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China At least eight pop stars from mainland China and one each THE PROTEST from Taiwan and Hong Kong are publicly P3 stating their support for Beijing’s one-China THAT NEVER WAS policy, eliciting a mixture of disappointment and understanding from fans. LAM ANTHONY More on p11

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CCTV facial recognition will abide by the law Coutinho doubtful Macau’s security authority has affirmed that facial recognition functions in some of the city’s CCTV surveillance cameras Ho Iat Seng will make senior will abide by personal data laws. According to the Office for Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak’s reply to lawmaker officials more accountable Leong Sun Iok’s interpellation indicated that the application of facial and car JULIE ZHU plate recognition features will only be

S the time approaches JULIE ZHU implemented after the security authority for sole Chief Executive receives approval from the Office for A Personal Data Protection. Moreover, candidate Ho Iat Seng to step the application of these technologies into office, José Pereira Cou- will be in accordance with existing laws. tinho hopes that the new go- The security authority will also carry vernment can push forward out research on existing software and the accountability of high- smart products to enhance the security ranking officials. However, the authority’s comprehensive prevention lawmaker does not express and controlling ability. According to confidence in Ho in terms of Wong’s introduction last year to the AL, this outcome. as part of a first stage, 100 cameras would “I can’t accept that all mee- feature facial and car plate recognition. tings of the standing com- mittees of the Legislative As- sembly are closed-doors,” the Lawmaker wants current lawmaker said. “The speech government to initiate of the chairman of the stan- urban renewal ding committees following every meeting can’t represent Lawmaker Ng Kuok Cheong has urged all lawmakers. And [to] the the current government to initiate media, please interview other urban renewal. In his interpellation to members of the committees as the local government, Ng pointed out that the current government has been well instead of just listening to repeatedly claiming that it will initiate the speech of the Chairman of urban renewal works. However, he claimed the committees.” “The biggest failure of the tween first-level civil servants servants wisely instead of pla- the government has been delaying these The lawmaker hopes that SAR government in the past and third-level civil servants?” cing some of them in unim- renewal works. Ng wants the current Ho’s government will not claim 20 years is secretaries being asked Coutinho. portant positions. government to make a decision in order to simply “study” the high- able to do anything but not “First-tier civil servants “Why do overlapping func- for the urban renewal to start, as opposed -ranking officials’ accountabi- being held accountable when have stand-alone houses, a tions have to be talked about to the project being further postponed. lity. they make mistakes,” said the retirement pension, housing for 20 years and still remain Ng proposed that before the government “I hope we won’t be ‘always lawmaker. subsidies, money for sociali- unsolved? Because corruption starts building houses on top of the studying’. Macau already has Coutinho continues to zing, fly first class, have cooks, can’t be canceled. Even Singa- former Pearl Horizon land plot, it should many studies,” said Coutinho. want the government to build have domestic helpers, have pore, the cleanest government allocate properties to former buyers of “How many study centers and dormitories for civil servants. cars, have drivers, have body- in the world, will not dare to former Pearl Horizon houses and use how many studies are there However, Ho has already made guards,” said Pereira Coutinho, say that there is no corruption the rest of the houses for urban renewal in Macau? How many billions it clear that he disagrees with adding “second-tier civil ser- in its country,” said Coutinho. purposes. have been spent on ‘studies’?” the idea of a civil servant dor- vants do not have a retirement The lawmaker used the Sin- Moreover, Coutinho hopes mitory. pension, do not have houses. gaporean example to explain Public housing and that Ho Iat Seng can carry out “Ho Iat Seng said that he will Third-tier civil servants have that the Macau government administrative reform. Ho said not build civil servants’ dormi- hourly salaries and nothing should not hide civil servants plastic bag charge on the weekend that adminis- tories. Then, please remove the else.” without using them, keeping regimes published trative reform would be his benefits for high-ranking offi- Coutinho also wants the them in their positions until new government to use civil it’s their due time to retire. Yesterday, dispatches were published priority in the years ahead. cials. What’s the difference be- in the Macau government SAR’s Official Gazette regarding the implementation of two new laws. The first, the new public housing bill, will come into effect on the interviewed restaurants expec- August 20, 2020. Starting from this date, ted a slight improvement in a permanent public housing application Retailers, restaurants expected their business in the summer system will be established with residents holidays, with 73% of them an- able to apply for public housing at any time. business to improve over summer ticipating a year-on-year rise in The new laws will be applied to families ACAU’S business climate restaurants reported a year-on- gistered a year-on-year sales revenue or steady performance who are on the waiting list for public housing. Family income and assets will be Mwas mixed in June, as res- year rise in revenue in June, up increase in June, a growth of in July. The proportion of esta- calculated in accordance with the new law. taurants seemed to fare better by 7 percentage points from 3 percentage points from the blishments foreseeing a year- The second long-awaited law, the bill to but retailers reported revenue May. preceding month. By contrast, on-year decline in receipts fell implement a charge for single-use plastic decline. According to the latest On the other hand, 27% of the proportion of interviewed to 27%. bags, will come into effect on November survey, both sectors anticipated the interviewed restaurants re- retailers reporting a year-on- Retailers also expected their 18, 2019. Two different violations will be a general business improve- corded a year-on-year decline year decline in sales grew by sales to stabilize in July, with subjected to a MOP1,000 and MOP10,000 ment in July, the Statistics and in revenue in June, the same 2 percentage points from May 68% of them anticipating their penalty, respectively. The fee for a single- Census Service said. proportion as in May. to 45%. sales to increase year-on-year use shopping bag will be announced in a The latest survey indicates As for the retail trade, 38% The Statistics and Census or remain steady, a 4 percenta- notice from the Chief Executive. that 39% of the interviewed of the interviewed retailers re- Service report added that the ge point rise from June. DB

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THE PROTEST THAT NEVER WAS Tense police presence in Senado Square clamps down on any signs of activity ANTHONY LAM after the police was said to black or white t-shirts, lined have arrested a couple in their up facing the wall, hands visi- ACAU security 20’s. ble behind each person’s back.

forces deployed The couple told the media Exmoo News also reported LAM ANTHONY at least six police that the police wanted to che- that some of these people were minibuses as well ck their identification cards. seen in possession of the Chi- Mas dozens of officers - some The police also requested to nese national flag. uniformed and others wearing conduct a search of their bag. A friend of the couple under plain clothes - to prevent an Two stickers were said to be investigation said that he ha- unlawful silent protest from found by the police. The con- ppened to be in Senado Squa- going ahead last night. tent of the stickers was unclear re at the time. The 28-year-old The authorities wanted to and unverifiable, according to male refused to be identified. ensure that a planned pro- the police. He said, as far as he knew, the test to draw attention to the The couple said that after police confiscated the two sti- conduct of police officers in seeing the stickers, the police ckers, and asked the couple Hong Kong did not go ahead. accused them of participating to “wait for someone to bring Permission to hold the protest in “an illegal activity.” The cou- them somewhere.” was rejected by the governing ple said they had no idea what “I came here for shopping authority last week and the the police meant. and dinner with my girlfriend,” activity was subsequently can- According to other journa- the man said. “I came here and celled by its yet unidentified lists at the scene, the police then I saw the police standing organizer.

used the word “arrest” at first. around them. I just felt a little LAM ANTHONY Last night, uniformed po- Once questioned by journalis- bit strange.” lice officers guarded Senado ts about the grounds by which The Public Security Police Square and the surrounding they were arresting the couple, Force circulated a text message streets in the Historic Center of the police opted for the word to some Macau residents, in- Macao district. “investigation” instead. The cluding lawmaker Sulu Sou, to The Times visited the square couple was then taken up the say that a total of seven people at around 8 p.m., when passers- slope next to the Post Office, – four local, two mainlanders by in shirts of all colors could Travessa do Roquete, where and one person from Hong be seen occasionally stopping police officers made a human Kong – had been escorted to to take photos, hold conversa- chain to cordon off the area the police station. tions, shop or see the sights. and prevent access. The Judiciary Police, on the Police officers were statio- When the couple was moved other hand, sent a text mes- ned directly opposite the Mu- to another location, one police sage to registered journalists, nicipal Affairs Bureau building, officer at the scene repeatedly saying that between 7 p.m. and down the slope behind the said that they had been invited 10 p.m. last night, the bureau Post Office and in front of the to “assist in an investigation.” deployed 26 inspectors for an Tourist Centre, among other Some journalists managed anti-crime operation around locations in Senado Square. to squeeze in before the cordon Avenida do Infante Dom Hen- They were seen checking the was in force. Reports by Exmoo rique, Rua de Felicidade and identification of pedestrians. News show that the couple, Senado Square. A man wearing a black along with others taken by the The message said it inspec- T-shirt who asked not to be authorities, were brought to a ted a total of 30 people, but identified said that he had car park on Rua da Sé. arrested none. The bureau did been checked three times be- A video taken by a Macau not explicitly say whether this fore speaking to the media. journalist shows more than operation was connected with Tensions in the square rose two dozen people, either in the planned protest. Mainland netizens praise Macau patriotism after rejected protest HINESE social media textbooks as the Chinese main- love the country very much.” Cusers have expressed their land. “If anybody dares to illegally opinions on the “patriotism” The post was met with hold a demonstration, I am of the Macau people and their a warm reception from the sure that they will be beaten up “excellence” in youth education approved posts on the Weibo by Macau residents,” another after the demonstration con- platform. comment reads. cerning Hong Kong police was “Macau, the filial child, you “Both birthed by the same refused by the Public Security deserve to make more money,” mother, Macau is a sweet kid,” Police Force. The comments one comment reads, using a reads another. were made in contrast with the popular reference for the two “Honestly, I always hear unfolding events in Hong Kong. Special Administrative Regions. about Hong Kong independen- First, the mainland’s Peo- Another Weibo account pos- ce, Taiwan independence, but ple’s Daily published a post on ted in relation to the demons- I have never heard of Macau its Weibo account, seeming to tration, “Hong Kong trash you- independence. It means that attribute the patriotic spirit of ngsters want to drag Macau to Macau saw through everything the Macau youth to the fact that hell but were rejected by Macau and knows what it wants,” one the city uses the same history compatriots. […] Macau people netizen writes. JZ page 4 www.macaudailytimes.com.mo MACAU 澳聞 20.08.2019 tue

