still play around with mixes he added. Thus, the real estate expert it is detecting any signs of panic- DSSOPT. Since 2015, she has been a and zoning to make it the pla- During Morgan’s seminar, he said that the local market, whi- -buying of properties from resi- chief senior consultant at the bureau. ce that it needs to be based on restated that Hengqin could be ch has a low vacancy rate and dents seeking to unload proper- Chan says she will improve the overall future demand, which is one of a solution to the lack of office almost a non-existent future su- ties in Hong Kong. work efficiency of the DSSOPT, enhance the reasons why I remain opti- space in Macau in the future. pply pipeline, may form syner- “It still feels like quite a robust communication with the public, improve mistic,” Morgan told the press. JLL data shows that Macau gies with its neighboring region market,” he added. administration transparency, and bring innovative thinking to the bureau. Secretary for Transport and Public Works Raimundo Arrais do Rosário thanked Chan for taking the job under difficult circumstances. Rosário hopes that, together with Chan, the DSSOPT can Gov’t considering making rent complete the accumulated projects, such as the urban planning draft, within several months. payments by bank transfer mandatory

RENATO MARQUES sometimes wait years to also tackle a suspected More e-payment options regain possession over large number of rental wanted for public HE government is their units after cases of contracts not registered transportation Tconsidering making non-compliance with or reported to the finan- the payment of rent fees rental contracts. cial authorities. It would Lawmaker Ella Lei has written an by bank transfer manda- Cheong then admit- seek to prevent landlords interpellation urging the government tory. The policy proposal ted that the government from being able to earn to introduce new electronic payment was floated by the Se- may revise the legislation an income without re- systems for the collection of fares in cretary for Administra- on that topic to minimi- porting it and paying tax the public transport sector. Lei pointed tion and Justice, André ze conflicts between the on it. out that MPay and Macau Pass are Cheong on Tuesday at two parties. The secretary In the past, the gover- only accepted on buses, whereas on the Legislative Assembly, suggested the creation of nment enforced a similar the Light Rapid Transit the only valid during a debate over the late payment of rent fees ving water leaks, a com- a “provision that clear- measure concerning the forms of payment are via the LRT pass or purchase of a ticket. Lei asked existing problems be- as well as deposits collec- mon issue in apartment ly states that rents must payment of wages to do- about the timetable of the introduction tween tenants and lan- ted, among other issues. buildings in Macau. be paid through bank mestic workers, making of e-payment on the LRT. She also dlords. The debate was set in Mak wanted to know accounts within the de- it mandatory that each demanded an answer as to whether the According to Cheong, motion by the questions whether the new gover- fined deadline,” adding worker’s wages be de- government will grant discounts for all making rents mandato- of lawmaker Mak Soi nment will present mea- that the government will posited in a bank ac- passengers who use various forms of rily paid by bank trans- Kun, who has long been sures aiming to expedite first study the feasibility count in the name of that e-payment. The lawmaker believes that fer would help to ensure calling on the govern- judicial cases involving of such a provision, as worker as a guarantee e-payment arrangements will make it proof of payment in ca- ment to find a solution to rental contracts. On pre- well as listening to the that workers receive the more convenient for residents to take ses where there are con- what he calls “scamming vious occasions, he has opinions of the public. amounts they are entit- public transport and pay for parking. flicts regarding unpaid or tenants,” as well as sol- claimed that landlords The measure would led to.

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also hope to invite our industry members to upload data to the platform for everyone’s use,” ex- plained Ricky Hoi, deputy direc- Tourism regulator forecasts tor of the MGTO, also present at the press conference. Macau was recently rated se- cond last in an evaluation con- 3% fewer visitors in 2020 ducted by a British insurance ANTHONY LAM Fernandes said. “Although we fo- company to measure the friendli- recast a drop, servicing 1.1 million ness of different cities for backpa- ACAU visitor arrivals people over a seven-day period is cking tourism. The rating based will drop by 3% in really not that bad.” its evaluation on the cost per day 2020, according to a She further explained that a lot in the evaluated city. Macau is prediction by Maria of factors could cause the same rated as less expensive than only MHelena de Senna Fernandes, di- results. “It could be the Trade War Tokyo. rector of the Macao Government or other external factors,” she “One of our major plans this Tourism Office (MGTO), at the said, adding that it is more impor- year is to commence smart itine- Office’s annual press conference tant to be well-prepared for fluc- rary planning,” revealed Fernan- yesterday. tuations. des. “I believe this [will be] a hel- When asked for a forecast of this “We also saw that more people pful service for backpackers [to year’s visitor numbers, the director opt for destinations [further away] plan their trip in Macau].” said, “This is the first year, since during longer holidays,” Fernan- “Furthermore, we have recei- I assumed this position, [that] I des said. ved applications for about 1,000 have to forecast negative growth.” The slow pace of growth in over- budget accommodation rooms,” The director announced the infor- night tourists has long been a con- Fernandes further disclosed. “I mation in a measured manner. “As cern for Macau. The office, howe- am not saying that all backpa- far as I can remember, I have never ver, has worked to extend the stay ckers will opt for budget accom- announced a forecast of negative of tourists. Looking to the future, modation, but it can provide growth,” Fernandes added. the director reiterated it is an area more options, definitely.” She then recalled the double- they will continue to work hard on. Meanwhile, a core plan for the -digit drop in visitor arrivals in the “There are still new hotel Office this year is to reopen the last two months of last year and rooms being completed in the co- Grand Prix Museum, which has revealed that she and her team ming years,” advised Fernandes. been closed for expansion and had prepared themselves for a “Focus will be placed on origins renovation. The expansion has drop in 2020. farther away from Macau. [The necessitated the relocation of the Another factor that has led the distance] makes staying overnight Wine Museum, which was adja- Office to make such a forecast necessary [for tourists from those cent to the Grand Prix Museum. was the 6% drop in visitor arrivals places].” Fernandes said her Office is still during last year’s four-day Grand Macau currently has 41,000 ho- looking for a site for the relocation Prix period. tel rooms, and there will be seve- of the Wine Museum. As for the Chinese New Year pe- ral thousand new rooms coming Responding to the prepara- riod, which will warrant a seven- onto the market. tion for the cessation of Air Ma- -day holiday period in mainland The office introduced smart cau’s concession in November China, the MGTO senses a drop in traffic management last year. In- this year, Fernandes stressed that visitor arrivals. The Office forecas- formation technology and big work is always being done with ted a drop of about 6%. data were used to divert tourist airlines, both in and out of Macau, Last year, the Chinese New Year traffic to less crowded spots. to market the city. “The cessation holidays saw about 1.2 million vi- “Besides obtaining tourism- should not be considered a trigger sitor arrivals. “A 6% drop will lea- -related data from other govern- to a sudden addition of marketing ve about 1.1 million for this year,” ment departments, this year we efforts,” emphasized the director.

Artyzen to develop lifestyle hotel in China’s Chongqing HE company responsi- lifestyle sanctuary that ca- ping rapidly and is a strate- Tble for managing Grand ters to the high-end market. gic and logical addition to Lapa, Macau and Grand The project encourages our growing portfolio. We Coloane Resort has signed guests to ‘live like a local,’ are thrilled to announce a hotel management agree- whether in or out of its ho- the development of Arty- MARQUES RENATO ment with a Chongqing tel, in a bid to obtain a “dee- zen Habitat Yuelai Chong- firm to develop a hotel un- per cultural experience of qing, as it is truly one of our der the lifestyle hotel brand the destination, feeling the milestones,” he added. Artyzen Habitat in Yubei social and cultural vibes of Artyzen has recently District in Chongqing. the local community.” announced its expansion Artyzen Hospitality The hotel is located in plan, which will extend Group announced in a sta- the Liangjiang New Area of their footprint across Aus- tement that the agreement Yubei District, close to Yue- tralasia with projects un- had been signed with Yue- lai International Conven- der discussion in Australia, lai Liangjiang International tion Centre. Thailand, Vietnam, Japan Hotel and Convention Ma- Robbert van der Maas, and South Korea, as well as nagement Co., Limited. president of Artyzen Hospi- further afield in the Maldi- With the inclusion of this tality Group, says, “We rea- ves and Portugal. new project, the Artyzen lize that the needs of mo- In addition, the Grea- Hospitality Group has eight dern travelers are forever ter Bay Area remains a key hotels in the pipeline and evolving. They are looking focus of the group, with six hotels operating in Bei- for local art, cultural inspi- Zhuhai, Shenzhen, Guang- jing, Shanghai, Macau and rations and enriched travel zhou, Dongguan and Hong Hawaii. experiences.” Kong being strategically Artyzen Habitat is a new “Chongqing is develo- targeted. LV page 4 www.macaudailytimes.com.mo MACAU 澳門 16.01.2020 thu

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Analysts: January GGR might be better than expected ACAU gross gaming “That said, given strong is undoubtedly a robust Mrevenue since the month-to-date trends and number for a non-holi- opening of the year seems seemingly solid Chinese day period and better than to be holding much stea- New Year hotel bookings, what we and the market ex- dier than what analysts we wouldn’t be surprised pected,” said the analysts. had earlier predicted. To- to see January printing flat The analysts also sug- tal GRR for the first twel- or even marginally positi- gested that the improved ve days of this month was ve growth in GGR,” said JP performance might be due approximately MOP10.3 Morgan analysts DS Kim, to the “pent-up demand,” billion. Derek Choi and Jeremy as temporary visa and tra- In a memo – seen by An. vel restrictions were lifted GGRAsia – issued by JP The city’s gaming re- following the visit of Chine- Morgan Securities (Asia venue in the first half of se President Xi Jinping. Pacific), the brokerage firm December saw its worst Meanwhile, JP Morgan suggested that the VIP and year-on-year decline since still keeps its GGR predic- mass market segments had March 2016. tions at -2% year-on-year, both showed signs of a so- January is faring much as a sharp pre-holiday lid recovery from recent better, with mass market slow-down may occur in months. GGR trending some 10% the next two weeks. Gaming revenues typi- higher year-on-year, while Brokerage Sanford C. cally decline before the the VIP segment was “dro- Bernstein, which recorded Chinese New Year period. pping only low/mid-teens” a month-to-date avera- However, due to a strong during January 1 to 12. ge daily rate of MOP885 start to January, analysts “While year-on-year million in January, said that hinted that Macau’s GGR comparison is difficult due they estimate -1% to +2% this month may end posi- to a calendar shift in Chine- year-on-year for both Ja- tive in year-on-year terms. se New Year holidays, this nuary and February. LV

