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China Rescuers were pumping out water yesterday to try to find 14 construction workers trapped by a flood in a highway tunnel being built in southern China. The rescuers have not been able to contact the workers missing since the 3:30 a.m. flood, the Zhuhai city emergency management department said in an online post. ARTS FROM China’s government rejected U.S. accusations of forced labor in Xinjiang and accused Washington yesterday of hurting global trade after lawmakers endorsed import curbs and The four-monthTHE mega art GLOBEevent has officially rolled out the red American companies were warned they carpet, bringing in rare art pieces of Chinese and international face legal risks if they do business with the artists. Curator Qiu Zhijie deems the exhibition as ‘highly prized’ region. The measures add to rising pressure P2,3,6 on companies that buy clothing, cotton, tomatoes and other goods from Xinjiang. AP PHOTO

Indian and Chinese foreign ministers met in Tajikistan with New Delhi stressing that a military standoff along a mountainous border area was profoundly disturbing their ties, and warning that any unilateral change in the status quo by Beijing was unacceptable. “Full restoration and maintenance of peace and tranquility in border areas is essential for the development of bilateral ties,” Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said in a tweet.

Pakistan A powerful roadside bomb targeting security forces killed two soldiers in southwest Pakistan, the mílitary said yesterday, a sign of increasing violence in the region. The overnight attack happened in Pasni, a district in the impoverished Baluchistan province, according to a military statement. It said a search operation was still underway to arrest those who orchestrated the bombing.

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One-third coincided with the kick-off ce- more suspicious remony of the Main Exhibition, themed “Advance and Retreat of transactions Globalization,” and curated by recorded in h1 China’s renowned award-winning artist Qiu Zhijie. The Financial Intelligence “Macau is distinctively char- Office received 1,288 ming,” Qiu said, adding that be- Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) during the cause the event will be “held in first half of 2021, an increase such a city abounding in resour- of 36% compared with the ces, the biennale is expected to same period in 2020. The become an important artistic change was mainly due to event that impacts the world.” the increase in the number Aside from the Main Exhibi- of STRs reported by the tion, the organizers will progres- gaming and financial sectors. sively unveil the other five exhibi- STRs received from the tions in the coming four months, financial sector and gaming namely “Special Exhibition of Re- sector constituted 32.2% sorts and Hotels,” “Creative City and 53.8% respectively of Pavilion,” “Public Art Exhibition,” the total, whereas those “Selected Works by Local Artists” from other institutions and “Collateral Exhibition.” contributed only 14.0%. The ceremony was attended by Art Macao plays part key officials yesterday, including England lifts the director of the Macao Gover- nment Tourism Office (MGTO) quarantine for in gov’t’s endeavor to Maria Helena de Senna Fernan- , des, director of the Department of Taiwan entrants Publicity and Culture of the Liai- foster art and culture son Office of the Central People’s Starting Monday, arrivals HONEY TSANG Affairs Bureau Mok Ian Ian said at a bid to consolidate Macau’s po- Government in the Macau SAR from Hong Kong and Taiwan the opening ceremony. sition as a “World Centre of Tou- Wan Sucheng, and others. will not need to quarantine HE Art Macao: Macao Inter- Art Macao 2021 is a part of the rism and Leisure” and a “Creative Executives from six casino con- when they arrive in England national Art Biennale 2021 if they have a negative T government’s endeavor to “deve- City of Gastronomy.” cessionaires and a number of ar- (Art Macao 2021), a four-month Covid-19 test result lop a base for exchange and coo- Other key objectives are to fos- tists also took part in the event. prior to their flight and a mega art event held every two peration with Chinese culture as ter the exchange of Chinese and This year marks the second Art negative result from a test years, officially rolled out the red the mainstream and [encourage] foreign cultures locally, promote Macao event since its debut in taken within two days of carpet yesterday afternoon. the coexistence of different cultu- interpersonal connections, and 2019. It features 30 art exhibitions their arrival in the country. “Cultural development has res,” she said. accelerate the development of in 25 locations. According to offi- Authorities in England noted long remained one of the top She stated that the govern- Macau’s cultural industries, Mok cial data, the inaugural Art Macao that the type of test needed priorities of the SAR govern- ment is committed to mounting said. in 2019 attracted upwards of 16 by individual travelers will ment,” president of the Cultural “Art Macao” on a biennial basis, in Yesterday’s opening ceremony million participants. depend on their travel history over the previous 10 days. The UK government stressed that arrivals to Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland may be subject to MGTO vows to consolidate Macau’s different rules. Quarantine measures on entrants from Macau will remain in place. status as ‘Creative City of Gastronomy’ Some functions HONEY TSANG tinctive attribute of Ma- port to the UNESCO this of gov’t cau,” she added. year, she added. OUR years on from In order to showcase Fernandes’ statement transport app to FMacau’s classification the city’s “alluring food on helping the local F&B be suspended as a “UNESCO Creative scene,” the MGTO will of- sector thrive was delivered City of Gastronomy,” di- fer assistance to promote yesterday at the opening For the next three rector of the Macao Go- novelty in the local food ceremony of the Master- weekends, the Transport vernment Tourism Office class Series of Culinary Bureau app will have certain and beverage (F&B) sector, (MGTO) Maria Helena de functions suspended encouraging practitioners Expertise Demonstration, Senna Fernandes pledged in order to run system to create innovative dishes a food-centered event yesterday that authorities maintenance on the characteristic of Macau. co-organized by MGTO, government’s cloud will continue to focus on In order to further con- Wynn Macau and the Edu- computerization and the strategic development solidate the title bestowed cation and Youth Develop- data centers. The dates of “tourism and gastro- by the United Nations ment Bureau. concerned are July 17, 23, nomy.” Educational, Scientific The event will run from 24, 30, 31 and August 1. On “We will continue to and Cultural Organization July to September this these days, some functions rely on [the city’s] gastro- (UNESCO), the MGTO will year. During this time, re- of the app will be down, nomy as a key element help individuals in the in- nowned mainland chefs including bus information, to accelerate cultural ex- dustry to upskill themsel- will come to Macau and bus traffic, live traffic, change, and to promote ves. participate in 10 cooking e-payment, online booking the virtues of multicultu- The MGTO will submit tutorials and demonstra- and route enquiry. rism, which is also a dis- the first four-year work re- tion sessions.