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Philippine official Taiwan universities want lashes out at more students from Macau Chinese ambassador JULIE ZHU by itself. on alleged spies Chen believes that if HE number of Hong the number of Hong Kong HE Philippines has given assurances that it has no TKong and Macau stu- students can be doubled, TFilipino spies in China and that its compatriots are dents studying in Taiwan more Hong Kong and Ma- only there to work under legitimate Chinese visas. has been decreasing over cau students will come to The remarks were made after the Chinese ambassa- the past four years, and endorse Taiwan’s way of dor to the Philippines Zhao Jinhua reportedly said that Taiwanese universities are life. overseas Filipino workers in China could be accused of calling on their govern- According to the orga- spying just as much as Chinese workers in Philippine ment to loosen restrictions nizer of the official joint offshore gaming operator (POGO) hubs near military on enrollment quotas for student recruitment pro- camps. students hailing from the gram of Taiwan, the drop However, the Philippine official said that there are Hong Kong and Macau in the number of Hong no Filipino spies in China and that they do not have to Special Administrative Re- Kong and Macau students worry because the Filipinos are only in China to work. gions. is related to mainland Chi- There are hundreds of thousands of Philippine re- According to statistics na’s financing policies. For sidents living across the greater China region, with released by the Ministry example, China provides approximately 33,000 in Macau, according to official of Education of Taiwan, various types of scholar- data. the number of Hong Kong ships for Hong Kong and Meanwhile, there are thought to be at least 130,000 students going to Taiwan versity, hopes that there Kong’s recent protests as Macau students and has Chinese nationals working for POGOs in the Philippi- for higher education has can be a 10% increase in an opportunity for the is- expanded enrollment quo- nes. declined for four consecu- the enrollment quota for land’s universities to enroll tas, with such measures The Philippines’ presidential spokesperson Salva- tive years, and the number overseas Chinese students more Hong Kong and Ma- weakening the advantage dor Panelo said that the ambassador sent him a text of Hong Kong high school at Taiwan universities. In cau students. of Taiwan. message saying, “what if we also think that your over- graduates going to Taiwan particular, Lai also wan- According to Chen, The mainland has also seas workers are also spying on us. What can you say because of the self-go- ts a 10% increase to be Taiwan’s official joint over- ramped up restrictions on about that?” verning island’s overseas approved for the number seas student recruitment Taiwan in order to punish Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana lashed out at joint recruitment program of Hong Kong and Macau program cannot help the island’s president Tsai the Chinese ambassador, saying that such remarks declined from more than students. Taiwanese universities to Ing-wen, who has refused were a “preposterous statement.” 6,000 in 2004 to only 2,416 Michael J. K. Chen, the recruit outstanding stu- to endorse the “One China” “They are more like Chinese nationals working in this year. president of Shih Chien dents from the two SARs. In Consensus that previou- construction projects here in the Philippines, as mu- Lai Tsung-yu, the dean University, has proposed recent years, Chen’s school sly underpinned cross- tually agreed upon by both countries. There are no PO- of Academic Affairs at that the Taiwan govern- has been recruiting Hong strait ties for more than a GO-like centers in China that can be operated purely National Chengchi Uni- ment should see Hong Kong and Macau students quarter-century. by Filipinos near Chinese military camps,” he said. ad www.macaudailytimes.com.mo page 5 tue 20.08.2019 澳聞 MACAU

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according to brokerage CICC. Some online gaming websites offer punters wagers as low as 10 yuan and have round-the-clock Southeast Asia pulls back on live streams. That makes them easily accessible by lower-income Chinese in rural areas, who do not have the means to go to Macau, online gambling as China rages the only place in China where JINSHAN HONG casinos are legal, to scratch the gambling itch. OUTHEAST Asian coun- The burgeoning industry has BLOOMBERG tries are moving against also transformed Southeast Asian their lucrative online countries and the abrupt pullba- gambling industries amid ck is likely to hurt their econo- Spressure from China to clamp mies. In the Philippines alone, down on a practice that’s balloo- more than 50 offshore gambling ned due to demand from its own companies had received permits citizens. to operate, over a hundred thou- Weeks after China lashed out sand Chinese workers had surged at the Philippines for encoura- into Manila to staff the industry, ging offshore gambling, which it and property prices near gaming said targets Chinese customers sites were booming. Revenue and causes the illegal outflow of from online gaming operations is hundreds of millions of yuan, projected to reach up to 10 billion the Philippine gaming regulator pesos ($191 million) next year, ac- said yesterday that it would stop cording to the Philippines gaming accepting applications for new regulator. online gaming operations at least The Xinhua report said that until the end of the year to review Cambodia ordered authorities to concerns about the burgeoning stamp out illegal online gambling sector. businesses in order to uphold so- Separately, Chinese state news policy in these Southeast Asian has exploded in the last few years, accommodate 500 gamblers at a cial security and public order. agency Xinhua reported on Sun- nations comes as China steps up and there are signs that the of- time. Then there is proxy betting, The Philippines gaming agen- day that Cambodia’s Prime Minis- efforts against what its minister fshore services are penetrating its richer, better-dressed cousin, cy chair Andrea Domingo, while ter Hun Sen has ordered a stop to for public security, Zhao Kezhi, more deeply into China’s popula- where high rollers communicate announcing the pause in new li- new licenses for online gambling called “the cross-border online tion than expected. with staffers wearing headsets at censes, emphasized that the prac- operations in the country. Existing gambling problem.” Offshore gaming is divided baccarat tables in offshore casi- tice is legal in the country, but that licenses also will not be renewed Online and phone betting in into two main categories. In on- nos. Proxy betting now accounts gaming revenue growth may be upon expiry, said the report. Southeast Asian countries by Chi- line gambling, small-time bettors for 40% of the $1 billion VIP ga- flat to slow this year due to China’s The about-turn in gambling nese punters many miles away gather at cyber tables that can ming market in the Philippines, campaign. BLOOMBERG ad page 6 www.macaudailytimes.com.mo MACAU 澳聞 20.08.2019 tue

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EW families and companies Fin Macau can say that they do not rely on the help of non-resi- MARQUES RENATO dent workers, in one way or ano- ther. Seeking to change their lives and that of their families, migrant workers from mainland China and Southeast Asia come to the two Special Administrative Regions (SARs) of China to search for em- ployment, most commonly as do- mestic helpers. Thirty-two-year-old Putri from Indonesia is no exception. The de- cision to leave her hometown in Indonesia and search abroad for a way to support her family was for her almost obvious; as obvious as the decision taken years before by her mother who, at the time, hea- ded to Brunei with the same goals. To shed light on the sometimes “dark world” of migrant workers, Putri agreed to share her story with the Times. She insisted that her story is not special or particularly complex – it is a common one, lived for most of those who, like her, left their coun- try to work in Macau or Hong Kong. Under the promise to keep most of her details private, Putri explai- ned how her journey started at a “training center” in Indonesia, - which serves to both select and train candidates, and is a require- ment from the employment agen- cies that place these workers in the SARs.

FIRST STEP – THE MAKING OF A LIE When Putri joined the training center in a city near her hometown, her destination was already pre-es- tablished; she would be trained to perform domestic work for Chine- se families in Hong Kong. As such, she was trained in basic Cantonese language skills as well as cooking and other duties. But Putri was also threatened: behave well in Hong Kong or you ment agencies] use that to threaten border into Shenzhen – and I had people seated on the grass, which warned so much about,” she said. will be sent to Macau. us and not only us, also our fami- no idea at the time where that was,” reminded me of home, and it see- Although the outside world looked She was told: “You need to lies back home,” she said. “They tell said Putri. “Then we took several med very contradictory with all the very attractive, Putri had agreed behave well, don’t get terminated them also that if we need to come roads until our arrival in Macau.” information we had received about to submit to voluntary imprison- by your employers and don’t com- back home [before the contract “If I remember well, I think we what was supposed to be a very ment. mit any crimes. Because if you get ends] the families need to pay a lot only stopped once and nobody creepy place.” “We were left with only a copy [your working contract] terminated of money to repay our debt with could leave the bus for the whole of our passports, so even if we or you commit any offense, you will the agency.” time,” added Putri, noting that the THE GOLDEN CAGE want to go out, we were afraid to have to be sent to Macau, which is Putri said she realized that she employment agency staff accom- During their stay in Macau, the get caught by the police. We were in China.” had been lied to only when she panying the workers on the trip group lived in an apartment arran- warned constantly not to leave the Putri recalled that Macau, which needed to wait for her working visa also warned them that they should ged by the employment agency and apartment until someone from the was allegedly in China (as opposed renewal in Hong Kong. At the time, not tell anyone at the immigration was told they should stay indoors agency came to pick us up one-by- to Hong Kong), was a rough place she was brought, together with a checkpoint that they were coming the whole time. one, as the working visas in Hong known for all sorts of “terrible thin- large group of other workers, to to Macau to wait for their Hong Upon her arrival, Putri recalls Kong were getting ready,” she said. gs,” and the descriptions of crimes Macau so she could exit Hong Kong Kong visa. passing through the center of the The agency supplied food that which took place there were very while waiting for her documents to “If they asked, we needed to city heading to the apartment whe- was expected to last for three daily graphic and included mutilation, be processed. say that we are coming for a visit re she would be staying for a few meals: “Mostly it was rice and with corporal punishments, torture, and only and they also distributed an weeks. some vegetables and sometimes a sexual abuse. FROM HK TO FARAWAY MACAU amount in cash to each of us, […] “It was amazing! A wow thing! little bit of fish or meat,” she recal- Only upon setting foot in Macau Putri recalled how the trip from HKD3,000 to some and around It was evening already when we led. “But this was often not enou- did Putri realize this description Hong Kong to Macau lasted 14 HKD5,000 to others. On the other finally arrived and passing throu- gh for many people; neither was it was not true. hours, making it seem as though side of the border, another person gh the center with all the glittery free. We had to pay for it.” “I think I know where those sto- the two SARs were geographically was waiting for us who would ask lights of the casinos was some- Questioned as to how much it ries come from. I saw them in those distant when in reality they lie just for the money to be returned im- thing that I was not expecting at would cost, she said: “We had no posters that some people someti- 64 kilometers apart. mediately, as well as our passports.” all. Everything suddenly looked idea! We only knew that we would mes exhibit near San Ma Lo [Sena- “I remember that we were all “I remember when we crossed so shiny and beautiful. This cou- have to pay – for the trip and the do Square]. But they [the employ- put into a bus and we crossed the some cities in China seeing some ldn’t be the place we had been apartment we needed to pay in ad- www.macaudailytimes.com.mo page 7 tue 20.08.2019 澳聞 MACAU

