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China Authorities in central China say five Gov’t trails private sector people have been killed and seven injured in an explosion at a fireworks factory, just weeks P5 ahead of the Chinese New Year. The Tongxu in information security county government in Henan province said yesterday that a team was set up to investigate the blast. Its cause was not immediately clear. Angus Tonkin Often, there are reports of fireworks-related incidents at factories in the weeks MDT EXCLUSIVE leading to the holiday.

Taiwan China isn’t going to be happy with the likely Ai Weiwei victory for Taiwan’s pro- independence opposition in this weekend’s presidential election, but and the it has limited options to respond: any angry reaction could further emergence alienate the island’s public, while a passive response could weaken Beijing’s influence there. of protest More on p8

Philippines The military P10,11 went on “heightened alert” art following the attacks in neighboring Indonesia, although it said no specific terrorist threats had been monitored. Police also beefed up security in train stations, bus terminals, airports and shopping malls and asked for public vigilance. The Philippine government condemned the attacks. “We stand by in solidarity with our Indonesian brothers and sisters in this time of tragedy,” the Department of Foreign Affairs said.

Australia says it was among 40 countries urged by the United States to increase their military contributions in Iraq and Syria following the Paris attacks in November. But Australia told the U.S. that its commitment would remain largely unchanged.

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new painting exhibition Arts A opened at Creative Macau this week, featuring the works of Macau-based artist Grace Yeu. The collection, known Exhibition focuses on human as “Fantasy,” depicts a world in which animals of different species can talk and understand each other, just as human invasion of animal habitats beings are able to communicate with one another. Speaking to the Times, Yeu sake in our dialogue. “Fear,” explains that she is increasin- she says, “human beings hide gly concerned that the natural behind a mask.” environments of animals are But in her “Fantasy” exhi- being “encroached upon by bition, Yeu imagines that she the so-called ‘civilization’ of can converse with the animals, man.” particularly penguins, for whi- This is the primary the- ch she has an affinity. me that informs many of the pieces in her exhibition. The paintings show animals, often In her of differing species, in what appear to be urban settings. ‘Fantasy’ The animals, which tend to exhibition, be represented in one or a few shades, stand out against Yeu imagines the urban backdrops that are often exceptionally diverse in that she can color. “I love colors and enjoy mi- converse with xing and matching them, the animals trying to explore and express my imagination through them, and using them to express and “Every time that I placed the communicate my themes and penguins in my painting, I ideas,” Yeu wrote in a catalo- seemed to ask them ‘what are gue detailing her works. your views?’” she explained, Observing her productions, adding that “their curiosity one cannot help but be drawn and cute movements just ins- immediately to the subjects of pire and amuse me.” her paintings – whether they A key part of the message be an elephant in subtle sha- behind the exhibition appears des of yellow and light green, to use interspecies animal or a dazzle of zebra silhouettes communication as a reflection with their stripes accentuated on human beings as a species, in bright colors. highlighting our potential to She says that her love for ani- better understand and respect mals began early, but was hei- Grace Yeu animals. If animals are willing ghtened by a vacation in Afri- to make the effort, then so can ca where she was stunned by tion as elephants played at an closures – particularly birds mals, she finds that animal we, Yeu appears to say. the beauty of the wild animals. orphanage. in cages, which she thinks communication – even inters- Her exhibition will run in A trip to Sri Lanka some years It is no surprise then, that “should be free to fly.” pecies communication – lacks Creative Macau’s gallery un- later mesmerized Yeu, as she the artist’s husband revealed In drawing comparisons be- something that humans are til February 13. Admission is watched with tranquil fascina- that she despises zoos and en- tween human beings and ani- seemingly reluctant to for- free. Satff reporter

Portuguese School holds ‘Open Day’ tomorrow o m a rques Renato Marques of activities that are being pabilities and equipment. cial group of singing tea- ren at developed by the school. In sports, the “wall clim- chers who call themselves he Portuguese From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. bing” activity is very po- “Canto Cantonense,” who TSchool of Macau the EPM’s doors will be pular, being one of the will perform a song by fa- (EPM) is holding its Open open and offering many school’s most recent addi- mous Taiwanese pop sin- Day tomorrow “with se- activities. Special highli- tions to the sports facilities. ger Teresa Teng. veral kinds of activities ghts will include “open As for the moment of the According to EPM’s vice- available, from culture classes” in the areas of day that is “not to be mis- president, this is a very to arts and even passing Mathematics, English sed,” Zélia Mieiro elec- important moment every through sports,” the vice- and Mandarin, while ad- ted the “Cultural Show,” year and this time will be president of the school, ditional classes in the an activity that will take no exception. the school activities, but mother tongue, and who Zélia Mieiro, told the Ti- laboratories of Physics, place in the school’s “We are visited by many [we have] also in recent take this opportunity to mes. The event is being Chemistry, and Biology gymnasium from noon of the parents of our stu- years [been approached] get to know the whole held to show all of the in- will give a real insight into until 1 p.m. This activity dents who want to know by parents of students school, its curriculum, terested parties the types the school curriculum, ca- includes an act by a spe- more and interact with who speak the Chinese and its activities.”

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Nine Uber related cases Tourist prices decline for first under prosecution time since records began he Public Security Po- lice Force (PSP) annou-

T a nced that there are nine he average Tourist Price bloomberg court cases currently being TIndex (TPI) for the entire- xinhu prosecuted involving the ty of 2015 decreased by 0.86 ride-sharing application percent year-on-year to 138.39, Uber. All About Macau re- marking the first annual decli- ported that 357 drivers ne recorded since the inception were notified, the cases of of the index in Macau. which all occurred over the The TPI reflects the changes in course of the last year. the prices of goods and services Following the launch of purchased by visitors, which are the application last Oc- Applicants stand inside an Uber separated into a number of po- tober, the police issued fi- Technologies Inc. office during a pular categories including “Food, nes to a large number of driver recruitment event in Hong Kong Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco”, Uber cars. The PSP has “Accommodation”, “Restaurant maintained the stance that to the Commission Against Services”, and “Entertainment & the application is illegal in Corruption over the “un- Cultural Activities.” Macau, since a vehicle must justified fines and impoun- According to the data, which tivities” and “Restaurant Servi- of 2015 increased quarter-to- be duly registered as a taxi ding of their cars.” Uber is was released yesterday by the ces” increased by 4.53 percent, quarter by 7.48 percent, led by before a driver can offer so- still operating, apparently Statistics and Census Service 4.22 percent and 4.02 percent “Accommodation” which rose meone a ride in exchange against the will of local au- (DSEC), the TPI for the fourth respectively. by 25.19 percent due to higher for the payment of a fee. thorities. quarter of 2015 decreased by This could not offset the hotel room rates during the Na- However, in a press con- When questioned by the 3.03 percent year-on-year to falling price index for “Accom- tional Day holidays, the Macao ference held in November, media organization Jornal 141.29, bringing down the year- modation,” which tumbled 7.08 Grand Prix and Christmas Ho- Uber representatives said Do Cidadão, the head of the ly average. The drop may be percent year-on-year. lidays. that the service that local division of Transportation attributed to lower costs for ho- While the price index for “Ac- Meanwhile, “Clothing & Foo- travel agencies and their Management of the Trans- tel accommodation in the third commodation” for the four- twear” also saw a significant drivers are providing to the port Bureau, Tsang Cheung quarter, DSEC proposed in a th quarter was down by more rise in the Tourist Price Index consumers in Macau throu- Hin said that the Transport statement. than 10 percent year-on-year, for the fourth quarter, compa- gh Uber is in full complian- Bureau (DSAT) will coope- Over the course of 2015, the it showed considerable price red with the previous quarters. ce with the law. The com- rate with the police to iden- price indexes for “Food, Al- growth from the previous quar- The 9.5 percent upswing was pany said that it would file a tify drivers providing illegal coholic Drinks & Tobacco”, ter (Q3). accredited by DSEC to the arri- complaint to the police and services. “Entertainment & Cultural Ac- The TPI for the fourth quarter val of new winter clothing.

