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Vietnam Facebook was defending itself yesterday against allegations that it allows illegal content in violation of Vietnam’s new cybersecurity law. The social media giant Light Rapid Transit said it has restricted illegal content and is in discussions with the government. More on p13 fares not decided yet ap photo P3 bloomberg Philippines A mammoth crowd of China car sales mostly barefoot Filipino Catholics joined a raucous procession yesterday of a centuries- fall for the first old black statue of Jesus Christ despite terrorism fears and amid the president’s attacks on the time in 20 years P8 Catholic faith. More on p13

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Iran-US Iran’s supreme leader yesterday called U.S. officials “first- class idiots,” mocking American leaders as U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo toured the Mideast to promote the White House’s tough stance on Iran.

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First edition of the Macao Cup International Regatta kicks off today Renato Marques Lei also noted that the idea of organizing the event came he first-ever edition of the from Across Four Oceans Sai- TMacao Cup International ling Event Management, and Regatta kicks off today and will the government and in parti- run until Sunday, with 20 teams cular the ID, “thought it was divided into two different com- a good idea, as it was a good petitions. opportunity to make us of our Up for grabs will be pri- sea, promote Macau and also zes for overall winners of promote this sporting activi- HKD20,000, 10,000 and ty.” 8,000, respectively for first, se- In her opening speech, the ac- cond and third in each group. ting president of the ID, Chris- In the first group are ten teams tine Lam mentioned, “this is representing ten different coun- the first time for Macau to host tries: Australia, Canada, Esto- a large-scale international re- nia, France, Germany, Japan, gatta, ushering in a new era Philippines, Russia, Singapore for water sports in Macau at an and the United Arab Emirates. international level,” adding, “it Teams will be racing in a unified also plays an active role to faci- boat category using Beneteau litate the development of water First 40.7 sailing boats. sports.” The second group compri- Lam also noted the rich expe- ses ten teams from the Greater start and finish is at the Macau rience of many of the partici- Bay Area that will race accor- Fisherman’s Wharf (MFW) with pants, saying that the presence ding to International Rating a fleet parade to be organized on This is the first time for of “some claiming numerous Certificate rules, a system of the first and last days of compe- international awards and ac- handicapping different design tition so the public can enjoy the Macau to host a large- colades,” is a reason to expect and size sailboats and yach- sailing action up close from both that “the races will be thrilling ts for the purpose of racing. the Peninsula coastline between scale international and exhilarating.” In this group, the Macau SAR MFW and the Macau Tower and As a piece of advice, Lam said is represented by two teams from Taipa’s Ocean Gardens regatta, ushering in a the Fleet Parade would be “a (Wanboyu Sailing and Macau area. new era for water sports. rare sight” that “residents and Concurrent with the compe- Sugram) that will face strong Christine Lam tourists should not miss.” competition from more expe- tition, a sailing exhibition will ID acting president Among the noted entry list, rienced teams coming from be held for the four days of the the highlight goes to French Hong Kong, Shenzhen and event between noon and 3 p.m. pany, Across Four Oceans Sai- Bureau [ID] and that one-third legend sailing captain Lionel Guangzhou. in the waters of the south sec- ling Event Management, is said is a little over MOP6 million” Péan, winner of several inter- The four-day event will take tion of the Inner Harbor and to have a total budget of around according to the head of the Ma- national sailing events, inclu- place in the waters around Hac Macau Tower. MOP20 million, of which “one- cau Grand Prix and Major Spor- ding the 1986 Whitbread Rou- Sa Beach in the form of round- The event, co-organized by the third would be supported by the ting Events Department from nd the World Race now known the-island and course races. The government and a local com- government through the Sports the ID, See Lei. as Volvo Ocean Race.

vocational quality. “Our hotels are world Gaming and hotel employees’ skills first-class. Macau is the center of the world’s ga- competition to be held next week ming industry. Our ser- vice level has been conti- nuously improving, which Julie Zhu cational skills . The competition will The cooking skills com- cooking counter will be let tourists enjoy Macau’s The competitions are kick off with the gaming petition will be held on awarded. service,” said Chan. he first Macau Inte- supported by the Insti- vocational skills cate- January 18 at MUST’s The award ceremony “Actually, we are consi- Tgrated Tourism and tute for Tourism Studies gory on January 15 at the teaching kitchen. Each will be conducted at the dering [inviting interna- Leisure Enterprise Voca- (IFT), by the Macau Uni- workers’ stadium. Each team will consist of five Fisherman’s Wharf on Ja- tional teams] to partici- tional Skills Competition versity of Science and team will consist of two members. For this com- nuary 23. pate in the competition. will kick off next Tuesday, Technology (MUST) and members. The participan- petition, teams will be re- At the sidelines of the This is the first edition, so the Macao Federation of by the Macao Polytechnic ts will be requested to cal- quested to cook an appe- press conference, presi- we are promoting locals Trade Unions announced Institute. culate cards, among other tizer, a main course and a dent of the Macau Fede- to improve their skills. In this week. The schools will provide gaming table skills. dessert. ration of Trade Unions, the future, for the second The event consists of spaces and facilities for On January 17, at IFT, In the first two catego- Chan Kam Meng, hoped or third editions, we will three separate contests: the competitions, with the the hotel service skills ries, the organizer will set that the competition can consider ways to invite hi- one for gaming entertain- schools also sending their competition will be car- the third runner-up. help Macau’s tourism gh-level tourism and lei- ment vocational skills, representatives to serve ried out. Each team will For the cooking skill and leisure companies sure teams to compete in another for hotel inte- as jury members. consist of three members, competition, the third to maintain their world- Macau in order to enhan- grated service vocational The six gaming opera- who will be given tasks runner-up, best appeti- class services, and that the ce our communication skills, and the third for tors will also be sending a related to handling hotel zer, best main course,the competition can encoura- and [help] our services world gastronomy city vo- team to each competition. room arrangements. best dessert and the best ge the gaming employees’ improve,” said Chan.

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The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) second half of this year believes that more non-local companies will seek to film in he Transportation Macau in 2019. On the sidelines of Infrastructure Office yesterday’s Greater Bay Area Film (GIT) issued a state- Industry Forum, IC director Mok bloomberg ment on Tuesday an- Ian Ian said she believes that due to Tnouncing that the Light Rapid the 20th anniversary of the Macau Transit (LRT) will open in the handover this year, there will be more second half of 2019. television and film products about The GIT also clarified that the Macau, and in view of this, Mok government has not yet made believes that there will be more non- a final decision regarding the local film industry groups applying to LRT fare, as it is currently con- shoot in the city in 2019. ducting studies. Moreover, the GIT announ- ced that the LRT Barra section Macau mascot and its affiliated transportation hoped to be as hub is expected to be comple- ted in 2024, and thus the Taipa influential as and Barra sections will be con- nected. In total, there will be 11 sta- nment representatives, inclu- upon by the government. Japanese In the first quarter of 2019, tions and 55 cars, with each car ding the Secretary for Trans- In addition to the abovemen- The Macau tourism authority is the government expects to lau- able to transport a maximum port and Public Works, Rai- tioned matters, the govern- considering inviting local designers to nch a public tender for the LRT of 100 people. mundo do Rosário, to discuss ment is also open to granting explore products based on the Macau Seac Pai Van line, as reported Furthermore, as reported by the LRT system law. LRT supervisors a certain mascot, the black-faced spoonbill by the GIT. the council members, the com- On the sidelines of the mee- amount of power while they Mak Mak. Macao Government On Tuesday, GIT represen- pany responsible for the opera- ting, Raimundo do Rosário cla- execute their duties. The go- Tourism Office (MGTO) Director, tatives had a meeting with the tions, run by Hong Kong’s MTR rified that the government has vernment will disclose more Helena de Senna Fernandes, said she island advisory council. During corporation, has more than 300 not yet decided upon the LRT information about this matter hopes local designers and recreational the meeting, according to the employees, more than 200 of Taipa section’s operation hou- to the lawmakers during their companies can develop a series of council members, a GIT re- whom are Macau locals. rs and fares. Raimundo further next meeting. The government souvenirs based on Mak Mak. She presentative revealed that LRT Yesterday, the third Standing noted that the city’s law clearly will also conduct research on also hopes that these products can operation hours are planned to Committee of the Legislative states that public transporta- the electronic payment of LRT reach an eventual outcome similar to be between 6 a.m. and 1 a.m. Assembly (AL) met with gover- tion fares should be decided tickets. JZ that of Japanese mascot Kumamon.