MACAU’S LEADING NEWSPAPER From Indonesia to Macau: the adventures and misfortunes of a migrant worker ROLLING THE DICE FOR FOOD between HKD4,700 and 5,000 and Surviving in such conditions it’s a mandatory rule, it’s fixed; does not come easily. Those with there is no way an employer can a “survival instinct” would find give less than that to the worker.” ways to overcome their difficulties and help their peers. A COMMON TALE WITH “Do you know what I did befo- MANY MORE VICTIMS re to survive because I didn’t have The Times contacted the money? I went to the Lisboa [ca- Indonesia Migrant Workers’ sino] to gamble. This was not my Union Macau (IMWU) to en- first time in this situation so I had quire as to whether the Asso- some information already, and I ciation is aware of such claims. had 100 patacas in my pocket,” In a short reply to the Times, the said Putri. president of IMWU, Yosa Wa- “I went to the Lisboa as it was riyanti, said that the Association is the only place where you can well aware of the situation. gamble using patacas and I wou- “We actually have many ca- ld just bet on the dice games. But ses [of this kind] in Macau,” she I am not a greedy gambler. If I won said, adding that “the situation in 20 patacas I would withdraw im- Macau is far worse than in Hong mediately and with those 20 pata- Kong.” cas I could ‘save’ a lot of people at According to the IMWU, the that time.” Association often receives en- “I would then go to the market quiries from Indonesian workers around closing time, usually arou- calling for information or help in nd 7 or 7:30 p.m. when they would matters mostly related to the fact put the vegetables on sale, already that employment agencies often packed in a basket with a price tag collect a very significant part of of 5 patacas or 10 patacas. I would their salary. The Association also use the money earned in the casi- confirmed the existence of cases no to buy those discounted items, where workers are required to some chicken wings and someti- concede their entire salary for se- mes also fish.” veral consecutive months. “With this money, like 20 or 30 patacas, I could help to feed over DEADLOCK AT THE 20 people [adding to the food pro- LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY vided by the agency],” explained At the request of the Times, Pu- Putri. “I would do this every day. tri’s story comes as a bill that aims If, on a day, I would not manage to effect changes to the Employ- to make any money, I would just ment Agencies Law in Macau is withdraw and go home. I couldn’t in an apparent “deadlock” at the afford to lose it, none of us could.” Legislative Assembly (AL). Although Putri went throu- Passed upon its first reading gh this experience a couple of 18 months ago, the Law of Em- years ago, she said she was aware, ployment Agency Activity has see- mostly through friends and posts mingly since reached an impas- on social media groups used for se. Such a fact was admitted by Indonesian workers, that the sys- the president of the Committee, tem remains in force today and lawmaker Vong Hin Fai, at the last without much change. press briefing on the topic held in During her interview with the July. Times, Putri browsed a few posts Questioned by the Times as to on a Facebook group for domestic whether there was a final decision helpers showing the money they on the topic of the payment of the vance before leaving Hong Kong, house was an open space where get caught by the police.” were getting after the removal of fees to the Employment Agencies and for the food we were told that it groups of 15 to 20 people wou- Putri said that the voluntary de- the “salary share” that was taken and who should be responsible would be deducted from our salary ld “sleep on the floor with just a tention usually lasts no more than by the employment agency. In for them, Vong said at the time, afterward, but we were not infor- sponge mat. We lived packed like three weeks, but in some situations most cases, workers would get just “In principle […] the employer med how much that would cost.” sardines in a can. In the morning, it can go on for longer. MOP900 per month from their should be the one to settle those She added, “this happens mostly after everybody would wake, we “If by chance, someone’s [visi- base salary of MOP3,000, while expenses but the law says that the to the ‘first-timers’ [in this region] would stack the beds and just tor] visa is expiring, one of the staff in other cases, there were people [agents] can also receive fees from and most of these people know stay in the house. Nobody went from the agency will take them to that for periods of six consecutive the employees.” nothing and are uneducated. They anywhere, as we knew we were China to do a ‘U-turn’ and return to months would have their entire The committee also said that just follow. They do not question illegal here and we were afraid to the boarding house.” wage diverted to the agency. this law is intimately related to anything. They have no Putri said that “basi- another that is also under discus- choice because if they cally everyone knows” sion and that concerns changes to want to go back to In- about this problem. She the procedural regime for the hi- donesia, it means the ”It was amazing! A wow thing! It was said the exploitation is ring of the non-resident workers, family at home need to evening already when we finally arrived becoming much rarer which had already determined pay all the costs.” in Hong Kong, where it that people on tourist visas can- “Of course, people and passing through the center with all the is technically not pos- not apply for work permits whi- then learn and tho- sible to perform such le staying in the region. Instead se who are already glittery lights of the casinos was something schemes anymore. they must wait for the application working for two or three that I was not expecting at all. Everything “In Hong Kong now, procedures by the employer to be years understand that no. Only in Macau,” she completed while outside of Ma- these are all scams, and suddenly looked so shiny and beautiful. answered when asked cau. they can avoid all that whether the exploita- The law effectively replicates by doing things on their This couldn’t be the place we had been tive schemes are still the legislation currently in force in own, but this happens warned so much about. in practice. “In Hong Hong Kong that gives way to the to all the first-timers.” Kong now a domestic situation faced by Putri and many She noted that the PUTRI, UPON SEEING MACAU FOR THE FIRST TIME helper gets somewhere others. page 8 www.macaudailytimes.com.mo GREATER BAY 大灣區 20.08.2019 tue

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EIJING is planning to deve- Blop the neighboring city of Shenzhen into a pilot demonstra- China figures Shenzhen for tion area for socialism with Chi- nese characteristics, according to state media. ‘socialist demonstration area’ Shenzhen will be granted favo- rable policies including privileges in yuan internationalization, Chi- na Central Television reported on Sunday, citing guidelines issued BEITLER DANIEL by the Chinese Communist Party central committee and the State Council. Shenzhen is encouraged to build manufacturing innovation centers for sectors including ad- vanced communication devices and medical instruments. Digi- tal currency research and mobile payments will be supported in the city too, as will technology sub-sectors including 5G, artifi- cial intelligence and cyberspace technology. The city will also establish a maritime university and a natio- nal deep sea research center, and explore the establishment of a maritime development bank. China will also promote the talented foreigners with perma- the city on Sunday. should become a national model novative capacity and influence.” connection of the financial nent residency in China to start The central government also of high-quality development, as Shenzhen, a major city in markets of Shenzhen, Hong Kong businesses in the city, according outlined a roadmap for the city’s well as a hub of innovation, entre- south China’s Guangdong Pro- and Macau, including with re- to the guidelines. development over the next three preneurship and creativity with vince, was the country’s first gards to fund recognition. No de- The new framework comes as decades. international influence. special economic zone. It tails were provided. Hong Kong is embroiled in the According to the official docu- State media agency Xinhua re- has a population of about 13 The southern Chinese city was 11th week of demonstrations ment, by 2025, Shenzhen should ported that by the mid-21st cen- million and its gross domestic told to work toward giving “citi- that show no signs of abating. become one of the leading cities tury, Shenzhen is to become “one product hit 2.42 trillion yuan zen treatment” to Hong Kong and Hong Kong’s Financial Secre- in the world in terms of economic of the top cosmopolis in the wor- (about $346 billion or MOP2.77 Macau residents who work there, tary Paul Chan warned of a loo- strength and quality of develop- ld and a global pacesetter with trillion) in 2018, up 7.6 percent and was also encouraged to allow ming “economic typhoon” for ment. Then by 2035, Shenzhen outstanding competitiveness, in- year on year. DB/AGENCIES

MACAU HK bakery’s mooncakes carry UM hosts western protest movement slogans Greater Bay technology alliance forum Hong Kong bakery is Adoing its part to su- HE University of Macau nese medicine, Internet of pport the city’s pro-demo- AP PHOTO Tplayed host to an inau- Things applications for smart cracy protest movement guration ceremony yesterday cities, and lunar and plane- by making mooncakes for an alliance of technolo- tary sciences. According to with a message. gy-focused institutions from the University, some of these At Wah Yee Tang, the across the western side of the labs have reached the highest traditional Chinese har- Greater Bay Area. standards in the world. vest festival treat comes The inauguration cere- The inauguration cere- with a twist: slogans oppo- mony for the Alliance for mony was followed by the sing the city’s Beijing-ba- Technological Innovation first Alliance Forum on Col- cked government and and Talent Development in laboration in Technology and promoting Hong Kong’s Western Guangdong-Hong Education. unique identity that have Kong-Macau Greater Bay Rector Yonghua Song said become popular rallying Area brought together over that the establishment of the cries during the protests. 70 members of senior mana- alliance reflects the Universi- Bakery owner Nao- gement teams of universities ty of Macau’s determination mi Suen hopes the cakes and government representa- to integrate the teaching and will bring about positivity Known for being den- Demonstrators have Mooncakes are tradi- tives from the western Greater research resources of the va- during a time of political se and calorific, moon- taken to the streets sin- tionally served during Bay Area. rious cities in western Greater unrest. cakes are typically filled ce early June as part of a the Mid-Autumn Festi- In his speech at the inau- Bay in order to promote tech- Suen’s mooncakes with lotus seed or red protest movement that val, when the moon is at guration, Secretary for Social nological innovation and per- carry messages inclu- bean paste and a salted began with the demand its roundest and brigh- Affairs and Culture Alexis Tam sonnel training. ding “No withdrawal, no egg yolk symbolizing the to scrap extradition test and families gather said that the government is Song added that the Uni- dispersal” and “Hong moon. legislation that cou- to pray for bountiful keen to enhance Macau’s versity of Macau will fully su- Kong people.” Suen hopes hers can ld have seen criminal harvests. input in regional collabora- pport the local government’s Other versions say “Be “make Hong Kong peo- suspects sent to China. Legend has it that tion in the field of technology. effort to participate in the de- water,” referring to the ple happy again.” It expanded to include Ming revolutionaries The Secretary referenced velopment of the Greater Bay protesters’ philosophy, Customer Sandy Lam calls for full democra- used them to smuggle the University of Macau’s Area as well as the city’s de- inspired by martial arts said the cakes “represent cy and an inquiry into secret messages tucked four state key laboratories, velopment into a trade coo- star Bruce Lee, of taking a our voices” and reflect what they say is police inside while fighting which focus on chip resear- peration service platform be- fluid approach to their de- the “actual situation” for violence against protes- Mongol rulers during ch and development, quality tween China and Portuguese- monstrations. protesters. ters. the Yuan dynasty. AP research for traditional Chi- speaking countries. DB www.macaudailytimes.com.mo page 9 tue 20.08.2019 大灣區 GREATER BAY

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GUANGDONG Walmart to AP PHOTO add 100 stores in next five years

Retail giant Walmart is expected to add 100 new stores in south China’s Guangdong Province in the next five years, according to the Shenzhen Special Zone Daily. The stores will include the company’s Sam’s Club warehouse stores, shopping centers and community stores, as the company continues to increase investment in the province, according to the paper. Walmart has released plans to add 16 new Sam’s Club stores to its existing 24 such stores on the Chinese mainland by 2020. In March, the company set up a fresh food distribution center in Guangdong, its biggest investment project in China since its entry 23 years ago.