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Survey Gov’t says infectious diseases Students consider building will not affect neighborhood sports betting a leisure activity he building expected to be Tconstructed for the Health Bu- survey conducted by Bosco Youth Ser- reau’s division for treatment of A vice Network has revealed that more infectious diseases will include se- than half of the Macau youth population veral effective infection prevention sees sports gambling as a source of regular and control measures to safeguard entertainment, while 32 percent of the pa- the health and safety of those li- rents avoid talking to their children about ving in the vicinity of the building, gambling, Jornal Va Kio reported. according to a government annou- Regarding parents’ reactions to their chil- ncement. dren’s gambling habits, the survey also re- Authorities plan to erect the new veals that 12 percent of the interviewees building close to the Conde S. believe that their families were unaware Januário Hospital, a decision that of their gambling habits, 37 percent ack- is not being well-received by near- Representatives of the Health Bureau pictured yesterday during a press conference about the nowledged that their parents showed litt- by residents. Construction is plan- infectious diseases building plan le interest, and that 32 percent of the res- ned to start in the third quarter of pondents obtained their gambling money 2016. In order to build the facility, most cases of infectious disease in increasing outbreaks of such disea- from their families. Nevertheless, only 1.9 two buildings that were previously Macau are reported to the Conde ses. percent of the parents surveyed had repri- being used by the Social Welfare S. Januário Hospital, the risk to Plans to build a facility of this manded their children for gambling. Still, Bureau as a drug rehab facility and public health would be lower if the nature were initially discussed af- 32 percent of the parents have no opinions, as a storage unit for the hospital infected patients were to be trans- ter the outbreaks of Severe Acute or prefer to avoid conversations concerning will be demolished. ferred to a nearby medical facility Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in their children’s gambling behavior. The government says that the lo- for treatment, thereby minimizing neighboring regions in 2003. cation will allow health services to the risk of exposure to the public, The planned building for the act promptly and effectively in case stated the Health Bureau (SSM). treatment of infectious diseases of an outbreak of an infectious di- In addition, the treatment of in- will have an area of 5,565 squa- sease, and would help to prevent fected patients also requires sure meters. The 12-storey building further spreads or recurrences. pport from medical specialist will include 120 wards specially The decision to construct the bui- teams from the hospital. SSM says equipped for infection control and lding close to the city’s main public that Macau needs a specialized fa- treatment of patients, and a num- medical facility was made after as- cility to effectively treat infectious ber of world-class medical facili- sessing several factors. Given that diseases as the world grapples with ties.

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ccording to the results of the “Macau Information Security Survey 2015” conduc- Public sector lags behind tedA by the Macau New Techno- logies Incubator Center (Mane- tic), the government sector continues to lag behind the private private in information security sector in terms of information security. Organized by Manetic, in vernment sector. coordination with the Public Around 40 The government sector was Administration and Civil Ser- also lagging slightly behind vice Bureau, the Information percent of the private sector in terms of Systems Audit and Control As- webservers the use of safe webservers. The sociation and the Macau Com- report found that a higher pro- puter Emergency Response were deemed portion of government-sector Team Coordination Center, the organisations were operating survey concluded that the pri- to be outdated on outdated or unpatched ser- vate sector has marginally in- or unpatched, vers, representing a potential creased its lead over the public cyber security threat. sector since 2013. representing Across both the private and However, in terms of broader public spheres, around 40 per- cyber security strategies, Mane- potential cent of webservers in the 2015 tic notes that the government’s survey were deemed to be ou- plans are far more comprehen- security threats tdated or unpatched, marking sive – better addressing what significant growth in recent the organization deems to be the year with only around 15 per- years from 2014 (35 percent) six key areas of IT security: “po- cent of organizations making and 2013 (31 percent). licy”; “control”; “incident”; “ef- that investment. Another major finding concer- fectiveness”; “cloud adoption”; In addition, organizations are ned the adoption of cloud com- and “web server adoption.” reportedly moving away from puting by organizations – or The executive director of Ma- hiring “part-time” or “ad hoc” the storage of data on remote netic, Gilbert Chan, presented Gilbert Chan, Executive director of Manetic, presents the findings of the “Macau employees for information se- servers. Around 35 percent of the findings of this year’s survey Information Security Survey 2015” curity. They instead prefer to respondents said that they use to a press briefing yesterday. He hire “full-time” or “dedicated” cloud-based services for IT- explained that the survey re- and educational institutions. security, indicating a growing staff. This represents a shift in related projects. sults comprised data gathered One of the major findings of interest. perception among management However, only 8 percent of from a total of 95 organizations the survey concerned the pro- In 2015, 11 percent of those personnel about the importan- those surveyed identified “se- in Macau between October 12 portion of the IT budget of or- surveyed spent more than 20 ce of information security. curity issues” as a reason for and November 5 last year. ganizations that is intended for percent of their budget on se- While 19 percent of non- not adopting cloud-based ser- Approximately 55 percent information security purposes, curity-related projects, com- government-sector organiza- vices. Respondents explained of the entities surveyed were which Manetic says has “in- pared with 9 percent in 2010. tions have not implemented their non-adoption by citing government-sector organiza- creased significantly in the past While 29 percent spent be- training programs for em- concerns over the reliability of tions, while the remaining were six years.” tween 2 and 5 percent of their ployees to update information cloud services (31 percent), lack from various sectors in the priva- Manetic believes that most or- budget on their information security skills for IT staff in of knowledge of the technology te sphere, including ICT, public ganizations spent around 6–10 security in 2010, the figure for the past 12 months, the figure (22 percent) and concerns over utilities, banking, retail, gaming percent of their IT budget on that category had dropped last stands at 25 percent for the go- loss of data (19 percent).