MGM teams up with sports league on betting deal

HE National Lacrosse bling nationwide in 2018, in lacrosse should bring an TLeague is the latest U.S. leagues have been partne- eager customer base to the sports association to em- ring with casino and betting partnership, NLL Commis- brace gambling. companies to get a piece sioner Nick Sakiewicz said The league is teaming of a fast-growing market. in a statement. up with Roar Digital, a joint Fourteen states have begun “The growth of our lea- venture between MGM Re- allowing bets, and six others gue as a sports and enter- sorts International and GVC are preparing to do so. tainment property and the Holdings Plc, to let users bet Roar Digital’s platform, amount of engagement on games - a deal the com- called BetMGM, lets custo- we will be able to genera- panies described as a first mers place bets before and te through this innovative for the sport of lacrosse in during games with more partnership with MGM Re- the U.S. than 100 leagues using pho- sorts and Roar Digital will Since the U.S. Supreme nes or computers. be very exciting,” he said. Court legalized sports gam- The burgeoning interest MDT/BLOOMBERG www.macaudailytimes.com.mo page 5 thu 16.01.2020 澳門 MACAU

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S much as MOP1 Referencing the growing million will be given number of projects submitted to the winners of three for evaluation, the president awards by the Science Gov’t science fund to believes that the number of andA Technology Development projects passing the threshold Fund, alongside other incentive will not be small. He also ex- programs encouraging research pressed his hope that he would and development. offer millions for R&D see an improvement in the qua- The awards are officially lity of Macau projects. known as the Science and Te- This year, the fund will also chnology Award. About a dozen issue subsidies for the building are given out to winners each LAM ANTHONY of a laboratory and research year. and development (R&D) cen- There are three categories ter, as well as fostering young of awards, namely the Natural researchers and post-doctorate Science Award, Technological researchers. Invention Award and Scien- Ma hopes to attract post- ce and Technology Progress -doctorate researchers from the Award. Three tiers of prizes are world’s top 200 institutions to awarded in each category. work in Macau. Extra require- On the sidelines of a public ments were added to research briefing yesterday, Ma Chi Ngai, papers submitted by applican- president of the Executive Cou- ts. ncil of the Fund, was asked to Other requirements are rela- comment on the quality of last ted to the human resources of year’s projects. Ma was unable the laboratory. For example, the to comment, as the evaluation fund aims to encourage local la- process is still underway. “It is boratories and centers to build too early to say whether more collaboration with world-class or fewer awards will be given,” award winners, such as Nobel said Ma. Laureates or Fields Medal win- This year’s jury has seen some ners. adjustments. Ma revealed that Such collaborations would the chief juror for the Science include the use of their names Ma Chi Ngai, president of the Executive Council of the Science and Technology Development Fund and Technology Award is now at the laboratories or centers Yang Wei, ex-president of the for an undisclosed but exten- National Natural Science Fou- Ma believes the fund will be recipients of the awards, grants ch and projects in Macau can be ded period of time, and on-site ndation of China. In addition, able to benefit from the parti- and sponsorships. In the course ascertained and thus compared instruction by the world-class many national-level researchers cipation of these researchers, of the evaluation, the quality of with that of the mainland, the award winners for no fewer are on the jury this year. specifically in the evaluation of science and technology resear- president suggested. than 30 days per year. AL ad page 6 www.macaudailytimes.com.mo MACAU 澳門 16.01.2020 thu

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Two residents Taxi drivers want gov’t to commit suicide in pay for recording systems less than 24 hours HE city’s taxi drivers are main- RENATO MARQUES PJ is still investigating the case Ttaining their position deman- and are not yet ruling out other ding the local government pay for HE Judiciary Police (PJ) has possibilities. the recording and tracking devices Treported two cases of sus- The second case, reported by required to be installed inside their MARQUES RENATO pected suicide involving local the same police force, occurred vehicles. residents in less than 24 hours. at around 2:30 p.m. on January Last year, in December, the local The first case occurred on 14, when the PJ received advice government outsourced the ins- the evening of January 13 arou- from the Public Security Police tallation and maintenance of the nd 11 p.m., when a 55-year-old Force that a woman had been taxi management systems contract man was found lying on the found in the podium of a buil- to New Leader Tecnologia Informa- ground outside the building ding located at Fai Chi Kei nei- tica (Macau), Lda. where he resided. ghborhood in Macau. The local government will pay It was the family of the de- The woman, identified as a the company 150 patacas per car ceased who alerted the authori- 22-year-old local resident, was every month, which covers GPS, ties with a call to the emergency suspected to have fallen from voice and video recording devices. hotline at 11:08 p.m. a height and was certified dead Taxi drivers are required to pay 300 After arriving on the scene, after being taken to the hospital. patacas per month to maintain the- the responding firemen found Upon investigation, the PJ se devices. tacas to be paid by the local gover- The new law proposes canceling the man to be severely wou- learned that a resident from Yesterday, during a TDM radio nment, the taxi sector and the local a driver’s license if the driver records nded and alerted the PJ. After the same building heard a loud program, Tony Kuok Leong Son, government will pay over 10 million four violations within five years. Ac- being taken to the hospital, the noise around 2 p.m. and, upon president of the Macau Taxi Drivers patacas per year for the devices. cording to Kuok, as of today, two taxi man eventually died. looking out of his window, spot- Mutual Help Association, said that Kuok accused the local gover- drivers have seen their license can- A preliminary investigation ted a person lying on the floor of the Transport Bureau (DSAT) pro- nment of delaying the approval of celed and another two have already by the PJ found that the decea- the building podium. mised to meet with taxi drivers to taxi drivers’ request for a taxi fare in- recorded three violations. sed fell from the rooftop of his He informed the PJ that he discuss installations and fees. Kuok crease, having also claimed that taxi Kuok suggested that the local residence. Injuries found on was the one who called the po- stated that maintenance fees shou- drivers have not seen their salaries government offer further guidan- his body were consistent with lice for help. He also told the PJ ld not be paid by the taxi drivers, but increased in three years. ce to taxi drivers on the details of falling from such a height. No that he knew the person, as she instead be fully covered by the SAR In addition, taxi drivers are also the new law. He also indicated his suicide note was found at the was a resident from his buil- government. calling for an extra service fee on expectations that taxi drivers will scene. According to his family’s ding. There are nearly 1,900 taxis in the first three days of the Lunar New be able to operate in accordance testimony, the man had a his- The PJ is still investigating Macau. Together with the 150 pa- Year. with the law. JZ tory of suicide attempts, but the the cause of this incident. ad www.macaudailytimes.com.mo page 7 thu 16.01.2020 澳門 MACAU

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Macau and mainland Abuse of ambulance services update agreement on judicial cooperation HE government of the Speaking at the signing more common in 2019 TMacau Special Adminis- ceremony, held on January URING 2019, the Fire On Tuesday, an explosion oc- trative Region (SAR) and the 14 at the government’s head- Services Bureau (CB) curred at a petrochemical plant in Supreme People’s Court of quarters, the Secretary for ambulance service res- Zhuhai. Leong said that the CB re- the People’s Republic of Chi- Administration and Justi- ponded to more calls for mains in communication with the na have signed an amend- ce, André Cheong said, “the Dambulances due to an increase in Zhuhai government regarding the ment to an agreement that amended agreement is a reports of fever, stomach ache, and explosion. allows for the sharing of judi- significant step towards the dizziness, among other symptoms. The commissioner of the CB told cial documents and evidence realization of the aspira- In 2019, 41,958 calls for ambulan- local media that, after being made in civil and commercial court tions laid out by President Xi ces were answered, representing an aware of Tuesday’s explosion, the cases. Jinping – during his Decem- annual increase of 5.2% compared CB immediately contacted the re- Among the most signifi- ber visit to Macau – [namely to 39,883 calls in 2018. levant Zhuhai departments in order cant changes is the option for on] enhancing the effective- From 2015 to 2019, the num- to be informed of the situation. Ac- the electronic transmission ness of legal cooperation in ber of calls for ambulances have cording to the commissioner, as of of documents on judicial civil and commercial mat- grown continuously. In addition to noon yesterday, the Zhuhai govern- cooperation, via the estab- ters within the GBA.” marking the fifth consecutive year of ment was still working to clean up in lishment of a network plat- Representing mainland growth, 2019 also recorded the shar- the aftermath of explosion. form for judicial cooperation judicial authorities, Yang pest increase over the last five years. The situation at the petrochemi- between the mainland and Wanming, vice-president of According to the CB commissio- ded to make that determination. cal plant is currently under control the Macau SAR. the Supreme People’s Court, ner, Leong Iok Sam, between January Nonetheless, he revealed that the and has not resulted in any inju- The amendment also said that the amended agree- and June of last year, more people misuse of ambulance services has ries. The CB will review the speed of grants the authorization to ment was an important mea- called for ambulance services for fe- remained steady in recent years. communication between fire servi- Intermediate People’s Courts sure to deepen judicial coo- ver, dizziness, and stomach ache. Besides firefighting and the dis- ce authorities in Macau and Zhuhai. and basic-level courts on the peration using information Leong urged the public not to mi- patch of ambulances, the CB also In addition, updates were pro- mainland – particularly those technology, and would mi- suse the CB’s ambulance services. offers special services, including vided on Macau’s handling of the basic courts within the main- nimize costs stemming from According to the CB commissioner, unlocking doors and rescuing en- Wuhan pneumonia outbreak. Cur- land cities constituting the judicial cooperation, thereby the bureau maintains its own sta- trapped victims. rently, across various borders, and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Ma- safeguarding and guaran- tistics of ambulance misuse. Howe- In 2019, the CB handled 239 ca- at the airport, CB will make a record cau Greater Bay Area (GBA) teeing the legitimate rights ver, he did not reveal the numbers, ses of people trapped in lifts and of people with recent Wuhan tra- – to apply directly to Macau’s and interests of the parties having claimed that it is difficult for provided assistance in order to open vel history and who develop fever Court of Final Appeal for the involved. ambulance officers to determine doors in 408 cases. These two num- as potential cases. As of yesterday, service of judicial documen- This new version of the whether a case is a misuse of the bers in total represent 46.5% of the four people, who were suspected of ts, as well as the option for agreement originally signed ambulance service or not, as a me- total number of special services the having Wuhan flu, were transferred inclusion of video or audio in 2001 will become effective dical professional’s judgment is nee- CB provided in 2019. from the CB. recordings as testimony. from March 1. RM