HONG KONG Jobless rate ticks higher for first HONG KONG time in two years

Hong Kong’s jobless rate rose for the first time since 2017 in July, led by weakness in the retail Protesters change tactics at and restaurant industries as the government warned of further pressure on the city’s slumping economy in the months ahead. The huge, peaceful demonstration seasonally adjusted unemployment KELVIN CHAN tic situations.” the pre-approved guidelines laid nald Trump could simply issue rate rose to 2.9%, including a “relatively notable increase” in & YANAN WANG “We hope we can show the out by the authorities. an executive order suspending world that Hong Kong people In Beijing, You Wenze, a Hong Kong’s special trading sta- the food and beverage service ONG Kong streets can be totally peaceful,” she said. spokesman for China’s ceremo- tus with the U.S., a move that sector, the government said in a were turned into ri- The Civil Human Rights nial legislature, condemned sta- could have a devastating effect statement. The measure had held steady at 2.8% since April 2018. “As vers of umbrellas on Front had organized three pre- tements from U.S. lawmakers on the local economy at a time the economy is expected to stay Sunday as hundreds vious massive marches in Hong supportive of Hong Kong’s pro- when Beijing and Washington weak in the coming months, the Hof thousands of people marched Kong since June. The movement, -democracy movement. are engaged in a bitter trade war. local labor market will unavoidably through heavy rain down a ma- however, has been increasingly You called the lawmakers’ A former British colony, Hong be subject to greater pressure,” marked by clashes with police comments “a gross violation of Kong was returned to Beijing in jor road in the Chinese territory, Secretary for Labour and Welfare where massive pro-democracy as demonstrators vent their frus- the spirit of the rule of law, a bla- 1997 under the framework of Law Chi-kwong said in the release. demonstrations have become trations over what they perceive tant double standard and a gross “one country, two systems,” whi- “The import and export trade sector a regular weekend activity. Or- to be the government’s blatant interference in China’s internal ch promised residents certain has been facing increasing pressure ganizers said at least 1.7 million refusal to respond to their de- affairs.” democratic rights not afforded amid shrinking trade flows.” participated, though the police mands. He said that Hong Kong’s 7.5 to people in mainland China. million people and the Chine- But some Hong Kongers have estimate was far lower. “Peace is the No. 1 priority to- GUANGZHOU The assembly was peace- day,” said Kiki Ma, a 28-year-old se population as a whole rejec- accused the Communist Par- ful, with no reports of violence, accountant who participated in ted the actions of a “very small ty-ruled central government of China’s Ballet making for a rare calm weekend the march. “We want to show group of violent protesters” as eroding their freedoms in recent makes NYC debut in a protest movement that has that we aren’t like the govern- well as “any interference of fo- years. at Lincoln Center been marked by violent clashes ment.” reign forces.” The protest movement’s de- with police. Law enforcement While police granted approval You did not mention any mands include the resignation Guangzhou Ballet, a renowned officers kept a low profile, with for the rally, they didn’t approve specific lawmaker, but nume- of Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam, Chinese troupe, made its New York no riot police seen from the an accompanying march. De- rous U.S. senators and Congress democratic elections and an in- City debut Saturday night at the procession’s main routes. When monstrators nevertheless fan- members, including House dependent investigation into David H. Koch Theater of Lincoln stragglers convened outside a ned out and filled the streets, as Speaker Nancy Pelosi, have af- police use of force. Center, bringing top-tier Chinese ballet to over 1,800 spectators. government complex in the late there was not enough space at firmed the U.S. commitment to Harley Ho, a 20-year-old so- Featuring a combination of Western evening, other protesters urged the designated assembly area. human rights and urged Hong cial work student who attended and Oriental styles of ballet, them to go home. Public transit trains did not Kong’s government to end the Sunday’s rally, said protesters Guangzhou Ballet presented two Demonstrators who were stop at stations near the assem- standoff. were undeterred by the rain and productions at one show. Carmina bly because of overcrowding. Congress also has the power would not rest until their de- shining laser pointers at a gover- Burana was directed by Chinese nment building were convinced Jimmy Shan of the Civil Hu- to pass legislation affecting Hong mands were met. American ballet choreographer to leave, prompting applause man Rights Front said the group Kong’s relationship with the U.S. “We will stand here, we will Jiang Qi based on the famous from others in the group. estimated that at least 1.7 million in ways that could further erode take action until they respond namesake European classical “We hope to see whether the took part in the rally. He said the the territory’s reputation for sta- to us,” she said. “In the rain, our music piece, while Goddess of the government gives a response to figure did not include those who bility and rule of law. That inclu- spirit becomes stronger.” Luo River, created by Canadian this peaceful protest,” said Mi- were not able to make it to Victo- des the recent reintroduction of Members of China’s parami- choreographer Peter Quanz, is a chael Leung, a 24-year-old who ria Park — where the march be- the Hong Kong Human Rights litary People’s Armed Police for- ballet adaptation from an ancient was ushering his fellow demons- gan — due to traffic constraints. and Democracy Act in Congress, ce have been training for days Chinese love story. “There’s trators away. “If we get a negative Police, whose crowd figu- which would among its other across the border in Shenzhen, one thing in common of the two response, we cannot control the res are generally lower than the provisions require the secretary fueling speculation that they distinctive pieces,” said Zou Gang, next [gathering].” organizers’ estimates, said the of state to issue an annual certifi- could be sent in to suppress the chief and art director of Guangzhou Organizer Bonnie Leung of turnout at the assigned location cation of Hong Kong’s autonomy protests. The Hong Kong police, Ballet, “they are both dotted with the Civil Human Rights Front and during the designated time to justify special treatment affor- however, have said they are ca- the movements of Chinese folk said earlier in the day that she period was 128,000. Many pro- ded to the city. pable of handling the demons- dance and elements of Chinese culture.” hoped there would be no “chao- testers, however, did not follow More directly, President Do- trations. AP page 10 www.macaudailytimes.com.mo BUSINESS 分析 20.08.2019 tue

MACAU’S LEADING NEWSPAPER Thailand growth weakest Thai luxury since 2014 as trade war bites developer SUTTINEE YUVEJWATTANA & SIRAPHOB

THANTHONG-KNIGHT BLOOMBERG says HK

HAILAND’S economy Tgrew at the slowest pace protests are in almost five years in the se- cond quarter as exports and tourism were buffeted by good for sales U.S.-China trade tensions and a strong local currency. WO months of increasingly chaotic pro- Gross domestic product Ttests in Hong Kong are driving invest- rose 2.3% from a year ago, ment money out of the city and into Thai- down from 2.8% in the first land’s ultra-luxury condominiums, accor- quarter, the National Econo- ding to one of the biggest developers in the mic and Social Development Southeast Asian country. Council said Monday. That’s Some 40% of the condos in a 52-story the slowest pace since the Bangkok tower that opened last week have third quarter of 2014. The ex- already been sold to buyers from mainland pansion matched the median China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore, estimate of 2.3% in a Bloom- according to Keerin Chutumstid, an exe- berg survey of economists. cutive at Bangkok-based Magnolia Quality A slowdown both domesti- Development Corp., which owns a quarter cally and abroad affected the of the property. Investors from China and quarterly growth, Thosaporn earlier estimate of 3.3%-3.8% for full-year GDP growth of cy tracked by Bloomberg. The Hong Kong have been the top foreign custo- Sirisumphand, the council’s - as the second-quarter pace 3.0%, but added that “the ba- central bank has taken a se- mers, he said. secretary general, said at a should be the slowest this lance of risks to our forecast ries of measures to curb shor- “The protests give us an advantage for this briefing in Bangkok. The U.S.- year, the council’s deputy se- remains tilted to the downsi- t-term inflows and intervened project,” Keerin said. “If you look at Thailand -China trade war, global jitters cretary-general, Wichayayuth de.” in the currency market to curb right now, compared to other countries, we and a drought all remain as Boonchit, told reporters. The Gareth Leather, senior Asia the baht’s strength, leading to have a good level of political stability.” risks going forward, although forecast for exports was cut economist at Capital Econo- a record-high level of foreign In Hong Kong, where pro-democracy de- a government stimulus pa- to a 1.2% contraction, from mics, said the expansion cou- exchange reserves. monstrators have filled the streets since June, ckage announced last week previous estimates of 2.2% ld slow to 2.5% this year. The cabinet is scheduled development and high-end investment are could help offset the damage, growth. “With weak global demand to meet today to discuss the on hold. Last week, CK Asset Holdings Ltd. he said. After the release of yester- and a downturn in the tou- government’s 316 billion baht and Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd. decided to Thailand’s trade-reliant day’s data, Bank of Thailand rism sector likely to drag on ($10.2 billion) stimulus pro- postpone sales of new multi-billion-dollar economy has been hit by Governor Veerathai Santipra- growth prospects over the co- posal announced last week. projects, and transactions in the secondary slumping exports, a surging bhob said the monetary au- ming quarters, we expect the Thosaporn said that additio- market are down sharply, especially for lu- currency and cooling tourist thority will likely cut its 2019 economy to remain weak,” he nal stimulus is also possible, xury homes. arrivals, with a looming de- economic growth forecast at wrote in a research note. including steps that focus on Those circumstance may add another tai- lay in the budget since a new the September policy mee- GDP rose a seasonally ad- boosting private investment lwind to the luxury market in Bangkok, whe- government took office last ting. The central bank cur- justed 0.6% in the second and tourism. re a tourism boom has put the city on the month posing a further risk. rently estimates 3.3% expan- quarter compared with the The government also map for investors, especially mainland Chi- The central bank unexpecte- sion for 2019. previous three months, the will likely boost investment nese who have come in droves. Bangkok in dly cut its benchmark interest The sustained decline in council said, below the 0.7% through public spending and 2016 surpassed London to become the wor- rate earlier this month for the export gains has spilled over median estimate in a Bloom- disbursements by state en- ld’s most-visited city. first time in more than four to domestic demand, Nomu- berg survey. terprises, he said. Thailand Bangkok real estate has also been attrac- years, and said it sees more ra Singapore Ltd. economists In addition to the trade war, also could benefit from in- tive to international investors because, even room to ease ahead. Euben Paracuelles and Char- exports have been hit by gains vestment from companies after years of gains, prices are still often The economic council cut non Boonnuch wrote in a of nearly 8% in the baht over looking to relocate away from cheaper than in less traveled-to cities such as its full-year growth forecast research note Monday. They the last 12 months, making it China amid the trade war, he Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, or Vietnam’s Ho Chi to 2.7%-3.2% - down from an maintained their expectation Asia’s best performing curren- said. BLOOMBERG Minh City. MDT/BLOOMBERG