UM on the list of most international universities

he University of USA, Canada and France departments wherever retain more students. TMacau (UM) made it combined. The UK has al- they happen to be based,” The most international on the list of the world’s most a third of entries in said Phil Baty, editor of institution is Qatar Uni- most international uni- the top 200, 39 of which the Times Higher Edu- versity – the first time versities in 2016, ranking made the top 100. cation World University that a Middle Eastern sixth among the top 200 The Telegraph Online Rankings. university has topped the universities across the claimed that in terms of He added that the UK list – beating the five- globe. the numbers of foreign had fantastic assets and time rankings leader Éco- The university is one staff and students, UK was one of the world’s le Polytechnique Fédérale of three from the Sou- faces competition from most attractive destina- de Lausanne in Switzer- theast Asia countries tions for international land, which came fourth and regions that were in- students. Mr Baty empha- this year. cluded in this year’s top sized that countries like The University of Luxem- international university China, which traditio- bourg came second and rankings. Six universities The top UM students at the Hengqin campus nally send a large number the University of Geneva in Hong Kong and two in of international students rounded out the top five Singapore were among institutions countries including Swit- and international stu- to the UK, were able to most global universities. the top 200 institutions. zerland, the US and Aus- dents at each university, The University of Hong hire staff tralia, the last of which also taking into account Kong achieved third in from all over has the second-highest the number of research top international universities the rankings. number of entries. Howe- papers published with at 100 The rankings, pub- the world ver, experts warned that least one co-author from 1. Qatar University lished yesterday by The the UK could lose its another country. 2. University of Luxembourg Times Higher Education, and attract rankings as competitors “An institution’s global 3. University of Hong Kong a weekly magazine based students in Europe become savvier outlook is one of the key 4. École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland in London, showed that in attracting candidates markers of a prestigious 5. University of Geneva, Switzerland a total of 15 universities from a global from different parts of the university. The top ins- 6. University of Macau in London are named in world. titutions hire staff from 7. ETH Zurich – Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich the rankings, revealing market of The rankings are compi- all over the world, attract 8. University of St Gallen, Switzerland that London has more led through analysis of the students from a global 9. National University of Singapore top international univer- top talent. proportion of the institu- market of top talent, and 10. Imperial College London, UK sities than the whole of Phil Baty tions’ international staff collaborate with leading 15.01.2016 fri

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Real Estate Matters Macau Property Review 2015

Juliet Risdon is a Director of JML Property and a property investor. Having established the company in 1994, JML Property offers Investment Property & Homes. It specializes in managing properties for owners and investors, and providing attractive and comfortable homes for tenants.

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Once again, the past year has been asking prices are 25% - 30% lower officials!) that the root cause an interesting one for Macau and its than the same time last year. of the drop was simple supply Property. As we go ‘up the ladder’ the more and demand. The release of The beginning of the year saw pro- spacious and ‘luxury’ apartments One Oasis and other projects perty prices dropping under the re- have been affected to a somewhat onto the market meant that su- cord highs of 2014 where property larger extent, in some cases asking pply levels were high for once. values had climbed between 40% prices have changed by as much as • Property values dropped by and 60% (dependent on the proper- 35%. 20% - 30% over the course of ty, where it is located, size etc). Here is a quick recap of the year in the year Rental prices had also been on the case you have been traveling on a • The government announced increase from the previous year, and spaceship or crossing a desert for 12 a discussion on ‘rent control’ again the increment varied depen- months; procedures despite past expe- ding on which building and develo- rience, when interfering with pment you were in. • The 8,649 low cost housing the free market had negative The biggest demand for rental units (in a prime location) unforeseen and long lasting property was in Taipa, where started to fill up as people took consequences. migrant workers flocked to try possession and moved to Co- and avoid the logistical issues of loane with their families. Did the government get it right this buying a car or the horror of cat- • Meanwhile the supply of new year ? ching a bus. apartments into the market Well the free market corrected At the beginning of the year, a nicely was around 2,000 many of property prices whilst the gover- appointed 2 bedroom apartment in which were located in One Oa- nment is still talking about rent Taipa that does not have access to sis (Coloane). control, delayed border openin- any facilities carried an asking price • The Population in Macau at gs, a Taipa Ferry Terminal who’s of $5,000,000 with a rental price the beginning of the year was opening date seems to get further range of $12,000 - $16,000. approx 620,000. By the end of away each year and a light rail sys- Now that same 2 bedroom apart- 2015 the government estimate tem that has NO opening date, so ment in Taipa has an asking price of is around 645,000. That’s an you be the judge. around $3,800,000 - $4,000,000 increase of up to 25,000 people. with a rental range of $9,500 - • Rental prices dropped by 15% - Advice offered in these articles are $13,500. In both cases a drop of 30% from the start of the year. the opinion of the individual au- around 25% • Whilst the reduction in rents thor. Readers should consult with The same holds true for a 2 bedroom may appear to be in line with qualified and experienced lawyers apartment in Taipa in a complex the general drop in proper- familiar with Macau Law on legal with common facilities such as a ty prices, it should be noted matters, and independent invest- gym, swimming pool etc, the current (especially by government ment advisors on financial matters. fri 15.01.2016

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Plc reported Christmas re- file pho have declined following the venue that trailed its own terror attacks in Paris and an forecast, hurt by a slump in unseasonably warm winter demand in Macau and Hong has added to challenges fa- Kong. cing luxury companies. Bur- Retail revenue fell to 603 berry is also more exposed million pounds (USD869 than peers to spending by million) in the three months Chinese clients, which is coo- through December, London- ling as that country’s stock based Burberry said yester- market slumps. day in a statement. Analysts tations, compared with a 4 bonuses and consolidating The company anticipated in predicted 606 million pou- percent decline in the second products under one label af- October a return to growth nds, based on the median quarter, Burberry said. ter forecasting earnings will in last part of 2015, driven in of estimates compiled by Hong Kong sales fell more probably fall for a second part by new products such as Bloomberg. Sales were un- than 20 percent. The U.K.’s straight year. Richemont re- lightweight cashmere trench- changed on a comparable largest luxury-goods maker ported Christmas season sa- coats and ponchos, and new basis, missing internal expec- is scaling back stores, cutting les declined for the first time styles of scarves. Bloomberg

The value of the deal, which in- UEFA signs Chinese electronics cludes other UEFA national-team competitions through 2017, was not firm Hisense for Euro 2016 disclosed. Hisense adds European soccer to a growing sports marketing portfo- EFA says it has signed a deal UEFA says Hisense completes the lio with includes the NASCAR. The Uwith consumer electronics firm lineup of 10 top-tier commercial Chinese firm began title sponsor- Hisense as the first Chinese sponsor partners for the June 10-July 10 ship last year of a NASCAR race at of the European Championship. soccer tournament in France. Atlanta.