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real estate investment trusts. Out of the $2.2 billion rai- Singapore companies abandon sed in that city last year, 98% came from REITs, data com- piled by Bloomberg show. By home to list in Hong Kong contrast, Hong Kong saw its ZHEN HAO TOH first REIT IPO in six years with China Merchants Commer- ONG Kong remains the cial Real Estate Investment Htop listing venue for Sin- BLOOMBERG Trust’s debut in December. gapore companies. The amount raised by CTR Holdings Ltd., a pro- non-REIT companies in Sin- vider of engineering servi- gapore is a fraction of what ces, is the latest example. they are raising in Hong It’s the second Singaporean Kong. In Singapore, six of company that’s picked Hong them raised a total of $31.9 Kong over its home ground million last year, 21% of what this year, even with the on- was raised by Singaporean going anti-government pro- companies in Hong Kong, tests in the financial hub. In the data show. 2019, 10 Singaporean firms The Singapore exchange debuted in Hong Kong, rai- announced earlier this mon- sing $155 million, a 25% in- th that it will be removing crease from 2018, according quarterly reporting for com- to data compiled by Bloom- panies, except for those as- berg. sociated with higher risk. The Hong Kong and Singapo- bourse mentioned that this re have been vying to be the is to be in line with other glo- number one financial hub bal markets including Hong in Asia. After losing e-com- Kong, Australia, the U.K. and other European countries. “It helps save a lot of work merce giant Alibaba Group tibillion dollar initial public as well as unnecessary sha- Upcoming listings Holding Ltd. to the New offerings in Hong Kong. re price movements for the Company Exchange Size York Stock Exchange in 2014, The Singapore Exchange companies,” said Jarick Seet, Shanghai Gench Education Group Hong Kong exchange $78m Hong Kong’s bourse introdu- followed shortly after, revi- an analyst at RHB Bank Bhd. Central Retail Thailand stock exchange Up to $2.65b ced a number of listing refor- sing its listing rules to allow in Singapore. “I don’t think this Huijing Holdings Hong Kong exchange $195m ms, including one allowing companies to offer shares will cause a major factor in the I-Mab Biopharma Nasdaq exchange Up to $111m companies with a dual-class with different voting rights. decision-making process but Phoenix Tree Holdings New York Stock Exchange Up to $175m share structure to list there. But so far, no firm listing on it’s a slight positive. The ove- Lizhi Nasdaq exchange Up to $53m That’s enabled smartpho- the bourse has adopted the rall decision will still depend Mr D.I.Y Group Bursa Malaysia Up to $500m ne maker Xiaomi Corp. and structure. on the sector and valuation of Shenzhen Leoking Environmental Group Hong Kong exchange TBD food-delivery giant Meituan Singapore remains the the market for that company.” Dianping to complete mul- preferred listing venue for BLOOMBERG

Trade, intellectual property initiative issued in Guangzhou HE Nansha Initiative on Trade ding service in regards with in- opportunities for trade and the international rules and Chi- Han Xiucheng with the National Tand Intellectual Property was tellectual property, according to economic growth, but at the na’s national conditions. Intellectual Property Administra- signed yesterday in Guangzhou, Xinhua. same time pose new challen- Chong said China has estab- tion. capital of Guangdong Province, The theme of this year’s forum ges to the administration and lished IP courts in Beijing, Shan- The initiative was co-signed as the two-day Forum on Global was “platform economy and IPR,” law enforcement of global IPR, ghai and Guangzhou, as well as IP by departments of the market Trade, Technology Innovation which discussed the meaning of WTO Deputy Director-General tribunals in 19 cities. administration, customs and free and Intellectual Property conclu- higher-level and wider-range in- Yi Xiaozhun said at the opening The healthy development of trade zone offices in Guangdong ded. tellectual property rights (IPR) ceremony. the digital platform economy to facilitate trade and create a The initiative covers six aspec- against the background of boo- Chong Quan, chairman of the can’t be separated from high-level better business and innovation ts including raising awareness, ming trade globalization and the China Society for WTO Studies, innovation in internet technology environment in the Guangdong- strengthening protection, inte- platform economy. said China has built an IP legal and the IP system’s strict protec- -Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay grating coordination and upgra- Digital platforms offer more system that is in accordance with tion of platform technology, said Area. XINHUA ad www.macaudailytimes.com.mo page 9 thu 16.01.2020 經濟 BUSINESS

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TLANTIC City’s casinos AP PHOTO won almost $3.3 billion from gamblers in 2019, helped by surging spor- tsA and internet bets as the seaside resort continued to rebound from a mid-decade meltdown that saw five casinos close. Figures released Tuesday by the New Jersey Division of Gaming En- forcement show the nine casinos collectively won $3.29 billion in 2019, an increase of over 15% from 2018. When an additional $300 million in sports betting revenue is added to the equation, the casinos and two racetracks that offer spor- ts betting won $3.46 billion last year, a figure that does not include money from horse racing bets. It marked the first year since 2012 that Atlantic City’s casinos had won more than $3 billion from gamblers. That was right before a brutal stretch from 2014 to 2016 that saw five of the then-12 casinos shut Rebounding Atlantic City casinos down, and more than 11,000 jobs lost. The reopening in 2018 of the former Trump Taj Mahal as Hard see $3.3 billion revenue in 2019 Rock and the former Revel as the ting and become a destination in a million; Caesars was down 3.7% There was no year-to-year com- geoning market. Ocean Casino Resort has brought crowded Northeast casino market.” to $270.9 million; and Resorts was parison for the newest casinos, The Meadowlands Racetrack added revenue and jobs to the Rummy Pandit, a gambling down 3.2% to $178.4 million. which had not been open for a full in East Rutherford, just outside market. analyst with Stock- year in 2018. For 2019, New York City, was the runaway But those same two new casi- ton University, said Hard Rock won $350 leader in sports betting revenue nos also are diluting the profitabi- Atlantic City has suc- ”What Atlantic City million, and Ocean won with just under $150 million. It is lity of the seven casinos that were cessfully diversified $238 million. partnered with the FanDuel spor- in business before they reopened. its gambling offerings, needs right now is to New Jersey had a tsbook. The other racetrack to offer For the first three quarters of 2019, particularly through banner year at sports sports betting, Monmouth Park in the nine casinos reported a cumu- sports betting and in- improve its image and betting, with nearly $4.6 Oceanport, won nearly $26 million lative gross operating profit of $484 ternet gambling. Tho- marketing and become a billion wagered on pro in sports bets. Resorts Digital, whi- million, down 4.5% from the same se two products, deve- and college games. ch is affiliated with the DraftKings period in 2018. loped since November destination in a crowded The state won a online sports book, won nearly $80 “The revenue increase is a posi- 2013, now account landmark U.S. Supre- million on sports. tive,” said David Schwartz, a gam- for more than 18% of Northeast casino market me Court case in 2018, Internet gambling also conti- bling historian with the University Atlantic City’s winnin- DAVID SCHWARTZ clearing the way for all nued to be a bright spot in 2019, of Nevada Las Vegas. “Right now gs, he said. GAMBLING HISTORIAN 50 states to offer legal with $482 million won online from the industry should be in ‘grow-the- The news was not all sports betting should gamblers, an increase of more than -market’ mode rather than seeking positive. Five of the nine casinos The Golden Nugget was up they so choose. Since the first 61% over 2018. In the month of De- to consolidate profits, so a decrea- won less money in 2019 than they 15.4% to $378.4 million. It finished bets were taken in New Jersey in cember, nearly $558 million was se in profits isn’t necessarily the did in 2018. Tropicana was down the year as the No. 2 casino in June 2018, more than $5.8 billion wagered on sports in New Jersey, worst news we could get. Overall, 8.2% to $349.5 million; Harrah’s Atlantic City in terms of revenue. has been wagered on sports, pu- the second-best month ever, trai- what Atlantic City needs right now was down 6.1% to $312.6 million; The perennial leader, Borgata, was tting the state right behind Ne- ling only November’s total of nearly is to improve its image and marke- Bally’s was down 5.4% to $181.5 up 3.5% to $797.8 million. vada in the race to lead the bur- $563 million. AP

CORPORATE BITS Prada unveils pop-up store at Shoppes at Four Seasons Sands China volunteer team visit elderly in annual event ts and jewel tables, where nearly 9,300 elderly citizens a special selection of the to date. Prada women’s and men’s Sands China Ltd. Presi- collections, including rea- dent Dr. Wilfred Wong said, dy-to-wear leather goods, “the contributions made by footwear and accessories, is Macau’s elderly population offered. should not be forgotten. A representative of Prada Sands China is grateful to our told the Times that several Sands Cares Ambassadors exclusive items are on offer for caring for and serving this at the pop-up store. important segment of our In addition to several clas- community during this festi- Milanese luxury brand Pra- just 80 square meters, the sic pieces with the iconic ve time of Chinese New Year.” da is back in Macau to unveil project’s exterior features a and authentic look of the The Sands Cares Ambassa- a new pop-up store inside glass coffer where the Pra- 1990s Prada, the Italian lu- A group of around 120 New Year. The ambassadors dor program was established Shoppes at Four Seasons da logo, decorated in gold, xury brand also offers tren- Sands Cares Ambassadors also offered haircuts to the in August 2009 to give Sands for the upcoming Chinese envelops the entire trans- dy AirPod or earphones visited the homes of about elderly residents while there China employees an outlet New Year. The store, which parent external surface. cases made from ostrich 100 elderly living at Seac Pai for the annual activity. for serving the local commu- opened to the public last The interior, paved with skin coming in green, blue Van public housing in Coloane Sands China began the nity by organizing community week, will be at Four Seasons the iconic black and white and yellow. There is a limi- Sunday, in an annual spring- goodwill act in 2010, and has activities and initiatives that until March 8. check motif, is embellished ted number of the exclusive cleaning volunteer service since donated a total of over work toward creating a better Covering a total area of with 50s Italian design sea- items. activity ahead of the Chinese MOP2 million, benefiting Macau. page 10 www.macaudailytimes.com.mo CHINA 中國 16.01.2020 thu

