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THE HEALTH BUREAU ANNOUNCED FIRST GBA SHOPPING DEUTSCHE BANK REVISED ITS GGR THAT MORE MEASURES TO FORECAST TO MOP97 BILLION FOR THE ENCOURAGE THE PUBLIC TO GET FESTIVAL OPENS WHOLE YEAR, MOP33 BILLION LESS COVID-19 JABS WILL BE ROLLED OUT IN BEIJING THAN THE GOV’T’S TARGET P2 P4 P4

AP PHOTO Newest border- crossing post between and the Indonesia’s navy has mainland will open seized a massive tanker believed to be loaded FOREIGNERS to the public next with thousands of tons of wasted black oil and week but is unable to has brought the ship facilitate crossings of to shore for further investigation, officials foreign nationals said yesterday. The 2-3 Panamanian-flagged MT Zodiac Star was located Wednesday after the navy RESTRICTED received an intelligence tip about a suspicious tanker near Tolop island and escorted it about 22 kilometers to a naval base in Batam on the Indonesian archipelago’s southwestern tip near Singapore, said Rear Admiral Arsyad Abdullah, the country’s western fleet commander.

Iran’s state TV says 16 people were killed and 12 injured in the country’s west when a mini-bus plunged off a road into a valley. The report says the accident happened in Kurdish province of the Kordestan region yesterday around noon. According to the report, 12 injured people were taken to hospital in Sanandaj city. The country’s emergency organization deployed a rescue helicopter and an ambulance bus, as well as six ambulances to the scene. Authorities did not report the cause of the accident, saying only that it was under investigation.

Iran’s state TV is reporting that the country’s Interior Ministry has approved a new hard-line mayor for the capital, Tehran, after a city council election. Alireza Zakani, 55, heads a parliamentary research center, and he was one of the seven approved 2021 presidential candidates. He withdrew from the race to support the eventual winner, fellow hard-liner Ebrahim Raisi. Zakani previously served as a lawmaker. He was to establish stock also the head of the Revolutionary Guard’s volunteer unit at Tehran P6 University in 1999. exchange in Beijing

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COVID-19 Gov’t announces further vaccination drive, results of NHC review

ANTHONY LAM and monitored.” Tai revealed that the expert team HE principle of “Vaccinate will compile a comprehensive re- Tthe Necessary Groups” will be port after each tour, for the referen- upheld, and as such more measu- ce of each city or province. Macau res to encourage the public to get will therefore receive a report. Covid-19 jabs will be rolled out, Dr He added that the government Tai Wa Hou, medical director of the will “seriously take reference from public Conde de São Januário Hos- the suggestions of the NHC expert pital, said yesterday at the regular team with consideration [to] the si- press briefing. tuation of Macau.” It will also work It was a conclusion reached after to continuously refine and streng- a four-day visit to Macau by a team then the city’s disease control and of experts and officials from the Na- prevention mechanisms. tional Health Commission (NHC) The visit did not have media ses- in . sions because, as Tai explained, the “Necessary groups” includes NHC viewed the visit as an internal healthcare staff, frontline immigra- technical tour and did not wish to tion staff, civil servants, teachers include media interviews. In fact, and campus workers. according to Tai, the NHC expert Tai said the Health Bureau (SSM) team has been touring around the will issue a new round of “corres- country without notifying the me- ponding” measures with regard to dia. boosting the vaccination rate. “We Tai did not further explain why are now studying and considering no notice was given to the press. these measures,” Tai said. About a month ago, Chief Execu- In Macau, Covid-19 vaccina- tive Ho Iat Seng hinted at the visit, tion is administered in a voluntary but an exact date was not announ- manner and with informed con- ced. sent. At the same briefing, Dr Leong QINGMAO PORT The NHC expert team was satis- Iek Hou, coordinator at the Center fied overall with the city’s pandemic for Disease Control and Preven- control and prevention measures, tion, announced that the Health but gave some suggestions to the Bureau had set up a backup system city for further refinements. for the health code functionality as New border crossing For example, Tai revealed that a contingency for the anticipated the expert team had some opinions mass login on Election Day, Sep- on use of the polymerase chain tember 12. reaction (PCR) test. The team offe- Voters are required to show their ready to open; no red suggestions to test “key groups,” health code upon entry to polling such as border checkpoint workers, stations. healthcare staff, social workers, pu- Leong also explained that Ma- blic service workers, retail workers cau has been following mainland foreigners permitted and logistics workers. China in terms of border crossing These groups should be ranked measures. As a result, any updates in terms of risk exposure, which to such measures – even with Hong RENATO MARQUES public next week. after about three years. will define the frequency of tes- Kong only – will require the three The Qingmao Port, located The new border post will not ting required. “The same practice jurisdictions to sit down and dis- HE newest border- just a few hundred meters from allow crossings by any foreign is conducted in mainland China,” cuss. -crossing post between the Border Gate Port, will finally nationals, being exclusively for Tai said. Once codified, the practice “Any updates will be announced Macau and the main- open to the public on Septem- residents of Macau and Hong must be “rigorously implemented in due course,” Leong added. Tland will open to the ber 8 as construction concludes Kong who also possess a “ho-