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hina isn’t going a p pho to be happy with the likely victory for Taiwan’s pro-inde- Cpendence opposition in this weekend’s presidential election, but it has limited options to respond: Any angry reaction could further alienate the island’s public, while a passive response could weaken Beijing’s influence there. Beijing may wait and see, and impose economic and di- plomatic pressure gradually if a new Taiwanese administration does too much to carve out an identity separate from the mainland. China views the island, which split from the mainland in 1949 amid civil war, as part of its territory that must be reclaimed, by force if necessary. The two sides have grown closer in recent years amid increased travel, communication and trade under the outgoing Nationalist President Ma Ying-jeou, who pushed for warmer ties. But fears about the economic threat posed by China, from the mainland’s rising Taiwan’s opposition Democratic Progressive Party presidential candidate Tsai Ing-wen technology capabilities to its large pool of college gradua- tes willing to work for less, have pushed many Taiwanese voters toward the opposition Democratic Progressive Party Beijing faces few good options and fueled a “Sunflower Mo- vement” of student protesters who oppose closer relations with the mainland. in Taiwan electoral outcome Although DPP candidate Tsai Ing-wen has pledged to maintain the status quo, she 1949 amid a bitter civil war. Still, China can’t afford to countries, although most ob- has refused to endorse a pre- DPP The symbolic meeting was be wholly passive and see its servers say economic measu- vious consensus between her widely seen as an attempt by relevance to Taiwan erode. If res are unlikely. Taiwan relies predecessor and Beijing that candidate Beijing to elevate the status Tsai continues to reject the on the mainland market to considers Taiwan to be a part Tsai Ing-wen of the presidential office and so-called “One China Poli- absorb about 30 percent of its of China — something Bei- lock-in high-level contacts be- cy,” roll-back Ma’s pro-China exports, while Chinese com- jing insists is a bottom line to has pledged tween the sides before a chan- agenda or aggressively seek panies, including some with talks between the sides. ge of administration. to expand Taiwan’s interna- ties to the military, are hotly Beijing seems resigned to to maintain China hoped that would set tional presence, a response pursuing stakes in Taiwanese Tsai’s victory, and is not an important precedent and could be in the offing. high-tech firms. likely to take any drastic ac- the status offered extraordinary con- Beijing could initially sus- Even less likely is that Bei- tion initially. quo, [but] she cessions to make it happen, pend contacts between the bo- jing would mobilize its army “There will be an observa- including agreeing not to use dies tasked with negotiating in an attempt to intimidate tion period,” said Dali Yang, has refused formal titles or have Chine- trade and travel agreements. Tsai and the Taiwanese pu- an expert on Chinese politics se flags in the room. A major Or it could exclude Taiwan or blic. Previous attempts to do at the University of Chicago. to endorse meltdown in relations cou- restricting its participation in this have backfired, including Most surveys on the island ld scupper hopes for another international organizations, missile launches during the show Tsai holding a comman- a previous such encounter while making especially China’s newly esta- run-up to a 1996 election that ding lead over the Nationalist consensus… Xi’s flexibility look ill-advised, blished Asian Infrastructure were widely seen as solidi- Party’s Eric Chu. said University of Virginia Investment Bank. fying support for the candida- China has largely kept quiet that considers China scholar Brantly Wo- China might also start pres- te Beijing opposed. during the campaign, althou- mack. sing countries that have di- While China continues to gh its chief official for Taiwan Taiwan to be a Beijing “will lose face if the plomatic ties with Taiwan — point more than 1,000 missi- affairs spoke this month of part of China handshake proves to (have 22 at present — to sever rela- les at the island, the military “new challenges” in the year been) a mistake,” Womack said. tions. hasn’t been openly deployed ahead. Beijing’s reticence is a China isn’t spoiling for yet Beijing will “test Tsai and if in such a role in almost two tacit acknowledgement that it election, leaving herself room another crisis, with a stock it concludes that Tsai is ‘res- decades. has little sway over electoral for post-election adjustmen- market in free-fall, sharpening ponding inappropriately,’ it “I do not expect any sort realities in Taiwan, including ts, said Peking University maritime disputes, an ongoing will get more negative,” said of security crisis,” said Alan the Nationalists’ weakness China expert Niu Jun. campaign against corruption Steve Tsang, senior fellow Romberg, East Asia Program and the newly emboldened The election comes barely and unrest among Uighur at the University of Nottin- direct at the Stimson Cen- youth movement. two months after a historic Muslims in the northwestern gham’s China Policy Institute. ter think tank in Washing- Tsai has also been careful meeting in Singapore be- Xinjiang region. China this Chinese authorities could ton D.C. “I suppose both si- not to push Beijing’s buttons tween Ma, the outgoing presi- year will also undertake an am- also reduce the number of des could mismanage things with inflammatory rheto- dent, and China’s Xi Jinping, bitious streamlining of the 2.3 mainland tourists it allows too badly that there could ric. In fact, she has avoided the first face-to-face encoun- million-member People’s Libe- to visit Taiwan, or shift some be a vicious downward cycle making Taiwan’s national ter between the sides’ heads ration Army that will see hun- of its state companies’ large of action and reaction, but I identity a key issue in the of state since they split in dreds of thousands of jobs cut. orders to firms from other frankly don’t foresee that.” AP fri 15.01.2016

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file pho “We want to make sure people know they can’t profit from this,” Provin- zino said after this week’s hearing in federal court in Minneapolis. Zheng’s attorney, Tim Webb, said his client has long traded in historical Chinese artifacts and au- thored books on Chinese trinkets. Webb said most of college professor the items Zheng had were Apleaded guilty yester- antiques and weren’t illegal day to illegally smuggling in and of themselves, but items made of elephant that Zheng knowingly di- ivory and agreed to pay a dn’t follow regulatory and USD500,000 fine that pro- permitting requirements secutors say should be a de- to buy and transport some terrent to such activity. items. Webb said his client Yiwei Zheng, a philosophy is remorseful and regrets professor at St. Cloud State his actions. University, acknowledged Zheng would not have smuggling ivory carvings been granted a permit if he of potted flowers and other would have applied for one, items from the U.S. to Chi- according to Pat Lund, resi- na in April 2011. He also dent agent in charge of the admitted to illegally expor- U.S. Fish and Wildlife offi- ting two rhinoceros horns ce in Minnesota. The ivory to China in July 2010 in items were seized by Fish violation of the U.S. Lacey and Wildlife inspectors in Act, which bans trade in Chicago, and several more wildlife that has been ille- were seized during a search gally taken, transported or of Zheng’s home. sold. Zheng, who has taught at In addition to the steep St. Cloud State since 1999, fine, the 43-year-old could was indicted last year on face about three years in several charges, including prison when sentenced in conspiracy. He has been May. A federal judge will free on bond and has con- make the final decision on tinued to teach at the uni- the fine and sentence. versity in St. Cloud. Prose- Assistant U.S. Attorney cutors said the ivory and Laura Provinzino said that rhinoceros-horn items do- when ivory and rhinoceros cumented in Zheng’s case horns enter the market, it had a fair market value of fuels demand for the pro- between $550,000 and ducts and leads to poaching $1.5 million. AP Conservationists welcome Hong Kong move to ban ivory trade

pledge by Hong Kong to ban its ivory trade has been Awelcomed by conservationists who describe it as a key step toward curbing the slaughter of African elephants. Hong Kong’s leader, Leung Chun-ying, said this week that the semi-autonomous Chinese city will take legislative steps as soon as possible to completely ban the sale of ivory. Peter Knights, executive director of San Francisco-based WildAid, has congratulated Hong Kong for its announce- ment. His organization has cited reports that most of the ivory sold in Hong Kong was being smuggled to the Chi- nese mainland. China is the world’s largest market for illegal ivory, which has been thriving under the cover of legal ivory sales. In September, the United States and China agreed to imple- ment nearly complete bans on the ivory trade. 15.01.2016 fri