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pieces or sets of artwork, made by over 40 artists from nearly 20 countries and regions. Art Macao 2021 to prompt The first thematic zone, named “The Dream of Mazu,” will chie- fly showcase ceramics created by global artists, supplemented by innovation in locals: chief curator artworks of glass, leather carvings, recordings and ink paintings, the HONEY TSANG tive, is a form of communication. curator said. “Though distancing from each The second zone, “Matteo Ric- HE exotic nature of the other [during the pandemic], we ci’s Labyrinth of Memory,” shows foreign artworks pre- can still communicate and un- “the encounter and convergence sented in the Art Macao: derstand one another through the of Eastern and Western cultures,” Macao International Art bridge of art,” he told the guests. he added. TBiennale 2021 (Art Macao 2021) — To boost the engagement of lo- The third and final area, the or their “strangeness” in contrast cals in the art event, Qiu suggested “Advance and Retreat of Globali- to local culture — will stimulate the organizers conduct surveys zation,” recapitulates the first two Macau residents and the whole and gather local opinions inclu- zones from the angles of space city, encouraging them to think di- ding ideas and thoughts on fea- and time. “It reveals the thoughts fferently and be more innovative, tured art pieces. He proposed that of artists from all over the world in according to the art event’s chief the government invite residents the era of globalization, especially curator Qiu Zhijie. to jointly create some art pieces, during the pandemic.” Prior to the official kick-off ce- usually described as “communi- remony of the four-month mega ty art,” to encourage more inte- MACAU IN QIU’S EYES art event, Qiu, one of the most raction and dialogue during the When talking about the city’s influential and awarded contem- event. qualities, the veteran of the art in- porary artists in China, shared his dustry stacked Macau against its insights yesterday with the media artists is the crucial element [in tist-cum-curator Qiu, who was GLOBALIZED MAIN neighboring city Hong Kong. about the impact of Art Macao this event] to help the city innova- born in in 1969. EXHIBITION “Macau is a laid-back place 2021 on Macau’s community. te,” Qiu said. “The event is also a highly pri- Under Qiu’s curation, the Main when compared to Hong Kong. It Qiu is also the dean of the The biennial art event has been zed one, as it is rare that art pieces Exhibition at the Macao Museum is this relaxed environment that School of Experimental Art at the deemed one of the most important of Chinese and international ar- of Art — under the theme of the renders the locals calmer and Central Academy of Fine Arts, with in Macau’s calendar. The event, tists can be brought together and “Advance and Retreat of Globali- more tolerant,” he said. an extraordinary talent for con- featuring Macanese, Chinese and presented in the same event,” Qiu zation” — has been divided into The city has a vivid quality, ac- temporary visual arts. international artworks galore, is a said. This is particularly true at a three sub-exhibition zones that centuated by its mix of Chinese “The development of a city cultural melting pot that stimula- time when international travel has beckon audiences to embark on and Portuguese cultures, which cannot [flourish] without the nu- tes thoughts and emotions. come to a virtual halt due to the a thought-provoking, artistic jour- make Macau an ideal city to host trients of art. The strangeness wi- The biennale itself is also an Covid-19 pandemic. ney. the biennial art event, he conclu- thin art pieces created by foreign epitome of globalization, said ar- Art, with its intrinsic perspec- The three areas house over 100 ded. ad page 4 www.macaudailytimes.com.mo MACAU 澳門 16.07.2021 fri

MACAU’S LEADING NEWSPAPER AL: Lawmakers exchange arguments over candidate disqualification from elections RENATO MARQUES Continuing to express his ideas, Ng noted that in 2012 the deputy ESTERDAY’S plenary ses- chairman of the Standing Com- sion of the Legislative As- mittee of the National People’s

sembly (AL) was marked Congress, Qiao Xiaoyang, did not MARQUES RENATO by strong ideological rule out the possibility of having clashesY and an exchange of argu- universal suffrage for the election ments between pro-democracy of the Macau SAR Chief Executive. and pro-establishment lawmakers “Thus, there is in no illegality about the disqualification of a regarding the call for this univer- number of candidates from the sal suffrage,” Ng remarked, urging September AL elections. the CE to press the government to On the side of the democrats, “correct their political mistakes.” lawmakers Ng Kuok Cheong and In his turn, Au openly criticized Au Kam San criticized the decision the CAEAL, accusing it of abusing of the Legislative Assembly Electo- its powers and destroying the elec- ral Affairs Commission (CAEAL). toral regime. Ng argued that calling for uni- “In the current international versal suffrage in the election of situation, China is under pressure the Chief Executive (CE) is not an from the international communi- illegal act. ty due to the situation in [...] Hong Noting the CAEAL decision that Kong. Suddenly, CAEAL disqua- disqualified him from running in lified the candidates who were members of abusing their power, and Chui Sai Peng were all sig- seven criteria on the defense, or the elections, he said that he was not part of the pro-establishment Au urged them to reverse and “re- natories of spoken inquiries that not, of the Basic Law of Macau and accused of “having illegally pro- wing, a more than notorious brea- turn to normalcy” so they do not expressed support of the disquali- loyalty to the Macau SAR, drawn moted universal suffrage for the ch of the electoral regime. There- “create [unnecessary] chaos for fication of candidates to the elec- up by CAEAL, are only for asses- election of the CE, which is ridicu- fore, it destroyed, on its own initia- the country.” tions. sing the eligibility of all candida- lous.” tive, the principle of ‘One country, On the pro-establishment side The pro-establishment legis- tes. Since its establishment, the “I have to reiterate here that uni- two systems’,” Au said. He added: many lawmakers also brought up lators expressed the idea that it is Macau SAR government has res- versal suffrage — which I defend “From the perspective of the in- the topic, expressing support for indisputable that CAEAL fulfills its pected the various fundamental inside and outside this chamber ternational community, this will the decision of the CAEAL and functions following the law, and rights and freedoms of expression — is fully in accordance with cons- be seen as the central government accusing the disqualified candi- that their decision “represents the enjoyed by citizens under the law. titutional procedures. [I defend it] [intending to now come] to ‘fix’ the dates — namely those that are fulfillment, by the Macau SAR, of The decision of the CAEAL is in no in the sense that [I am] requesting ‘One country, two systems’ princi- incumbent lawmakers — of at- its constitutional duties and the way a restriction on freedom of the CE to present, as soon as possi- ple in Macau, after having done tempting to clean up their record implementation of the fundamen- expression, nor does it affect Ma- ble and with the agreement of the the same in Hong Kong.” on activities that pro-establish- tal principle ‘Macau governed by cau residents’ right to information central government, the respective For Au, the unjustified attitude ment lawmakers consider disloyal patriots.’” They added that CAEAL about and oversight of the Macau bill to the AL to be approved by a of CAEAL will end up raising small towards Macau and the Basic Law. acted “strictly following the law, government’s actions.” majority of two-thirds and create a issues for Macau and at the inter- Chan Hong, Ma Chi Seng, Chan with sufficient legal and factual Lawmaker Iau, who was regime in which the CE is chosen national level. Wa Keong, Iau Teng Pio, Fong Ka grounds.” appointed by the CE, went even by the votes of the residents.” Again accusing the CAEAL Chio, Pang Chun, Chan Chak Mo, Ma elaborated, saying that “the further, saying “we all know that