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lar case from occurring. In its petition, it also questioned ANM calls for probe on delayed measures the government would take to implement the principle of public knowledge as stipulated in the land law. “Especially, how annulment of Ocean World plot can the public know whether a land concession is in the process Lynzy Valles of annulment,” it added. “At this moment, what the go- he New Macau Association vernment is doing is little, whi- T(ANM) handed a petition le- ch makes the public not able to tter to the Legislative Assembly know information about current (AL) yesterday, urging lawmakers circumstances [regarding] Ma- to investigate the government’s cau’s land resources,” said Chan. delay in terminating the land “We hope that the AL can re- concession of Ocean World. view the government’s work on In December, the government whether there were abnormal announced the annulment of actions. We think that AL should the land concession of the Ocean fulfill bigger duties in handling World land after its utilization these problems; the basic laws expired in 2001. say that the AL should receive Although the plot land was lea- the residents’ petition, and the sed in 1997, the land was not de- AL should supervise the govern- veloped. ment and its administration,” he ANM recalled that in 2009, the added. process of reviewing unutilized Moreover, the association cri- land finally began, yet only in ticized the government’s claim 2016 was a report was submit- that it had never explained the ted to the Chief Executive by the status and the follow-up of the Secretariat for Transport and Pu- city’s idle land, including Ocean blic Works. Lok Kei, a member of the asso- place” by now. Chan recalled that in 2017, the World. According to the association, ciation. “Why does the CE need two AL questioned the government “The public has no idea whether the process has been “strangely “It has been 17 years. There was years to officially announce the about the case, yet said the only the land is considered unutilized, long” and lacked transparency. an unreasonable situation in the recovery procedure? There are reply was that it was following whether an extension of usage “During the land recovery pro- recovery procedure,” Chan ad- many problems we don’t unders- the case and had no information period is approved, whether the cedure, there were many delays, ded. tand. We hope that the AL can for the public. contractor is fined or whether it didn’t reasonably use our land, The association believes that fulfill its duty in monitoring the ANM stressed that if irregula- the process of annulment has and the land recovery procedure if the land had been reclaimed government, and request the go- rities are found after an investi- started. It is outrageous that the was not transparent, which vio- earlier, there would have been vernment to explain and publici- gation, the government must be public knows so little about so- lates the principle that the public “public facility, environmental ze the explanation to the public,” held accountable and measures mething that matters so much to has the right to know,” said Chan reservation or public housing in Chan said. must be taken to prevent a simi- us,” the association noted. ad 466 overloaded vehicle cases recorded in 2018 total of 466 cases in- Avolving overloaded vehicles were recorded throughout 2018, accor- bloomberg ding to statistics released yesterday by the Public Security Police Force (PSP). In 2018, the PSP conti- nued operations against traffic violations across all areas of Macau. During the same period, 1,168 jaywalking cases were registered, along with 1,364 cases whe- re vehicles failed to give priority to pedestrians. The number of over- loaded vehicles and and 298 cases of vehicles year-on-year. jaywalking cases regis- that did not give priority There were 13 cases (0.2 tered decreases of 30.13 to pedestrians. percent) of taxi drivers percent and 18.66 percent In 2018, a total of 6,126 who did not queue up to from 2017 respectively, taxi offences (compared pick up passengers, down whereas the number of to 5,491 offences in 2017) 73.5 percent compared to vehicles failing to give were recorded by the PSP. 2017. priority to pedestrians Among them, 3,846 Some 931 (15.2 percent) increased 1.57 percent offences (62.8 percent) cases involved other vio- year-on-year. In 2017, were related to overchar- lations, which represents the figures for these three ging, representing an a 35.3 percent increase types of violations were increase of 20.9 percent year-on-year. 667 cases, 1,150 cases, year-on-year. During the same period, and, 1,677 cases. There were 1,336 offen- the police recorded 165 In the fourth quarter of ces (21.8 percent) related cases involving unautho- 2018, there were 117 cases to refusing to carry pas- rized taxis, none of whi- of overloaded vehicles, sengers, representing a ch were related to mobile 312 cases of jaywalking, decrease of 15.1 percent taxi hailing services. thu 10.01.2019 th Anniversary

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HK buyers exceed local ‘Gate of 50m mainland Understanding’ border crossings buyers in properties made by local bought in Hengqin revamp to start soon residents In 2018, a total of 50.31 Julie Zhu million visitor arrivals in mainland China were the result or the first time, there are more barbosa paulo of Macau residents, according FHong Kong residents purchasing to the latest statistics released properties in Hengqin than Macau re- by the National Immigration sidents, the Centaline Property (Macau) Administration. A total revealed yesterday during a press confe- of 650 million crossings rence on the Macau and Hengqin pro- were recorded across all of perty market in 2018. mainland China’s borders, Some 27.9 percent of Hengqin proper- representing an increase of 9.9 percent year-on-year. Nearly ty buyers are Hong Kong residents, whi- 140 million people crossed le 27.3 percent are Macau buyers. he “Gate of Understanding” (Portas do the Zhuhai Gongbei border This outcome was facilitated by the Entendimento), a monument erected in the T checkpoint. There were 3.3 opening of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Ma- 1990s in the Sai Van area to symbolize Luso-Chi- million crossings recorded cau Bridge, and is also a result of more nese relations, will be finally given a major re- across the Hong Kong- Macau single-plated cars being allowed vamp. The revamp will repair the monument and Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Zhuhai to enter Hengqin, according to Centali- make it available for public visits. A ceremony checkpoint. ne Property analysis. was held this week to open the public tender pro- According to the company, in 2018, a Jacky Shek cess for the rebuilding of the monument. total of 38,486 transactions of Zhuhai The 40-metre tall monument was completed in Entrepreneurship property were made, representing an 1993 and closed for safety reasons several years increase of more than 30 percent. ber of transactions concerning first- ago, after parts of the structure deteriorated to competition open In addition to this increase, Centaline hand house purchases will decrease to the point that they fell off. Property (Macau) director Jacky Shek approximately 8,000, which means that Now, after the launching of the public tender for applications Po Tak expects property prices to in- each of the city’s real estate agents will for proposals to conduct the repair works of the The Bank of China Trophy crease in 2019 by about 20 percent. deal with an average of 1.5 transactions. monument, the Land, Public Works and Trans- One Million Dollar Macao Currently, there are 5,456 real estate The implementation of the Zhuhai ta- port Bureau (DSSOPT) will soon start the work. Regional Entrepreneurship lented people program and the relaxa- licensed agents in Macau. So far, it has received a total of 20 proposals with Competition, hosted by the tion of talented people’s housing pur- Pun Chi Meng, Secretary-General of prices ranging from MOP36 million to MOP48 University of Macau, is now chase policy, among other policies for Centaline (Macau), reported that the million. open for applications. All talented human resources, are believed commissions earned by the company The DSSOPT said the proposed works are in- students currently studying at to attract more talented people to Hen- from Hengqin transactions amounted tended to support the platform and the connec- higher education institutions in gqin, which suggests a likely surging to approximately HKD170 million in ting dock. In previous inspections, the bureau Macau and residents studying demand for houses in the area across 2018, which was a slight decrease com- said that in addition to parts of the granite clad- at overseas tertiary institutions 2019. pared to the previous year. ding falling, the pillars supporting the connecting are eligible to apply. The The most popular criteria for buyers in “Commissions concerning Hengqin dock were sloped. deadline for applications is Hengqin is the proximity to the Heng- properties increased 10 percent,” said The company that wins the tender will under- Feb. 13. The cash prize for the qin border gate, as 34 percent of Heng- Pun, “whereas commissions from the take works to replace the hooks that hold the Macau regional competition qin’s property sales were in the vicinity Macau market decreased several per- walls, and demolish and rebuild the connecting is MOP120,000. The top of the Hengqin border. centage points.” bridge dock between land and the monument. three winners of the regional Among the property transactions Commissions from the entire Asia Pa- These works will not cause any changes to the competition will advance to the around the border, approximately 49 cific market reached HKD5.4 billion, structure’s exterior appearance, according to the grand final stage to compete percent were transactions of commer- marking a new historical peak for Cen- DSSOPT. for a cash prize of RMB1 cial properties, followed by office pro- taline’s commission earnings. In a statement, the bureau noted that the repair million and an opportunity perty transactions (38 percent). Altogether, Centaline’s company bran- works are expected to start in the second quarter to win funding in excess of Regarding the Macau property market, ches earned a total of HKD18.9 billion of this year and will have a maximum of execu- RMB50 million. Shek predicted that, this year, the num- in commissions in 2018. tion period of 536 working days. RM Hong Kong, Japan set Chan Kai Chon New issue of ‘Books and to enhance appointed as IC the City’ launched arbitration cooperation deputy-director he Macau Public Library column “Author’s Say” in- Tlaunched the 16th issue vites Macau illustrator Yo- The Hong Kong Department han Kai Chon has been appointed of “Books and the City.” The landa Kog to introduce her of Justice and the Ministry Cthe new deputy-director of the Cultural issue addresses a study on first individual publication, of Justice of Japan yesterday Affairs Bureau, according to a dispatch pu- the balanced application of “Home.” The column “Li- signed a Memorandum of blished in the government official gazette. intelligence and manpower brary Wonder Why” conti- Cooperation to strengthen His term will start on January 12. in smart libraries, exploring nues to answer readers’ en- Hong Kong-Japan Chan was appointed as the replacement ways of integrating both ele- quiries about libraries, while collaboration on international to Ieong Chi Kin, whose service as IC vice ments to optimize library ser- the column “New Launch” arbitration and mediation. director ended on January 1. vices and create a favorable gives readers information The agreement was signed Chan is the current director of the Macau reading environment. about a rich variety of new by Hong Kong’s Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng and Museum of Art (MAM), a role which he be- The issue includes the co- arrivals, including books, Japanese Minister of Justice gan in 2017. Chan holds a bachelor’s degree lumn “Library Portrait,” movies, music and magazi- Takashi Yamashita. It provides from Jinan University, a master’s degree where two staff members nes. This issue also features a framework for the two sides from Nanjing Normal University, and PhD from the Department of In- ten brief yet insightful book to strengthen communication, from the Central Academy of Fine Arts. formation Technology of the reviews in Chinese, Portu- collaboration and cooperation The IC issued a statement yesterday clari- Macau Public Library discuss guese and English. on issues relating to fying that it was Ieong’s request to end his the current and future appli- A total of 3,000 copies of international arbitration and term. In addition to Ieong, another two se- cation of information techno- “Books and the City” are mediation and to facilitate the nior individuals at the IC have also reques- logy in public libraries in the available free of charge at all development of services for ted to end their terms: the head of the bu- region. The column “Library libraries under the Cultural international arbitration and reau’s organization, administration, finance Handbook” introduces the Affairs Bureau, tertiary insti- mediation in the two places, management department; and the head of highly sought-after program tutions, Tap Seac Gallery and the HKSAR government’s the academic and publication department. “Library e-lesson” and the several bookstores. Department of Justice said. 10.01.2019 thu