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HE Transport Bureau T(DSAT) wants people to use public transporta- MARQUES RENATO tion to arrive at the new Qingmao Port, DSAT’s head of the Transport Ma- nagement Division Ho Chan Tou announced yes- terday afternoon during a presentation of the traffic arrangements and func- tions of the new port. “As the new border post does not allow the border crossing of vehicles, we su- ggest citizens and tourists use public transportation to arrive at the port,” Ho said, adding that there are DSAT’s head of the Transport Management Division Ho Chan Tou six bus stops located near the Qingmao Port “that can respond to the needs that special limitations CUSTOMS AND PJ READY of citizens in the use of pu- will be enforced to prevent TO CATCH SMUGGLERS blic transportation.” people from parking for a Both the Customs Servi- According to Ho, the long time in this area. ce and the Judiciary Police bus routes that pass throu- Vehicles can remain are said to be well-equipped gh the area of the new bor- parked in the pick up and and on alert at the new der post cover basically all drop off area for a maxi- Qingmao Port to immedia- of Macau, including Cotai, mum of 10 minutes, with tely tackle any illegal activi- Areia Preta, and Avenida vehicles remaining in the ty regarding the import or de Almeida Ribeiro. area beyond this time fi- export of illegal items via Taxis operations will be ned for parking illegally. the port, as well as drug traf- managed in a similar way The DSAT division head ficking activities. to other border posts, with also noted that the area The port is equipped passengers to be dropped is well served by public with the latest technology off on the ground level, car parks, including one for scanning both luggage and taxi drivers then dri- located in the basement and people, and can detect ving through the port to level of the Qiangmao attempts to smuggle dange- the first floor to queue for Port itself, with five near- rous or unlawful items in or passenger pick up. by parking facilities pro- out of Macau. The taxi waiting lane viding over 4,700 parking A special post for the can accommodate a total spaces. Health Bureau has also been of 22 regular taxis. Spe- Directly in front of the established for general use me-going card.” It will ment confirmed that the- ts showed the capacity cial taxis will be allowed building will be a parking — particularly to address also allow Chinese visitors re is no possibility of peo- to handle about 200,000 to pick up and drop off area for the exclusive use the pandemic situation registered to use automa- ple that are not Chinese people crossing the bor- passengers on the ground of private buses, such as where temperatures, health ted border-crossing chan- nationals using the Qing- der per day, and other floor in a specially desig- those from travel agen- codes, and nucleic acid tests nels under the integrated mao Port since both local drills and contingencies nated area. cies, so that passengers validity can be verified. border-crossing inspec- and Chinese electronic have also been performed This area will also be traveling in organized tour The port is also equipped tion system, which allows identification documen- with positive results. used by private vehicles to groups can be legally and with an immediate isolation people to perform immi- ts are required for border Questioned on the ca- drop off and pick up pas- easily picked up or dro- room which can be used if gration procedures in an formalities. pacity of the port and its sengers, but Ho warned pped off. necessary. automated and streamli- This means that even likelihood of solving bor- ned way. foreign nationals who der crossing congestion, According to Comman- are local residents and in Wong said that the im- ad der Wong Kei Fong, depu- possession of a valid visa migration department is ty chief of the Public Se- to the mainland may not very optimistic regarding curity Police Force (PSP) use this border post, and the new post as “over 70% Immigration Department, must use another border of the people crossing the tests of the system showed checkpoint such as Bor- border between Macau that each person would der Gate, Lotus Flower, or and Zhuhai are already need, on average, only 24 -Zhuhai-Ma- using the automated pas- seconds to complete all cau Bridge Port. sages,” so no significant immigration procedures. The same official re- problems are expected. The border post com- vealed that, in prepara- Additionally, he noted prises 50 automated tion for the opening of the that the highest number channels as well as two post, the immigration de- of border crossings regis- manual inspection chan- partments on both sides tered in a day is between nels, which may be used of the border conducted 400,000 and 500,000 when children under se- three large-scale exercises across all border posts. ven years old are crossing aiming to test the capacity This number gives com- the border or in emergen- of the port in high-pressu- fort to the immigration cies. re situations, when many department as it roughly Questioned by the Ti- people want to cross the matches the capacity of mes, the Deputy Chief of border at the same time. just this new port and the Immigration Depart- Wong said the tes- Hengqin Port together. page 4 www.macaudailytimes.com.mo MACAU 澳門 03.09.2021 fri

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Macau-Shenzhen ferry services resume today Melco earnings up PHOTO ARCHIVE PHOTO The ferry services connecting Outer Harbor 10% year-on-year Ferry Terminal and Taipa Maritime Terminal with Shenzhen’s Shekou Ferry Terminal will resume today after being suspended ARCHIVE PHOTO for nearly a month due to the projected intensity of Covid-19 conditions in Macau in early August. In the early GAMING days of the service resuming, there will be two to four ferry slots in each direction Deutsche Bank every day. The government reminds travelers to contact ferry operators for the latest forecasts MOP97b schedules. Travelers are also reminded that coronavirus polymerase chain reaction for this year’s GGR test results and conversion LYNZY VALLES MOP4.44 billion, attributable to the Del- of health codes are required ta cases discovered in early August whi- for boarding and border EUTSCHE Bank has lowered its ch led to strict immigration measures. clearance. Destimate for the 2021 gross gaming Since then, Macau has seen a down- revenue (GRR) of the city following Au- turn in mainland visitors, as Zhuhai ELCO International of international IR operator Trip.com to hold gust’s steep downturn in revenue. reduced the validity period for nucleic MDevelopment Limi- Melco Resorts & Entertain- travel summit The investment banking company acid tests from 24 hours to 12 hours. ted recorded earnings of ment. on Oct. 29 revised its forecasts to MOP97 billion Early this year, the firm slightly rol- HKD8.43 billion in the first Lawrence Ho, group chair- for the whole year, about MOP33 led back its previous projection of Ma- half of the year, an increase man and CEO of Melco In- Trip.com is set to hold a billion less than the SAR government cau’s GGR for 2021, from USD26.60 of 9.7% compared with the ternational, said “Macau has travel summit on October had predicted earlier this year. billion to USD26.35 billion. HKD7.68 billion recorded in enjoyed a steady recovery in 29 at Sands Resorts Macao, Managing director of Deutsche Local experts have already expres- the same period of 2020. its overall economy as travel with the theme “Revitalizing Bank Securities Inc., Carlo Santarel- sed that the 2021 GGR is unlikely to rea- The increase was largely restrictions loosen and vi- Trip.” In a poster sent to li, forecast that the city will record ch the government’s target of MOP130 due to an improvement in sitors gradually return. This the Times, the summit is MOP19.2 billion of casino revenue billion, which is around 44.5% of 2019 performance across the mass also led to a gradual recovery described as “focusing on a in the third quarter, of which about figures. market table games segment in business levels at our inte- brighter, better future,” and MOP12 billion will be from the mass Meanwhile, although August was and in non-gaming opera- grated resorts during the se- for gathering “wisdom from market, and MOP7.3 billion from the also the lowest GGR month of 2021, tions, owing to an increase in cond quarter of 2021.” across the industry.” It will VIP sector. there is some positive momentum inbound tourism in Macau With the most notable be supported by the Macao To reach this figure, casinos must heading into September. compared to the previous recovery currently in mass Government Tourism Office generate over MOP7 billion revenue (MGTO) and the Macau Trade Sanford C. Bernstein noted that year. market and premium players, and Investment Promotion this month. “visitation and GGR have experienced Losses after tax for the pe- Ho said that the group will Institute (IPIM). In April, the In terms of the full year GGR, the the beginning of recovery in the latter riod were HKD3.75 billion, continue to focus on the de- largest online travel agency firm forecasts that a total of MOP61.1 part of the month as the travel impe- compared with losses after velopment of these market in China noted a continuing billion will be generated by the mass diments have been gradually relaxed, tax of HKD7.06 billion in the segments going forward. rise in popularity for market, while the VIP sector could rea- and China reducing travel restrictions same period of 2020, accor- “We remain committed to destinations such as Macau ch MOP34.4 billion. in many areas after passing the peak of ding to a recent announce- our investment program in among mainland Chinese Last month’s GGR plummeted to the most recent Covid outbreak.” ment by the parent company Macau and abroad.” LV travelers.