CORPORATE BITS Will Pan Alpha bringing ‘Coming Home’ concert tour to Macau Breitling reopens boutique at The Venetian Macao The 2019 Will determination and ppes at Venetian, the largest Pan Alpha “Coming resolution, accor- luxury retail space in Macau. Home” Concert ding to a statement The boutique marks a sig- Tour in Macau will be from gaming opera- nificant milestone to the de- held at The Vene- tor Sands China. will velopment of Breitling as it is tian Macao’s Cotai Pan says he will give the first redesigned Breitling Arena on October his all “to provide the boutique in Hong Kong and 5. Tickets go on sale best possible show.” Macao that features the today (August 20) at ICBC Sands Li- brand’s urban industrial loft all Cotai Ticketing festyle Mastercard concept, according to the box offices. cardholders can company. With brand new enjoy 10% discount Breitling CEO Georges Kern audio-visual tech- off ticket prices, as said: “Renewing our boutique nology and dance well as earn points in Macau underscores the moves to enhance when shopping or importance of the markets the audience ex- travelling anywhere in Asia for our brand. We’re perience, Will Pan in the world and then delighted that our friends in will use his music to redeem them in Hong Kong – Swiss wat- tian Macao. Hong Kong and Macau re- express his dreams Macao within Sands chmaker Breitling yesterday Spanning 1,110 square gions will get to know our pro- and desires, as well Resorts Macao’s in- celebrated the reopening of feet, the store is located in ducts and our heritage in this as his attitude of tegrated resorts. its boutique at The Vene- The Venetian Macao’s Sho- urban Breitling environment.” www.macaudailytimes.com.mo page 11 tue 20.08.2019 中國 CHINA

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mands include the resignation of Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam, democratic elections and an inde- pendent investigation into police Gov’t lashes out at Taiwan use of force. Asked Sunday about the situa- tion in Hong Kong, U.S. President Donald Trump said the use of Chi- over Hong Kong asylum offer nese troops to put down the pro- KELVIN CHAN convened outside a government tests — similar to the bloody cra- & YANAN WANG, HONG KONG complex in the late evening, other ckdown on protesters in Beijing’s

AP PHOTO protesters urged them to go home. Tiananmen Square in 1989 — wou- HINA lashed out at Taiwan More protests are planned for ld worsen the current U.S.-China on yesterday over its offer the coming weeks, with various trade dispute. of political asylum to par- rallies organized by accountan- “I mean if it’s another Tiananmen ticipants in Hong Kong’s ts, transport workers, high school Square, I think it’s a very hard thing Cpro-democracy protest movement, students and relatives of police of- to do if there is violence,” Trump a day after hundreds of thousands ficers. told reporters in New Jersey. “I think of people marched peacefully in Demonstrators’ frustrations over there’d be tremendous political sen- the latest massive demonstration in what they perceive to be the gover- timent not to do something.” the Chinese territory. nment’s refusal to respond to their Trump had originally said the The government of Taiwan, a demands boiled over last week with protests were a matter for China to self-ruled island that China consi- the occupation of Hong Kong’s in- handle but has since suggested that ders its own territory, strongly su- ternational airport, during which a Chinese President Xi Jinping could pports the protests, and Hong Kong ld “cover up the crimes of a small a large group of people of “brea- reporter for a Chinese Communist resolve the situation by meeting students in Taiwan held events over group of violent militants” and en- ching public peace” afterward by Party-owned newspaper was as- with protest leaders. the weekend expressing their ba- courage their “audacity in harming occupying a major thoroughfare saulted, and attacks on a number of Chinese foreign ministry cking. Taiwan’s president made the Hong Kong and turn Taiwan into a and using slingshots to shoot “hard police stations. spokesman Geng Shuang avoided asylum offer last month, though “heaven for ducking the law.” objects” at government headquar- A former British colony, Hong commenting on Trump’s remarks it’s not clear if requests have been Ma demanded that Taiwan’s go- ters and pointing lasers at police Kong was returned to Beijing in directly, but referred to the presi- received. vernment “cease undermining the officers. 1997 under the framework of “one dent’s previous statements on the Taiwan lacks a formal legal me- rule of law” in Hong Kong, cease in- The protests have at times been country, two systems,” which pro- protests. chanism for assessing and granting terfering in its affairs and not “con- marked by violent clashes with mised residents certain democra- “We have noticed that President asylum requests, although it has done criminals.” police, who say they have arrested tic rights not afforded to people in Trump has previously stated that granted residency to several vocal Organizers said at least 1.7 more than 700 participants since mainland China. But some Hong Hong Kong is part of China, and opponents of the Chinese govern- million people participated in Sun- the demonstrations started in June. Kongers have accused the Com- that they must solve it themselves ment. day’s Hong Kong rally and march, However, law enforcement officers munist Party-ruled central govern- and do not need advice. We hope Ma Xiaoguang, spokesman for although the police estimate was kept a low profile Sunday, with no ment of eroding their freedoms in that the U.S. side can match its acts the Chinese Cabinet’s Taiwan Af- far lower. Police said the protest was riot police seen from the proces- recent years. to its words,” Geng told reporters at fairs Office, said Taiwan’s offer wou- “generally peaceful” but accused sion’s main routes. When stragglers The protest movement’s de- a daily briefing. AP ad page 12 www.macaudailytimes.com.mo CHINA 中國 20.08.2019 tue

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declined to comment on whether it will continue to provide diffe- Chinese pop stars publicly rent language options for Taiwan and Hong Kong. It can be difficult to know back Beijing on Hong Kong whether loyalty vows to Beijing JUWON PARK, HONG KONG image of the Chinese flag last week he has been carrying a Chinese mer British colony handed back are heartfelt or for commercial with the caption “Hong Kong is flag on his concert tour and was to Chinese control in 1997, Beijing reasons. The past is littered with T least eight pop stars from part of China forever.” Such posts wearing a China flag hoodie in his maintains a “one country, two sys- examples of celebrities, both Chi- Amainland China and one each would only be seen by their inter- music video. tems” policy in which the city is nese and foreign, who saw their from Taiwan and Hong Kong are national fans because Instagram, Ellyn Bukvich, a 26-year-old guaranteed greater freedoms than business in China destroyed after publicly stating their support for like most Western social media American who has been an EXO those on the mainland until 2047. the party objected to a statement Beijing’s one-China policy, elici- sites, is blocked by the ruling Chi- fan for five years, said many you- China’s government and enti- or an action. ting a mixture of disappointment nese Communist Party’s censors. ng fans will probably support rely state-controlled media have In 2016, Taiwanese K-pop star and understanding from fans. For over a decade, South Ko- Zhang and his message because consistently portrayed the Hong Chou Tzu-yu made a public apo- Many of the statements came rean entertainment agencies have of his status as a K-pop idol. Kong protest movement as an ef- logy for waving the Taiwanese flag after protesters opposed to Bei- been grooming Chinese singers “It’s spreading propaganda and fort by criminals trying to split the while appearing on a South Ko- jing’s growing influence over se- to be part of their Korean pop, or it’s very effective,” Bukvich said. territory from China, backed by rean television show. A Chinese mi-autonomous Hong Kong re- K-pop, bands in an attempt to win The one-China policy main- hostile foreigners. vilification campaign against her moved a Chinese flag and tossed over the massive mainland Chi- tains that there is only one Chi- International brands — from led to a backlash among some it into Victoria Harbour earlier this nese market. Only a few fashion companies to air- Taiwanese, who at the time were month. made it to a much-cove- lines — have been compe- in the midst of a presidential elec- Lay Zhang, Jackson Wang, Lai ted debut. But a number Some see the public lled to make public apolo- tion eventually won by Tsai Ing- Kuan-lin and Victoria Song were of Chinese K-pop stars — pronouncements as gies for perceived breaches -wen, who is despised by Beijing among the K-pop singers who citing unfair treatment — of that policy, such as listing for her pro-independence stance. recently uploaded a Chinese flag left their K-pop groups to the latest examples Taiwan and Hong Kong as Public support for Beijing and declared themselves as “one pursue lucrative solo ca- separate countries on their hasn’t been limited to pop stars. of 1.4 billion guardians of the Chi- reers in mainland China. of how celebrities websites or on T-shirts. Liu Yifei, the Chinese-born star nese flag” on their official Weibo K-pop fans reacted and companies feel Zhang terminated his of Disney’s upcoming live-action social media accounts. Wang is swiftly to the avowals partnership with Samsung version of the film “Mulan,” wei- from Hong Kong and Lai is from of allegiance to China. pressured to toe the Electronics last week, ac- ghed in on the situation in Hong Taiwan. Some called it shameful, cusing the South Korean Kong, where protesters have ac- Some see the public pronou- while others were more line politically in the mobile giant of damaging cused police of abuses. ncements as the latest examples understanding. important Chinese China’s “sovereignty and “I support the Hong Kong poli- of how celebrities and companies Erika Ng, a 26-year-old territorial integrity.” ce,” Liu, a naturalized U.S. citizen, feel pressured to toe the line po- Hong Kong fan of Jackson market The statement in a Wei- wrote on her Weibo account. “You litically in the important Chine- Wang, was not surpri- bo post was prompted by can all attack me now. What a sha- se market. Yet they also coincide sed by his statement. She said he nese government, and it is a key Samsung having separate langua- me for Hong Kong.” with a surge in patriotism among “values the China market more diplomatic point accepted by ge options for users in Hong Kong, Some questioned her motives, young Chinese raised on a stea- than the Hong Kong market” be- most nations in the world, inclu- China and Taiwan on its global wondering if the post was calcu- dy diet of pro-Communist Party cause of his large presence in the ding the U.S. It is mostly aimed at website. Both Hong Kong and lated to ensure her film is relea- messaging. mainland. the democratic island of Taiwan, Taiwan use traditional Chinese sed widely in China — the world’s Song and Zhang, a member of Wang, a member of the group which Beijing sees as a breakaway characters instead of the simpli- largest film market. Among Hong popular group EXO, have shown Got7, used to carry a Hong Kong province to be reunited with the fied ones used in mainland China, Kong protesters, there were swift their Chinese pride on Instagram, flag and wear a hat with the city’s mainland by force if necessary. and Hong Kong also has English calls for a boycott of the film when in Song’s case by uploading an symbol, a bauhinia flower. Lately, In the case of Hong Kong, a for- as an official language. Samsung it is released next year. AP www.macaudailytimes.com.mo page 13 tue 20.08.2019 亞太版 ASIA PACIFIC