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YANAN WANG, BEIJING PNEUMONIA OUTBREAK HE possibility that a new virus in central China could spread between humans China: Possible that new virus Tcannot be ruled out, though the risk of transmission at the moment appears to be low, Chinese officials said yester- could spread between humans day. Forty-one people in the But because the wife did not city of Wuhan have received a exhibit symptoms until days preliminary diagnosis of a no- after her husband, it’s also AP PHOTO vel coronavirus, a family of vi- possible that he infected her. ruses that can cause both the Chuang and other Hong common cold and more se- Kong health officials spoke rious diseases. A 61-year-old to reporters Wednesday man with severe underlying following a trip to Wuhan, conditions died from the co- where mainland Chinese au- ronavirus on Saturday. thorities briefed them on the While preliminary inves- outbreak. tigations indicate that most The threat of human-to- of the patients had worked -human transmission re- at or visited a particular sea- mains low, Chuang said, as food wholesale market, one hundreds of people, including woman may have contracted medical professionals, have the virus from her husband, been in close contact with in- the Wuhan Municipal Health fected individuals and have Commission said in a public not been infected themselves. notice. She echoed Wuhan autho- The commission said the rities’ assertion that there re- husband, who fell ill first, mains no definitive evidence worked at the Huanan Sea- of human-to-human trans- food Wholesale Market. mission. Meanwhile, the wife said she The outbreak in Wuhan has hasn’t had any exposure to the raised the specter of SARS, market. or severe acute respiratory It’s possible that the hus- syndrome. SARS is a type of band brought home food coronavirus that first struck from the market that then southern China in late 2002. It infected his wife, Hong Kong then spread to more than two health official Chuang Shuk- dozen countries, killing nearly -kwan said at a news briefing. 800 people. AP

reign equality of states, no- ninterference in internal Gov’t says Taiwan Russia says US Indo-Pacific matters, territorial integri- ty and peaceful resolution policy intact despite of disputes. strategy is to contain China “Western friends are election results using international law ASHOK SHARMA, less and less. Instead, they Chinese official said China’s threat to bring NEW DELHI have coined a new con- Ayesterday that Beijing Taiwan under its control

AP PHOTO cept which they call as a will not change its policy of by force, but said Taiwan’s USSIA yesterday criti- rules-based world order,” annexing Taiwan through government needs to Rcized the United States he said. its “one country, two sys- “think deeply,” asserting for introducing a new In- He said that Russia was tems” framework, despite calls for such moves have do-Pacific concept it said very much concerned with the heavy turnout in favor been growing among the was aimed at containing the situation in the Persian of pro-independence can- Chinese public. China. Gulf region and suggested didates in last weekend’s Differing political sys- Addressing a global that Gulf countries start presidential and legislative tems are neither “an obsta- conference in the Indian thinking about a collective elections. cle to unification nor an ex- capital to discuss the most security mechanism as a Ma Xiaoguang, spokes- cuse” for maintaining the challenging issues facing unifying, not divisive,” La- Command became the In- confidence-building mea- man for the Cabinet’s current state of Taiwan’s the world community, vrov said. do-Pacific Command. sure. Taiwan Affairs Office, said de-facto independence, Russian Foreign Minister The United States says China’s assertive terri- Lavrov said Iran had China would continue to Ma Xiaoguang said at a bi- Sergey Lavrov said that the Indo-Pacific engage- torial claims in the South proposed a non-aggres- insist on the so-called “’92 -weekly news conference Asia-Pacific cooperation ment framework supports China Sea, through which sion pact to other Gulf Consensus” that acknow- yesterday. until now was centered on sovereignty, transparency, a third of global shipping states. Russia recently held ledges both the self-gover- Taiwan’s independence- Southeast Asia. good governance and a passes, have drawn rebuke military exercises with Chi- ning island and the main- -leaning President Tsai In- The Indo-Pacific con- rules-based order among from the United States and na and Iran in the region to land as part of a single Chi- g-wen won re-election by a cept being pushed by the other things. By using In- become a flashpoint for a see how to ensure safe shi- nese nation. landslide on Saturday, while United States, Japan and do-Pacific, the U.S. also region in which Southeast pping, he said. “We do not insert ou- her Democratic Progressive others was to reconfigure wants to propagate the Asian nations Vietnam, the Russia hopes the five rselves into or critique Party maintained its ma- the existing structure, he idea that it’s a region that Philippines, Malaysia and permanent members of Taiwan’s elections. This jority in the legislature. The said. stretches far beyond Chi- Brunei all have rival claims. the U.N. Security Council round of Taiwan’s local result has been seen as a “Why do you need to na’s backyard and the tiger Yesterday, Lavrov also plus the European Union elections cannot change strong rebuke of China’s po- call Asia-Pacific as Indo- economies of East Asia, accused Western countries and Organization of Isla- the status of Taiwan as a licies toward Taiwan, a for- -Pacific? The answer is evi- and includes the Indian of not strictly following the mic Cooperation would part of China,” Ma said. mer Japanese colony whi- dent — to exclude China. Ocean. United Nations charter for participate in the collective Ma did not overtly re- ch split from the mainland Terminology should be In 2018, the U.S. Pacific discussions based on sove- security mechanism. AP peat communist-ruled amid civil war in 1949. AP www.macaudailytimes.com.mo page 11 thu 16.01.2020 中國 CHINA

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While other governments commit serious human rights AP PHOTO violations, “no other government flexes its political muscles with such vigor and determination to undermine the international human rights standards and ins- titutions that could hold it to ac- count,” he said. China is accused of locking up more than 1 million Uighurs and other Muslim ethnic mino- rities in its northwestern Xinjiang region in camps where they are subjected to political indoctri- nation and pressured to give up their religion. China denies any abuses and calls the camps cen- ters for job training and de-radi- calization. Roth also referred to what he called severe challenges to Hong Kong’s limited freedoms in the “one country, two systems” fra- mework under which it returned to Chinese rule in 1997. Clashes between police and anti-govern- ment demonstrators that began in June have been fueled largely by concerns that Beijing is ero- ding civil liberties guaranteed to the former British colony under the terms of its handover. A Hong Kong government spokesman said in response Official blasts human rights that “one country, two systems” has been “fully and successfully implemented,” and that the lo- cal government is committed to report, praises current situation safeguarding human rights and freedoms. The spokesman, who HINA has blasted a re- had the final say on the state of influencing media and politicians Kong, the semi-autonomous Chi- was not identified by name, said port from Human Ri- human rights in the country, whi- in countries such as Australia and nese city where he had been sche- the government remains commi- ghts Watch that accu- ch he described as “in the best pe- the U.S. duled to release the rights group’s tted to allowing universal suffra- sed it of constructing a riod of history.” On Tuesday, the head of Hu- annual report. China has designa- ge in elections for the territory’s Csurveillance state at home while Under strongman leader Xi man Rights Watch, Kenneth Roth, ted Human Rights Watch as one chief executive and legislature. seeking to silence critics abroad. Jinping, China’s ruling Commu- accused China of carrying out “the of the organizations it accuses of Beijing has retained the right to Foreign ministry spokesman nist Party has stepped up cam- most intense attack on the glo- fomenting months of anti-gover- vet candidates in the elections. Geng Shuang yesterday said he paigns to crush political critics bal system for enforcing human nment protests in Hong Kong. Violence was solely the result of had not read the report but that and extend its control over aca- rights since that system began to To avoid a global backlash police “carrying out enforcement such documents routinely “tur- demia, religion and civil society. emerge in the mid-20th century.” against surveillance, internet cen- actions in strict accordance with ned a blind eye on facts and con- In recent years, Beijing has also Roth held a news conference sorship and oppression at home, the law,” the spokesman said. fused right and wrong with no ob- been accused of seeking comple- at the United Nations Correspon- Beijing is trying to undermine in- He said foreign organizations jectivity at all.” te control over students and other dents Association in New York ternational institutions designed “should not interfere in any form” Geng said the Chinese people Chinese living abroad, as well as after being denied entry to Hong to protect human rights, Roth said. in Hong Kong’s internal affairs. AP