Tourism board ELECTIONS2021 welcomes First GBA shopping tourists at Candidate complains about festival opens airport campaign site set-up at ZAPE in Beijing As the validity of coronavirus polymerase chain reaction GNES Lam, a candidate in the Le- She also raised the problem of the HE first Guangdong- can fully display its distincti- test results returns to seven Agislative Assembly election, com- confined space sitting right at the in- T-Hong Kong-Macao ve national brands and inno- days for travelers flying plained yesterday afternoon about tersection of two passageways of the Greater Bay Area shopping vative products, the official in from the mainland, the being put in “a cage” at the designated park, which may strengthen public festival kicked off in Beijing said, adding that the event Macao Government Tourism campaign site on Alameda Dr Carlos perceptions of the election being a yesterday. will contribute to the integra- Office (MGTO) have rolled D’Assumpção. nuisance. An online opening cere- tion of the area. out a promotion at the local An area in the Dr Carlos D’Assump- Interviewed by the Times, Lam mony was held at 3 p.m. The event is guided by the airport to welcome visitors. ção Park has been cordoned off with said that certain negotiations were The festival, which is ai- Ministry of Commerce, the Staffers distributed Macao plastic crowd management barriers conducted on site but no change was med at boosting consump- provincial government of travel brochures and offered by the Municipal Affairs Bureau. No made possible. “But after we left, I got tion upgrade, will showcase Guangdong, and the liaison information about Macao through-passage was allowed accor- a call from the Electoral Affairs Com- more than 13 million pro- offices of the central govern- Highlight Tours, “MAK MAK Light Rapid Transit (LRT) ding to officers and security guards mission (CAEAL), explaining that the- ducts from 298,000 brands ment in Hong Kong and Ma- Pass” and other topics to on site. re was a miscommunication and that in food, cosmetics, digital, cao special administrative visitors at MGTO’s tourist Highlighting the situation in a live through-passages are allowed,” the home appliances, and other regions. information counter at the video on social media, the candidate candidate said. industries. The event came as China Macau International Airport, pointed out that the barriers would The CAEAL, in reply to a related The Guangdong-Hong is about to celebrate the tra- where props with welcome obstruct candidates from interacting enquiry from the Times, said that Kong-Macao Greater Bay ditional Mid-Autumn Festi- messages are displayed to with pedestrians and voters. In addi- “pursuant to the [campaign] manage- Area is one of the most open val, which falls on September express warm hospitality to tion, she noted that the authorities ment guidelines, […] clear partitions areas in China with economic 21, and its National Day on visitors. The MGTO also used did not allow them to make an ope- between campaign and public areas vitality, an official with Minis- October 1. The Mid-Autumn the opportunity to position ning in the barriers for any interested must be achieved.” The CAEAL stres- try of Commerce said. Festival is a traditional fes- Macau as a safe tourism pedestrians to enter and interact with sed that this arrangement should not With the launch of the tival that focuses on family destination. candidates. be substantially altered or changed. AL shopping festival, the area reunion. MDT/AGENCIES www.macaudailytimes.com.mo page 5 fri 03.09.2021 ADVERTORIAL

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ITH colleague immunity esta- blished as a key company objective toW ensure a safe environment for colleagues, guests and the com- munity, Melco Resorts & Enter- tainment is supporting the Macau SAR government’s efforts towards community-wide vaccination. Earlier, the company announced its plan earmarking nearly MOP 16 million towards a special Get the Jab immunity incentive pro- gram to encourage colleagues suitable for the COVID-19 vaccine to become fully vaccinated. Having now reached a vacci- nation rate of over 70% for collea- gues in Macau and Hong Kong, the company last week hosted a $3 million (USD 375,000) lu- cky draw, with three colleagues each winning $1 million (USD 125,000). Another $3 million pri- ze draw is to be scheduled upon reaching 75% inoculation rate for Macau and Hong Kong colleagues GET THE JAB INCENTIVE PROGRAM RAISES EMPLOYEE VACCINATION RATE TO OVER 70% with the aim to help uphold the campaign’s momentum. The drawing and announce- ment hosted by Chairman & CEO Mr. Lawrence Ho was livestrea- Melco supports SAR med to colleagues in all Macau and Hong Kong properties and offices. Melco was honored to have Dr. Liang Sung Wen, Coordi- government efforts towards nator of COVID-19 Outreach Vac- cination Working Group, Macao Health Bureau join the viewing for colleagues at City of Dreams. community-wide vaccination Furthermore, in late July, four colleagues inoculated through the company’s on-site outreach vaccination session were awarded a collective cash prize total of half a million following a lucky draw. So far, 25 lucky colleagues have received cash prizes, gift certifica- tes and gifts. Subject to applicab- le terms and conditions, all fully vaccinated colleagues from Mel- co’s Macau properties and Hong Kong corporate offices are eligible for entry to the million-prize mo- ney lucky draws. Mr. Lawrence Ho, Chairman creating a safe environment and cine leave. Also, in coordination tecting them against the novel It feels great to finally receive the & CEO of Melco Resorts & Enter- contributing to the government’s with the Macau Health Bureau coronavirus. A total participation first dose of the vaccine at my tainment, said, “The health and goal of achieving herd immunity and the Center for Disease Con- number of 4,300 was recorded for place of work – it’s so convenient. safety of Melco colleagues, guests is demonstrated by our resources trol and Prevention, the company the two sessions. I’m glad I took this step forward and community is a top priority. dedicated to the immunity incen- continues to provide colleagues Furthermore, in May and June, to protect myself and my family. Our properties follow the best- tive program.” with education seminars and vac- Melco hosted two special semi- I hope more and more of us will, -in-class safety procedures, as de- The program’s other initiatives cination outreach sessions. nars titled ‘Understanding the like myself, get vaccinated so that monstrated by their being among incentivizing colleagues to beco- So far, Melco has completed benefits of the COVID-19 Vaccina- life can go back to normal as soon the first in the world to achieve me inoculated against COVID-19 two onsite outreach vaccination tion’. The seminars were attended as possible.” the Sharecare Health Security include MOP 1,000 prize money sessions hosted over a total of 8 by nearly 1,000 colleagues both Ms. Akiko Takahashi, Executive VERIFIED® with Forbes Travel for each fully vaccinated collea- days in coordination with Ma- in person and online. Melco was Vice President and Chief of Sta- Guide certification. Through the gue. In addition, shuttle trans- cau Health Bureau at Studio City honored with the presence of Dr. ff to Melco Chairman and CEO, efforts of the government, we are portation to attend vaccination Event Center, at which colleagues, Lio Chon Fu, Public Health Spe- said, “With colleague immunity fortunate that vaccines are readily appointments are provided, toge- family and friends have been cialist, Representative of the Ma- established as a key company ob- available. Our commitment to ther with two full days of paid vac- provided access to vaccines pro- cao Health Bureau and Dr. Tai Wa jective to ensure a safe environ- Hou, Representative of the Macao ment for colleagues, guests and Health Bureau, President of Ma- the community, we are thrilled to cau Physician Association of Pu- see colleagues’ positive response blic Hospital and Clinical Director to the Get the Jab campaign. We of the Public Conde S. Januário will continue to host more health Hospital Center as guest speakers. seminars to promote the bene- Outreach vaccination session fits of vaccination and to answer attendee, Ms. Tippy Wong said, colleagues’ queries so that infor- “After joining one of the health med choices best suited to each seminars hosted earlier, I felt well individual’s needs can be made, informed about the vaccine’s be- whilst supporting to the govern- nefits and decided to sign up to ment’s efforts towards achieving the outreach vaccination session. herd immunity.” page 6 www.macaudailytimes.com.mo CHINA 中國 03.09.2021 fri