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Angus Tonkin Exclusive | National Gallery of Victoria shows MDT Correspondent, Melbourne

n face value, you might assume that artists Ai Weiwei and Ai Weiwei and the emergence of protest art Andy Warhol have Overy little in common, save for their initials and occupations. The former has defied Chinese censors for decades as a vocal advocate for democracy and Angus Tonkin freedom of speech. The latter moved in high-flung artistic circles, casting a sharp eye on the nature of celebrity and artistic authenticity. The decision by the National Museum of Victoria/NGV in Australia to merge their portfolios in the exhibition “Andy Warhol — Ai Weiwei” (December 11, 2015– April 24, 2016) is an interesting choice. While Warhol’s name may be the more famous in Western circles, centre stage is here re- served for Weiwei and his unique catalogue of ‘protest art’. In the foyer, we are treated to the fragile industrial magnificen- ce of “Forever Bicycles”, a vast network of interconnected bike frames arching high within the gallery’s airy interior. This is a taster of Ai Weiwei’s masterful grasp of space and performance. Weiwei’s installations, some of them created especially for the exhibition, drive the nar- National Gallery of Victoria Exterior Coloured Vases, Ai Weiwei, ceramic and paint rative through this exhibition. “Andy Warhol — Ai Weiwei” discourse, to call these men bates. However, while Warhol’s “Letgo Room” from Tim Sou- balances Weiwei’s forceful mo- ‘artists’ seems too meagre a The work can convey a level of in- tphommasane, Australia’s Race ral fortitude ahead of what is description. At times, ‘docu- installation difference toward his subjects Discrimination Commissioner, tipped to be the Chinese 21st mentarian’ is more accurate for (“You’d be surprised how many rings particularly loud in the Century, against the cynicism Warhol, while Weiwei’s actions balances people want to hang an elec- of Warhol’s dissection of the are often closer to ‘activism’ tric chair on their living-room American 20th Century. With than to art. But this is a large Weiwei’s wall. Specially if the backgrou- the artists exhibited in direct part of their success, and one nd color matches the drapes”), comparison throughout, toge- of the most engaging aspects of forceful moral Weiwei distinguishes himself in Angus Tonkin ther they provide pertinent and this exhibition. Their art is de- fortitude ahead this exhibition as a man more complementary statements on fined by its ability to push bou- conscious of his motives and the world’s transformation – on ndaries, introducing new media of the Chinese his humanitarian goals. scales large and small. and new conversations to the In a time when obfuscation When surveying their contri- gallery space. 21st Century, from the political elite hinders bution to society and political Ai Weiwei clearly owes a debt progress on major issues, these against the clear statements of intent – to cynicism inspire change from the individual up, rather than the state of Warhol’s down – can be everything from refreshing to demoralising. dissection of The refreshing aspects mani- fest in the form of the well-publi- the American cised “Letgo Room”, a new walk- 20th Century in exhibit furnished in Lego- like bricks depicting quotes from various Australian activis- to his forebear. Marcel Du- ts. It is an intimate and bright champ’s legacy of the ‘readyma- showcase of the best parts of de’, in which ideas are cham- democratic process, and upon pioned over craftsmanship, is entry it transfers the viewer to inescapable in the installation- a state of cautious optimism. heavy gallery space. Also, On the other hand, the exhibit Warhol paved the path towards also carries the weight of Lego’s modern ‘protest art’ throu- original refusal to be implica- gh iconographic prints such ted with the “Letgo Room” on as the “Electric Chair” series political grounds. This policy and “Vote McGovern”, which has now been reversed by Lego simultaneously captured and after significant pressure, but critiqued a period of commer- Weiwei’s point on institutional cial temptation and unchecked censorship has already been celebrity cultivation. Still to- proven. There is still much day, easy parallels can be drawn work to be done. from Warhol’s lurid prints and Weiwei’s confronting chil- portraits to hot-topic issues of dhood has provided a stee- personality politics, gun violen- ly, direct edge to his exploits, Ai Weiwei’s “Bird Balloon and Caonima Balloon”, 2015, metalised polyester film, helium, in response to ce and capital punishment de- and one quote featured in the Andy Warhol’s “Cow Wallpaper and Silver Clouds” Image of Ai Weiwei and cat from exhibition fri 15.01.2016

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context of Weiwei’s struggle From a young age, Weiwei with the Chinese state: “To love looked on as his father, famous your country means being pre- poet Ai Qing, was sentenced to pared to criticise it.” 19 years of ‘re-education’ through labour, as punishment for speaking out in support of com- munism during China’s Cultu- ral Revolution. Weiwei emer- ged from this oppressive environment to become involved with pro-democracy groups, and you can see how the work of Warhol would have appea- led – if not for its message, then for its uncompromising and challenging approaches to addressing social faults. This is most evident in the striking “With Flowers”, whi- “The Animal that Looks like a Llama but is Really an Alpaca”, 2015, digital print on wallpaper, Ai Weiwei ch references his famous 600- day protest carried out through 2013 and 2014 outside his Caochangdi studio. The exhibit consists of a bicycle adorned Angus Tonkin with a bouquet of flowers, ba- ckgrounded by photos of alte- rative arrangements. These he changed every day in protest against the Chinese government’s confiscation of his passport up until it was returned on September 27, 2014. The effect is simple but empowering. What Warhol and Weiwei have done, and which this exhibition explores exhaustively, is to redefine what art can be and is capable of. Spanning painting, film, photography and the readymade, their briefly over- lapping portfolios represent a changing of the guard in modern art. Now, we look on with interest to see what becomes of Ai Weiwei’s “Bird Balloon and Caonima Balloon”, 2015, metalised polyester film, helium, in response to Weiwei’s battle against those Andy Warhol’s “Cow Wallpaper and Silver Clouds” who would silence him. “With Flowers”, 2013-5, digital print on wallpaper, bicycle and plastic, Ai Weiwei 15.01.2016 fri