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them time to study lengthy witness statements they’d just AP PHOTO received. Sequerah insisted the trial, which should have started in August, should not be further delayed. He said he will re- view the date again on Thur- sday. Najib set up 1MDB when he took power in 2009 to pro- mote economic development, but the fund amassed billions in debts and is being investi- gated in the U.S. and several other countries for alleged cross-border embezzlement and money laundering. U.S. investigators say more than $4.5 billion was stolen from 1MDB by associates of Najib between 2009 and 2014, Malaysia’s ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak including the money that lan- ded in Najib’s bank accoun- ts. They say the ill-gotten 1MDB gains were laundered through layers of bank accounts in the U.S. and other countries to finance Hollywood films and buy hotels, a luxury yacht, art Judge postpones 2nd corruption works, jewelry and other ex- travagances. Public anger over the scandal eventually led to the trial of former Malaysian PM ouster of Najib’s long-ruling he second trial of doing and accuses the new The first trial began in April High Court Judge Collin coalition in May last year, Malaysian’s ex-Prime government under Prime Mi- on seven charges of criminal Lawrence Sequerah agreed to ushering in the first change Minister Najib Razak nister Mahathir Mohamad of breach of trust, corruption postpone the second trial un- of power since Malaysia’s in- linked to the multi- seeking political vengeance. and money laundering related til Aug. 26. dependence from Britain in Tbillion-dollar looting of the Chief prosecutor Gopal Sri to 42 million ringgit (USD10.1 In the second trial, Najib fa- 1957. 1MDB state investment fund Ram said the last witness in million) that allegedly went ces four counts of abusing his The new government was delayed yesterday by a Najib’s first trial is midway into Najib’s bank accounts power to receive a total of 2.3 reopened investigations sti- week to allow his first trial to through testifying and the from a former 1MDB subsi- billion ringgit ($551 million) fled under Najib and barred end. case should end this week. diary. from 2011 to 2014, and 21 him and his wife from leaving Najib faces a total 42 char- other charges of receiving, the country. Police also sei- ges of corruption, abuse of Najib faces four counts of using and transferring illicit zed jewelry and hundreds of power and money launde- funds linked to 1MDB. handbags and other valuables ring in five separate crimi- abusing his power to receive Defense lawyers asked the estimated at more than 1.1 nal cases brought since his a total of USD551 million judge to start the trial by Sept. billion ringgit ($264 million) shocking election defeat last 3 if the first trial cannot end from properties linked to Na- year. Najib, 65, denies wrong- from 2011 to 2014 this week and also to give jib. AP

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RI Lanka’s president Syesterday appointed a General accused of war abuses named army chief general accused of grave human rights abuses in the of suicide bomb attacks in said some 45,000 ethnic Ta- ts council in 2015 to inves- final stages of Sri Lanka’s April. The attacks on Easter mil civilians may have been tigate the allegations and long civil war as the coun- Sunday by two local Muslim killed in just the final mon- involve foreign prosecutors AP PHOTO try’s new army chief. groups that had pledged ths of the conflict. and judges but nothing has The new commander, allegiance to Islamic State According to a 2015 in- been done so far. Maj. Gen. Shavendra Silva, group killed more than 260 vestigation by the U.N offi- The U.S. Embassy in Co- who is now promoted to people. ce of the high commissio- lombo expressed concern the rank of a Lieutenant Ge- Silva is respected by ner of human rights, near over Silva’s appointment. neral, was in charge of the many in Sri Lanka, mostly the end of the war Silva was “The allegations of gross 58th Division, which encir- among the ethnic Sinhale- tasked with capturing the human rights violations cled the final stronghold of se majority. He has denied Putumattalan area in from against him, documented the Tamil Tiger rebels in the attacking the hospital in the the Tamil Tigers. The report by the United Nations and last stages of the civil war final stages of the war. found evidence that both a other organizations, are se- in 2009. Rights groups have The government decla- hospital in the area as well rious and credible,” the em- accused the division of vio- red victory over the rebels as a U.N. hub were shelled. bassy said in a statement. lating international hu- in May 2009, ending the “Witnesses alleged the “This appointment un- man rights laws, including Tamil Tigers 26-year cam- use of cluster-type muni- dermines Sri Lanka’s inter- shelling a hospital. paign for an independent tions by the Sri Lankan ar- national reputation and its Silva’s appointment state for minority ethnic med forces in their attacks commitments to promo- comes as President Mai- Tamils. Both the Sri Lankan on Putumattalan hospital te justice and accountabili- thripala Sirisena’s and his military and the rebels have and the United Nations ty, especially at a time when government face criticism been accused of war time hub,” the report said. the need for reconciliation that they failed to heed abuses. The government promi- and social unity is para- Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena warnings ahead of a series The United Nations has sed to the U.N human righ- mount. “ AP page 14 www.macaudailytimes.com.mo WORLD 分析 20.08.2019 tue

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criticized the mayors’ dismissal, saying on Twitter: “Ignoring the Turkey removes 3 pro-Kurdish will of the people is unacceptab- le.” Imamoglu, from Turkey’s main mayors from office opposition party, was elected mayor in local elections on March SUZAN FRASER, ANKARA President Recep Tayyip Er- 31 but his win was canceled over dogan had warned prior to the alleged irregularities. He went on AP PHOTO N a new government crack- election that pro-Kurdish mayors to win a repeat election by a wide Idown on a pro-Kurdish party, could be replaced by a caretaker margin. Turkey yesterday removed from should they win. Separately, police also de- office the elected mayors of three Accusations against the three tained 418 people suspected cities in the mostly Kurdish-po- include attending funerals of PKK of links to the PKK in separate pulated southeast region over rebels, changing street or park na- operations in 29 provinces, the their alleged links to rebels, re- mes to those of known militants state-run Anadolu Agency repor- placing them with government and singing the group’s anthem, ted. Authorities also launched an appointees. according to the Interior Ministry operation wide-scale operation The mayors of the cities of statement. The ministry also lis- targeting the PKK in the in the Diyarbakir, Mardin and Van — ted a series of charges or ongoing provinces of Hakkari, Sirnak and members of the People’s De- trials against the three mayors. Van, which border Iraq and Iran, mocratic Party, or HDP — were The HDP said the mayors of according to the agency. sacked over alleged links to the Diyarbakir, Mardin and Van all The PKK, considered a ter- Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, received more than 50 percent ror organization by Turkey and and over evidence that they had of the votes and their ouster was its Western allies, has waged an allegedly aided the outlawed or- “based on lies and unlawful grou- insurgency since 1984 and the ganization, an Interior Ministry nds.” conflict has claimed tens of thou- statement said. “This is a new and clear politi- sands of lives. They were removed some five cal coup,” the party said in a state- The government accuses HDP months after being elected to of- ment. “It also constitutes a clearly politicians of links to the PKK, fice in local elections. hostile move against the political and Erdogan regularly brands In a similar move in 2016, the will of the Kurdish people.” them terrorists and traitors. government ousted mayors from Police used water cannons to The HDP insists it advocates nearly 100 municipalities in the disperse crowds that tried to ga- Kurdish rights and democracy southeast region and replaced ther outside the municipality bui- through legal, political means. them with government appoin- lding in Diyarbakir to protest the Several party lawmakers, in- tees during a state of emergency elected mayors’ ouster. cluding former chairman Selaha- declared after a failed military Ekrem Imamoglu, the newly ttin Demirtas, and mayors have coup. elected mayor of Istanbul, also been jailed. AP ad www.macaudailytimes.com.mo page 15 tue 20.08.2019 分析 WORLD

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Psychiatric UK prime minister under patient kills five pressure to recall Parliament others in DANICA KIRKA & ANGELA Johnson is expected to unders- Romania CHARLTON, LONDON core his commitment to leaving

AP PHOTO the EU on Oct. 31, with or without UTHORITIES in Ro- RITISH Prime Minister a deal, later this week when he Amania say a patient at Boris Johnson yesterday meets with German Chancellor a psychiatric hospital has dismissed the notion of Angela Merkel and French Presi- beaten to death five other recalling Parliament from dent Emmanuel Macron ahead of patients with a drip stand Bits summer break after leaked go- the G-7 summit in Biarritz. and wounded several more. vernment documents warned of Macron invited Johnson for The 38-year-old atta- widespread shortages and border talks Thursday on Britain’s pen- cked the patients in the delays in the event of a “no-deal” ding departure from the European northeastern town of Sapo- Brexit. Union “in respect of the European ca on Sunday, killing three The Sunday Times newspaper principles agreed among the 27” people at the scene. Ano- published the expectations of what remaining EU countries, accor- ther person died in a hos- the British government if the coun- ding to Macron’s office. Macron pital later on Sunday and try leaves the European Union insists the EU should not renego- an 88-year-old woman died without a withdrawal agreement. tiate the hard-fought withdrawal yesterday. Among the most serious: disrup- agreement reached with Britain’s Hospital manager Vio- tions to the supply of medicines, a previous government. rica Mihalascu, who re- decrease in fresh food availability Johnson insisted he wanted an signed after the incident, and potential fresh water shorta- agreement and was ready to work said “everything happe- ges due to possible interruptions in se of Commons would return as organize a government of national for one. The prime minster said it ned in less than a minute.” the importation of water treatment planned on Sept. 3. unity, pointed to the report as ano- was up to others to compromise. Mihalascu added that “his chemicals. “I’m not pretending that the- ther sign that no-deal must be avoi- “Now of course our friends and symptoms did not indica- Economists have long pre- re won’t be bumps on the road,” ded. Senior party official John Mc- partners on the other side of the te the tragedy was about to dicted such grim scenarios, but Johnson said. “There will be [...] but Donnell supported the demands Channel are showing a little bit of happen.” Brexit backers have dismissed if everybody puts their minds to it of more than 100 lawmakers who reluctance at the moment to change The Health Ministry said the forecasts as scaremongering. I have absolutely no doubt that we signed a letter demanding that their position,” he said. “That’s fine employees at the hospital Johnson’s Downing Street office can get ready.” Johnson cut short Parliament’s — I’m confident that they will — but are facing criminal charges said the published dossier was The opposition Labour Party, summer recess to permit debate in the meantime we have to get rea- on suspicion of negligence “out of date,” and that the Hou- which is trying to delay Brexit and on the Brexit crisis. dy for a no-deal outcome.” AP in the workplace. AP