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regions signing up for participa- tion, this year’s IFTIS. Xi unveils new measures to Appreciating China’s endea- vors to promote global trade in services, experts and business facilitate trade in services leaders have said the event will help the world share China’s de- RESIDENT Xi Jinping yester- velopment opportunities and Pday unveiled a slew of new bolster global confidence in the measures to facilitate trade in economic recovery amid the CO- services in the country’s latest VID-19 pandemic. PHOTO ARCHIVE PHOTO efforts to share its development “China is growing faster in opportunities and boost global the service sector than any other economic recovery. country in the world,” said Ste- China will explore the develo- phen Perry, chairman of Britain’s pment of national demonstration 48 Group Club. zones to promote the innovative China’s services trade fair development of services trade will provide people with a great and increase support for services opportunity to get a sense of the sector in countries participating world’s digital future, as well as in the Belt and Road Initiative, Xi China’s fast expanding service in- said while addressing the Global dustry, said the business leader. Trade in Services Summit of the The services trade fair is an 2021 China International Fair for important platform that de- Trade in Services (CIFTIS) held in monstrates China’s opening-up, Beijing. said Dennis Wilkens, Germany The country will optimize the Trade and Invest’s director for rules for the services sector by China. supporting Beijing and other lo- “A large number of companies calities in piloting the alignment have emerged in China that are of domestic rules with the ones being offered opportunities in in high-standard international Germany and Europe. The deve- free trade agreements and in bui- lopment shows the performance lding digital trade demonstration of China and its companies in zones, Xi said. the digital and services sector in A stock exchange will be set recent years,” Wilkens said. up in Beijing to serve innovation- Themed “Towards Digital -oriented small and medium-si- through these tough times,” Xi ‘golden key’, we will be able to create a brighter future for all,” Future and Service Driven De- zed firms, Xi said. said. address the challenges facing the he said. velopment,” the 2021 CIFTIS “Let us join hands to defeat “Using peace, development world economy and internatio- With more than 10,000 enter- will last from Sept. 2 to Sept. 7. the COVID-19 pandemic and get and win-win cooperation as the nal trade and investment, and prises from 153 countries and MDT/XINHUA ad www.macaudailytimes.com.mo page 7 fri 03.09.2021 中國 CHINA