Sulu Sou farewells AL in speech RENATO MARQUES trust, oversight, and criticism,” these are slight changes, there will he said. He added, “I’ve always be nothing to regret,” he said. He WAY from the exchange of felt as if I’m walking on thin ice in noted that people never regret gi- Aarguments between pro-de- this place and sitting on a spiked ving opportunities to young peo- mocracy and pro-establishment rug.” ple, because they tend to look not lawmakers over disqualifications Still, he said he had taken the only at short term but at things for the elections, lawmaker Sulu best he could from his time at in the perspective of one or more Sou choose to use the period be- the Legislative Assembly (AL): generations. fore the agenda to present his fa- “making good use of the right to He added that those who rewell speech. information at source; spreading participate in political life must Sou recalled several moments news [usually] kept behind clo- understand the philosophy of from his term, from election day sed doors; taking advantage of thinking about what they will lea- to the present moment, including procedures; striving to prevent or ve behind when they take office, his mandate suspension. at least lessen the harm of certain and value what is entrusted to “It is said that one day in politi- proposed laws or policies in the them by the population despite cs is already too much, especially public interest; reinforcing the uncertainty and pressure. in this complex and constantly population’s right to be heard; “I had the opportunity to stri- changing time. I want to make and bringing to the chamber the ve for the good of this home that good use of all valuable opportu- voices of disadvantaged groups I value very much; to serve this nities. I would like to express my and progressive issues, which had land that I love so much; to be sincere thanks to all the mem- been overlooked.” elected by the population as a bers of the New Macau Associa- Sou expressed hope that by legislator; and to walk side by tion who, with selflessness, team being elected and fulfilling his side with the people of Macau spirit, assiduity, and maximum term, he will help to encourage regardless of the wind and rain. I effort, created this [Sulu] Sou Ka more young people to have confi- believe these were […] the most Hou [and put it] in the spotlight, dence in themselves and Macau. beautiful moments of my life and as well as to all those who have “I believe that, because of me, a supreme honor for me,” Sou been following us with support, society will change and even if concluded. www.macaudailytimes.com.mo page 5 fri 16.07.2021 澳門 MACAU

MACAU’S LEADING NEWSPAPER the qualification of some people ELECTIONS 2021 for the elections was canceled because they practiced acts that are prohibited. Unfortunately, these people are trying very hard Stress on remaining candidates reason to avoid the issue. They started talking about what they did for the citizens, about their oversight for withdrawal, says Cloee Chao of the government, freedom of ANTHONY LAM cational Exhibition, as well as expression, etc. This is simply di- volunteer campaigns to poorer verting the public’s attention and XTERNAL pressure on re- areas in Mainland China, suppor- exhausting the good faith of Ma- Emaining candidates is the ting the national policy of poverty cau citizens,” he said. He went to main reason for the Gaming New alleviation. say, “These people have to provide Macau list’s withdrawal from the clarity to society. They cannot con- upcoming Legislative Assembly WONG SIO CHAK SAYS POLICE tinue to create confusion for our election, two of the list’s repre- FOLLOWED ‘SEVEN CRITERIA’ eyes and ears and divert the focus sentatives told a press conference After yesterday’s Legislative of attention.” yesterday. Assembly Plenary, Secretary for Further insight was provided The first two candidates from Security Wong Sio Chak was ques- by lawmaker Chan Chak Mo, who the list, Cloee Chao and Lei Man tioned about the principles used described and enumerated several Chao, were disqualified by the by the Judiciary Police in captio- activities organized and participa- Legislative Assembly Electoral Af- ning the “evidence” that it passed ted in by the disqualified candida- fairs Commission (CAEAL). With to the CAEAL for consideration. tes that, in his opinion, justify the its original list comprising eight Wong stressed that the police CAEAL actions. candidates, the group could still followed the “seven criteria” – an- “Some people always say they have run in the election. nounced by the CAEAL on Mon- are the biggest supporters of the However, not only did it decide day – to shortlist evidence. Writing ‘One country, two systems’ policy, to withdraw from the election, it captions to describe evidence is but they publicly organize June 4 has also decided to terminate its Pictures Chao uses to prove her patriotic sentiments the duty of police. He stressed that meetings, broadcasting false and procedural dispute of the CAEAL’s the CAEAL was the entity which misleading messages, and delibe- decision, meaning that the list Macau and its Basic Law,” both Kong. made the final decision. rately distort the Central govern- will not file a judicial appeal. expelled candidates revealed that Both said that they still felt On the same topic, Secretary ment’s conclusive decision about Justifying the decision, both they were given a book full of so- confused as to what from these for Administration and Justice the incident. Moreover, they un- Chao and Lei said that the re- cial media screen captures. posts contributed to their disqua- André Cheong reiterated that the dermine and attack, without the maining candidates on the list “My social media account is lification from the election. CAEAL “was carrying out its legal slightest concern, the leadership of have faced various external pres- public, and I still can’t tell whi- Chao stressed that she has re- responsibility in the disqualifica- the Chinese Communist Party, and sures. “After all, we’re only working ch of my posts have violated the mained a patriot. For example, in tion process.” shout for the end of a one-party commoners,” Chao said. Election Law,” Lei said. the name of the trade union, she Meanwhile, some internet system, which seriously tramples When questioned about the Chao said that the Judiciary organized events to celebrate the users have started an online peti- the limits of the ‘One country, two type of evidence that was cited to Police even screen-captured Chinese National Day, annual vi- tion calling for the reversal of the systems’ policy,” Chan concluded. prove their “lack of allegiance to posts of her family trips to Hong sits to the National Security Edu- disqualification by the CAEAL.