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China demand,” said Patrick Yuan, an analyst at Jefferies Hong Kong Ltd. “Continuous growth of the car market comes from consu- Car sales just fell for first mers’ rising disposable income and expectation of that.”

ELECTRIC HOPE time in over 20 years Carmakers are now increasin- gly placing their bets on electric he growth engine for the vehicles, which are gaining po- Tworld’s car industry has been pularity amid China’s environ- thrown into reverse, with China mental policies. Wholesales of bloomberg recording the first annual slump electric cars, plug-in hybrids in auto sales in at more than two and fuel-cell vehicles may rise decades and more pain predicted by about a third in 2019 to 1.6 in 2019. million units after topping the 1 Sales in the world’s biggest million mark for the first time in market fell 6 percent to 22.7 2018, the CAAM predicts. million units last year, the first Tesla Inc. is accelerating its annual decline in at least two de- push in China with a planned cades, the China Passenger Car manufacturing presence, and Association said yesterday. The the U.S. company will compe- unresolved trade war and a slump te against electric cars by global in Chinese stocks is putting off brands such as Volkswagen AG, buyers, signaling more trouble BMW AG and GM as well as for an industry where warning dozens of local manufacturers lights are already flashing worl- seeking a piece of the pie. dwide. While the EV numbers are still The USD12.2 trillion economy is small - just a few percent of total under strain as mainland consu- car sales - the growth rates are mers tighten their belts, as shown upheaval, dislike for diesel and volatility in economic develop- General Motors Co. will conti- impressive. An early foothold in by Apple Inc.’s cut in revenue new services such as car-sha- ment and China’s trade relations nue to invest “wisely” in China electric-car sales puts a brand outlook this month because of ring eating into auto demand in with the U.S.” and manage the capacity, which in better position to reap the slowing iPhone demand in China. markets such as the U.K. and the The PCA, which tracks the auto is sufficient to meet projected rewards down the road, when The car industry - also affected by U.S. With the last great hope - retail market, has said it expects market demand over the next se- such vehicles are expected to the rising popularity of ride-hai- China - also faltering, the global sales to rise 1.2 percent in 2019. veral years, a spokeswoman said surpass gas guzzlers. ling services - has been particu- auto industry may already be in Car-ownership restrictions in in an email. A Ford representa- Like in other areas of China’s larly hard hit, prompting the go- recession, according to RBC Ca- major cities including Beijing tive said the carmaker schedu- economy, government policies vernment to prepare for stimulus pital Markets. have been weighing on demand, les production based on market to a large extent dictate the car measures to revive sales. Sales volumes will probably fall and a possible relaxation of such demand and works closely with industry’s fortunes. And now Manufacturers that spent 7 percent this year in China as curbs may help boost sales over dealers to manage inventory. the state it putting all its might billions of dollars adding plan- the car market enters an unpre- the coming year, the association The U.S. carmaker plans to bring behind electric vehicles, introdu- ts and production lines in China cedented multi-quarter decline, said yesterday. In December, re- five more vehicles for local pro- cing stringent rules to promote in the past decades are now left Goldman Sachs Group Inc. pre- tail sales of sedans, multipurpose duction this year to further drive the sale and production of gree- asking if and when growth will re- dicted this week. Volumes may vehicles and sport utility vehicles its growth in China. ner cars. Major manufacturers turn. A continued aggressive ex- start to recover in 2020, rising 3 plummeted 19 percent - the se- Some have already scaled back will be punished unless they pansion would risk saddling the percent, the company forecasts. venth straight monthly drop. operations. Suzuki Motor Corp. meet quotas for zero- and low-e- companies with excessive capaci- The China Association of Au- exited the country in 2018 after mission cars or buy credits from ty, while a too cautious approach tomobile Manufacturers expects EXPANSION PLANS its smaller cars failed to gain trac- other companies that exceed the would hurt the companies’ ability the market to be unchanged in Manufacturers now need to de- tion, while Chinese consumers quotas. to take advantage of a rebound. 2019. While demand for gasoline cide whether to go through with staying away from showrooms “Electric vehicles will conti- “Pressure on automakers is cars wanes, rising sales of electric costly expansion and modifica- forced Jaguar Land Rover to nue to gain share, accelerated mounting,” said Cui Dongshu, se- cars will probably help the overall tion plans. Ford Motor Co. has shut a factory temporarily. by mobility services, car plate cretary general of the PCA. “De- market to avoid another slump, said it plans to introduce more Economists see growth of the restrictions on gasoline-powe- clining car sales may speed up the association said in its outlook than 50 new vehicles by 2025 world’s second-largest economy red cars and the dual-credit the process of squeezing out the issued Dec. 13. and increase local production slowing to 6.2 percent this year scheme,” said Bill Russo, foun- incompetent players and we may “Demand for vehicles is still for Ford and Lincoln brands in from 6.6 percent in 2018, as un- der and CEO of Shanghai-based see some of them exit the market there, yet it may take about three China. VW, the top foreign brand certainty over the trade war cou- consultancy Automobility Ltd. next year.” years for the market to pick up in China, plans to invest about 4 ples with a decline in consumer “Vehicle sales maybe flat or de- What’s happening in China is a pace,” the CAAM said. “The ove- billion euros (USD4.5 billion) in confidence to dim the outlook. clining, yet the market is being reflection of the situation worl- rall uncertainties that may un- the country in 2019 together with “Overall economic growth is served more efficiently with dwide, with rising prices, political dermine car purchases include partners. the key factor for passenger car shared mobility.” Bloomberg