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TECH Regulators US envoy Kerry says China order crucial to handling climate crisis HINA needs to expand its ef- forts to reduce carbon emis- ride-hailing AP PHOTO sions to help hold back the rise in global temperatures, firms to correct CU.S. envoy John Kerry said yesterday. Kerry, a former secretary of state, also said that China “plays a super- unfair tactics -critical role” in the effort to combat climate change, according to a brief HINESE regula- ts and encouraged video clip from the meeting shown on Ctors have ordered gig economy workers CGTN, the international arm of state ride-hailing platfor- to form unions to broadcaster CCTV. Foreign Minister Wang Yi (left) and U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry meet ms to correct unfair boost protections. The State Department said Kerry via video link in China market tactics amid Sector leader Didi told Chinese Vice Premier Han Zheng a broad crackdown has nearly 90% of in a virtual meeting that there is “no on the internet sec- the market in China, way” for the world to solve the climate achieved “remarkable results.” identified the climate crisis as an area tor that has spooked but China’s internet crisis without China’s “full engagement China “hopes the American side will for possible cooperation following investors and shaved watchdog is investi- and commitment.” create the appropriate circumstances U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to billions off the valua- gating alleged data China is the world’s largest carbon for jointly tackling climate change ba- rejoin the the 2015 Paris climate ac- tions of some of Chi- privacy violations. emitter, producing an estimated 27% sed on the spirit of the conversations cord. na’s biggest techno- Competition of global greenhouse gases, followed between their leaders,” Xinhua quoted China obtains roughly 60% of its logy companies. among its rivals in- by the United States. Han as saying. power from coal and is opening more The transport mi- tensified as they try Kerry is in the eastern Chinese port Kerry made a stop in Japan on Tues- coal-fired power plants, while also nistry, internet wat- to gain customers city of Tianjin for talks on stronger ef- day to discuss climate issues with Japa- committing to reducing its use of the chdog and other re- amid the Didi inves- forts to curb rising temperatures to nese officials before heading to China. fossil fuel. gulators on Wednes- tigation. no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius over Beijing has pointed to historical day ordered 11 such The 11 companies pre-industrial levels. BAD TIES COULD SET BACK U.S. emissions as a reason to resist platforms by year’s were told to inspect Global decarbonizing efforts will CLIMATE TALKS: WANG action while making advances in so- end to stop unfair their own business come under the spotlight at a U.N. On Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Mi- lar power and other renewable energy competition tactics practices, form a conference to be held in Glasgow, nister Wang Yi warned Kerry that dete- sources. The country has set a target and practices such as compliance plan and Scotland, in late November known as riorating U.S.-China relations could of generating 20% of its total energy recruiting unlicen- correct any issues by COP26. undermine cooperation between the needs from renewables by 2025, be- sed drivers, accor- the end of the year to “Secretary Kerry emphasized the two on climate change. coming carbon-neutral by 2060 and ding to a statement “promote the heal- importance of the world taking serious Wang told Kerry by video link that reducing total emissions starting from published yesterday. thy and sustainable climate actions in this critical decade such cooperation cannot be separated 2030. The ride-hailing development” of the and strengthening global climate am- from the broader relationship and cal- Biden has announced a goal of cut- industry led by com- ride-hailing industry. bition,” the State Department said in a led on the U.S. to take steps to improve ting up to 52% of U.S. greenhouse gas panies such as Didi Chinese authori- statement. ties, a Foreign Ministry statement said. emissions by 2030 — double the target Global and Meituan ties have in recent China’s official Xinhua News Relations between Washington and set by then President Barack Obama employs millions of months targeted sec- Agency quoted Han as telling Kerry Beijing have been strained by dispu- in the Paris agreement. The 2030 goal drivers who are part tors such as e-com- that China had made “huge efforts” tes over trade, technology and human vaults the U.S. into the top tier of coun- of China’s growing merce and online in tackling climate change and had rights. However, the two sides have tries on climate ambition. MDT/AP gig economy, and education, after platforms often jost- years of rapid grow- le for market share by th in the technolo- offering passengers gy sector amid fears AIWAN received its first TAIWAN and drivers discoun- that they may have Tbatch of Pfizer-BioNTe- ts and incentives. outsized influence ch vaccines yesterday after a Island gets first Pfizer-BioNTech The Chinese go- on society. prolonged purchasing pro- vernment has ex- Beijing launched a cess that gave rise to a politi- vaccines after long delay pressed concern over barrage of anti-mo- cal blame game with Beijing. the exploitation of nopoly, data security Taiwan had been unable Chinese company Fosun such workers, as they and other enforce- to buy the vaccine itself di- Pharma has distribution ri- AP PHOTO often work long days ments beginning in rectly from BioNTech, the ghts for the vaccine in Grea- and lack basic welfa- late 2020, as it sou- German company that had ter China, which includes re benefits. China’s ght to tighten control partnered with U.S.-based Taiwan. Fosun said on its state union in July over internet giants Pfizer to develop the mRNA social media Wednesday that called for better pro- such as Alibaba and vaccine. it had supplied the batch of tection of labor righ- Tencent. MDT/AP Eventually, two private vaccines that was due to arri- companies, Taiwan Semi- ve, complete with an image of conductor Manufacturing the shipment that displayed Corp. and Hon Hai Precision their logo prominently.

AP PHOTO Electronics, as well as a Bu- A shipment of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines from an aircraft at the Taoyuan The Pfizer-BioNTech ddhist organization Tzu Chi, International Airport yesterday vaccine will be given to stepped in to buy the vac- 12-17-year-olds, Taiwan’s cines and donate them to was getting doses ahead of labels from China. Taiwan Centers for Disease Control Taiwan. schedule because they we- uses traditional, rather than had said. The three organizations ren’t needed in mainland simplified, Chinese charac- Taiwan has been using As- bought a total of 15 million China, where the Pfizer- ters. However, he emphasi- traZeneca, Moderna and the doses. The flight carrying the -BioNTech vaccine has not zed that what mattered was domestically made Medigen first 930,000 doses arrived at yet been cleared for use. the safety and the quality of vaccine in its campaign so Taoyuan International Air- Health Minister Chen the vaccine, not the labeling. far and has vaccinated 43% port yesterday morning. Shih-chung said last week TSMC said yesterday that of its population with at least Even their arrival has been that he had been told by they would remove the sim- one dose. The island’s policy dogged by politics. Local me- TSMC that the vaccines wou- plified Chinese labels after is to give out first doses wi- dia at first reported Taiwan ld have simplified Chinese the vaccines arrived. dely. MDT/AP page 8 www.macaudailytimes.com.mo WORLD 國際 03.09.2021 fri