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ART MACAO IPIM holds SCL’s exhibition aims to bring business- matching hope, positivity amid pandemic event for local ANDS China kicked off and ceramics with innovative enterprises Sits ceramics exhibition presentation, and visitors are for Art Macao at The Vene- able to interact with selected HE Macao Trade and Investment Promo- tian Macao yesterday, pre- VALLES LYNZY pieces via a free augmented Ttion Institute (IPIM) recently organised the senting “Project Sands X: reality (AR) smartphone app. “Macau Ideas, Join & Match” business-mat- Beyond the Blue – An Exhi- Also, a parallel exhibition ching showcase in a bid to promote “Made in bition of Ceramic Extraordi- of “Beyond the Blue” with Macau,” “Macau Brand” and “Macau Design” naire.” the Everson Museum of Art products and services. One of the special exhibi- is being presented, which In co-operation with the Zhuhai Municipal tions of Art Macao: Macao contains one of the United Bureau of Commerce and the China Council for International Art Biennale States’ foremost collections the Promotion of International Trade Represen- 2021, the exhibition is open of ceramic art is also featured tative Office in Macau, the event attracted the to the public 10 a.m. to 10 at the property. participation of 120 representatives from main- p.m. daily July 15-Oct. 31. Exhibits made from re- land and Macau enterprises and a total of 81 To curate the exhibition, cycled ceramics promoting business matching sessions were held on site. the gaming operator once sustainability in art are also The event also aims to promote the advanta- again invited artist Caroline on display. ges and characteristics of local enterprises, and Cheng, who called on the techniques, technologies “Viewers can interact Further, Sands China yes- facilitate business co-operation and exchange talents of more than 20 ce- and designs, the artists have with and enjoy art in an en- terday launched “Time Is On between mainland and local enterprises. ramic artists and institutions created pieces in hopes of tirely new way and connect My Side – 2021 Greater Bay Through displaying products featured in to create works on the theme bringing positivity to the with each other in real time Area Young Artists Scheme – “Macau Ideas” and organising business mat- of “Beyond the Blue.” world through art. regardless of geographical A Competition of Painting & ching sessions, the event seeks to provide a pla- The “Beyond the Curator Cheng explained distance. We hope that, with Photography.” tform for business matching for mainland de- Blue” theme is faceted in that the exhibition shows ‘Beyond the Blue,’ this inter- The July-October contest legates and members of “Macau Ideas,” stren- meaning. The works utilise how an ancient art like connectedness and creativity is open to young artists from gthening business exchange and fostering bu- a diversity of designs and making ceramics can take inspires us all with hope and Macau and the Greater Bay siness co-operation between enterprises from palettes, showcasing how advantage of techniques determination for a safe and Area. the two regions. the beauty of ceramics can unavailable to artisans of the unified post-pandemic wor- In 2019, Sands China pre- In addition, IPIM has organised a delegation go “beyond the traditional past to now make ingenious ld,” she said. sented a gold-themed cera- of event participants from mainland Macau en- colours of blue and white.” creations previously thought The exhibition features a mics exhibition for the inau- terprises to visit the Zhuhai-Macao Cross Bor- By applying innovative impossible. combination of technology gural of Art Macao. LV der Industrial Zone (Macao Park). LV ad www.macaudailytimes.com.mo page 7 fri 16.07.2021 中國 CHINA

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ITH the postponed Summer Olympi-

cs set to open in AP PHOTO Tokyo next week, BeijingW has made moves to show its preparations for the Winter Ga- mes are well on track for February despite the uncertainty of the CO- VID-19 pandemic. Journalists taken on a tour of snow event venues in the outlying city of Zhangjiakou this week were shown the locations for ski jum- ping, snowboarding and Nordic events. While China has largely elimi- nated local transmission of the coronavirus, it has maintained strict quarantine regulations. Or- ganizers have not announced what rules will be in place for athletes, officials and coaches at the 2022 Winter Olympics, or if fans will be allowed. Jia Maoting, general manager of the company overseeing cons- truction of the venues, told repor- ters that the “pandemic situation is uncertain, we cannot guess how it will develop.” “We have solid determination to face the changing world,” Jia added. “We built good venues in any case and then we wait and ex- pect a good result.” China has also faced calls for a boycott of the games from foreign politicians and human rights groups. Beijing says it provided volun- Beijing: 2022 Winter Olympics tary job training and anti-radicali- zation classes and has denounced boycott calls as a politicization of sports based on false evidence. on track despite pandemic The Chinese capital hosted the porary facilities that can’t be bui- evening light show. It is has been Hebei province, connected by hi- because of the pandemic. 2008 Summer Olympics and is the lt too early. nicknamed Snow Ruyi, after an ghway and a high-speed rail line. There’ll be heavy restrictions first city to be given rights to host “We still need to build some ancient ski slope-shaped jade or- It is due to host ski jumping, on all participants at the Games, the Winter Games as well. more facilities and houses in the nament symbolizing good fortu- snowboarding, freestyle skiing, which open July 23. And with Chen Rongqin, an official next few months, and those are ne. As well as its two ski jumping cross-country skiing, and Nordic Tokyo in a state of emergency and with the planning committee’s our major work now,” Chen said. tracks, it has a football pitch at its combined and biathlon competi- rising numbers of COVID-19 ca- construction department, said The National Ski Jumping Cen- base. tions during the Games. ses in the city, there’ll be no fans work was largely completed ter was one of the major venues Zhangjiakou is about 200 ki- The 2020 Summer Games were allowed at most of the Olympic apart from construction on tem- for the tour, highlighted with an lometers to the west of Beijing in last year postponed for 12 months venues. MDT/AP