Beijing’s ties with key European ally nosedive over Taiwan PETER LACA tions, has even canceled a on the core interests” of the Ing-wen, who reaffirmed bastion of support for Tibet, Republic’s top intelligence planned visit. Asian nation. her stance that the island with politicians repeatedly agency last year in Novem- HINA’S relationship The latest tension came “We urge the adminis- is already an independent hosting the exiled Dalai ber that China had increa- Cwith a country that was as the local government in tration of Prague to realize country after winning re- Lama - who Beijing con- sed its efforts to recruit supposed to be a key pro- Prague signed a partner- its mistakes as soon as pos- -election to a second term siders a separatist leader. agents and destabilize state ponent of its interests in Eu- ship treaty this week with sible, remove the negative Saturday. Upon taking office in 2018, institutions as it and Russia rope is growing increasingly the Taiwanese capital, Tai- impact through concre- China requires countries the new liberal administra- continued to threaten the caustic. pei. Prague had already en- te actions, and adhere to to accept that both sides are tion restored late President nation’s security. The Czech Republic, an ded a sister-city agreement the One China principle,” part of “one China” as a pre- Vaclav Havel’s practice of On Sunday, Zeman ex-communist member of with Beijing after rejecting Shanghai’s municipal go- -condition for diplomatic flying the Tibetan flag from canceled an April visit to the European Union, once demands to sever ties with vernment said in a state- ties. Chinese regulators and city hall. the 17+1 summit between hoped to become a gateway Taiwan and Tibet. ment. nationalism-charged so- The national govern- China and countries from for investment to the conti- The Taiwan pact ange- Although the Commu- cial media campaigns have ment had taken a different central and eastern Europe, nent. But spats over Chine- red China, with Shanghai nist Party claims Taiwan as forced global airlines, ho- tone. Police suppressed saying the Asian nation had se territorial claims, Huawei announcing Tuesday it was part of the People’s Repu- tel chains, clothing ma- peaceful protests and for- failed to deliver on pledges Technologies Co. and es- suspending official contac- blic of China, Beijing has nufacturers and others to ced people to remove Tibe- of billions of dollars in in- pionage have strained ties ts with Prague. It accused never extended its control alter products and services tan flags from their homes vestments. “I don’t think the to the breaking point. the Czech capital of inter- across the Taiwan Strait. to ensure that places like when Chinese President Xi Chinese side has fulfilled Czech President Milos fering in Chinese internal China has stepped up effor- Hong Kong, Taiwan or Tibet Jinping visited in 2016. what it promised,” Zeman Zeman, so far the staun- affairs and acting inappro- ts to diplomatically isolate aren’t treated as countries. But there have been said in an interview strea- chest backer of closer rela- priately on issues “that bear Taiwanese President Tsai Prague has long been a signs of strain. The Czech med online. BLOOMBERG page 12 www.macaudailytimes.com.mo ASIA PACIFIC 亞太 16.01.2020 thu

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Natanauan, the mayor of Talisay town who has jurisdiction over

AP PHOTO two of the four island villages. “It may be difficult to declare the island a no man’s land be- cause like in the past, when that was attempted, it was hard to stop people because when they go hungry, they will always find a way,” Natanauan told the AP. Another driving factor keeping people on Taal is tourism. The picturesque island and surrounding region, which sit in Batangas province only 65 kilo- meters south of Manila and are known for their idyllic views, pine trees and cooler climate, have become a major draw for those seeking a quick escape from the the pollution-choked capital. Areas overlooking the 62,000-hectare lake and volcano island, which has its own cra- ter lake, have turned into boom towns of hotels, restaurants and spas. Visitors can go on tours by boat and horse-back, hike trails with sweeping views and hire gui- des to take them bird watching. “It’s quiet and clean and there is no trouble and traffic,” Nata- nauan said. “When you’re able to climb to the peak, it’s really like paradise when you see the entire Despite risks, villagers made island with its swarms of birds.” Many of those living on Taal have found work in the indus- Philippine volcano their home try, and Natanauan estimated AARON FAVILA of boats. A man who defied offi- ding dilemma of how the govern- a permanent danger zones where tourism brings 16 million pesos & JIM GOMEZ, TALISAY cial warnings about the ongoing ment can move settlements away people are forbidden from setting ($314,000) in revenue each year to eruption to sneak back to the is- from danger zones threatened by up homes. The area was also in those on island. T’S the second-most active vol- land to check on his pigs, says the- volcanoes, landslides, floods and the 1960s declared a governmen- What happens next is unclear. Icano in the Philippines, a de- re is complete devastation. typhoons in one of the world’s t-protected area and later a na- Defense Secretary Delfin Lo- signated permanent danger zone “Almost everything was des- most disaster-prone countries. tional park, meaning it should be renzana has recommended that long declared off-limits to human troyed,” Christian Morales told Sometimes, as is the case with off-limits to permanent settlers. the thousands of residents should settlements. Yet to more than The Associated Press, adding that Taal, the settlements are in vio- That has never been enforced, not be allowed to return to the is- 5,000 people the Taal volcano is he was only able to get his bea- lation of laws that have not been however, and Taal’s destructive land for good. home. rings after seeing the cross of a enforced. explosions have proven deadly in “I strongly believe [...] that Taal A lush island dotted with do- mud-encrusted Catholic church “It’s an accident waiting to ha- the past, including a 1965 erup- island will be declared a no man’s zens of craters in the middle of where he used to hear Mass. “If ppen,” Renato Solidum, head of tion that killed more than 200 land,” Lorenzana said Tuesday a shimmering lake, the volcano anybody defied orders and stayed the Philippine Institute of Volca- people and ravaged the island’s during the televised emergency roared into action Sunday with a behind, he would have been killed nology and Seismology, said of the villages. meeting. “We should not allow mighty eruption that shot rocks, without a doubt.” villages on the island. Nevertheless, poverty, a lack of people to return there because ash and steam miles into the sky So far no one has been reported He said his agency has repea- land and desperation have driven if there are more violent explo- just hours after the inhabitants killed in the eruption, but the di- tedly warned against living on people over the years to the island sions, people will perish on that of its four villages fled on a flotilla saster is spotlighting the longstan- the island, which it has declared despite the danger, said Gerry island.” AP

Thai army chief signs intelligence pact with Indonesia

BUSABA SIVASOMBOON, Apirat Kongsompong said nificant amount of auto- with the insurgency in sou- group, the Barisan Revolu- mode of conflict manage- BANGKOK it increases cooperation in nomy, an approach that thern Thailand.” si Nasional to pressure it to ment in the deep south. tracking fugitives across Thai authorities have not The director of a think join ongoing peace talks. “Judging from budget N intelligence-sharing borders and provides for seriously considered. The tank monitoring the con- Srisompob said he dou- allocations, it seems that Aagreement signed by the exchange of visits and insurgency is active in Thai- flict said the Thai gover- bted the extension of the the government has given the army chiefs of Thailand training. land’s three southernmost nment is still focusing on pact with Indonesia would little importance to the for- and Indonesia is unlikely to Apirat said he sought provinces, the only ones military approaches to help Thai authorities enga- mal peace dialogue,” she significantly help Thailand during his visit to unders- with Muslim majorities in counter the insurgents and ge with the BRN, which has said. end a Muslim separatist in- tand how Indonesia rea- predominantly Buddhist is paying less attention to closer links with Thailand’s The most recent violen- surgency in its deep south, ched a settlement with Thailand. Indonesia and social issues such as pover- southern neighbor, Malay- ce in the conflict occurred analysts said yesterday. Muslim insurgents in Aceh Aceh province are predo- ty and inequality that fuel sia. on Sunday, when a group of More than 7,000 people province in 2005. He said he minantly Muslim. the insurgency. An independent scholar armed men attacked a mi- have died since the insur- met with the former leaders Indonesian army chief Srisompob Jitpirom- specializing in the southern litary outpost in Narathiwat gency flared up in 2004. of the Free Aceh Movement, Gen. Andika Perkasa said si, director of Deep South insurgency, Rungrawee province. A Thai village de- The pact signed Tuesday which fought a bitter war Apirat also met the Wali Watch, told The Associa- Chalermsripinyorat, said fense volunteer and a sus- in Indonesia’s Aceh provin- for autonomy for decades. Nanggroe — Aceh’s sym- ted Press that in 2017, Thai she believes Thailand’s deal pected insurgent were kil- ce extended a cooperation Indonesia’s peace agree- bolic head of state — to ex- authorities began focu- with Indonesia could signi- led during a shootout and agreement launched in ment with the insurgents change views that “would sing suppression efforts on fy that military suppression 11 other defense volunteers 2008. Thai army chief Gen. gave Aceh province a sig- be useful to apply in dealing the most active insurgent will remain the dominant were wounded. AP www.macaudailytimes.com.mo page 13 thu 16.01.2020 亞太 ASIA PACIFIC

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acquit Kem Sokha to bring an end CAMBODIA to this mockery of justice,” he said. The trial begins at a politically delicate time for Hun Sen, as Cam- bodia faces likely trade sanctions from the European Union. Treason trial begins of Hun Sen has been in power for 35 years and has vowed to serve two more 5-year terms in office. His party swept all the seats in opposition leader Kem Sokha the National Assembly in the 2018 SOPHENG CHEANG, ticians’ differing points of view, and polls, but drew condemnation from PHNOM PENH needs to be solved through political human rights groups and Western AP PHOTO means,” he said, alluding to a past nations, which charged that the HE trial of a top Cambo- political settlement that ended a ci- election was neither free nor fair. dian opposition leader vil war with the communist Khmer The EU began a process that charged with treason be- Rouge. could result in its withdrawal of pre- gan yesterday, more than The morning session was occu- ferential duty-free and quota-free Ttwo years after he was arrested in pied by legal formalities as evidence status for imports from Cambodia what is widely seen as a politically was introduced for the trial. Chan because of deficiencies in labor and motivated prosecution. Chen said that when the video clip human rights. It is due to announce Kem Sokha was head of the was introduced, the defense noted its decision in February. Cambodia National Rescue Party that it was an abbreviated, edited The threatened action could ba- when he was arrested in September version of their client’s remarks, and dly hurt the Cambodia economy, 2017 on the basis of an old video they would be presenting a com- which depends heavily on exports showing him at a seminar where he plete version. of low-cost textiles and footwear. spoke about receiving advice from The human rights group Am- The EU accounts for almost half of U.S. pro-democracy groups. nesty International called for the Cambodia’s exports. He could be imprisoned for up sidered to be under government Sokha’s testimony, as the court had charges against Kem Sokha to be Cambodia is one of several de- to 30 years if found guilty. His party influence. earlier announced there would be dropped. veloping nations with whom the was dissolved by Cambodia’s Su- “I know strongly that I am to- no room for journalists in the cour- “After two years held in arbitrary EU has an “Everything But Arms” preme Court in November 2017 on tally innocent so I have to go to the troom. detention, the authorities have not — or EBA — program granting the same basis. court and challenge the charge and Chan Chen, one of Kem Sokha’s presented a shred of credible evi- preferential access to the European The actions were seen as in- demand that they drop the case,” lawyers, told reporters after the dence to support a charge of trea- market for products other than tended to ensure victory by long- Kem Sokha told The Associated morning court session that the ca- son,” said Nicholas Bequelin, the weapons. -serving Prime Minister Hun Sen’s Press yesterday. “I have never done se’s political nature requires that group’s regional director. Hun Sen has publicly said he Cambodian People’s Party in the anything wrong so the court has to it be solved by talks among politi- “The non-existent crime was won’t let Cambodia be pushed 2018 general election by elimina- drop the charges.” cians rather than in court. politically manufactured to further around and its low-cost export in- ting the only credible opposition It was unclear whether the pu- “My colleagues and I know that the suppression of the opposition dustries can survive without the force. Cambodia’s courts are con- blic would get a fair account of Kem Kem Sokha’s case is one about poli- party. The Phnom Penh Court must benefit of the trade privileges. AP