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ttackers set off suicide bombs and exchanged gunfire IS claims Jakarta attacks that outside a Starbucks cafeA in Indonesia’s capital in a brazen assault yesterday that left 5 gunmen, 2 others dead police said “imitated” the recent Paris attacks. Backers of the Islamic State group claimed responsibility. All five attackers and two Police said bystanders — a Canadian and an Indonesian — died in the they imitated midmorning explosions and the recent gunfire that were watched by office workers from high-rise ‘terror acts’ buildings on Thamrin Street in Jakarta, not far from the in Paris presidential palace and the U.S. Embassy, police said. it up with a larger explosion Twenty people were injured. when more people gathered. When the area was finally se- But thank God it didn’t ha- cured a few hours later, bodies ppen,” Charilyan said. were sprawled on sidewalks. He said the attackers imita- But given the firepower the ted the recent “terror acts” in attackers carried — hand- Paris and were likely from the guns, grenades and homema- Islamic State group, but gave de bombs — and the soft tar- no evidence. gets they picked in a bustling, Karnavian also said the at- crowded area, the casualties tackers had links with IS and were relatively few compared were part of a group led by to the mayhem and carnage Bahrum Naim, an Indonesian caused by the Paris attacks. militant who is now in Syria. “We have identified all at- It was the first major attack tackers ... we can say that the in Indonesia’s capital since attackers were affiliated with the 2009 bombings of two ho- the ISIS group,” national poli- Bodies lie in front of a damaged police post after an explosion in Jakarta, Indonesia tels that killed seven people ce spokesman Maj. Gen. Anton and injured more than 50. Charilyan told reporters, refer- circulated a claim of respon- independently verified by At about the same time two Before that, bombings at ni- ring to the Islamic State group. sibility for the attacks resem- The Associated Press, though other suicide bombers atta- ghtclubs on the resort island Islamic State group backers bling the extremist group’s it resembled previous claims cked a nearby traffic police of Bali in 2002 killed 202 peo- previous messages. made by the group, which booth, killing themselves and ple, mostly foreigners. The claim was shared on Twi- controls territory in both Iraq an Indonesian man. Karna- Charilyan said police had re- tter late yesterday. The U.S.- and Syria. vian said that minutes later ceived information in late No- based SITE Intelligence Group Jakarta police chief Maj. Gen. a group of policemen was at- vember about a warning from The state, the said it also circulated among Tito Karnavian told a news tacked by the remaining two the Islamic State group that pro-Islamic State groups on conference that the first sui- gunmen, using homemade “there will be a concert” in In- nation and the the message app Telegram. cide bombing happened at a bombs. This led to a 15-minu- donesia, meaning an attack. The message said attackers Starbucks restaurant, causing te gunfight in which both atta- “This act is clearly aimed at people should carried out the assault in customers to run out. Outsi- ckers were killed, he said. disturbing public order and Jakarta and had planted seve- de, two gunmen opened fire, Police then combed the bui- spreading terror among peo- not be afraid of, ral bombs with timers. It dif- killing a Canadian and woun- lding housing the Starbucks ple,” President Joko “Jokowi” and be defeated fered from Indonesian police ding an Indonesian, he said. and another nearby building Widodo said in a statement on on the number of attackers, A Dutch Foreign Ministry where they discovered six ho- television. by such terror saying there were four. It said spokeswoman in the Nether- memade bombs — five small “The state, the nation and the they wore suicide belts and lands said a Dutch man was ones and a big one. people should not be afraid of, acts. carried light weaponry. seriously injured and was un- “So we think ... their plan was and be defeated by, such ter- President Widodo The statement could not be dergoing surgery. to attack people and follow ror acts,” he said. AP o t a p pho 15.01.2016 fri

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The Oscars ‘Revenant’ leads nominations with 12, only white actors again o Jake Coyle, Film Writer t for a better showing, the box- office behemoth "Star Wars: he brutal frontier saga a p pho The Force Awakens" failed to "The Revenant" landed land a best picture nomina- a leading 12 nomina- tion. It instead scored five te- tions for the 88th an- chnical nods for editing, score, Tnual Academy, while the acting visual effects, sound mixing categories were again filled en- and sound editing. tirely by white performers. Since the best picture field The strong showing for "The was expanded from five no- Revenant," including a best ac- minees to up to 10, in 2010, tor nod for Leonardo DiCaprio, every year has delivered nine follows its win at the Golden nominations until this year's Globes. It sets director Ale- eight. The original reasoning jandro Inarritu for a possible Leonardo DiCaprio as Hugh Glass, in a scene from the film, "The Revenant," directed by Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu was partly to make room for back-to-back win following his bigger, more populist films like sweep for best picture, director Todd Haynes' lesbian roman- omitted was Johnny Depp for ("The Big Short"). Christopher Nolan's "The Dark and screenplay for "Birdman" ce "Carol" and the N.W.A bio- his icy Whitey Bulger in "Black "I am incredibly humbled by Knight" alongside acclaimed last year. pic "Straight Outta Compton." Mass." this honor," Stallone, first no- independent releases. "We gave it our all on this film The miss for "Carol" meant one The best actress field is led minated for the role in 1976 for But the chances for "The For- and this appreciation from the usual Oscar heavyweight — by favorite Brie Larson for "Rocky," wrote in an email. "I ce Awakens" were hurt becau- Academy means a lot to me Harvey Weinstein — won't "Room," along with Jennifer was not expecting it ... espe- se the category already has one and my colleagues who made have a horse in the best pictu- Lawrence (for "Joy," making cially at this time in my life. sci-fi blockbuster ("The Mar- it possible," said Inarritu in a re race for the first time since her, at 25, the youngest four- I am certainly grateful to the tian"), as well as a number of statement. "Champagne and 2007. time nominee), Cate Blanchett artists and collaborators who major studio releases. 20th mezcal will run tonight!" The acting nominees, whi- (her seventh nod, for "Carol"), helped make it possible." Century Fox had an especially George Miller's post-apo- ch notably omitted Idris Elba Saoirse Ronan ("Brooklyn") Nominees for best direc- good day, led by "The Reve- calyptic sequel "Mad Max: for "Beasts of No Nation" and and Charlotte Rampling ("45 tor shunned not just one fil- nant" and "The Martian." Fury Road" followed with 10 Benicio Del Toro for "Sicario," Years"). mmaking legend in Scott, but Netflix, which has previous- nominations, including best gave the Academy of Motion After seemingly slipping in an also Spielberg. Instead, Lenny ly scored nominations for do- picture and best director for Pictures, Arts and Sciences an unpredictable awards season, Abrahamson for "Room" was cumentaries, fell short in its Miller. Ridley Scott's sci-fi epic awkward repeat of the "Os- "Spotlight" showed particular- the unexpected addition along first bid for fiction film nods. "The Martian" landed 7 nomi- carsSoWhite" backlash that ly strength yesterday, landing with Adam McKay, former Its first original feature, Cary nations, including best picture followed last year's acting no- six nominations including best known for his broader Will Fukunaga's West African child and best actor for Matt Damon, minees. director for McCarthy, best Ferrell comedies, for "The Big war film "Beasts of No Nation," but, surprisingly, no best di- Academy president Cheryl screenplay for McCarthy and Short." was shut out. rector nod for Scott. Boone Isaacs has since redou- Josh Singer, best supporting As expected, Pixar's "Inside Netflix did, however, again Eight films were nominated bled efforts to diversify the actress for Rachel McAdams Out" landed a best animated break into the documentary for best picture. The other five academy's membership, and and best supporting actor for feature nod, as did the Char- category with "What Happe- were: Tom McCarthy's investi- slated Chris Rock — who a Mark Ruffalo. lie Kaufman-penned "Anoma- ned, Miss Simone" and "Win- gative journalistic procedural year ago labeled Hollywood a Sylvester Stallone, repri- lisa," ''Shaun the Sheep Mo- ter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for "Spotlight," Steven Spielberg's "white industry" — to host this sing his role as Rocky Balboa vie," ''Boy and the World" and Freedom." The other nominees Cold War thriller "Bridge of year's Feb. 28 ceremony. in "Creed," looms large in the "When Marnie Was There." were "Amy," ''Cartel Land" and Spies," Adam McKay's Mi- Alongside DiCaprio, the no- supporting actor category. His The foreign language category "The Look of Silence." chael Lewis adaptation "The minees for best actor are: stiffest competition is seen as drew films from Hungary ("Son Nominations were announ- Big Short," the mother-son Matt Damon ("The Martian"), Mark Rylance, best known for Of Saul"), France ("Mustang"), ced yesterday shortly after the captive drama "Room" and Michael Fassbender ("Steve his legendary stage work, for Jordan ("Theeb"), Denmark passing of Alan Rickman, fa- the '50s Irish immigrant tale Jobs"), Eddie Redmayne ("The "Bridge of Spies." Also nomi- ("A War") and Colombia ("Em- med for "Die Hard" and "Harry "Brooklyn." Danish Girl") and Bryan Crans- nated were Tom Hardy ("The brace the Serpent"). Potter" but never Oscar-nomi- Left on the outside were ton ("Trumbo"). One big name Revenant") and Christian Bale Though some fans had hoped nated, at 69. AP