corporate bits the country’s gastronomical this year’s edition is the- bene presents cuisines from north italy cem to hold annual energy fair on sunday heritage. med “Smarter Actions for a Under the direction of exe- Powerful Generation.” cutive sous chef Luca Peco- The theme seeks to pro- rari, the 2019 Mercato series mote smart energy and eco held on a Friday and Saturday energy usage, the electric in the middle of every month, company said in a statement. begins the New Year featuring As part of the day, studen- ‘The North’ – cuisine from the ts will create art pieces by northern parts of Italy. using solely recycled items The restaurant will feature and stage performances. dishes that reflect the nor- They will compete for the thern Italian landscape – whi- “Best Booth Design Con- ch has a focus on dairy, ac- test”, “Recycled Art Piece cording to a statement relea- Contest”, “Talents Contest”, sed by the Sheraton Grand “My Favorite Booth” and Macao Hotel. “Best Cheering Group” pri- Other themes to look zes. forward to in 2019 include a CEM will be holding its Aiming to enhance the in- Another activity is the “Re- tribute to the Venetian Car- Energy Fun Fair this Sunday terest and knowledge of the cycling/Reusing Workshop,” nival in February, The Almafi at Tap Seac Square, from 11 citizens, particularly within where participants can bring Bene Italian Kitchen is ners to experience Italy’s Coast in March for seafood a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in which 12 the younger generation, re- along their own plastic bo- presenting its Food & Wine cuisines across a variety of lovers, and Food from Fa- local secondary schools will garding electricity and its ttles and socks to make uten- Mercato, which enables di- themes that pay homage to mous Films in April. take part. efficient and safe usage, sils and toys. thu 10.01.2019

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US, China wrap up talks on tariff battle Joe McDonald, Beijing promised,” said Parker. “That’s not something that’s going to hree days of U.S.- be done by March,” said Parker. Chinese talks aimed at “It’s probably going to take a litt- ending a costly tariff le longer.” battle wrapped up yes- For its part, Beijing is unhappy Tterday in an optimistic atmos- with U.S. export and investment phere after President Donald curbs, suggesting it might de- Trump said they were “going mand concessions. Chinese offi- very well!” cials complain about controls on No details were immediate- “dual use” technology with pos- ly announced, but Asian stock sible military applications. They markets rose after talks planned say China’s companies are trea- for two days were extended to ted unfairly in national security three. Hong Kong’s main market reviews of proposed corporate index closed up 2.1 percent and acquisitions, though almost all Tokyo rose 1.1 percent. deals are approved unchanged. A Chinese foreign ministry This week’s talks went ahead spokesman, Lu Kang, announ- despite tension over the arrest of ced the talks had ended. Lu said a Chinese tech executive in Ca- he had no details and an official nada on U.S. charges related to statement would be issued later. possible violations of trade sanc- The talks that started Monday tions against Iran. were the first face-to-face mee- The American delegation was ting since Trump and his Chinese led by one of Lighthizer’s de- counterpart, Xi Jinping, agreed puties, Jeffrey D. Gerrish. It Dec. 1 to suspend further puni- included agriculture, energy, tive action against each other’s commerce, treasury and State imports for 90 days while they Department officials. negotiate over the fight sparked Trump imposed tariff increases by American complaints Beijing of up to 25 percent on USD250 steals or pressures companies to billion of Chinese imports. Chi- hand over technology. na responded by imposing pe- “Talks with China are going “Even if a deal is cobbled to- ch calls for state-led creation of luctant to give up. nalties on $110 billion of Ame- very well!” Trump said late Tues- gether, the more strident trade Chinese global champions in “These issues are much more rican goods, slowing customs day on Twitter. hawks in the White House and robotics, artificial intelligence difficult to solve immediate- clearance for U.S. companies Washington is pressing Beijing Trump may not sign off,” said and other fields. Washington, ly but are, frankly, much more and suspending issuing licenses for changes including rolling Mizuho Bank’s Vishnu Varathan Europe, Japan and other tra- compelling to U.S. companies,” in finance and other businesses. back plans for government- in a report. ding partners say those violate said Jake Parker, vice president Chinese exports to the United led creation of Chinese global Beijing has tried to defuse pres- Beijing’s market-opening obli- for China operations of the U.S.- States held up despite the tariff champions in robotics and other sure for more sweeping change gations. American leaders also China Business Council, which hikes, but that was due partly to fields. Europe, Japan and other by offering concessions inclu- worry they might erode U.S. in- represents American companies exporters rushing to fill orders trading partners echo U.S. com- ding purchasing more American dustrial leadership. that do business with China. before any more increases hit. plaints those violate Beijing’s soybeans, natural gas and other U.S. companies also want ac- Beijing also faces pressure over Forecasters expect American or- market-opening obligations. exports. That might offer relief tion on Chinese policies they technology from the European ders to slump this year. Chinese officials have sugges- to rural areas that supported complain improperly favor local Union. The 28-nation trade bloc Cooling economic growth in ted Beijing might alter its indus- Trump in the 2016 election and companies. Those include subsi- filed its own challenge in the both countries is increasing trial plans but reject pressure to were targeted by Chinese tariffs. dies and other favors for high-te- World Trade Organization in pressure to reach a settlement. abandon what they consider a However, the official Trump ch and state-owned industry, ru- June against Chinese licensing Car and property sales have path to prosperity and global in- put in charge of the talks, U.S. les on technology licensing and rules it said hamper the ability of slumped as Chinese growth fell fluence. Trade Representative Robert preferential treatment of domes- foreign companies to protect and to a post-global crisis low of 6.5 Neither side has given any in- Lighthizer, has focused on pres- tic suppliers in government pro- profit from their technology. percent in the quarter ending in dication its basic position has sing Beijing to scrap or change curement. Companies that have been di- September. changed. Economists say the rules Washington says block The U.S. demands strike at the sappointed by Beijing’s failure The U.S. economy grew at an 90-day window is too short to market access or improperly heart of a state-led development or delays in carrying out com- annual rate of 3.4 percent in the resolve all the conflicts between help Chinese companies. model the ruling Communist mitments want an enforcement third quarter but surveys show the biggest and second-biggest Those include initiatives such Party sees as a great success over mechanism with “some kind of consumer confidence weake- global economies. as “Made in China 2025,” whi- the past three decades and is re- penalty for not doing what they ning. AP Taiwan announces new-look military drills aiwan’s military Ministry planning chief Although Xi didn’t men- Tsai responded to Xi’s yesterday announced Maj. Gen. Yeh Kuo-hui tion the U.S. by name, speech by rejecting de-

T ap photo a series of newly desig- as saying. Washington is a key su- mands for unification be- ned large-scale military China claims sovereign- pplier of weaponry to the tween the sides, saying, drills for this year aimed ty over the self-governing island and is legally bou- “China must face the at countering China’s re- island democracy, which nd to respond to threats fact of the existence of newed threat to use force split from the mainland against Taiwan. Taiwan.” to gain control over the amid civil war in 1949. With its 3 million-mem- Taiwan wields a much island. Chinese President Xi ber armed forces and the smaller by technologically While Taiwan’s ar- Jinping renewed the world’s second largest sophisticated force that med forces regularly threat of force in his Jan. defense budget of $173 would be relied on to hold hold such exercises, this 2 message to the island, billion, China has the off a Chinese assault until year’s drills are “being saying China reserved overwhelming military outside help arrives. drafted based on newly that right if necessary to edge over Taiwan. Xi has In recent years, Taiwan’s adopted tactics for de- counter interference by been ratcheting up the mi- strategy has evolved from fending against a possi- external forces and what litary threat to put pressu- defeating a Chinese lan- ble Chinese invasion,” he called an extremely re on independence-lea- ding force to repelling an the official Central News small number of Taiwa- ning Taiwanese President invasion on sea and in the Agency quoted Defense nese separatists. Tsai Ing-wen. air. AP In this 2015 file photo, Taiwan’s military fire artillery 10.01.2019 thu