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RUSSIA In his address, Putin said the constitution must also specify the authority of the State Council con- sisting of regional governors and Putin announces constitutional top federal officials. Some analysts have theorized reform, his PM steps down that Putin may try to continue pulling the strings as head of the VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV, ble if it were governed under a par- Alexei Navalny, the most pro- with his performance. He was par- council after stepping down as MOSCOW liamentary system. The president minent Russian opposition leader, ticularly critical of Medvedev’s de- president in 2024. should retain the right to dismiss tweeted that the president’s speech cision to give the green light to the Putin also emphasized the RESIDENT Vladimir Putin the prime minister and Cabinet signaled Putin’s desire to continue Western air campaign over Libya need to amend the constitution to Paccepted the resignation of ministers, to name top defense calling the shots after his term ends. in 2011 that led to the ouster and give it a clear priority over interna- his prime minister yesterday after and security officials, and to be “The only goal of Putin and his the killing of long-time dictator tional law. proposing constitutional amend- in charge of the Russian military regime is to stay in charge for life, Moammar Gadhafi. “The requirements of interna- ments that could herald his inten- and law enforcement agencies, he having the entire country as his Medvedev’s decision to step tional law and treaties and deci- tion to carve out a position that said. personal asset and seizing its ri- down after one term to let Pu- sions of international organs can would let him stay at Russia’s helm Putin emphasized that consti- ches for himself and his friends,” tin return to the presidency also only be valid on the territory of after his presidency ends. tutional changes must be put to a Navalny alleged. sparked massive protests in Russia as long as they don’t restrict Russian Prime Minister Dmitry nationwide vote. Moscow in 2011-2012 in human rights and freedoms and Medvedev, who served as a pla- Putin’s current term ex- a major challenge to the don’t contradict the constitution,” ceholder president in 2008-2012 pires in 2024, and Russia’s Putin’s proposals Kremlin. he said. to allow Putin to observe term li- political elites have been indicate his intention Observers speculated He also said that the constitu- mits, said in televised comments abuzz with speculation that Putin may stay in char- tion must be tweaked to say that that he needed to resign in light of about his future plans. to remain in charge ge after 2024 by shifting top government officials aren’t his mentor’s proposed changes in The 67-year-old Putin into the prime minister’s allowed to have foreign citizenship government. has remained at the helm while re-distributing seat after increasing the or residence permits. Putin thanked Medvedev for for more than 20 years powers between powers of parliament and Putin focused his state of the his work and appointed him as the — longer than any other the Cabinet and trimming nation address on the need to deputy head of the presidential Russian or Soviet leader various branches of presidential authority. encourage population growth by Security Council. since Josef Stalin. He will Political analyst Dmitry offering additional subsidies to fa- In his state of the nation ad- have to step down after government Oreshkin said Putin’s speech milies that have children. dress earlier in the day, Putin sug- his term ends under the made it clear he was ponde- The Russian leader said that gested amending the constitution current law, which limits the pre- Putin served two presidential ring the move to premiership. Russia would remain open for to allow lawmakers to name pri- sident to two consecutive terms. terms in 2000-2008 before shifting “Putin is advancing the idea of cooperation with all countries me ministers and Cabinet mem- Political analyst Kirill Rogov into the prime minister’s seat for keeping his authority as a more while maintaining a strong defen- bers. The authority to make those said that Putin’s proposals indicate four years to observe the term li- powerful and influential prime se capability to fend off potential appointments currently belongs his intention to remain in charge mit. Medvedev kept his seat warm minister while the presidency threats. to Russia’s president. while re-distributing powers be- and then stepped down after just will become more decorative,” He added that new weapons “It will increase the role of par- tween various branches of gover- one term to allow his mentor to Oreshkin said. systems would protect Russia’s se- liament and parliamentary par- nment. reclaim the top job in 2012. Whi- Other potential options in- curity “for decades ahead.” ties, powers and independence of “Such a model resembling the le in office, Medvedev raised the clude a merger with neighboring “For the first time in history, we the prime minister and all Cabinet Chinese one would allow Putin to presidential term from four to six Belarus that would create a new aren’t trying to catch up with anyo- members,” Putin told an audience stay at the helm indefinitely while years. position of the head of a new uni- ne,” Putin said. “On the contrary, of top officials and lawmakers. encouraging rivalry between po- While Putin continued calling fied state — a prospect rejected by other leading nations are yet to At the same time, Putin argued tential successors,” Rogov said on the shots during Medvedev’s pre- Belarusian President Alexander develop the weapons that Russia that Russia would not remain sta- Facebook. sidency, he wasn’t quite happy Lukashenko. already has.” AP www.macaudailytimes.com.mo page 15 thu 16.01.2020 國際 WORLD

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of all oil passes. German Defense Minister An- negret Kramp-Karrenbauer made an unannounced visit yester- Iran warns Europe as diplomat day to the Azraq base in Jordan, where German troops serving in the fight against the Islamic State group are based. Germany wants says officials ‘lied’ on crash to resume training Iraqi forces. NASSER KARMI, with world powers. Speaking be- Rouhani separately criticized JON GAMBRELL fore his Cabinet, Rouhani showed Europe’s “baseless” words regar-

& EMILY SCHMALL, TEHRAN AP PHOTO a rarely seen level of anger in his ding the nuclear deal. Iran had wide-ranging remarks. been holding out for Europe to RAN’S president warned yes- “Today, the American soldier offer a means by which Tehran terday that European soldiers is in danger, tomorrow the Euro- could sell its oil abroad despite in the Mideast “could be in pean soldier could be in danger,” U.S. sanctions. However, a hoped- danger” after three nations Rouhani said. “We want you to -for trading mechanism for other Ichallenged Tehran over breaking leave this region but not with war. goods hasn’t taken hold and a the limits of its nuclear deal. We want you to go wisely. It is to French-pitched line of credit also Tehran’s top diplomat meanwhile your own benefit.” hasn’t materialized. acknowledged that Iranians “were Rouhani did not elaborate. After Soleimani’s killing, Iran lied to” for days following the Is- European forces have been de- announced it would no longer lamic Republic’s accidental shoot ployed alongside Americans in abide by any of the nuclear deal’s down of a Ukrainian jetliner that Iraq and Afghanistan. France also limits, which had been designed killed 176 people. maintains a naval base in Abu to keep Tehran from having enou- President Hassan Rouhani’s re- Dhabi, the capital of the United gh material to be able to build an marks in a televised Cabinet mee- tion downed the Ukraine Interna- blame for deadly roadside bomb Arab Emirates, while Britain has atomic bomb if it chose. However, ting represent the first direct threat tional Airlines flight as a lie. The attacks on U.S. troops in Iraq. opened a base in the island nation Iran has said it will continue to he’s made to Europe as tensions shoot down — and subsequent Iran retaliated with a ballistic of Bahrain. allow the United Nations’ nuclear remain high between Tehran and days of denials that a missile had missile strike targeting Iraqi mi- European Commission watchdog access to its nuclear si- Washington over President Do- downed it — sparked days of an- litary bases housing U.S. forces spokesman Peter Stano told re- tes. Rouhani also reiterated a lon- nald Trump withdrawing the U.S. gry protests in the country. early last Wednesday, just before porters that officials were aware gtime Iranian pledge that Tehran from the deal in May 2018. The current tensions between an anti-aircraft battery shot down of the threats, but the European doesn’t seek the bomb. Iranian Foreign Minister Iran and the U.S. reached fever-pi- the Ukrainian airliner taking off Union had no plans to leave Iraq. The European nations reluc- Mohammad Javad Zarif’s admis- tch two weeks ago with the Ameri- from Tehran’s Imam Khomeini In- Italian Defense Minister Lorenzo tantly triggered the accord’s dispu- sion, which came at a summit in can drone strike in Baghdad that ternational Airport. Guerini told lawmakers his go- te mechanism on Tuesday to force New Delhi yesterday, represents killed the powerful Revolutionary Amid all of this, Britain, France vernment has plans to increase Iran into discussions, starting the the first time an Iranian official Guard Gen. Qassem Soleimani. and Germany launched the so- Rome’s troop levels at the Strait of clock on a process that could re- referred to earlier claims from The general had led Iranian pro- -called “dispute mechanism” per- Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the sult in the “snapback” of U.N. and Tehran that a technical malfunc- xy forces abroad, including those taining to Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal Persian Gulf through which 20% EU sanctions on Iran. AP ad page 16 www.macaudailytimes.com.mo INFOTAINMENT 資訊／娛樂 16.01.2020 thu