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Michael Turco Danny Cole The famous HK-based actress Lynn Xiong is the new “Star Ambassador” of the Hollywood- inspired resort, Studio City. Ms Xiong made her first appearance as “Star Ambassador” yesterday while visiting the resort. She had the opportunity to participate in the final act of the “The House of Magic” show, contributing in the on-stage “pop-up” of a replica of a famous supercar. The “teleporting” act brought to an end the three-stage show, which included the famous illusionist Xiong and enter- tainers like Danny Cole, Kyle Knight & Mistie, Luis de Matos and Michael Tur- co, the last of whom is the man in charge of the main stage of “The House of Magic” by Franz Harary until the end of this month. Visiting the resort, Lynn said, “As a pro- fessional actress, I dedicate myself to the art or movie-making, but it never Michael Turco dawned on me that there could be an integrated resort [like this] right here in Asia. It is marvelous and seemingly real, like a Hollywood movie scene. It was a very exciting surprise.” Lynn seemed especially impressed with “The House of Magic” and with the fact that she could be a part of it. She said she was “very nervous through the whole act.” However, she also claimed that she felt “honored” to have participated in the show and that she had invested some “extra care” into the rehearsal, hoping that all would run perfectly. The tour ended with a trip in the “Gol- den Reel,” the number “8” shaped Ferris wheel that is one of the iconic features of Studio City. This is a place that the actress said she had “read so much about” and that she is “planning to visit with the family” at a later date. RM Kyle Knight & Mistie Lynn Xiong fri 15.01.2016

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iego Maradona has already Dpromised that he will make approach to lead a splashy arrival by helicopter if Napoli wins its first Serie A title in more than a quarter of vs. Sampdoria; and Chievo Ve- With only one win in its last .com a century. a rona vs. Empoli. seven Serie A matches, Roma Napoli coach Maurizio Sar- uef GONZALO’S GOALS. No- has dropped to fifth place, seven ri is taking a more pragmatic body in Europe’s top leagues points behind leader Napoli. approach after the southern is scoring at a faster rate than Roma never really recovered club claimed Serie A’s symbolic Napoli’s Gonzalo Higuain. psychologically from a 6-1 rout “winter title” last weekend. The Argentine player has 18 by Barcelona in the Champions “I don’t attribute any im- goals in 19 Serie A matches — League in November. portance to it,” Sarri said of 20 in 23 appearances in all Spalletti coached Roma from Napoli’s two-point lead over competitions — for a rate of 2005-09, winning two Italian four-time defending champion one goal every 89 minutes. Cups and an Italian Super Cup - Juventus and Inter Milan after In Europe, only Alex Texeira the Giallorossi’s last titles of any 19 of 38 rounds in Serie A. at Shakhtar Donetsk (22 goals) kind. He then spent five years The halfway champion has and Nemanja Nikolic at Legia with Zenit St. Petersburg before gone on to win Serie A nearly Warsaw (21 goals) have scored being fired in March 2014. seven out of every 10 seasons. more than Higuain this season, MARKET MOVES. Forward The last time Napoli earned Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri while Pierre-Emerick Auba- Ciro Immobile is close to re- the mid-term honor was in meyang at Borussia Dortmund joining Torino on loan from Bo- 1990, when the team went on fway point but we’ve still got 21 nese on Sunday. also has 18 goals. russia Dortmund, Luiz Adriano to claim its last title. Maradona kilometers to go.” Fourth-place Fiorentina, whi- Lionel Messi only has nine appears on his way out at AC was the star of the 1990 team The next test comes tomor- ch is three points back, visits goals in the Spanish league Milan — perhaps to a club in and also helped Napoli to the row (Sunday, 3:45am) against struggling AC Milan on Sun- while Cristiano Ronaldo has 14. China — and Alessandro Dia- title in 1987 — the club’s only a Sassuolo lineup that is in six- day. ROMA REVIVAL? With Lu- manti has joined Atalanta on two Serie A championships. th place and beat Inter 1-0 last Fifth-place Roma, which fired ciano Spalletti widely expected loan from Watford. “It’s useless to look at statisti- weekend. Rudi Garcia on Wednesday, to be named as the replacement Also, former Manchester cs from the past,” Sarri added. Inter can put pressure on hosts last-place Hellas Verona. for the fired Rudi Garcia, Roma United defender Nemanja Vi- “We’ve got to imagine oursel- Napoli with a win at Atalanta, Also this weekend, it’s: Torino is hoping the squad can redis- dic ended his contract with In- ves like marathon runners. while Juventus will be seeking vs. Frosinone; Genoa vs. Paler- cover the form that made it an ter Milan by mutual consent. We’ve reached the race’s hal- its 10th consecutive win at Udi- mo; Bologna vs. Lazio; Carpi early season title contender. AP / Oddschecker.com

ad THE UK lawmakers say authorities Station15.01.2016Air quality fri th Anniversary BUZZ ‘failing’ transgender people Roadside 60-80 20 Moderate A group of lawmakers say British autho- In a report published yesterday, the com- rities are failing transgender people, who mittee said gender identity should no lon- High suffer routine discrimination and are dis- ger be treated as a mental health issue, and Density 55-75 proportionately likely to attempt suicide. official recognition of gender should be ba- Residental The House of Commons Women and Equa- sed on individual self-declaration. It said Moderate lities Committee says health-care workers, people should be able to record their gen- Area police, prison staff and teachers all need der as “X’’ rather than male or female on a training on transgender issues. passport. Ambient 60-80 opinion Moderate source: dsmg source: Kapok Eric Sautedé Chilean architect WORLD BRIEFS Fair and… competitive? Iran State TV says nuclear On December 30, the official reports on the la- experts have finished test elections of both the Legislative Assembly removing the core of the Alejandro Aravena country’s only nuclear (AL) and the Chief Executive (CE) were made public. At long last - as this took a whopping 16 heavy water reactor as months since the CE selection and no less than part of Tehran’s obligations 27 months for the AL elections! For the latter, wins Pritzker Prize under its nuclear deal with the 39-page report (in Chinese) was penned by world powers. Iran’s atomic the Commission in February 2014 and yet only department announced the