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Macau. 100 Years of Photography 13:00 TDM News (Repetição) Time: 10am-7pm 13:30 Telejornal RTPi (Diferido) Until: September 21, 2019 15:00 Agua de Mar Venue: Casa Garden 15:45 Zig Zag Admission: Free 16:20 Sim Chef! 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Admission: Free Last week the Red Cross tracked Mr Ride, 33, to a nquiries (853) 8883 3998 E : jail cell in Baghdad. Diplomats believe he may have got lost in the de- Oneness: Calligraphy by Professor Jao sert and accidentally driven across the Iraqi border. Tsung-I The Foreign Office has protested to Iraq about Time: 10am-6pm (No admission after 5:30pm, the severity of the sentence and demanded Mr Ri- closed on Mondays) cinema de’s release. Until: September 30, 2019 Efforts to gain his freedom have been hampered Venue: Jao Tsung-I Academy cineteatro by the fact that Britain no longer has an embassy in Baghdad. Admission: Free 15 - 21 Aug Enquiry: (853) 8598 6718 The Briton’s case is being handled by the Russians DORAEMON THE MOVIE: who still have diplomatic representation in Iraq. They were successful last year in gaining the re- Sands Presents: All That’s Gold Does NOBITA’S CHRONICLE OF THE MOON EXPLORATION room1 lease of a British businessman, Ian Richter, who had Glitter – An Exhibition of Glamorous 2:30, 4:30, 9:30pm served five and a half years in an Iraqi jail. Ceramics Director: Jeong-beom Lee, Shinnosuke Yakuwa Another Briton, Daphne Parrish, was also relea- Time: 24 hours Starring: Wasabi Mizuta, Sang Hyun Uhm, Jung-jae Lee sed in 1991. Language: Cantonese (English & Chinese) Until: October 9, 2019 But her companion, Iranian-born journalist Farzad Venue: The Venetian Macao, The Parisian Macao, BODIES AT REST Bazoft, was executed in 1990 after being convicted Sands Macao & Four Seasons Hotel Macao room1 of spying. Admission: Free 9:30pm Two days ago Mr Ride’s wife, Julie, appealed to the Director: Renny Harlin Enquiries: (853) 2882 8888 Iraqi leader, Saddam Hussein, to free her husband. Starring: Nick Cheung, Richie Jen, Zi Yang A spokesman from Mr Ride’s employer in Kuwait, Language: Cantonese (English & Chinese) Duration: 94min John Gibbs, said everybody at the company was “very shocked” by what had happened to Mr Ride. LITTLE Q Offbeat room 2 Courtesy BBC News 2:30, 7:30, 9:30pm Director: Wing-Cheong Law Alaska man discovers message in Starring: Allie Chan, Ming Hu, J.J. Jia bottle from ussian avy Language: Cantonese (English & Chinese) R N Duration: 107min A man discovered a 50-year-old letter in a bottle from the Russian Navy on the shores of western Alaska. Tyler Ivanoff found the handwritten Russian let- ter early this month while gathering firewood near Shishmaref about 600 miles northwest of Anchora- ge, television station KTUU reported. “I was just looking for firewood when I found the TOY STORY 4 bottle,” Tyler Ivanoff said. “When I found the bottle, room2 I had to use a screwdriver to get the message out.” 4:30pm Ivanoff shared his discovery on Facebook where Director: Josh Cooley Starring: Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott Russian speakers translated the message to be a Language: Cantonese greeting from a Cold War Russian sailor dated June Duration: 109min 20, 1969. The message included an address and a request for a response from the person who finds it. Reporters from the state-owned Russian media network, Russia-1, tracked down the original writer, Capt. Anatolii Prokofievich Botsanenko, KTUU re- ported. In context He was skeptical he wrote the note until he saw his signature on the bottom. THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE 2 Soon after Mr Ride was sentenced, another Briton, “There — exactly!” he exclaimed. room3 Michael Wainwright, was jailed for 10 years after cy- The message was sent while the then 36-year-old 2:30, 4:30, 7:30pm cling across the Iraqi border. was aboard the Sulak, Botsanenko said. Botsanenko Director: Thurop Van Orman The following June, Simon Dunn a Briton resident in Starring: Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Leslie Jones shed tears when the Russian television reporter told Kuwait was jailed for eight years for illegal entry into Language: Cantonese (English & Chinese) Iraq. him the Sulak was sold for scrap in the 1990s. Duration: 96min There were suspicions the British men were being Botsanenko also showed the reporter some sou- held as “human shields” to deter attack from Britain venirs from his time on the ship, including the auto- CRAYON SHINCHAN 2019 and the US - a tactic employed unsuccessfully by Iraq graph of the wife of a famous Russian spy and Ja- room3 before the Gulf War. 2:15pm panese liquor bottles, the latter kept over his wife’s Michael Wainwright and Paul Ride shared a jail cell for Director: Masakazu Hashimoto much of their imprisonment. All three Britons were protests. Starring: Yumiko Kobayashi, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Miki Narahashi Ivanoff’s discovery of the bottle was first reported Language: Cantonese released in December 1993. by Nome radio station KNOM. Duration: 100min www.macaudailytimes.com.mo page 17 tue 20.08.2019 資訊／娛樂 INFOTAINMENT

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Jack Whitaker, Heather Locklear AP PHOTO Hall of Fame sports pleads no contest to broadcaster, dies at 95 fighting with deputies

EATHER Lo- but the sentence was cklear has plea- stayed pending com- AP PHOTO AP PHOTO H ded no contest to pletion of a substan- charges that she fou- ce-abuse treatment ght with first respon- program. ders during two visits The 57-year-old to her Southern Cali- “Melrose Place” and fornia home last year. “T.J. Hooker” actress Locklear entered the was also sentenced Duane Allman’s old plea in Ventura County to three years’ proba- court Friday afternoon tion. guitar ‘Layla’ sells to five counts of bat- Deputies and pa- for $1.25 million tery on a peace officer, ramedics answering one count of battery calls about domestic ANS of Duane Allman “I don’t think anybody on emergency person- disputes at Locklear’s Fin Macon, Georgia, expected that,” Museum ACK Whitaker, whose Hall worked for ABC from 1982 in nel and two counts of home in March and say they didn’t expect the Director Richard Brent Jof Fame broadcasting ca- the news and sports divisions, resisting, obstructing June of 2018 said that late musician’s old guitar said of the amount. “The reer ranged from the first Su- and was part of the network’s or delaying a peace of- she pushed, kicked to sell for $1.25 million at history of it is what sold per Bowl to Secretariat’s Triple Olympics coverage in 1984 ficer. and shouted at them. a recent auction. it.” Crown to short essays from and 1988. A judge sentenced Locklear’s attorney The gold-topped gui- Brent said the man major sporting events, died “I grew up watching him her to 120 days in jail, declined comment. tar is the one Allman who bought the guitar Sunday morning, CBS repor- deliver contemplative and played in the hit song at the auction is an ou- ted. contextual prose with his fa- “Layla,” where he per- t-of-town collector who The network said Whitaker mous short essays, bringing AP PHOTO formed with Eric Clap- wishes to remain anony- died of natural causes in his class and dignity to his indus- ton, The Telegraph re- mous. sleep in Devon, Pennsylvania. try,” Jim Nantz, the lead CBS ported . The buyer has agreed He was 95. Sports announcer, said. Until recently, the to share the instrument Whitaker, a Philadelphia Whitaker had been the only guitar affectionately cal- with the museum during native who was wounded on living play-by-play announcer led “Layla” had been on certain times. That Omaha Beach three days after from the first 21 Super Bowls. display at the Allman means it will be coming the D-Day Invasion, began his CBS Sports chairman Sean Brothers Band museum back to the museum in broadcast career at WCAU- McManus said Whitaker’s wri- at The Big House in Ma- late November, Brent -TV in Philadelphia and spent ting, presence on air and hu- con. said. 22 years for CBS Sports. He manity were unmatched.

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FOOTBALL ry woes could keep the two-time defending champions from re- bounding quickly. It remains unclear whether Lionel Messi and Luiz Suárez In one game, Bale shows he can will be available for the match against Real Betis yesterday [Ma- cau time], as both continue to nurse muscle injuries. still contribute at Real Madrid Messi got hurt in the presea- TALES AZZONI, MADRID son and didn’t play in Friday’s 1-0 loss at Athletic Bilbao, while

UST like that, Gareth Bale is AP PHOTO Suárez didn’t make it past halfti- part of the solution for Real me in the opener. Madrid again. Messi is expected to return J After only one game back to practice this week and has a as a starter, the player who wasn’t greater chance of being in the li- wanted by coach Zinedine Zidane neup against Betis, but Suárez is a few weeks ago showed he can not as likely to be fit in time for still contribute to the team. yesterday’s game. Zidane started Bale in the Barcelona had won 10 straight team’s Spanish league opener league openers. last weekend — less than a mon- th after saying his transfer would HARSH RED CARDS be good for everyone — and got a Refereeing officials warned positive response from the Wales before the league started they forward in a 3-1 win over Celta would not tolerate fouls that Vigo. could lead to Achilles injuries. Bale’s good performance was A couple of players got to see a relief after Zidane and Madrid first-hand that the officials were had struggled to find ways to deal serious about their warning, in- with the forward following failed cluding Luka Modric. attempts to transfer him in the of- The Real Madrid midfielder fseason. was sent off for stepping on an “He is going to stay,” Zidane opponent from behind in the said. “All the players we have now team’s opener against Celta Vigo Madrid’s Gareth Bale are focused on the season ahead. . Bale and all the players want to A day later, it was Getafe’s Jor- stay and want to do their best to teammates on the bench. locker room. Country club. ge Molina who was ejected for a defend this jersey.” “Bale has helped us win titles, The 38-year-old veteran had “Football is so beautiful some- similar foul in the game against Bale had a great first half he has scored important goals for just scored an amazing overhead times because of things like this. Atlético Madrid. In both occa- against Celta, setting up Karim us,” Madrid midfielder Casemiro kick a minute after entering the It gives you chances like this,” sions, the red cards were shown Benzema’s opening goal with a said. “We have a lot of respect for match in the 88th, giving Athletic Aduriz said. “It will be impossible after video reviews. perfectly placed cross in the 12th him. He has to keep playing, he is an opening win against defending not to miss this. I’m just incredibly “We were told in advance that minute. He nearly found the net a great player.” champion Barcelona. happy to be able to choose how when a player steps on another himself a few moments later with It was the perfect start to I’m ending my career, and to be player from behind it doesn’t a shot that prompted a good save FAIRYTALE APPEARANCE Aduriz’s final season as a player. able to do it at the place that I love matter whether it was on purpo- by the opposing goalkeeper. Athletic Bilbao striker Aritz The former Spain international the most.” se,” Atlético Madrid coach Diego After being substituted by Aduriz returned from his post- announced he will be retiring this Simeone said. Francisco “Isco” Alarcon toward match interview to find his season, ending a career that will BARCELONA’S INJURIES Both Modric and Molina the end of the second half, Bale teammates applauding him include more than 400 matches Barcelona is off to its worst claimed their fouls were acci- was saluted by Zidane and his and chanting his name in the and 170 goals with the Basque league start in a decade and inju- dental. AP