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Red December – Exhibition of Carlos 13:00 TDM News (Repetição) Marreiros 13:30 Telejornal RTPi (Diferido) Time: 10am-9pm 15:00 Água de Mar Until: February 13, 2020 15:30 BING Venue: Tap Seac Gallery, located at No. 95, 15:45 Os Ursos Boonie na Neve Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida 16:15 As Novas Viagens Philosophicas Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 8988 4000 16:45 Portugueses Pelo Mundo Sr.1 17:30 LiteraturAqui Exhibition of Works by Tam Check Wun 18:00 Império (Repetição) and Lao Chon Hong, Artists Winning the 18:55 Semana Internacional (Repetição) Grand Prize of the Jury Award of the 19:30 Ouro Verde Sr.1 Collective Exhibition of Macau Artists 2017 20:30 Telejornal Time: 10am-7pm (Closed on Mondays) 21:15 TDM Talk Show Until: March 1, 2020 21:50 Livros com João Guedes Venue: Exhibitions Gallery and the Nostalgic 21:55 Viagens Gastronómicas House of the Taipa Houses 22:20 Império Admission: Free 23:15 TDM News Kong Seng Ticketing Service: 8988 4000 23:50 5 Para a Meia Noite 1979 Shah of Iran flees into exile The World as Will and Idea – Collective 01:40 Telejornal (Repetição) Exhibition of Emerging Artists from 02:25 RTPi Directo The Shah of Iran has fled the country following months of increa- Mainland China singly violent protests against his regime. Time: 10am-7pm (No admittance after 6:30pm, Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlevi and his wife, Empress Farah, left closed on Mondays) Tehran and flew to Aswan in Egypt. Until: February 23, 2020 The couple’s three youngest children were flown to the United Venue: Macau Contemporary Art Centre - Navy States yesterday. Yard No.1, located at Rua de S. Tiago Da Barra cinema Official reports say the Shah has left for a “vacation” and medical Admission: Free cineteatro treatment. In fact, he was asked to leave by the man he appointed prime minister earlier this month. Enquiries: (853) 8791 9814 09 - 15 Jan Over the past few months, there have been an increasing num- ber of violent clashes between security forces and anti-Shah de- Exhibition by Lio Man Cheong monstrators. Time: 3pm-8pm (Mondays) Opposition to the Shah has become united behind the Muslim 12pm-8pm (Tuesdays to Sundays) traditionalist movement led by Iran’s main spiritual leader, Ayatollah ntil February 9, 2020 U : Ruholla Khomeini, from exile in France. enue V : A2 Gallery, Albergue SCM, No.8, Calçada There have been calls for the Ayatollah’s return - and news of the da Igreja de São Lázaro Shah’s departure was greeted with mass celebrations across Iran. Admission: Free British and United States’ ex-patriates living in Iran - regarded as Enquiries: (853) 2852 2550 symbols of westernization - have been the frequent target of atta- cks. Thousands have left the country. “Taste of Celebration” Exhibition Martial law was declared in many cities on 8 September. But later Time: 10am-10pm BAD BOYS FOR LIFE that month, industrial action by thousands of Iranian workers culmi- Until: February 9, 2020 room 1 nated in a mass strike by employees in the oil industry. Venue: Macau Tower 2:30, 4:45, 7:15, 9:30pm The strike sparked riots and rallies across the country in support Director: Adil El Arbi, Bilall Fallah Admission: Free Starring: Will Smith, Alexander Ludwig, Vanessa Hudgens of the Ayatollah. Enquiries: (853) 2893 3339 Language: English (Chinese) Western governments, like the US, UK and West Germany, have Duration: 123min continued to express support for the Shah. Rooster, Tiger, Sheep by Snake The Shah appointed a new military government in early Novem- Time: 11am-8pm ber. But it failed to stem the rising tide of support for the Ayatollah. Until: February 9, 2020 Earlier this month he appointed a new prime minister, Dr Shapur Venue: Shop 100 and 107, Emerald Lobby, MGM Bahktiar. When, on 13 January, the Ayatollah declared a revolutio- Cotai nary Islamic council to replace what he called the “illegal govern- Admission: Free ment” of Iran, Dr Bahktiar persuaded the Shah it was time to leave. nquiries (853) 8806 8888 E : Courtesy BBC News

1917 room 2 2:30, 4:45, 7:15, 9:30pm In context Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Dean-Charles Chapman, George MacKay, Daniel Mays The Shah never returned to Iran. He died in exile in Egypt in 1980. Offbeat Language: English (Chinese) Ayatollah Khomeini returned to Iran on 1 February after 14 years’ Duration: 119min exile. He threw out Dr Bahktiar’s government on 11 February and, after a Group hopes to prevent ‘opossum referendum, declared an Islamic Republic on 1 April. dropping on ew ear s ve Khomeini guided his country’s revolutionary social, legal, and political ’ N Y ’ E development until his death in 1989. He presided over the country during the Iran/Iraq war, only reluctantly A movement is growing in North Carolina to pre- agreeing a ceasefire. He also issued a fatwa against author Salman vent the act of so-called “opossum dropping.” Rushdie. The practice involves suspending an opossum in a Two decades later, liberals ushered in a period of transformation with transparent box on New Year’s Eve and slowly lowe- their election victory in 2000 over the conservative elite. ring it the ground as people count down to midnight. But reformist president Mohammad Khatami was at odds with hard- The Raleigh News & Observer reported that a wes- liners, including the supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, and failed to tern North Carolina town had conducted opossum make good on his promises. drops for 24 years. He was replaced by the ultra-conservative Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Brasstown in Clay County dropped its last opossum JUDY in June 2005. room 3 President Bush declared Iran part of an “axis of evil” in 2002. Wash- in 2017. But the organization Animal Help Now wan- ington accused Tehran of attempting to develop nuclear weap- ts to prevent anyone from doing it elsewhere. That 2:30, 4:45, 7:15, 9:30pm Director: Rupert Goold ons,although Iran says its nuclear ambitions are peaceful. will require a change to state law that allows people Starring: Renée Zellweger, Jessie Buckley, Finn Wittrock Tehran resumed its uranium conversion process in 2005, provoking a to do anything they want to opossums for five days Language: English (Chinese) diplomatic showdown with the international community. each year. Duration: 118min www.macaudailytimes.com.mo page 17 thu 16.01.2020 資訊／娛樂 INFOTAINMENT

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P AP PHOTO Richard Madden in the U.S. Pharrell Williams is joining RUCE Springsteen’s into the newest class. edition of “Citadel,” a dra- the show’s executive produ- Bson was sworn in “We’re very proud,” ma series to be produced in cers, which include Oliver Tuesday as a firefighter Bruce Springsteen told conjunction with programs and Amy Poehler, with the Jersey City Fire reporters at the ceremony. from several other countries. — Amazon is touting the Department, along with “We’re just excited for “The idea is to create a cast of a new “The Lord of 15 others. him today.” truly global, action-packed the Rings” series as multi- Sam Springsteen was Jersey City officials say spy series,” Amazon Studios -generational actors “from joined by his famous fa- this is the fire depart- chief Jennifer Salke said. “It’s around the globe,” including ther and mother, Patti ment’s 10th class since a totally innovative, multifa- British-Iranian actress Na- Scialfa, at City Hall along Fulop took office. More ceted international approach zanin Boniadi and Australian with Mayor Steven Fulop than 200 firefighters have to storytelling, and we can’t actor-musician Tom Budge. and other city officials. been hired since 2013. wait to tell you more as it co- But the streaming service The Boss and Scialfa sat The department now has mes together.” declined to say which charac- in the front row as their 666 members, its largest Local-language produc- ters — or the races — they or 25-year-old son was sworn number ever. tions are being done in Italy other cast members announ- and India, with another an- ced Tuesday will be playing. nounced Tuesday in Mexico. Other details of the produc- AP PHOTO Amazon called the U.S. ver- Also announced by the ches an anthropology course tion also are being kept under sion the “mothership” of the streaming service during its on sex and love at Colum- wraps but “everything is mo- project, with production set presentation at a TV critics bia University. Also starring ving forward,” Salke said. to begin this summer. meeting: are Grace Byers (“Empire”), The series will “explore new Film star Chopra Jonas — Meagan Good is among Jerrie Johnson (“Good Trou- storylines” preceding J.R.R. was in the ABC TV series the stars of an upcoming ble”) and Shoniqua Shandai Tolkien’s “The Fellowship of “Quantico.” Madden star- Amazon comedy from “Girls (“I Am the Night”). the Ring,” Amazon said. red in the award-winning Trip” creator Tracy Oliver. Byers plays trust-fund baby Other actors in the series ba- BBC and Netflix series “Bo- The untitled, half-hour se- and fashion designer Quinn; sed on Tolkien’s works inclu- dyguard.” ries revolves around four Afri- Shandai portrays aspiring de Joseph Mawle, who played The other “Citadel” pro- can American college friends singer Angie and Johnson Benjen Stark on “Game of ductions will “enhance the in pursuit of their dreams, the plays Tye, described as “an Thrones,” Morfydd Clark experience of engaging with streaming service said. alpha fierce, queer successful (“His Dark Materials”) and the show,” Salke said. Fur- Good (“Star,” “Think Like app developer.” Ismael Cruz Cordova (“Ray ther details and release dates a Man”) plays the “stylish, The series reunites Oliver Donovan,” Mary Queen of were not announced. sunny” Camille, who tea- with “Girls Trip” director Scots”). ad www.macaudailytimes.com.mo page 19 thu 16.01.2020 體育 SPORTS