released publicly more than half-way through o the legislature’s mandate: how can this be jus- t nal commissions. He has de- completion of the work on tified, if not for democratic principles, at least signed in the United States — the Arak reactor yesterday, a p pho for the sake of transparency? a residence and dining hall saying holes that held 民主 The only time democracy is mentioned in at St. Edward’s University in the core will be filled with the Macao Basic Law - no disconcerting men- Austin, Texas — and in Shan- concrete. tion of universal suffrage in our own BL - it is ghai, China, a building for openly associated with “openness”. It further- the pharmaceutical company more appears, quite ironically, in the Annex India Police say an dedicated to the selection process of the CE, Novartis. American tourist died which reads that the members (300 initially and Speaking in Santiago, Arave- earlier this week after a now 400) of the Election Committee that desig- na said he felt “huge gratitu- mob of villagers mistook nates the CE should be chosen according to an de” upon receiving the award, him for a thief and chased electoral law designed “in accordance with the which he said was tantamount him until he fell into a principles of democracy and openness.” to a Nobel Prize in his field. He Initially, the reports did not attract much atten- swampy rice paddy, where tion. Maybe because of the timing: who wants noted the collaborative nature he choked on muddy water to write (beyond a quasi repeat of the content) of architecture.

“Architecture is a collecti- o or even read about elections on December Interior of the Innovation Center in Santiago, Chile, designed by t 31st? Maybe because of the lack of urgency af- Alejandro Aravena and Juan Cerda ve discipline,” he said. “It is

ter so many months on the backburner. Maybe done, to begin with, with the a p pho because of the content: only six meager “su- he Chilean architect role of the architect.” hands of others, the workers ggestions” for each, with the disproportionate Alejandro Aravena has The jury cited, among that build the designs, as ambition - in the case of the AL - to “improve T competitiveness of indirect elections and fair- won the 2016 Pritzker Ar- others, five buildings Arave- opposed to a sculptor that ness” in the overall electoral process. chitecture Prize for work na has designed for his alma makes it with his own hands.” Germany Prosecutors Since then, the debate has flared slightly. that “epitomizes the revival mater, the Universidad Ca- Aravena mused about what in Cologne said yesterday On January 4th, Jason Chao, from Macao of a more socially engaged tolica de Chile, including its the award would allow him they are offering a reward of Conscience and the New Macao Association, architect.” mathematics school, its me- to do in the future. “It gives 10,000 euros (USD10,920) denounced the reports as “biased, misleading The award was announced dical school and, in 2014, its you a sensation of great free- for information leading to and unfair.” In the case of the AL review, it was yesterday by Tom Pritzker, Angelini Innovation Center, dom,” he said. decried for disproportionally targeting some the arrest or identification cases while downplaying others that were later chairman and president of an opaque concrete struc- The Pritzker Architectu- of those who committed actually convicted of “vote buying”. Furthermo- the Chicago-based Hyatt ture with a light-filled glass re Prize was established in sexual assaults and re, Jason Chao indicated that the early promo- Foundation, which sponsors atrium inside. 1979 by the late entrepreneur robberies during New Year’s tion of some of the outgoing CE’s key political the prize. Aravena, 48, is the “A powerful structure from Jay A. Pritzker and his wife, Eve. Prosecutors have so proposals - the construction of 28,000 public first Pritzker laureate from a distance, it is remarkably Cindy, to honor “a living ar- far received 652 criminal housing units in particular - could be construed Chile, and the fourth from humane and inviting,” the chitect whose built work de- as misuse of public resources. This first salvo complaints from that night, was accurately and extensively covered in the Latin America. jury said, noting that the monstrates a combination of when groups of drunken Chinese press, including All About Macau and In its citation, the jury no- unique design ensures that those qualities of talent, vi- men described as being Cheng Pou, with the notable exception of Ma- ted that “few have risen to the energy consumption is mini- sion and commitment, which mostly of “Arab or North cao Daily News. demands of practicing archi- mal. The design also includes has produced consistent and African” origin attacked Actually, Macao Daily News presented an ex- tecture as an artful endeavor, “many spaces for sponta- significant contributions to revelers at the city’s main cellent idea on January 12th to interview some as well as meeting today’s neous encounters and trans- humanity and the built en- train station. noteworthy unsuccessful candidates of 2013. social and economic challen- parency that enables viewing vironment through the art of Among them Agnès Lam of Civil Watch (5,225 votes), Kuan Vai Lam of Caring for Macao ges. Aravena ... has achieved activity throughout,” it said. architecture.” The winner re- Lebanon Dozens of (5,323 votes), Paul Pun of the Betterment of both, and in doing so has Aravena’s resume includes ceives a USD100,000 grant Lebanese protesters have our Community (2,306 votes) and Hong Weng meaningfully expanded the private, public and educatio- and a bronze medallion. AP clashed with police in Kuan of the Promotion of the Citizens’ Rights downtown Beirut over the (only 848 votes… significant, really?) - but of country’s months-long course no Liberals (3,227 votes) headed by… Jason Chao. Although Agnès Lam explored in trash collection crisis. The more detail certain aspects of the reports - times square by rodrigo clash began after a group casting doubts on the efficiency of the pro- of protesters entered posals to tackle some aspects of corruption the environment ministry or emphasizing the problematic absence of a to stage a sit-in inside. law for political parties - the overall message The protest was timed to conveyed by Macao Daily News was one of coincide with a Cabinet consensus (how surprising!): the campaign period should not be restricted to 15 days, meeting to discuss the rather be extended, for the informal part, to issue. A proposal to export the time when lists of candidates are being the waste temporarily has recognized (at the very least) and possibly up stalled because of disputes. to six months before election day.

I have no doubt that an extended and recon- o t figured campaign period would help: the debate of ideas requires time and opportunity for a p pho reason to have a chance. Breaking away from rather outdated traditional modes of mobiliza- tion based on narrow-interest associations - an open door for corruption and populist exces- ses - supposes it as a precondition. A well- harnessed modernity demands it. A more fo- UK British actor and cused Electoral Commission commands it. But filmmaker Alan Rickman, then, what about the other proposals? Is provi- a classically trained stage ding the contact details of the members of the star and sensual screen CE Electoral Committee enough to encourage villain in the “Harry Potter” competition? At least for the AL, we will have a saga and other films, has public consultation. Hopefully, the discussion has just begun. died aged 69, after a battle with cancer. More on p14