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Decorations 2018 46 individuals and institutions receive honorific titles

Medal of Merit – Professions - Xu Aoao

Medal for Distinguished Service – Medal for Bravery Medal for Distinguished Service – Medal for Bravery - - Emergency Department of the Conde S. Januario Medal for Distinguished Service – Medal for Bravery - Medal for Distinguished Service – Medal for Civil Protection Operations Centre (Ng Kam Wa) Hospital (Wai Seng) Chao Ka Cheong Dedication - Chio U Lok

Medal of Merit – Professions - Kuok Cheong U

Medal of Merit – Professions - Maria Paula de Matos Pimenta Simões

Decoration of Honour – Silver Lotus- Fong Chi Keong

Medal of Merit – Professions - Mak Seng Hin

Medal of Merit – Industry and Commerce - Mok Decoration of honor - Golden Lotus - Chan Meng Kam Chi Wai

Medal of Merit – Industry and Commerce - Ip Sio Decoration of Honour – Silver Lotus - Ho Hao Tong Honorific Title – Prestige - Vítor Sereno Honorific Title – Prestige - Liu Liang Man

Medal of Merit – Philanthropy - Lee Bun Sang Medal of Merit – Industry and Commerce - Wong Medal of Merit – Tourism - Kapok Cantonense Medal of Merit – Education - Sou Chio Fai Medal of Merit – Education - Tang Siu Lan Stephen Kin Chong Restaurant (Un Kim Kuan)

Medal of Merit – Tourism - Sai Nam Restaurant Medal of Merit – Education - Santa Madalena Medal of Merit – Culture - Macao Daily News Medal of Merit – Philanthropy - Macao (Karen Tong Iok Sim) Medal of Merit – Education - Choi Kun Sam School (Rita Lau dos Reis) (Lok Po) Federation of Trade Unions (Chan Kam Meng) thu 10.01.2019

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Decorations 2018 46 individuals and institutions receive honorific titles

Medal for Distinguished Service – Medal for Community Service - Lam Wai Wa

Medal for Distinguished Service – Medal for Medal for Distinguished Service – Medal for Dedication - Medal for Distinguished Service – Medal for Medal for Distinguished Service – Medal Dedication - Chio U Lok Vong Se Peng Dedication - Ngou Kuok Lim for Dedication - Tang Kwong Yui

Medal for Distinguished Service – Medal for Community Service - Chan Ioi Kong

Medal for Distinguished Service – Medal for Community Service - Marjory Rangel de Faria Vendramini Decoration of Honour – Silver Lotus - Kwan Tsui Hang

Medal for Distinguished Service – Medal for Community Service - Richmond Fellowship of Macau (Wan Wai I)

Decoration of Honour – Silver Lotus - Huang Junhua Decoration of honor - Golden Lotus - Chan Meng Kam

Honorific Title – Prestige - Ma Hok Cheung

Honorific Title – Merit - Pui Ching Middle Honorific Title – Prestige - Liu Liang Honorific Title – Merit - Lam Oi Man Honorific Title – Merit - U Choi Hong School team (Ho Man Chon) Honorific Title – Merit - Leong Ieng Wai

Medal of Merit – Sports - Wong Sok I

The Chief Executive, Chui Sai On, yesterday presented ho- nors to 46 individuals and enti- ties for their contribution to Macau and Medal of Merit – Philanthropy - Lee Bun Sang Medal of Merit – Philanthropy - The Women’s General dedication to community service. The Stephen Association of Macau (Ho Teng Iat) Medal of Merit – Sports - Iao Chon In Medal of Merit – Sports - Sou Soi Lam 2018 Decorations, Medals and Certifi- cates of Merit Awards Ceremony of the MSAR was held at the Macau Cultural Centre. Former lawmaker and businessman Chan Meng Kam was the recipient of the Grand Lotus Decoration of Honour. The Silver Lotus was granted to Fong Chi Keong, Ho Hao Tong, Kwan Tsui Hang and Huang Junhua Seven types of Medals of Merit were Medal of Merit – Philanthropy - Macao Medal of Merit – Philanthropy - Association of also awarded. Federation of Trade Unions (Chan Kam Meng) Returned Overseas Chinese Macau (Lao Ngai Leong) Medal of Merit – Sports - Li Yi Medal of Merit – Sports - Hoi Long 10.01.2019 thu

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Beijing allowing 2,000 ethnic Kazakhs to leave Xinjiang region

Dake Kang, Almaty “They’ve been getting released since September,” said Bunin, hina is allowing more ap photo who lived in Xinjiang until last Cthan 2,000 ethnic Kazakhs year. “I suspect it’s sort of an to abandon their Chinese citi- appeasement thing going on, zenship and leave the country, where they’re trying to satisfy the the Kazakh Foreign Ministry relatives, to defuse tensions.” said, in a sign that Beijing may Those allowed to return so far be starting to feel a mounting have been largely Kazakh citizens backlash against its sweeping or those with spouses or children crackdown on Muslims in the born in Kazakhstan. far west region of Xinjiang. One 23-year-old Kazakh citi- The detention of Uighur, Ka- zen, who asked to be identified zakh and other ethnic minorities by her nickname Guli to protect in internment camps has been a her family from retribution, was touchy issue in neighboring Ka- able to return from Xinjiang in zakhstan, a Central Asian coun- July after being separated from try of 18 million people. China her husband and two children is a major trading partner, and for more than two years. She said Kazakhstan’s state-restricted she broke down in tears after a Adilgazy Yergazy, a farmer, holds up pictures of his detained younger brothers at his home in a village near Almaty media had generally avoided Kazakh official called to say she reporting on it. But activists say might be able to return. pressure for action has slowly surveillance and detention cam- ding press conferences, hoping cizing China, Kazakh diploma- “I thought I’d never be able to built, following an Associated paign that has swept hundreds that greater publicity would help ts have worked to secure the go back to Kazakhstan again, that Press story on the camps in May of thousands and possibly more bring their loved ones home. release of their own citizens in I wouldn’t able to see my kids and other international media than a million people into inter- Serikzhan Bilash, head of the Xinjiang. Foreign Ministry of- again,” she said. “I had lost all coverage. nment camps. Former detainees advocacy group Atajurt, senses a ficials said in November that hope.” The Foreign Ministry press of- have said they were forced to subtle shift in the Kazakh gover- China had detained 29 Kazakh In recent months, Chinese-born fice, in an email response, con- renounce their culture and faith nment’s position. He said he was citizens, and 15 had since been Kazakhs in Kazakhstan have star- firmed Kazakh media reports in and subjected to political indoc- warned by officials to halt his ac- released and allowed to return ted to hear that their relatives December that China has agreed trination. tivities four times this summer to Kazakhstan. in Xinjiang were being released to let 2,000-plus ethnic Kazakhs The detentions have sent a but the warnings have stopped. Gene Bunin, an activist who from the camps. Their joy has tur- leave. It did not say who cou- chill over a tight-knit commu- Last month, he was invited onto has collected about 2,000 tes- ned to anxiety as most of the re- ld leave or why. They will be nity of Chinese-born Kazakhs a popular Kazakh talk show for timonies from relatives of de- latives remain in Xinjiang under allowed to apply for Kazakh citi- living in Kazakhstan. Many had an hour, indicating growing to- tainees in Xinjiang, estimates unclear circumstances, unable to zenship or permanent residency left China to pursue business lerance of his work publicizing that about 20 people, possibly leave for Kazakhstan. after their arrival in Kazakhstan, opportunities in trade or edu- the plight of detained Kazakhs. more, were allowed to return to “I want to find a way to bring the email said. cate their children in Kazakh “I said that Chinese officials Kazakhstan last year. Bunin has my entire family over to Kazakhs- The Chinese Foreign Ministry schools as restrictions tightened are dangerous for Central Asia, tracked another 70 or so who tan,” said Adilgazy Yergazy, who did not respond to a request for in Xinjiang. for Kazakhstan,” Bilash said. have been released from camps heard one of his younger brothers comment. Hundreds lost contact with “They’re starting to accept my but confined to their home villa- had been released on Dec. 24 but Chinese authorities in Xin- relatives in Xinjiang, and many opinion now.” ges and prevented from leaving hasn’t been able to leave China. jiang have launched a massive began writing letters and atten- Though they’ve avoided criti- the country. “They’re all very scared.” AP

abandoning the programs that are seen as guaran- Kim heads home via train after 2-day visit teeing the hard-line com- munist regime’s survival. special train believed nced his visit shortly in forts to end tensions over Kim’s visit also came to be carrying Kim advance of his arrival in U.S. demands for a halt to after he expressed frus-