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AP PHOTO archers with disabilities and the rest — and holds a record for the longest, most accurate shot by an archer — 310 yards. He has also hit targets at 500 yards, and even 800 yards — though these are not officials records. Unable to find work and trying to support a family, Stutzman went deer hunting about a deca- de ago to put food on the table for his family in Fairfield, Iowa, in the southeastern part of the state. It was his early experiment with the bow. “People at the time would say if I had arms they would hire me,” he explained. “I’d say, I can’t just grow arms. Just give me a chance to show what I can do.” He took to the bow so well that by 2012 he had won a Paralym- pic silver medal in London. He came up short in Rio de Janeiro, partly because of a defective pie- ce of equipment. But he’s beco- me increasingly famous, picking up sponsors and motivational speaking engagements. “Archery changed my life,” he said. “I went from living off of Social Security, which was $600 a month, to now I don’t need So- cial Security. I can take care of my kids. Now people know who I am. This is bigger than archery now.” ‘Armless Archer’ Stutzman and Stutzman said he lost about 60 pounds (about 27 kilograms) sin- ce Rio and is training harder than ever to get the gold medal. his disarming sense of humor “I could live without it, but kind of like redemption a little ATT Stutzman has This from a guy who has no guy and he says: ‘Whoa, how are he said he can also use chopsticks bit,” he said. no arms. He was arms, but only small stumps pro- you doing that?’ I mean, I have with his feet. What really matters now is the born that way. But truding from his shoulders. legs. Because I don’t have arms “I’m not that efficient,” he said, way he can reach people, who he has — pardon “I want people to know that I’m people sometimes assume I can’t much like any chopstick beginner. recognize him because of the Pa- Mthe pun — a disarming sense of just a normal guy, and I like to lau- do anything — ever. Including His house where he’s raising ralympics and intense media co- humor. gh. And I like to make people lau- walking, apparently, or thinking.” three sons as a single father has verage. The American is known as the gh,” Stutzman said in an interview Stutzman can do everything he no modifications, which is the “My main focus is people who “Armless Archer,” a silver medalist with The Associated Press. says, except — and here comes way his father and mother — don’t have a physical disability, from the 2012 Paralympics who If normal means commonpla- the humor again — wash dishes, Leon and Jean Stutzman — raised and kids,” he said. “People who will be among the favorites for ce, or ordinary, that’s not Stutz- vacuum or change diapers. Ac- him when they adopted him at 13 think they have it rough and you gold at this year’s Tokyo Paralym- man. A better word is “extraordi- tually he can do those chores, too, months. look at them and they are com- pics. nary.” but jokes about his disability as a He also shoots a bow and ar- pletely fine. That gets under my Asked in a visit to Tokyo what He uses humor to put people way out. row with his feet. He sits in a chair, skin because I have an excuse to sport he would pursue if he we- at ease, or poke fun at misconcep- With no arms or hands, he has uses a strap around his chest that sit at home and do nothing. But ren’t an archer, Stutzman replied: tions they have about disabilities. learned to use his feet. He shaves lets him grab the arrow. To draw you are perfectly fine and you are “I want to be a champion arm “The other day I was walking with his feet, drives a car with his back the bow, he pushes his leg sitting on the couch complaining. wrestler.” up a flight of stairs and I passed a feet, and eats with his feet. In fact, away from his chest. Then sets That’s dumb.” AP

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Brain importer Hungary Police yesterday The University of Macau (UM) is planning to fill up recommended filing drug AP PHOTO dealing charges against approximately 75% to 80% of its undergraduate pro- two Dutch men arrested gram offers with Macau residents this year. This rate in August at a popular is high if one considers that the resident population is music festival. Budapest always being squeezed by the arrival of new immigran- police said they found 20 ts, as well as a recent policy from the public university kilograms of pre-rolled to admit more students from the Greater Bay Area. marijuana cigarettes and It is a statement of sorts about the institution’s com- ecstasy pills with a street value of around $335,000, mitment to the local population. UM has been under most of it stashed away pressure for years for not recruiting enough residen- in a small van they were ts as part of its academic staff, and comments by its using and which was Rector, Song Yonghua, which indicate the university parked outside the festival will prioritize residents for its undergraduate options, grounds. is probably received as reassuring. But things look different if one examines the univer- Poland The European Union executive has come sity’s recruitment policy at different levels. While most to the aid of Poland, which of the administrative staff is constituted of Macau re- is involved in a bitter dispute sidents, the majority of professors and researchers with Russian President come from institutions abroad and its graduate and Vladimir Putin over postgraduate programs, tacitly or not, often target fo- Experts seek answers Poland’s role in World War reign talent. II. EU Commissioner Vera A few years ago, under fire by the government for not Jourova told the parliament yesterday that she “rejects offering enough opportunities to local students, the behind constant any false claim” that paints university created the UM Postdoctoral Fellowship, Poland as a perpetrator designed for Macau residents – with insiders indi- quakes in Puerto Rico instead of a victim of the cating, though, that consideration for the position 1939-1945 war. She said meant the candidate had to be Chinese. It offered a DANICA COTO area, where more than 4,000 is being squeezed between she “will not tolerate these three-year contract to successful candidates, who people have sought shelter these two tectonic plates,” he attacks on Poland.” would also have to secure a one-year post-doc posi- EISMOLOGISTS in sou- as they wonder when the said. tion in a “top university” abroad during the period. I Sthern Puerto Rico ginger- ground will stop trembling. In the last 50 years, 10

do not have data on how many students the universi- ly walked around a patch of “I don’t plan on stepping earthquakes of magnitude AP PHOTO ty managed to accept under this fellowship, but it is dirt that marks the location foot in the house for any 4 and higher have occurred likely to be low: the number of PhD graduates in Ma- of recently buried sensors reason until this stops,” said within 50 kilometers of the cau is not high. Indeed, back in 1999, less than 10% they hope will reveal answers Adrián Santos, a 45-year-old recent 6.4 magnitude epi- of Macau’s employed population had a tertiary edu- behind the constant and mechanic who has been center prior to Dec. 28, said cation at all; plus, the mandatory year abroad would unusual shaking in the re- living in a tent in the sou- Lindsay Davis, with USGS’s UK The estranged father of Meghan, Duchess of likely create a hurdle for early career scholars to secure gion that has terrified resi- thern coastal city of Ponce earthquake disaster assistan- Sussex could be called as for nearly a week with nine ce team manager. the position. dents. a defense witness in her Increased access to education over the years in Ma- Alena Leeds with the U.S. other relatives. “The shaking She said the rate of af- lawsuit against the Mail on cau, with the opening of new universities and the ex- Geological Survey stopped is unbearable.” tershocks following the 6.4 Sunday newspaper, court pansion of old ones, could have helped greatly increa- in front of the sensors on Scientists say they don’t magnitude quake is higher papers reveal. Meghan se the number of local graduates. But the expansion Tuesday afternoon and scru- yet know much about the than expected, but still wi- is suing the newspaper of the gambling industry, followed by a large offer of tinized the information that faults causing the quakes, thin normal range. She also and its parent company Associated Newspapers generous starting-pay jobs in casinos – for people ba- popped up on the screen in although some experts belie- said Saturday’s 5.9 magnitu- for publishing a letter she ve at least three faults are in- de quake was within the ran- rely out of high school – has undoubtedly undermined front of her. wrote to her father, Thomas the potential of Macau’s youth, who grew up under “Here comes one! The- volved, including the Punta ge of what was expected for Markle. The civil lawsuit the gambling boom to achieve more than an under- re’s an aftershock,” she said Montalva one in southwest the aftershock sequence. accuses the newspaper graduate degree, if any. as the software showed red, Puerto Rico that students Experts say the likeliest of copyright infringement, Now, the higher education institution has laun- blue and green lines that and professors at the Univer- scenario is that the frequen- misuse of private ched another call under its Macau talent program, squiggled up and down. sity of Puerto Rico in Maya- cy of aftershocks will decrea- information and violating the U.K.’s data protection which promotes virtually the opposite of its previous More than 1,280 earth- guez discovered in the early se in the next 30 days, noting law with the publication of 2000s. that moderately sized ones fellowship. Applicants for the UM Macau Postdocto- quakes have hit Puerto Rico’s the letter. ral Fellowship and Associateship should have received southern region since Dec. “There are a lot of diffe- could still further damage their PhDs in under two years from top-ranked uni- 28, more than two dozen of rent opinions but not a lot of structures. A less likely sce- versities listed in the “THE/QS ranking, or … under them magnitude 4.5 or grea- data,” said Elizabeth Vanaco- nario is another earthquake the Double First-Class Initiatives and Programmes in ter, according to the USGS. re, an associate research pro- just as strong as the 6.4 one AP PHOTO Mainland China.” This would exclude any graduate Among them was a 6.4 mag- fessor at the university, which occurs in the same area, an from the university proper, since it is not listed among nitude quake that hit on Jan. also houses the island’s Seis- event known as a doublet. A the top 200 universities featured in the relevant rankin- 7, killing one person and in- mic Network. much less likely scenario is gs, nor as part of China’s Double-First Class initiative, juring nine others, and a 5.9 Overall, Puerto Rico is lo- that an earthquake signifi- Vatican City Pope Francis as a piece in this publication has previously noted. magnitude aftershock that cated in a very seismically cantly larger than the 6.4 one has tapped an Italian lawyer There is a clear drive from the university’s top body to occurred Saturday, causing active area, with the North hits Puerto Rico. to be the first woman improve the institution’s performance, which has not further damage. Govern- America and Caribbean tec- Meanwhile, scientists are to hold a management been particularly remarkable despite recent efforts, ment officials say the quakes tonic plates converging at a still investigating the reason position in the Vatican’s most important office, to attain better positioning in such rankings. But not have caused a preliminary rate of about 2 centimeters behind the constant shaking, the Secretariat of State. a year, said Gavin Hayes, a fascinated that the aftersho- opening opportunities to Macau residents is also a dis- $110 million in damage, Francis yesterday named criminatory stance, and one that does not praise talent toppled part of a famed rock USGS research geophysicist. cks — in a departure from Francesca Di Giovanni, a for what it is. Although a highly-ranked institution may formation landmark and To the north part of the is- normal behavior — seem to 27-year veteran of the produce competent and talented scholars and scien- damaged or destroyed more land, the North America pla- be occurring along several Vatican, as undersecretary tists, it is not the only place that breeds them. Human than 550 homes. te is moving past and sinking faults, including the Punta for multilateral affairs. intelligence is a factor of many combined intellectual The seismic activity that below Puerto Rico, while in Montalva one. In that role, she will be responsible for running a and emotional skills. It does not come with a specific experts say is unusual but not the southern region, the Ca- “Some of them we don’t division that coordinates ribbean plate is sinking into even know they’re there un- university diploma. But UM, again, chooses to ‘import’ unexpected has unleashed the Holy See’s relations quality instead of fostering it. Some heads think better scientific debate about the mantel underneath the til they talk,” said Leeds, the with the United Nations and than others. what’s causing it and drawn island. USGS seismologist. “And now other intergovernmental international attention to the “Essentially, the island it’s talking very loudly.” AP organizations.