FOOTBALL Bayern completes loan signing of Coutinho from Barcelona

AYERN Munich com- “He’s a world-class player and Borussia Mönchen- After coming through Bpleted the loan signing with great ability who can gladbach sporting director the youth teams at home- of Brazil playmaker Phili- AP PHOTO play in various positions in Max Eberl also welcomed town club Vasco da Gama ppe Coutinho from Barce- attack.” the transfer. in Rio de Janeiro, Coutinho lona yesterday. Although Coutinho fai- “For me, this move was signed by Inter Milan, The German club said led to live up to expecta- means a new challenge in a loaned back to Vasco and the 27-year-old Coutinho tions after joining Barce- new country with one of the later to Spanish club Es- passed a medical examina- lona in January 2018 for a best clubs in Europe,” Cou- panyol before he joined Li- tion on Sunday and signed club-record transfer from tinho was quoted as saying. verpool. a contract through June Liverpool worth 160 million “I’m really looking forward Bayern had been pur- 2020, when it has the option euros (then $192 million), to it. I have great ambitions suing Germany winger Le- of making the loan perma- his arrival in Germany has like Bayern.” roy Sané as its No. 1 target nent. also been welcomed by The Brazil playmaker to help fill the void left by “All parties have agreed Bayern’s club rivals. scored 21 goals and set up the departing Arjen Robben not to disclose any financial “You can only congra- 11 more in 75 appearances and Franck Ribéry, but tur- Barcelona’s Philippe Coutinho (left) talks with Luis Suarez, center, details of the agreement,” during soccer practice tulate Bayern. It’s good for Barcelona but was criti- ned to alternatives after Bayern said. when such a name plays in cized by fans for not playing Sané injured his knee whi- But Barcelona said the the Bundesliga,” Borussia his best in decisive games. le playing for Manchester German club “will pay 8.5 at 120 million euros ($133 clear to us during the nego- Dortmund chief executive Coutinho was the second City. million euros ($9.4 million) million).” tiations that he really wan- told German daily Bild. most expensive player in Coutinho has 15 goals in and the player’s wages. The Coutinho will wear the ted to switch to Bayern,” Dortmund player Julian the world after Neymar 55 appearances for Brazil agreement also sees an op- No. 10 for Bayern. Bayern sporting director Brandt, Fortuna Düsseldorf when signed from Liver- and helped the team win tion to buy for Bayern fixed “Coutinho made it very Hasan Salihamidzic said. coach Friedhelm Funkel pool. this year’s Copa América. AP 34% of economists in survey the expect a US recession in 2021 A number of U.S. business economists appear sufficiently con- predict that it will occur in 2020. BUZZ cerned about the risks of some of President Donald Trump’s eco- Trump, however, has dismissed concerns about a recession, offe- nomic policies that they expect a recession in the U.S. by the end ring an optimistic outlook for the economy after last week›s steep of 2021. drop in the financial markets and saying, «I don›t think we›re ha- Thirty-four percent of economists surveyed by the National As- ving a recession.» A strong economy is key to the Republican presi- sociation for Business Economics, in a report being released yes- dent›s 2020 reelection prospects. terday, said they believe a slowing economy will tip into recession The economists have previously expressed concern that Trump’s OPINION in 2021. That’s up from 25% in a survey taken in February. Only tariffs and higher budget deficits could eventually dampen the Our Desk 2% of those polled expect a recession to begin this year, while 38% economy. Anthony Lam AP PHOTO

Sit back, relax, and AP PHOTO enjoy more choice flying

A new airline, Starlux Airlines, had been appro- ved to fly between Taipei and Macau, as reported yesterday by Taiwan’s Economic Daily News. Iran An Iranian supertanker Since it is a new airline, rumors about its batches with USD130million worth of light crude oil that the of launching destinations have been spreading U.S. suspects is tied to a from its official inauguration in May last year. It sanctioned organization left has been speculated that Macau would be in the Gibraltar and was heading first – if not the second – batch of destinations. east into the Mediterranean According to the Taiwan newspaper, as the airline Sea yesterday, with its next is a newcomer, there are no free air routes that can destination reported to be be assigned to Starlux. As a result, it can only focus Greece. on destinations where the “Open Sky” policy with Taiwan is implemented.

In 2014, Macau and Taiwan signed an agreement AP PHOTO to implement the arrangement. Such arrangement allows operators from either jurisdiction to freely administer their flights, in areas including flight ti- metable, number of flights, capacity of each flight, Syria Airstrikes targeted a etc. Tasiilaq, Greenland Turkish army convoy inside Currently, there are three airlines operating fli- Syria yesterday killing 3 ghts between Taiwan and Macau, namely Air Ma- civilians and wounding 12 cau, EVA Air and low-cost carrier Tigerair Taiwan. others, the Turkish Defense Altogether they operate a total of more than 12 Ministry said, but there was no two-way flights between the two places every day. word on Turkish casualties. During peak seasons, they enjoy the agreed liberty Danish PM: Trump’s to add flights to accommodate the extra amount

of travelers. idea of buying AP PHOTO Before 2016, when Taiwan’s TransAsia Airways terminated its business, they operated flights be- tween Macau and Taiwan too. That said, with the Greenland is ‘absurd’ expected addition of Starlux Airlines, flight ope- ration would resume to a four-sided competition, JAN M. OLSEN, thick, which means explo- for strategic parts of the France Specialists shoring up fire-damaged Notre just like in a mahjong game. COPENHAGEN ration is only possible in Arctic island. Dame Cathedral returned The airline is expected to start ticket sales in this coastal regions. Under a 1951 deal, REENLAND is not Even there, conditions Denmark allowed the U.S. yesterday to the Paris site coming December, as it has aimed to launch flights for the first time in nearly a for sale and U.S. Pre- are far from ideal due to to build bases and radar the following month. At the early stage, the airline G month, this time wearing sident Donald Trump’s will rely on its own three Airbus A321neo aircrafts. the long winter with fro- stations on Greenland. disposable underwear and idea of buying the semi- The fleet has been said to expand to one even- zen ports, 24-hour dark- The U.S. Air Force cur- other protective gear after a tually comprising 27 aircrafts: 10 A321neo and 17 -autonomous Danish ter- ness and temperatures rently maintains one base delay prompted by fears of lead contamination. A350XWB. The latter set a record in the largest pur- ritory in the Arctic from regularly dropping below in northern Greenland, chase of Airbus aircraft in Taiwan’s aviation history. Denmark is “an absurd minus 30 Celsius in the Thule Air Force Base, On the other hand, you may feel curious about discussion,” Denmark’s northern parts. some 1,200 kilometers

the ownership of the new airline. The owner of prime minister said. Trump is expected to south of the North Pole. AP PHOTO Starlux is not unknown to the sector: The company Mette Frederiksen, visit Denmark Sept. 2-3 as Formerly military airfields is owned by 49-year-old Chang Kuo-wei, ex-presi- who was visiting the wor- part of a trip to Europe. in Narsarsuaq, Kulusuk dent of EVA Air. EVA Air was founded by Chang’s ld’s largest island to meet Trump said that he is and Kangerlussuaq have father, the late Chang Yung-fa, a legend of Taiwan’s Premier Kim Kielsen, told interested in the idea, but become civilian airports. Spain An out-of-control transportation industry. reporters: “Green- The Thule base, land is not Da- constructed in 1952, wildfire in Spain’s Canary Chang “Junior” is a Boeing 777 pilot. During his Islands was throwing flames 50 nish. Greenland was originally de- reign at EVA Air, he managed a fleet of around 60 ”Greenland is not meters into the air on Monday, aircraft. He targets his new aspiration on business is Greenlandic. I signed as a refueling forcing emergency workers travelers and transit passengers. persistently hope Danish. Greenland base for long-range to evacuate more than 8,000 that this is not so- bombing missions. At the same time, the concession of Air Macau is is Greenlandic. people, authorities said. expiring in November next year. The Aviation Au- mething that is se- It has been a bal- riously meant.” listic missile early UK Britain’s government is thority has already publicized that the concession METTE FREDERIKSEN planning to pressure social will not be renewed, meaning that after then any Frederiksen said warning and spa- yesterday that the ce surveillance site media companies to do more interested operator will not need Air Macau’s nod to fight misinformation on to run any route in Macau. Arctic, with resources that it’s not a priority of his ad- since 1961. vaccines following a spike in It is always good to have more choice, and our Russia and others could ministration. Frederiksen, who beca- measles cases. airport is working to cope with the increase. Last exploit for commercial “Strategically it’s inte- me prime minister June year, six new boarding gates were opened as the gain, “is becoming increa- resting and we’d be inte- 27, was on a planned two- singly important to the en- rested, but we’ll talk to -day trip to Greenland quintessential part of the airport’s north exten- AP PHOTO sion. The airport terminal has been extended nor- tire world community.” them a little bit. It’s not before traveling to nearby thward to accommodate 1.8 million more passen- Retreating ice could un- No. 1 on the burner, I can Iceland for a meeting of gers annually. cover potential oil and mi- tell you that,” the presi- the Nordic prime minis- Furthermore, the Airport Authority has also an- neral resources in Green- dent said. ters. nounced a master plan for the airport’s future. land which, if successfully It wouldn’t be the first “Thankfully, the time UK British Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday Reclamation will be conducted to make space tapped, could dramati- time an American leader where you buy and sell cally change the island’s has tried to buy the wor- other countries and popu- dismissed the notion of for more aircraft parking spots and facilities. The recalling Parliament from its runway will be lengthened to provide for a safer fortunes. However, no ld’s largest island. In 1946, lations is over. Let’s leave it oil has yet been found in the U.S. proposed to pay there. Jokes aside, we will of summer break after leaked environment. Let’s hope after all these expansions, government documents the airport will be able to receive super jumbo jets Greenlandic waters, and Denmark $100 million course love to have an even warned of widespread A380 and B747-8. 80 percent of the island to buy Greenland after closer strategic relationship shortages and border delays is covered by an ice sheet flirting with the idea of with the United States,” in the event of a “no-deal” that is up to 3 kilometers swapping land in Alaska Frederiksen said. AP Brexit. More on p15