A ap photo Jong Un departed Beijing Beijing, in a break with North Korea’s nuclear and tration in his annual New yesterday after a two-day standard protocol dicta- missile programs. Year’s address over the visit by the North Korean ting such trips are only “We always believe that, lack of progress in nego- leader to the Chinese capi- confirmed after they ha- as key parties to the Ko- tiations with Washington tal. Kim could not be seen, ppen. However, neither rean Peninsula issue, it’s since the Singapore sum- but he was presumed to side has provided details important for the two si- mit with Trump in June, be on board the long train of what he has done since des to maintain contact saying that if things don’t as it crossed on elevated arriving aboard his per- and we always support improve — meaning that tracks over a busy Beijing sonal armored train on their dialogue to achieve if sanctions relief and se- street and headed toward Tuesday morning. positive outcomes,” Lu curity guarantees aren’t eastern China and the bor- Yonhap said Kim met said. in the offing — Pyongyang der with North Korea. with Xi for about an hour Tuesday was Kim’s bir- might have to find “a new Kim’s trip to China — his on Tuesday and later at- thday. His visit is also seen way” forward. fourth in the past 10 mon- tended a dinner at the as part of an effort to win While Trump says he ths — is believed to be an Great Hall of the People Chinese support for a re- considers Xi key to en- effort to coordinate with A traffic policeman shows direction to a Mercedes limousine with a in central Beijing hosted duction of U.N. sanctions ticing Kim into taking his only major ally ahead golden emblem, similar to one North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has by Xi and his wife, Peng imposed over his nuclear concrete steps toward of a possible second sum- used previously Liyuan. Kim was accom- weapons and ballistic mis- denuclearization, the pre- mit with President Donald panied by his wife, Ri Sol sile programs, which have sident’s own relationship Trump. It comes after U.S. nese President Xi Jinping. nology development zone Ju, the news agency said. severely impacted his with his Chinese counter- and North Korean officials Earlier yesterday, Kim’s and spent around 20-30 At Tuesday’s daily Fo- country’s already ailing part has frayed over the are thought to have met in motorcade headed out to minutes touring a factory reign Ministry briefing, economy. U.S.-China trade war. Vietnam to discuss the site an unannounced destina- run by famed traditional spokesman Lu Kang said While North Korea Officially, at least, China of the summit. tion and returned about Chinese medicine maker details of Kim’s visit wou- hasn’t conducted any lau- says it considers the tariff Details of his visit have an hour later. South Ko- Tong Ren Tang. ld be released “in due nches or detonations in battle and North Korea’s not been released, but Kim rea’s Yonhap News Agen- North Korean and Chi- course.” He said Beijing more than a year, it’s dis- weapons programs to be reportedly met with Chi- cy said Kim visited a tech- nese state media annou- remains supportive of ef- played no real intention of entirely separate. AP thu 10.01.2019

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acebook was Vietnam defending itself yesterday against allegations that it Fallows illegal content in violation of Vietnam’s new Facebook rebuts claims over cybersecurity law. The so- cial media giant said it has restricted illegal content alleged illegal content and is in discussions with the government. “We have a clear process nam to store user data for governments to report locally, open local offices illegal content to us, and and remove offending con- we review all those re- tent within 24 hours if re- paulo barbosa paulo quests against our terms quested by the authorities. of service and local law,” Facebook has found itself the company said in a caught between such local statement. “We are trans- requirements in countries parent about the content like China and Vietnam restrictions we make in ac- that restrict political dis- cordance with local law in sent and its identity as a our Transparency Report,” U.S. company that says it said. it strives to give “free ex- The comments were in pression maximum possi- response to Vietnamese ble range.” state media reports that The company’s Trans- the Ministry of Informa- parency Report shows the tion and Communication number of items of restric- had complained Face- ted illegal content skyro- book was allowing users cketed in the second half to upload slanderous con- of last year over the pre- tent and anti-government vious six months. It said comments, among other that included items related alleged violations of a to illegal sales of wildlife cybersecurity law that took and other products, cases effect Jan. 1. of impersonation of a user The law requires service to spread false informa- providers such as Google tion and alleged defama- and Facebook operating tion of some products and in Communist-ruled Viet- people. AP Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam

Japan Philippines Tokyo court turns down Ghosn’s Huge Catholic parade held amid appeal of long detention Duterte attacks he appeal by the lawyers of Carlos ver five million Ca- fing Monday.

T ap photo Ghosn, Nissan’s former Otholics joined one of The religious feast is being chairman, against his pro- the world’s biggest annual held as Duterte steps up his longed detention since his religious gatherings in the criticisms of Catholic priests arrest Nov. 19 was rejected Philippines amid President and teachings. The Presi- yesterday by the Tokyo Rodrigo Duterte’s heighte- dent, who last June called District Court. ned attacks on the Catholic God “stupid,” recently ques- Ghosn’s lawyers filed Church. tioned Christian tenets on the appeal a day earlier. In one of the biggest an- Jesus’ crucifixion and the Ghosn’s detention on sus- nual security challenges in Holy Trinity, while telling picion of breach of trust Asia’s most Catholic nation, Church leaders not to med- had been approved throu- Philippine police was pla- dle with his government. gh Friday. It is unclear ced on high alert to secure In response, Monsignor what the prosecutors mi- massive crowds joining yes- Hernando Coronel, the ght do next. They can tag This courtroom sketch depicts former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn terday’s Feast of the Black priest leading preparations on additional allegations Nazarene procession that for the Black Nazarene pro- and “rearrest” a suspect or is common in Japan’s cri- through 2015. services to help with Nis- features a black image of Je- cession, urged the public to might decide to file formal minal system and is often No trial date has been set. san’s dealer problems and sus carrying a cross. pray for Duterte. Catholic charges on the breach of criticized as “hostage jus- Trial preparation can take investments in the Gulf. Classes and work have bishops from the predomi- trust allegations. tice.” months. Ghosn has been held at been suspended in the capi- nantly Catholic nation also The lawyers and Ghosn Legal experts say that, The breach of trust allega- the Tokyo Detention Cen- tal, Manila, and flights have earlier told Duterte to res- argued in court Tuesday once suspects are charged, tions center around having ter, although he has been been banned over the para- pect Church teachings, and against the detention. In they can be held until their Nissan shoulder Ghosn’s transferred to a bigger de route, police said. Mobile called on Filipinos to keep his first public appearan- trials start so that evidence personal investment losses room with a bed. phone signals were be jam- their faith. ce since his arrest, Ghosn and witnesses can be de- in foreign exchange tran- Until his sudden down- med throughout the proces- Duterte’s popularity was vigorously asserted his cided upon and registered sactions, and payments of fall, Ghosn was a respected sion, which began about 5 sapped by inflation that innocence and defended with a court, while they are money from Nissan to a figure in the global auto a.m. local time. hit a nine-year high but himself against each alle- still detained. Saudi businessman. industry. He was credited “We have not received has since recovered after gation. Ghosn, who led Nissan Ghosn and his lawyers with rescuing Nissan from any reports of threats to the consumer prices eased for The judge rejected the Moror Co. for two deca- say there was a prior near-bankruptcy, reviving procession, but members the past two months. He’s arguments, reiterating des, is charged with falsi- agreement Nissan would the Japanese automaker, of our intelligence commu- also dealing with economic concerns Ghosn might flee fying financial reports in not suffer any losses on allied with Renault SA of nity are continuously mo- growth that is running be- Japan or tamper with evi- underreporting his income the collateral deal, and le- France, into one of the nitoring any possibility,” low his government’s tar- dence. by about 5 billion yen ($44 gitimate payments went world’s most successful police chief Oscar Albayal- get of at least 7 percent in Denial of bail for months million) over five years to the businessman for his auto groups. AP de said at a televised brie- 2018. Bloomberg 10.01.2019 thu