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Ukrainian energy company. Trump’s European Union this day in history AP PHOTO envoy, Gordon Sondland, later told impeachment in- 1954 National Trust buys vestigators that Trump and his lawyer Rudy Giuliani ex- remote island plicitly sought a “quid pro quo” in which an Oval Office visit would be contingent on Zelenskyy announcing the politically charged investiga- tion Trump wanted. “Was there a ‘quid pro quo?’” Sondland asked. “With regard to the reques- ted White House call and White House meeting, the answer is yes.” Besides the coveted invi- tation to the White House, U.S. President Joe Biden meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the White House’s Oval Office Sondland also said it was his understanding that Trump had held up nearly $400 DIPLOMACY million in military aid until Ukraine announced the in- vestigation. Allegations that Trump withheld congressionally Biden meets Ukraine approved military aid while seeking Ukraine’s help for his reelection campaign for- The National Trust for Scotland has taken control med the basis of the the first of Fair Isle, famous for its bird life and knitted swea- leader in long-sought impeachment case against ters. him. Trump was acquitted The remote island situated between Shetland by the Senate. The Oval Of- and Orkney was bought by George Waterston, an fice meeting with Zelenskyy Edinburgh ornithologist, in 1948. He set up a bird observatory which has since built up a worldwide Oval Office visit never happened. reputation. narled in Donald Trump’s tical to defending against With Biden, Zelenskyy AAMER MADHANI, The National Trust says it plans to expand resear- first impeachment, arrived Russia-backed separatists. now has a president with a WASHINGTON ch into migratory bird life. at the White House looking long history of involvement The U.S. has overall commi- It also plans to ensure greater security and sta- RESIDENT Joe Bi- to Biden for increased mi- tted more than $400 million in Ukraine, one who has su- bility for the dwindling population which currently den used his first litary aid and backing for in military aid this year. pported its determination to numbers just 45 men, women and children. meeting with a fo- his country’s bid for NATO Zelenskyy thanked Biden break free from Russia, shore The charity was able to buy the island thanks to a reign leader since membership. for the aid. up its young democracy and £5,500 grant from the Dulverton Trust. Pending the war in Afgha- The meeting was postpo- “The war in Donbas is be more fully welcomed into Fund to protect birds nistan to send the message ned two days while Biden in its eighth year, and we the Western club. The Pilgrim Trust has given £7,000 to the Bird Ob- yesterday [Macau time] that and his national security have lost 15,000 people,” As vice president, Biden servatory Trust to expand their activities and begin the United States — unbur- team were consumed by the Zelenskyy said in a reference was the Obama administra- a Fair Isle endowment fund. dened of its “forever war” military withdrawal from Af- to the conflict in Ukraine’s tion’s point person on Ukrai- It is hoped that those interested in birdlife will — is determined to beco- ghanistan. The withdrawal, eastern industrial heartland. ne and pushed for tougher make donations to the fund to help protect wild me a more reliable ally to its which concluded Monday, In their private talks, action against corruption. birds and research their behaviour. friends, in this case Ukraine. left behind many Afghans Zelenskyy and Biden also He once boasted of his suc- Mr Waterston told reporters today in Edinburgh Biden played host to who had worked with the discussed Washington’s de- cess in getting Ukraine to that the plan for a bird observatory was concocted Ukrainian President Volo- Americans and their allies cision not to block the cons- fire its top prosecutor, who in a German prisoner of war camp with fellow inma- dymyr Zelenskyy for a long- and who now fear Taliban truction of the Nord Stream had blocked some corrup- te and ornithologist Ian Pitman. -sought Oval Office meeting rule. This led to criticism that 2 pipeline, which would tion investigations. Trump Along with fish, Fair Isle’s main export is its world and tried to reassure him the U.S. was less than a relia- carry Russian natural gas later twisted this by insis- famous woollen garments decorated with traditio- nal designs handed down from generation to ge- that his administration re- ble international partner, so- directly to Germany, bypas- ting, wrongly, that Biden had neration. mains squarely behind the mething Biden was eager to sing Ukraine. The pipeline done so to protect his son The Fair Isle sweater became highly fashionable in Eastern European nation. counter. is vehemently opposed by and the energy company on the 1920s when the Prince of Wales was often seen Biden didn’t mention Af- The optics of the moment Ukraine and Poland as well whose board he served. wearing one when playing golf. ghanistan in his brief appea- did not go unnoticed by the as both Republicans and Zelenskyy is the latest Ukrainian president. “At a di- Ukrainian president to pro- rance with Zelenskyy before Democrats in Congress, with Courtesy BBC News cameras. fficult time for the world and Zelenskyy describing it as a mise to tackle systemic cor- But he highlighted his the United States ... still you powerful geopolitical wea- ruption and then struggle concerns about Russian ag- found time for us and we’re pon for Russia. once in office. Biden admi- gression in the region. Biden, thankful for this indeed,” Zelenskyy, a television nistration officials wanted in making his case to end the Zelenskyy said. actor new to politics, took assurances that Zelenskyy war in Afghanistan, repea- In advance of the sit- office in May 2019 anxious remains committed to tedly said winding it down -down, the Biden adminis- to firm up his country’s re- following through on various would allow the U.S. to put tration said it was commi- lationship with the United reforms. In context greater focus on combating tting up to $60 million in States. Instead, he almost To that end, a joint state- malevolent acts from adver- new military aid to Ukraine. immediately found himself ment issued following the The National Trust was founded in 1895 by Octavia saries Russia and China. The administration said the under pressure from Trump meeting highlighted the Hill and its Scottish arm set up in 1926 to “protect and promote Scotland’s natural and cultural heri- “The United States re- aid was necessary because envoys and soon Trump need for Ukraine to move tage for present and future generations to enjoy”. mains firmly committed to of a “major increase in Rus- himself, who in the phone quickly to select a new spe- In 1956 the National Trust organised a conference Ukraine’s sovereignty and sian military activity along call that led to his first im- cialized anti-corruption pro- on Fair Isle to discuss ways of saving the island’s territorial integrity in the its border” and because of peachment asked Zelenskyy secutor and pass legislation economy by improving communications to the re- face of Russian aggression mortar attacks, cease-fire to “do us a favor.” to enshrine the authority mote island. By 2003 the population had risen to about 70 is- and for Ukraine’s Euro- violations and other provo- In that now famous July of the head of the country’s landers. -Atlantic aspirations,” Biden cations. 2019 call, Trump asked National Anti-Corruption Fair Isle still houses an observatory for research said. The package includes Zelenskyy to investigate Bi- Bureau and the process for into the origins, routes, wintering areas and feeding The Ukrainian leader, more Javelin anti-tank mis- den and his son Hunter, who selecting that agency’s suc- habits of spring and autumn migratory birds. who had found himself ens- siles, which Kyiv sees as cri- had served on the board of a cessor. MDT/AP www.macaudailytimes.com.mo page 9 fri 03.09.2021 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 You’re not one for staying down Friday’s skies hold little activity in the dumps, Aries. Friday’s in store, Taurus. Take advantage cosmic landscape encourages of the slow pace! Your ruling you to leap back into a positive planet, lover Venus, locks into mindset after a bit more an adjustment-requiring aspect emotional shuffling. with dizzying Neptune.

Gemini Cancer

May. 21-Jun. 21 Jun. 22-Jul. 22 Luna’s low-key lack of aspects Luna’s presence here directs implies a light schedule, so you to focus on your untapped try to maintain some fluid talents and the current state of space for that artistic energy your finances. What changes to emerge and be brought to can you make to increase your life. earning style? SUDOKU WEATHER Leo Virgo MIN MAX CONDITION Jul. 23-Aug. 22 Aug. 23-Sep. 22 Easy Easy+ CHINA It’s been important for you to tap It’s best to refrain from involving Beijing 30 cloudy back into your sense of self-worth yourself in highly social 20 in recent weeks, Leo. You’ve needed situations or heavy workloads. Harbin 17 28 cloudy to shore up your own confidence in Luna’s lack of contacts only your abilities rather than rely on further encourages a slow-paced Tianjin 25 35 rain other people for positive feedback. day. Urumqi 22 28 showers Xi’an 36 cloudy Libra Scorpio 25 Lhasa 21 27 cloudy Sep.23-Oct. 22 Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Chengdu 26 35 rain Let yourself seek out your friends The self-expressive Leo Chongqing 25 34 thunderstorms today, Libra. You thrive on having moon squares off with a sense of community. Thus change-demanding Uranus, Kunming 26 35 cloudy today’s cosmos works to feed your highlighting what needs Nanjing 29 cloudy soul with the support and joy of shifting within partnership 21 connection. matters. Shanghai 25 31 thunderstorms Wuhan 25 31 rain Sagittarius Capricorn Medium Hard Hangzhou 16 27 fine Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Taipei 23 29 overcast To a Sagittarius, there’s nothing The universe has been pushing Guangzhou 15 28 overcast worse than being bound to tiresome you to shore up old wounds around routines and day-to-day trappings. your self-confidence, Capricorn. Hong Kong 20 29 cloudy Let yourself gallop across the open Your ruling planet, limitation- plains today as the moon bounces setting Saturn, has been seeking into fiery Leo this morning. new outlets for self-expression. WORLD Aquarius Pisces Moscow 7 13 rain Frankfurt 12 26 sunny Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Feb.19-Mar. 20 Paris 16 27 overcast Friday’s skies are welcomingly Let yourself get down to business low-key and simply highlight the today, Pisces. You’ll feel your best London 13 22 overcast current state of give-and-take in if you manage to cross multiple your close personal relationships as things off your to-do list and New York 16 24 overcast the moon floats into your opposite still leave time for exercise and sign of self-expressive Leo. proper meals.