earlier, though a govern- ment spokesman warned Economic growth slows to still-robust 7.9% growth might weaken due to uncertain global condi- JOE MCDONALD, and easy credit wind down. will roll back tariff hikes tions. BEIJING That was up from the Ja- imposed by his predeces- The International Mo- AP PHOTO nuary-March period’s 0.6% sor, Donald Trump. netary Fund and private HINA’S economic expansion over the final Treasury Secretary Janet sector forecasters expect Cgrowth slowed to a still- three months of 2020 but Yellen called this week for economic growth this year -strong 7.9% over a year still was among the past a “unified front” with Eu- of about 8% but say that earlier in the three months decade’s weakest quarters. rope against China’s “un- should decline in 2022. The ending in June as a rebou- “Overall, China’s eco- fair economic practices.” government is in the midst nd from the coronavirus nomy looks to be on tra- Biden has expanded the of a marathon effort to leveled off. ck for recovery,” said list of Chinese companies steer China to slower, more As expected, the grow- Chaoping Zhu of JP Mor- Americans are barred from sustainable growth based th reported yesterday fell gan Asset Management in a investing in due to possible on domestic consumption from the previous quarter’s report. The latest data, Zhu military connections. instead of exports and in- explosive 18.3%, which was said, suggest the economy Still, Chinese manufac- vestment. magnified by compari- “has already peaked and is turing, auto sales and con- “With output already son with early 2020, when The United States and year instead of in 2023. easing back to its long-term sumer spending have reco- above its pre-virus trend, the world’s second-largest other major economies China’s growth in the average growth rate.” vered to above pre-pande- the economy is struggling economy closed factories, are bouncing back, but April-June quarter over the China’s outlook is clou- mic levels. to gain ground at its usual stores and offices to fight some are hampered by the previous three months, ded by a lingering trade Exporters benefited pace,” Julian Evans-Pri- the coronavirus. China led spread of new virus varian- the way other major eco- war with Washington over from their relatively early tchard of Capital Eco- a global recovery after the ts. The rapid U.S. recovery nomies report results, was Beijing’s industrial deve- return to work while fo- nomics said in a report. ruling Communist Party has led the Federal Reser- 1.3%, reflecting a return to lopment tactics. President reign competitors were “Headwinds to growth are declared the disease un- ve to suggest it might start normal for factory activity Joe Biden has said he wants hampered by anti-disease likely to intensify during der control last March and unwinding its stimulus ear- and consumer spending better ties with Beijing but controls. Exports surged the second half of the reopened most industries. lier than planned, late next as government stimulus has yet to say whether he 32.2% in June over a year year.” MDT/AP page 8 www.macaudailytimes.com.mo WORLD 國際 16.07.2021 fri

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zabeth Sherwood-Randall, the White House homeland this day in history security adviser, would lead a U.S. delegation to a securi- pollo takes off US to begin evacuating ty conference in Uzbekistan 1969 A 11 this week to discuss Afgha- for the Moon nistan’s security issues with leaders from Central Asia. Afghans who aided The Biden administration is considering a number of locations, including military installations both abroad American military and in the continental Uni- HE Biden admi- ted States, to temporarily nistration said house Afghans while their yesterday that it is AP PHOTO visa applications are consi- prepared to begin dered. Tevacuation flights for Afghan Pentagon Press Secretary interpreters and translators John Kirby said Wednesday who aided the U.S. military the Pentagon has identified The Apollo 11 space rocket has taken off successfully effort in the nearly 20-year an unspecified number of from Cape Kennedy, Florida, at the start of the first at- tempt to land a man on the Moon. war — but their destinations overseas locations as “poten- An estimated one million people gathered from all are still unknown and there tial candidates,” but no final over the state to see the giant Saturn 5 booster rocket are lingering questions about decisions have been made. blast off. how to ensure their safety The U.S. Embassy in Kabul issued 299 special im- The launch was on schedule, at 1432 BST (1332 GMT). until they can get on planes. Nine seconds before lift-off, the rocket’s five engines migrant visas in March, 356 The Operation Allies Re- ignited, sending a sheet of flame over the launch pad in April and 619 in May, ac- fuge flights out of Afghanis- and about 20 acres of the surrounding marshland. cording to the State Depart- tan during the last week of Then with an immense roar, the booster rocket took ment. Biden said last week July will be available first for off into the sky, taking Apollo 11 and the hopes of the special immigrant visa appli- that the federal government world with it. cants already in the process has approved 2,500 special It is the first time human beings have attempted to of applying for U.S. residen- immigrant visas to come to land on another heavenly body. cy, according to the White the U.S. since his January Almost 12 minutes later, Apollo 11 went into orbit House. inauguration. around the Earth. White House press se- An estimated 18,000 Af- On board are three astronauts, Neil Armstrong, Mi- cretary Jen Psaki declined to single casualty.” se group has helped resettle ghans have worked for the chael Collins, and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin. All have already detail how many Afghans are Biden has faced pressu- thousands of Afghans in the U.S. as interpreters, drivers flown in space during the Gemini manned space mis- expected to be among those re from lawmakers on both U.S. “And to what countries and other positions have sions, and have been intensively training as a team for evacuated in the first flights parties to come up with a will they be evacuated? We applied for visas and await many months. or where those evacuated plan to help evacuate Af- have serious concerns about their applications being pro- They carry with them goodwill messages from the will be taken, citing security ghan military helpers before the protection of our allies’ cessed. Psaki reiterated that heads of the member states of the United Nations and concerns. next month’s U.S. troop wi- human rights in countries the White House is working their flags. “The reason that we are thdrawal. The White House that have been rumored as with Congress on legislation Two hours and 44 minutes after take-off, the engine of the third-stage booster was fired for five minutes and taking these steps is because began briefing lawmakers on potential partners in this ef- to streamline the application 47 seconds, and the speed increased to 24,545mph these are courageous indivi- the outlines of their plans last fort.” process. (39,500 km/h) to take the astronauts out of orbit and duals,” Psaki said. “We want month. The administration is Biden announced last shoot them off to the Moon. to make sure we recognize The evacuation planning weighing using State Depart- week that the U.S. military Neil Armstrong, the flight’s commander, reported: “We could potentially affect tens operation in Afghanistan will and value the role they’ve ment-chartered commercial have no complaint with any of the three stages on that end on Aug. 31. played over the last several of thousands of Afghans. Se- aircraft, not military aircraft, ride. It was beautiful.” The firming of the date years.” veral thousand Afghans who according to an adminis- The launch was watched by US Vice-President Spiro to end the war comes after Confirmation on the ti- worked for the United States tration official, who was not Agnew, who said it marked a “new era of civilisation”. President Donald Trump’s meline of the evacuation — plus their family members authorized to publicly dis- “With the lift-off of Apollo 11, America enters a new flights came as President Joe — are already in the applica- cuss internal deliberations administration negotiated a age of discovery,” he said. Biden met Wednesday with tion pipeline for special im- and spoke on condition of deal with the Taliban to end Apollo 11 is scheduled to touch down on the Moon on Gen. Austin “Scott” Miller, migrant visas. anonymity. the U.S. military mission Sunday 20 July if all goes well. who earlier this week ste- The Biden administration But if the State Depart- by May 1, 2021. Biden, after Speaking at a news conference before the launch, Neil pped down as the top U.S. has also been working on ment requests military air- taking office, announced Armstrong said the landing on the Moon and the take- commander in Afghanistan. identifying a third country craft, the U.S. military would that U.S. troops would be out -off from it were “the big unknowns”. Psaki said Biden wanted or U.S. territory that could be ready to assist, the official by the 20th anniversary of The lunar module, known as Eagle, is scheduled to land to personally thank Miller host Afghans while their visa said. The Pentagon said as of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. on the Moon at 2100 BST (2000 GMT). for conducting an “orderly applications are processed. Wednesday no requests for The attacks were plotted by and safe” drawdown of U.S. Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, such assistance have been al-Qaida leader Osama bin Courtesy BBC News troops. president and CEO of Luthe- made by State. Laden from Afghanistan, Miller, who oversaw the ran Immigration and Refu- Tracey Jacobson, a three- where he had been given re- war effort for nearly three gee Service, said that much -time chief of mission in Ta- fuge by the Taliban. In context years, expressed dire con- about the Biden evacuation jikistan, Turkmenistan and George W. Bush, who as cern in his final days as plan remains unknown, in- Kosovo, is leading the State president launched the war, On 21 July 1969, right on schedule, Neil Armstrong be- criticized the Western with- came the first man to set foot on the Moon, stepping onto commander about the rapid cluding how the administra- Department coordination the Moon’s surface in the Sea of Tranquillity at 0256 GMT. loss of districts around the tion will help those in areas unit charged with overseeing drawal in an interview with He was joined by Buzz Aldrin 20 minutes later. The entire country to the Taliban, telling outside the capital of Kabul Operation Allies Refuge. That a German broadcaster re- event was watched avidly by millions live on television reporters that “ a civil war is evacuate. The Taliban have unit also includes represen- leased Wednesday, saying he across the world. certainly a path that can be made rapid gains in taking tatives from the departments fears for Afghan women and The Apollo 11 crew returned safely on 24 July and spent girls as the Taliban regains the next 21 days in quarantine at an American military base visualized if this continues over huge swaths of the of Defense and Homeland - a procedure dropped in subsequent missions since no on the trajectory it’s on ri- country, particularly in more Security. control of much of the coun- alien organisms were found. ght now.” Defense Secretary rural areas. Russ Travers, deputy ho- try. The Moon landing marked the pinnacle of the space race Lloyd Austin, who met sepa- “Unfortunately, there are meland security adviser and “It’s unbelievable how and American investment in the space programme de- rately with Miller at the Pen- still far too many questions former head of the National that society changed from clined accordingly. the brutality of the Taliban, The last three of the original 20 Apollo missions were tagon, praised the general for left unanswered, including Counterterrorism Center, is cancelled, and the last lunar module, Apollo 17, landed in planning a “complex with- who exactly and how many coordinating the interagency and all of a sudden — sadly December 1972. drawal of millions of tons of people are eligible for eva- policy process for the eva- — I’m afraid Afghan women In January 2004 however, interest in missions to the Moon equipment and thousands cuation. [...] How will those cuation, officials said. and girls are going to suffer was rekindled when US President George Bush announced of personnel” that “thus far outside the capital access sa- Separately, the White unspeakable harm,” Bush American astronauts would return to the Moon by 2020 as the launching point for journeys further into space. been conducted without a fety?” said Vignarajah, who- House announced that Eli- said. AP www.macaudailytimes.com.mo page 9 fri 16.07.2021 資訊／娛樂 INFOTAINMENT