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South Korea Bangladesh Police, Court orders seizure of Japan garment workers assets over forced labor clash in Hyung-Jin Kim, Seoul

ap photo protests South Korean court said Ayesterday it has ordered the seizure of local assets of a Japa-

nese company after it refused ap photo to compensate several wartime forced laborers, in an escalation of a diplomatic brawl between the Asian neighbors. Japan called the decision “ex- tremely regrettable” and said it will push for talks with Seoul on the issue. In a landmark ruling in Oc- Victims of Japan’s forced labor and their family members arrive at the Supreme Court in Seoul olice fired tear gas and tober, South Korea’s Supreme Pswung batons as thousands Court ordered Nippon Steel & The Japanese company holds a similar number of shares for signed the 1965 treaty, Sou- of garment workers demons- Sumitomo Metal Corp. to pay 2.34 million shares, or around the two other plaintiffs, Kim th Korea received more than trated for better wages for a 100 million won (USD88,000) $9.7 million, in a joint venture said. $800 million in economic aid fourth day yesterday, shutting each to four plaintiffs forced in Pohang with South Korean In Tokyo, Chief Cabinet Secre- and loans from Japan and used down factories on the outskir- to work for the company when steelmaker POSCO. tary Yoshihide Suga said Japan the money to rebuild its infras- ts of the Bangladeshi capital. Japan colonized the Korean Pe- The asset freeze became offi- has “grave concern over the de- tructure and economy devasta- The Daily Star newspaper ninsula in 1910-45. cially effective later yesterday velopment.” Suga was expected ted by the 1950-53 Korean War. said one protester was fatally But the company refused to after a court document was de- to hold a meeting of top offi- In its October and November shot and three dozen others follow that ruling, siding with livered to the joint venture, said cials to discuss how to respond. verdicts, the South Korean Su- were injured in clashes with Japan’s long-held positon that Kim Se Eun, one of the lawyers Seoul’s Foreign Ministry said it preme Court said the 1965 trea- police. all colonial-era compensation for the plaintiffs. She said an has no immediate comment on ty cannot prevent individuals Police fired tear gas and wa- issues were settled by a 1965 additional legal step is required Suga’s statement. from seeking compensation for ter cannons to prevent de- treaty that restored diplomatic to sell 81,075 of the 2.34 million The asset freeze is likely to forced labor because Japanese monstrators from blocking the relations between the two go- shares that the district court or- further chill diplomatic ties be- companies’ use of such laborers road leading to Dhaka’s Ha- vernments. Japanese officials dered to be frozen. She declined tween South Korea and Japan, was an illegal act against huma- zrat Shahjalal International said they could take the issue to to say when that step might be which are both key U.S. allies in nity that was linked to Tokyo’s Airport. Workers responded the International Court of Jus- taken. the region. The October ruling colonial rule and its war of ag- by hurling bricks at police and tice. Only one of the four plaintiffs, was the first of its kind, and in gression. setting vehicles ablaze. Yesterday, the Daegu District a 94-year-old man, is still alive November South Korea’s Su- Many South Koreans still har- Bangladesh’s garment indus- Court’s branch office in the sou- and bereaved family members preme Court ordered a second bor strong resentment of Japa- try generates around USD30 theastern city of Pohang said represent the other three. Japanese company, Mitsubishi nese colonial rule, when hun- billion in exports a year, it issued the seizure order for The 81,075 shares were fro- Heavy Industries, to compen- dreds of thousands of Koreans making it the second largest some Korean assets of the Japa- zen for two of the four plainti- sate 10 former Korean workers, were mobilized as forced labo- in the world after China. It nese company in early January ffs, including the sole survivor. drawing strong criticism from rers for Japanese companies or makes products for big-name after lawyers for the plaintiffs Lawyers plan to request the dis- Japan. sex slaves at Tokyo’s wartime fashion retailers including filed a request to do so. trict court to order the freeze of When South Korea and Japan brothels. AP Zara, H&M and Uniqlo. For months, workers have been demanding a higher mi- nimum pay than what the go- Australia It said the Israeli Em- vernment of Prime Minister bassy in Canberra also Sheikh Hasina has proposed. received a suspicious Garment worker Shefali Be- Authorities examining package. gum said protesters want at It was not immedia- least 16,000 taka, or about tely clear which other $191, per month. packages left at consulates countries’ diplomatic “They give us nothing. Right missions in the national now, our salaries are the same everal foreign ral community. capital were affected, if as for helpers hired to assist diplomatic missions Australian Federal Po- any. us,” Begum said.

S ap photo were evacuated in the lice said in a statement Two firetrucks, a ha- Hasina’s ruling Awami Lea- Australian cities of Mel- that “the circumstances zardous materials vehi- gue-led coalition swept a ge- bourne and Canberra surrounding these inci- cle and police cars were neral election on Dec. 28 amid yesterday after they dents are being investi- seen at India’s consula- opposition complaints of voter received packages con- gated.” te in Melbourne, where intimidation and vote rigging. taining suspicious subs- The Australian Broad- staff members had been Hasina was sworn in Monday tances. casting Corp. reported evacuated, some wea- for a record third consecutive Police, fire crews and that a worker from the ring protective masks. term as head of government. ambulances were seen New Zealand consulate Staff were later allowed The booming garment indus- at a number of foreign in Melbourne had said to re-enter the building, try has been a pillar of Hasi- consulates in Melbour- the packages in question which was deemed safe na’s economic development ne, including those of were envelopes labelled by Vic Emergency. strategy for Bangladesh, whe- India, Germany, Italy, “asbestos.” Inside were The incidents come af- re annual per capita income Spain and South Korea. Hazmat and fire crews work outside the Indian and French plastic sandwich bags ter Sydney’s Argentinian has nearly tripled since 2009 Officials at the U.S. and Consulate in Melbourne containing a fibrous ma- consulate was partially to $1,750. Swiss missions in the terial. evacuated on Monday Under Hasina, the level of city said they had also pital, noted at least 10 of anyone being injured The ABC reported after reports of a sus- extreme poverty — classified received packages. “hazardous material” in- at the targeted missions suspicious packages picious substance. The as under $1.25 per day — has The Vic Emergency we- cidents in the city, thou- in both cities. were also found at the powder, contained in dropped from 19 percent of bsite, the collective body gh by yesterday night Victoria Police said Melbourne diplomatic clear plastic bags within the population to less than of emergency agencies none of those incidents they believed the inci- offices of Pakistan and an envelope, was sub- 9 percent in the last decade, in Victoria state, of whi- was listed as ongoing. dents were targeted and possibly those of Greece, sequently deemed not according to the World Bank. ch Melbourne is the ca- There were no reports did not impact the gene- France and Hong Kong. dangerous. AP MDT/AP thu 10.01.2019