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JAKE COYLE, garten Teacher”) and screenwriter MDT/AP FILM WRITER Max Borenstein (who has penned

AP PHOTO most of the recent “Godzilla” fil- HAT is life worth? asks ms) are attuned to the many soul- WWashington lawyer Kenne- ful dimensions of the story. th J. Feinberg (Michael Keaton) in Feinberg’s principal opponent the opening scenes of the based- is Charlie Wolf (Stanley Tucci), a -on-a-true-story drama “Worth,” widower who vehemently disa- while writing the question on a grees with Feinberg’s calculations. blackboard for a room full of law But everything that comes at school students. Feinberg is an argument, in some To Feinberg, it’s not a trick form, that families don’t fit formu- question or a moral one. It’s a las. His aim to bring an objective, calculation. There are legal para- clinical calculus to inherently per- meters and predictions of future sonal and emotional losses is gra- earning power that dictate the dually ground down by the many answer. Michael Keaton (left) and Stanley Tucci in a scene from “Worth” family members that push their “The answer is a number,” he way through his door, including says. “And that’s the job” DRIVE IN a Staten Island firefighter’s widow In Sara Colangelo’s “Worth,” (Laura Benanti, terrific). which premieres Friday on Net- But as good as the supporting flix, Feinberg’s formulas are dra- cast is, Keaton holds the movie to- matically tested in extraordinary In ‘Worth,’ weighing the gether. Like many of his best roles, tragedy. After Sept. 11, Feinberg is it’s a subtly smart performance re- among those brought to Washin- sistant to the film’s inclinations to gton to advise on compensation personal losses of 9/11 sentimentality. A story about the for the families of the victims. The about the 9/11 Victim Compen- knowing full well that weighing how individual lives are shaped, victims of Sept. 11 maybe ought idea floated is that Congress, for sation Fund that details the com- the value of janitors alongside warped and maybe manage to not to focus on a lawyer dispen- the first time, should create a fund plicated messes that result when CEOs would be a thankless task. claw out something good in a sing the cash. But Keaton — a for the families affected. It’s done government bureaucracy meets In “Worth,” he takes a grateful call dehumanizing bureaucracy mi- truly great actor in his responsi- partly out of genuine compassion human lives that aren’t so neatly from President George W. Bush, ght not seem the stuff of movies. veness to those around him — for a horrific loss — “governmen- computed. who says he wouldn’t wish the job (Though one of the great films, makes a compelling, initially to- t-sponsored charity” as one calls The movie is based on on his worst enemy. Akira Kurosawa’s “To Live,” does ne-deaf listener to the stories that it — and partly to avoid an avalan- Feinberg’s own thoughtful ac- Feinberg has two years to figure just that.) Yet “Worth” builds its filter through “Worth.” che of civil suits that could cripple count of his experience, his out who deserves what. case steadily, gently grappling the airline industry. It’s national 2005 book “What Is Life Worth?” Arriving almost exactly on the with life and death, value and mo- “Worth,” a Netflix release, is rated mourning plus business interests. Seeing a way to serve his country, 20-year anniversary of Sept. 11, ney in America. It doesn’t go as PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association And it’s that collision that Co- Feinberg, a mediator who had re- “Worth” is a well-acted, humanis- deeply as it could into the moral of America for some strong language and langelo intelligently mines in solved the Agent Orange class-ac- tic film that takes a humble path implications of the entire enter- thematic elements. Running time: “Worth,” a somber procedural tion suit, took the job pro bono, to a historical trauma. Capturing prise. But Colangelo (“The Kinder- 118 minutes.

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LIFESTYLE POST-MODERN CLASSIC

UXURY watch manufactu- re Armin Strom announced

L POST CHINA MORNING SOUTH STUDIO, MORNING the launch of two new models of its ground-breaking Tribu- te 1. The brand’s post-modern interpretation of the classic dress watch was introduced in June of this year in an edi- tion limited to only 25 pieces, which sold out quickly. Watch aficionados who missed the opportunity to acquire the Tri- bute 1 First Edition in grey with an 18k white gold barrel brid- ge now have the chance to add one of the new models to their Chinese Executive Chef Jackie Ho of Lai Heen, at The Ritz-Carlton, Macau collections. The two references – one with a black dial and one with a blue dial – are available in limited editions of 100 each.

From left: Chef Olivier Elzer of L’Envol at The St. Regis Hong Kong and Chef de Cuisine Paul Lau of Tin Lung Heen at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong

TASTE OF EDESIA Untold stories of chefs IRENE SAM, MDT Hong Kong who has over ratives, the video series Europe, and believes that 40 years of experience in brings viewers into the cooking is about the tas- ARRIOTT establishing his authority world of Michelin star te and feelings of dishes, BONVOY has in traditional dining, and tells the sto- which must be continuou- recently lau- cuisine, to Chef Olivier El- ries behind the inspira- sly improved and changing nched a six- zer of L’Envol at The St. Re- tions, passions and philo- with the times. M-part video series, “Fueling gis Hong Kong who earned sophies that have brought In conjunction with the the Culinary Fire,” a special his second Michelin star these chefs to the pinna- campaign launch, guests glimpse behind the scenes earlier this year, each epi- cle of their professions. can enjoy chef specialties and inside the minds of the sode explores how the che- Chinese Executive Chef for a limited time, such greatest Michelin-starred fs established their unique Jackie Ho of Lai Heen, at as the Double-boiled Fish chefs in Hong Kong and identities in the world of The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, Maw Soup with Conpoy Macau. From Chef de Cui- fine dining. reflects on his 40-year ca- and Blaze Mushroom sine Paul Lau of Tin Lung With vivid cinematogra- reer working in Mainland from the Lai Heen Autumn Heen at The Ritz-Carlton, phy and first-person nar- China, Southeast Asia and Mushrooms Tasting Menu. WHO launches hub in Berlin to help the prevent future pandemics BUZZ The World Health Organization inaugurated a new “hub” in Berlin COVID-19 pandemic. It will be headed by Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, that aims to help prepare the globe better to prevent future pande- currently the director-general of the Nigeria Center for Disease mics. Control. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Ger- The COVID-19 pandemic “has taught the world many painful man Chancellor Angela Merkel cut the ribbon to launch the new lessons,” Tedros said. “One of the most clear is the need for new, WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence. WHO says Ger- powerful systems and tools for global surveillance to collect, analy- many is making an initial investment of $100 million in the facility. ze and disseminate data on outbreaks with the potential to become OPINION The hub is meant to promote more effective data collection, epidemics and pandemics.” information-sharing and analysis, leading to better and more Merkel emphasized that the information gathered by the new hub coherent decision-making after the patchy global response to the “should be shared with all countries.” Zhao Manfeng, China Daily