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YOUR STARS The Born Loser by Chip Sansom

Aries Taurus

Mar. 21-Apr. 19 Apr. 20-May. 20 As the day progresses, the pace Productivity is easy to achieve slows down and allows you more under today’s skies, Taurus. The freedom to drift. Luna remains moon coasts through level-headed in relationship-focused Libra, Libra, spending the morning helping you dig deeper into hours in a supportive connection relationship matters. with stabilizing Saturn.

Gemini Cancer

May. 21-Jun. 21 Jun. 22-Jul. 22 The moon meanders through Reconnect with your roots artistically inclined Libra, today, Cancer. The moon cruises reaching out to capable Saturn on through balance-seeking Libra, her path. This cosmic connection sending your focus towards the offers a grounded, realistic view state of your living space and your of your circumstances. emotional foundation. SUDOKU WEATHER Leo Virgo MIN MAX CONDITION Jul. 23-Aug. 22 Aug. 23-Sep. 22 Easy Easy+ CHINA Cosmic connection creates a It’s an ideal day to tap back into Beijing 30 thunderstorms grounded, practical point of view your forgotten skills and talents. 24 to apply towards your current Luna’s steady trine to grounded Harbin 25 31 cloudy partnership story. It’s an ideal day to Saturn makes it easy to apply engage in important conversations stamina and follow through on Tianjin 28 37 fine that require a serious tone. work projects. Urumqi 23 27 showers Xi’an 34 cloudy Libra Scorpio 27 Lhasa 23 27 thunderstorms Sep.23-Oct. 22 Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Chengdu 27 35 cloudy How often do you put your As a Scorpio, you’re no stranger Chongqing 26 35 thunderstorms own needs first, Libra? The to alone time. Take today to moon’s presence in your sign reconnect with yourself in a quiet, Kunming 28 36 cloudy works to remind you to listen uncomplicated way, as the moon Nanjing 30 cloudy to what your body and heart floats through balance-bringing 22 need most. Libra. 26 33 cloudy Wuhan 28 36 fine Sagittarius Capricorn Medium Hard 25 31 thunderstorms Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Dec. 22-Jan. 19 28 33 rain This connection offers up an Make your dream vision a reality, Guangzhou 21 33 thunderstorms ideal opportunity to lay down Capricorn. You’ve got everything the groundwork of future you need to push ahead with Hong Kong 24 28 rain ambitions. It’s also great in terms your ambitions, as the harmony- of facing serious, future-oriented bringing Libra moon aligns with conversations among friends. your ruler, grounded Saturn. WORLD Aquarius Pisces Moscow 19 31 rain Frankfurt 14 23 cloudy Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Feb.19-Mar. 20 16 24 cloudy Today’s skies touch on this You’ve been working on releasing story, as the peace-seeking Libra your own mental and emotional 12 23 overcast moon aligns with steady Saturn. garbage, Pisces. While it’s not Where can you continue to self- exactly a pleasant or simple process, New York 24 32 overcast expand, and where should you you’ve been making considerable maintain certain limits? strides in freeing yourself up.

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JOCELYN NOVECK, REVIEW play him. “It was like he died and AP NATIONAL WRITER was reborn,” says his brother, Chris Bourdain. HERE are many startling The final act of “Roadrunner” Tmoments in “Roadrunner,” Doc explores is infused with a feeling of dread. Morgan Neville’s rich and moving Bourdain had become involved documentary about the singular with Italian actor Asia Argento, a culinary storyteller Anthony Bour- Anthony Bourdain’s key accuser of Harvey Weinstein. dain, who tragically took his life at She directed an episode of his the age of 61. own ‘parts unknown’ “Parts Unknown” in Hong Kong, Here’s just one that sticks out: and we literally watch Bourdain a quick scene with a therapist, in falling in love. We also hear how Argentina. As Bourdain lies on devastated he was when a tabloid her couch, cameras rolling for an AP PHOTO published pictures of her with episode of his show, he describes another man, shortly before his some frightening psychological death during filming in eastern urges he has. She asks him if he France. wants to change, and to feel diffe- It’s clear that some of Bour- rently. He replies: “I suspect it’s too dain’s co-workers felt the rela- late.” tionship with Argento sent Bour- We never learn here why Bour- dain into a tailspin that led to his dain wanted to film what seems a death — even though one of them genuine therapy session. But it fits points out, rightly of course, that in perfectly with the portrait Ne- “Tony did this.” It’s unfortunate ville paints of a man who couldn’t that the film does not include Ar- resist being anything but painfully gento’s own voice here. honest, and painfully public, even But one cannot fault “Roa- when it took him down some dark drunner” for not coming up with paths. clear answers. There rarely are It’s also an example of just how clear answers, anyway, and this much material Neville had to work film seems to want to be about a with. Between Bourdain’s own re- life, not a death. A fascinating life, cordings and voiceovers, copious ppens, especially when he quips years as chef at Manhattan’s bold enough to swallow a still- parts of which will forever remain footage — much never seen — early on: “Here’s a little pre-emp- Brasserie Les Halles. It really -beating cobra heart or a sheep’s unknown. from production of his TV travelo- tive truth-telling: there’s no happy starts at age 44, when “Kitchen testicle. gues, and countless home movies ending.” Confidential,” his wickedly The transformation is dizzying: “Roadrunner,” a Focus Features and photos, it comes to feel like Neville dispenses quickly with funny memoir about the under- People are shouting to Bourdain release, has been rated R by the Motion Bourdain himself is narrating his the early stuff — Bourdain dro- belly of the restaurant world, ca- in the streets. He’s sitting down Picture Association of America “for life story. And it’s hard to shake the pping out of college, washing tapults him into stardom and a with Letterman, and with Oprah. language throughout.” Running time: feeling he already knows what ha- dishes in Cape Cod — even his life as a globetrotting raconteur They’re saying Brad Pitt wants to 118 minutes. ad www.macaudailytimes.com.mo page 11 fri 16.07.2021 特刊 EXTRA

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in local markets. The menu TASTE OF EDESIA incorporates both locally sourced and imported ingre- dients while preserving the authenticity of the French flavour. The dinner is guided Intimate dining by Chef Jesse. An exclusive IRENE SAM, MDT starting from this month. interactive Apron Session The Chef’s Table’s menu allows guests to participate HEF de Cuisine Jesse spotlights one specific theme and have fun. In August, the Zhao and his team at a time. Guests embark on second round of Chef’s Table take guests on an a mystery dining experien- will transport guests to a ve- unsurpassed 5-cou- ce with no prior knowledge getarian celebration by the Crse culinary journey as a part of the menu and progres- name of “Summer Green and of the newly unveiled Chef’s sion. This month’s theme is Fruits”, allowing guests to en- Table Dining Series, availa- “Seafood Inspiration’’, ins- joy quality vegan dishes, whi- ble every second and fourth pired by the diverse range le September’s theme pivots Wednesday of each month of seafood and fruits found to “French Cheeses.”

Macau Racing Tips By Davy Chiu, MDT

The Kyoto (Turf) 1200 Metres 2021-07-17 | Sat | 16:00

am keen to follow a horse who has no win in MJC this Saturday. There is a I good chance that he may obliged in this Class 6 race; watching his last race video replay closely, Royal Applause got to the front and lead strongly on the deep end of the track; stayed on strongly till another mighty challenger Power Right took the better of him and that was a 1050 metres rain affected sand race in Class 5. This Saturday his trainer will enter him in a Class 6 turf race in 1200 metres, which Royal Applause got 2 placings in this turf distance. He got a good draw this time, reckoned he should run a very solid big race for his connection this Saturday. He is my NAP of the week, I am keen to put my money to see him cross the line.

Race 1 Horse no. 4 RIVER APPLAUSE Win & Place bets More than 20 dead, dozens the missing in heavy Europe floods BUZZ More than 20 people have died and dozens of people were said eight deaths had been reported there in connection missing yesterday in Germany and neighboring Belgium af- with the floods. Rescue operations were hampered by the ter heavy flooding turned streams and streets into raging tor- fact that phone and internet connections were down in parts rents, sweeping away cars and causing buildings to collapse. of the county, which is southwest of Cologne. Storms across parts of western Europe in recent days cau- Officials said five people had died in Ahrweiler county. sed rivers and reservoirs to burst their banks, resulting in Up to 70 people were reported missing after several houses several flash floods overnight as rain-soaked soil failed to collapsed overnight in the village of Schuld in the Eifel, a vol- OPINION absorb any more water. canic region of rolling hills and small valleys southwest of World Views Authorities in the western German region of Euskirchen Cologne. Elliot Berkman, University of Oregon MDT/The Conversation