As with all things, RECORD BREAKER

moderation AP PHOTO is key in gaming: Ronaldo becomes To the point Belarus The authoritarian It may be the best of times for the highest scoring man in leader of Belarus said Chinese parents — and the worst of that the country will soon times for young video game players. receive a large batch of On Monday, word spread the National international soccer Russian weapons, including Press and Publication Administration RISTIANO Ronaldo dozens of combat jets, had released a document imposing became the highest-s- helicopters and top- restrictions on the weekly time a pu- C

AP PHOTO of-the-line air defense pil can spend on video games. coring man in the interna- tional soccer history with missile systems. President According to the official notice, Alexander Lukashenko companies can only provide services his 110th goal for Portugal announced the expected to juveniles for one hour between 8 yesterday [Macau time]. acquisition as Russia and and 9 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, Sun- The Portugal captain Belarus prepare to conduct days and other public holidays. scored in the 89th minute joint war games starting The new regulation, widely chee- against Ireland in a Wor- next week that are set red by many adults online and off, ld Cup qualifier, moving to involve about 200,000 will ban minors from playing online ahead of former Iranian troops. games entirely between Monday and Thursday. striker Ali Daei. He added German police carried The move reflects a longstanding a second — another header out raids yesterday concern about the impact of excessi- — minutes later in the 2-1 against biker groups in ve gaming on the young, and repre- victory. Earlier in the game, several western cities in sents an effort to protect the physical he had a penalty saved in connection with three and mental health of minors. the 15th minute. killings. Tactical operations In a survey released by the Beijing “I’m very happy, not only units and hundreds of regular officers conducted Juvenile Law Aid and Research Cen- because I beat the record ter in August, youths who indulged in raids in Duisburg, but for the special momen- Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (right) celebrates after scoring his side’s video games can play as much as 10 second goal Moenchengladbach, hours a day, and many have no inte- ts that we had,” Ronaldo Leverkusen and Muelheim rest in studies or socializing after the- said. “Two goals at the end an der Ruhr, police said in a se marathon sessions. of the game is so tough, but more than 100 times for Championship with five statement. German news It’s not rare to see videogames tri- I have to appreciate what their countries are Ronaldo goals in four games but his agency dpa reported that at least 20 premises were gger family arguments and cause the team did. We believed and Daei, who scored 109 team’s title defense ended searched. broader social problems, due to dis- until the end.” goals in 149 games for Iran in the round of 16. tracting players from their school and The 36-year-old Ronal- from 1993-2006 and played Ronaldo became the family responsibilities. do, who finalized his return for German clubs Bayern first player to score in five

In an extreme case, a 13-year old boy AP PHOTO to Manchester United on Munich and Hertha Berlin. different editions of the in Nantong, Jiangsu province died af- ter he jumped from a fourth floor in Tuesday after leaving Ju- The most prolific scorer continental tournament, September 2018. His mother vehe- ventus, was playing in his in international soccer is taking his haul to 11 to mently condemned the game Player 180th game for Portugal. 38-year-old Christine Sin- overtake Michel Platini’s Greece Hundreds Unknown’s Battlegrounds, saying the The forward made his de- clair of Canada, who sco- record of nine goals at Eu- of Greek health care boy did so trying to see if he could but for the national team in red her 187th goal at the ros. workers, accompanied by survive like the characters in that 2003 and began his historic Tokyo Olympics where she Ronaldo is also the top ambulances with sirens game. scoring run at the 2004 Eu- won gold last month. scorer in the history of the blaring, marched through Video games are designed to be ropean Championship in Ronaldo, whose only Champions League with central Athens yesterday addictive — repeat customers are a 2-1 loss to Greece in the title with Portugal came 134 goals — 14 more than to protest regulations essential to any business, and game mandating coronavirus group stage. at Euro 2016, was top sco- Lionel Messi, according to companies are no different. Children vaccines for anyone with poor impulse control or who The only two men to net rer at this year’s European UEFA. MDT/AP working in their sector. have a hard time fitting in are most Under the regulation, which vulnerable to game addiction. went into effect the day What’s more, excessive screen time before, any health care at a close distance is a proven contri- worker who isn’t vaccinated butor to myopia. This can also nega- THE DECISIVE MOMENT AP Photo/Eric Gay against COVID-19 or hasn’t tively affect sleep quality. Too much recovered from the disease screen time also correlates with sloth within the last six months and weight gain. will be suspended from While there are definitely positives work without pay. to video games, it might be important to remember bad habits have to start Italy Police outnumbered somewhere. Moderation is key, and demonstrators at several of young children should learn to con- Italy’s main train stations as trol themselves and properly manage COVID-19 vaccination or their time. tests became mandatory The regulation sounds a bit cruel to Wednesday for long- kids, but as the Chinese saying goes, distance travel within the good advice doesn’t sound nice, and country. Threats by some bitter medicine has effective results. of the rule’s opponents It is, of course, good for kids to culti- to block railroad tracks vate good habits. But regulations are apparently fizzled. On the eve of the requirement’s only one piece of the puzzle. Parents taking effect, Premier and teachers’ efforts are also needed Mario Draghi’s government for supervision and education to pro- had vowed to crack down tect minors from overindulging. They on demonstrators who should suggest more healthy and had called for their ranks productive activities that can culti- to occupy tracks at around vate the youths’ passion for real life 50 stations to protest the — in the real world. Determination. Cyclists peddle through floodwaters caused by the effects of Hurricane measure, which they say Ida near the New Orleans Marina, earlier this week, in New Orleans. impinges on their freedom of movement.