Syria At least nine Psychological civilians were killed,

AP PHOTO including three children, tips for resisting when Syrian government the Internet’s grip rockets hit two villages in the last rebel stronghold “22 of the Cutest Baby Animals,” the headline said. in northwestern Syria, “You won’t believe number 11!” rescue workers and a war Despite an impending deadline – not to mention monitor said yesterday. my skepticism (how cute could they possibly be?) – I The U.N. Children’s clicked on the story. I’m only human, after all. Yet this agency confirmed three failure in self-regulation cost me at least half an hour children were killed, calling it a “terrifying sign” of good work time – as have other clickbait headlines, that violence is returning bizarre images on my Twitter feed or arguments on to the area that has been Facebook. under a cease-fire for The insidious, distracting suck of the Internet has over a year. become seemingly inescapable. Calling us from our pockets, lurking behind work documents, it’s merely European Union’s top a click away. Studies have shown that each day we court ruled yesterday that spend, on average, five and a half hours on digital me- employers may forbid dia, and glance at our phones 221 times. the wearing of visible Meanwhile, the developers of websites and phone symbols of religious or apps all exploit human behavioral tendencies, desig- political belief, such as ning their products and sites in ways that attract our headscarves. But the gaze – and retain it. Writing for Aeon, Michael Schul- Luxembourg-based son points out: tribunal said in its ruling Developers have staked their futures on methods to that courts in the bloc’s cultivate habits in users, in order to win as much of On farewell visit to 27 member states should that attention as possible. weigh up whether the Given the Internet’s omnipresence and its various ban corresponded to a trappings, is it even possible to rein in our growing US, Merkel brings “genuine need” on the Internet consumption, which often comes at the ex- part of the employer. pense of work, family or relationships? message of stability They must also consider Psychological research on persuasion and self-con- the rights and interests of trol suggests some possible strategies. the employee, including FRANK JORDANS & ght take after the next elec- gh, but she is likely to want by taking into account tion. The longtime chance- to resolve the issue before Tricks for clicks ALEXANDRA JAFFE, national legislation on It’s important to realize some of the tricks that Inter- WASHINGTON llor — who has dealt with leaving office. “It weighs freedom of religion, it net writers and web developers use to grab our atten- four U.S. presidents in her on German-U.S. relations said. tion. RESIDENT Joe Biden time — will seek to reassure and German-EU relations,” The strange number 22 in the headline is an example Pwelcomes German them that there won’t be a Thimm said. of the “pique” technique. Lists are usually round num- Chancellor Angela Merkel huge shift, Thimm said. While German officials AP PHOTO bers (think of Letterman’s Top 10 lists or the Fortune to the White House for what Merkel’s party is lea- have been unusually coy 500). Unusual numbers draw our attention because is likely to be her last offi- ding in polls ahead of Ger- about which topics will be they break this pattern. In a classic study, the social cial visit and one to which many’s Sept. 26 election, discussed during the trip, psychologist Anthony Pratkanis and colleagues found she’s bringing a bag full of but the environmentalist Merkel’s spokesperson con- that passersby were almost 60 percent more likely to Mexico A judge issues and an overarching sentenced a Mexican give money to panhandlers asking for US$0.37 com- Greens and the center-left firmed that China will come building expert to 208 pared to those who were asking for a quarter. message for Berlin’s close Social Democrats are also up. years in prison yesterday People in the study also asked more questions of the ally: You’ve got a friend. vying to lead a future go- “That can be said with for signing off on panhandlers who requested strange amounts, com- The veteran German vernment. While the three relative certainty,” Steffen defective remodeling pared to those who begged for a quarter. The same leader is expected today parties differ in many poli- Seibert told reporters. “This work blamed in the thing happened when I saw the headline. In this case, [Macau time] to discuss the cy areas, all are committed also played an important collapse of school that the skepticism that caused me to ask the question coronavirus pandemic, the to a strong trans-Atlantic role at the G-7 summit, killed 26 people during a “How cute could they possibly be?” backfired: it made rise of China and a Russian relationship. where the chancellor and 2017 earthquake. It was me more likely to click the link. gas pipeline the American the longest sentence An attention pique (such as asking for $0.37 or that Washing- yet handed down in calling out photo #11) triggers us to halt whatever president last ton opposes. The veteran German met.” relation to the magnitude we’re doing and reorient to the puzzle. Questions de- 7.1 quake of Sept. 19, She will meet mand answers. This tendency has been dubbed by leader is expected Germany has 2017, though it is largely psychologists as the rhetorical question effect, or the with Biden, strong trade ties symbolic, because Mexico tendency for rhetorical questions to prompt us to dig Vice President today [Macau with China but does not permit life deeper into an issue. Kamala Harris has also been cri- imprisonment and limits These tricks exploit built-in features of our minds and other se- time] to discuss tical of Beijing’s sentences to 60 years. that otherwise serve us well. It’s clearly advantageous nior U.S. offi- human rights that unexpected stimuli capture our attention and en- the coronavirus cials. record. Merkel is gage us in a search for explanation: it might stop us

“In part, this AP PHOTO from getting hit by a car, or alert us to sudden and sus- pandemic, the rise of keen to avoid a si- picious changes to the balance in our bank account. is a farewell China and a Russian tuation in which So it wouldn’t make sense to turn off that kind of vi- visit. In part, Germany, or the gilance system or teach ourselves to ignore it when it she is signaling gas pipeline that European Union, sounds an alarm. continuity and might be forced South Africa’s army stability in the Washington opposes to choose sides has begun deploying Binding ourselves to the mast German-U.S. between China 25,000 troops to assist police in quelling the Content on the net isn’t only designed to grab our relationship,” said Johan- One sour note that pre- and the United States. attention; some of it is specifically built to keep us weeklong riots and nes Thimm, a senior fellow ceded and outlasted the Merkel has insisted on coming back for more: notifications when someone violence sparked by the at the German Institute for replies to a posts, or power rankings based on up-vo- Trump era of diplomatic the need to cooperate with imprisonment of former tes. These cues trigger the reward system in our brains International and Security discord with Washington China on global issues President Jacob Zuma. In because they’ve become associated with the potent Affairs, a think tank in Ber- has been the thorny issue of such as combating clima- the largest deployment reinforcer of social approval. lin. a new pipeline taking natu- te change and tackling the of soldiers since the end Not surprisingly, Internet use is often framed in the After 16 years of dealing ral gas from Russia to Ger- coronavirus pandemic, of white minority rule in 1994, the South African language of addiction. Psychologists have even iden- with Merkel, many offi- many. even while Biden’s prede- National Defence Force tified Problematic Internet Use as a growing concern. cials in Washington and Merkel sought this week cessor Donald Trump was has also called up all of its elsewhere are wondering to dampen expectations for accusing Beijing of having reserve force of 12,000 [Abridged] what course Germany mi- an imminent breakthrou- started it. MDT/AP troops.