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others have urged Congo’s go- vernment to make sure the elec- ap photo tion results conform to the will of the people. Western pressure likely has little effect, however, as Congo’s government has re- jected what it calls interference and expelled the EU ambassa- dor days before the vote. Wes- tern election observers were not invited. Many have seen this election as Congo’s first chance at a de- mocratic, peaceful transfer of power since independence in 1960. But one Congolese elec- tion observer group, Symocel, on Tuesday reported “major irregularities” including the di- sappearance of envelopes con- taining results from nearly 120 polling stations in Kinshasa, an opposition stronghold. Congo’s powerful Catholic Church has said it found a clear winner from data compiled by its 40,000 observers deployed to all polling stations. Voting regulations prohibit anyone but Security tight as Congo the electoral commission from announcing results. The chur- ch has urged the commission to announce accurate ones. prepares to release vote results Congo’s ruling party respon- ded angrily, calling the church’s Mathilde Boussion, David Keyton John Kabamba said. A state- who was elected,” said Kinshasa lease its own figures if the offi- announcement “anarchist,” and ment by more than 300 orga- resident Beni Babutu. cial ones are in doubt. the electoral commission accu- nti-riot police nizations said people should be The vast, mineral-rich Central Spokesmen for both Shadary sed the church of “preparing an with water cannon ready to protest. African country is choosing a and the other top opposition uprising.” The church replied and armored vehicles Police installed metal barriers successor to departing Presi- candidate, Felix Tshisekedi, by saying that only the release surrounded Congo’s and blocked traffic outside the dent Joseph Kabila, in power have indicated that their candi- of false results would incite an electoralA commission yesterday electoral commission as it con- since 2001. He backs ruling dates won. Tshisekedi’s party on uprising. ahead of the delayed announ- tinued meetings that began late party candidate Emmanuel Ra- Tuesday called him the “presu- Electoral commission presi- cement of the results of the pre- Tuesday to discuss the results mazani Shadary, who is under med winner” and indicated that dent Corneille Nangaa has said sidential election, while activist compiled so far. European Union sanctions for a he has had contact with Kabila authorities were aware that groups urged people to “be rea- The preliminary results of the crackdown on Congolese protes- “to prepare a peaceful and ci- “this process has always been dy to massively take to the stree- Dec. 30 vote had been expected ting two years of election delays vilized transfer of power.” Ka- surrounded by distrust.” ts” if results don’t match “the on Sunday, but the commission while he was interior minister. bila adviser Kikaya Bin Karubi, He blamed the delay on oppo- truth of the ballot boxes.” indefinitely delayed the annou- Leading opposition candida- however, denied any such con- sition parties’ insistence that Residents of the capital, ncement, to the frustration and te Martin Fayulu, a Kinshasa tact. results be counted by hand and Kinshasa, said the heavy se- growing suspicion of many Con- lawmaker and businessman, has The government has cut inter- not transmitted electronically curity presence was a bad sign, golese. Some said the delay is urged the electoral commission net service since the day after via voting machines, which with some recalling the violence allowing manipulation in favor to announce the true results as the election to prevent specula- Congo used for the first time. that followed past disputed elec- of the ruling party. quickly as possible and warned tion on social media about who The machines were the focus of tions. It “may be a message that “Seeing all these barriers, it it not to “play with fire, it is very won, and blocked some radio much concern, with the opposi- the publication [of the results] proves that [the commission] dangerous.” He said the delay is stations. tion and observers saying they won’t meet the expectations of doesn’t need or doesn’t want to to “fudge the results” and war- The United States, African could open the door to manipu- the Congolese people,” resident give us the name of the person ned that his coalition would re- Union, European Union and lating results. AP

Iran supreme leader calls US officials ‘first-class idiots’ Nasser Karimi, Tehran did not name the official. old cleric grow increasin- yesterday came as Pom- However, U.S. National gly critical. peo visited Iraq. On Tues- ran’s supreme leader ap photo Security Adviser John In 2017, Khamenei dis- day, the U.S. top diplomat Iyesterday called U.S. of- Bolton told a meeting of missed remarks by Trump threatened that America ficials “first-class idiots,” the Iranian exile group calling Iran a “terrorist” would double down on mocking American lea- Mujahedeen-e-Khalq last nation as “idiotic.” Last commercial and diploma- ders as U.S. Secretary of March that “before 2019, May, after Trump with- tic efforts in the coming State Mike Pompeo tou- we here [...] will celebrate drew from the nuclear weeks to “put real pressu- red the Mideast to promo- in Iran.” Trump’s personal deal which saw Iran limit re on Iran.” te the White House’s tou- lawyer, former New York its uranium enrichment Khamenei’s remarks gh stance on Iran. Mayor Rudy Giuliani, has in exchange for the lifting to Qom residents were Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s made similar comments of economic sanctions, meant to mark the anni- comments were unusually before the MEK over the Khamenei told Trump in a versary of religious riots in harsh, reflecting the broa- years. speech: “You cannot do a 1978 that challenged Shah der tension between Iran Iran’s supreme leader, damn thing!” Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. and the United States after viewed by Shiite hard- li- “The body of this man, They would spiral into the President Donald Trump Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks at a meeting in Tehran ners as second only to Trump, will turn to ashes nationwide demonstration withdrew America from God, typically doesn’t and become the food of that saw the shah leave Iran Tehran’s nuclear deal with remark while recounting a tend that they are mad,” make such forceful re- the worms and ants, while and give rise to the 1979 Is- world powers. story about a U.S. official Khamenei said. “Of course marks. However, Trump’s the Islamic Republic con- lamic Revolution. Iranians Khamenei, speaking to a once predicting he’d cele- I don’t agree with that, but decision last year to wi- tinues to stand,” Khame- will commemorate the re- group from Iran’s religious brate Christmas in Iran. they are first-class idiots.” thdraw from the nuclear nei said at the time. volution’s 40th anniversary capital of Qom, made the “Some U.S. officials pre- The supreme leader deal has seen the 79-year- Khamenei’s comments in February. AP 10.01.2019 thu

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TV canal macau this day in history Surface Revealed - Drone Photography by 13:00 TDM News (Repetição) Chan Hin Io 13:30 Telejornal RTPi (Diferido) Time: 12pm-8pm (closed on Tuesdays) 15:00 Mistura Fina Until: February 8, 2019 15:45 Zig Zag Venue: Taipa Village Art Space 16:00 Os Compadres Admission: Free 16:40 Quem Quer Ser Milionário Enquiries: (853) 2857 6118 17:35 Moda Portugal Sr.2 18:05 Os Maias Motions of Brush and Ink – Calligraphy 19:00 Montra do Lilau (Repetição) Exhibition of Ho Lai Sim and her Students 19:35 Os Nossos Dias Sr.2 ime T : 9am-10pm 20:30 Telejornal Until: January 31, 2019 21:15 TDM Talk Show Venue: Team Building, IFT Main Campus, Mong-Ha 21:50 Livros com João Guedes Hill 21:55 Justiça de Chicago Sr.1 - Estreia Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2856 1252 22:40 Todas as Palavras 23:15 TDM News Vestiges of Lines, Guilherme Ung Vai 23:50 Macau Sítios: História Que Eu Ta Vai Contar - Taipa Meng．On the Occasion of the Celebration 00:15 Telejornal (Repetição) of the 19th Anniversary of Macau 01:05 RTPi Directo Handover to China Time: 12pm-8pm (Tuesday to Sunday) 3pm-8pm (Monday) 1996 King of Jordan Until: February 13, 2019 cinema in historic Tel Aviv visit Venue: Albergue SCM cineteatro dmission King Hussein of Jordan has made his first public visit to A : Free 10 Jan - 16 Jan Enquiries Israel’s largest city, Tel Aviv, in the latest indication of the : (853) 2852 2550 new warmth between the two countries. The King, an experienced pilot, flew a Jordanian army Exhibition of New Works in MAM helicopter to the Sde Dov air base near Tel Aviv, where he Collection - Che Ho was met by Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres. At a ceremony to honour the chief negotiators who Time: 10am-7pm (last admission 6:30pm; closed on brokered the 1994 Israeli-Jordanian peace talks, Mr Pe- Mondays) res said: “We still face all kinds of challenges: the greatest Until: April 14, 2019 of them is not to let the galloping prospect of peace pass us by.” enue V : Macau Museum of Art “I would like to say how happy we are to have the oppor- Admission: Free tunity to be with our friends, our partners in building and Enquiries: (853) 8791 9814 laying the foundations for a comprehensive peace in this region,” replied the King. More than blue Israel and Jordan ended 46 years of war with a peace room 1 treaty in 1994 backed by US President Bill Clinton. The 2:30, 9:30 pm deal drew condemnation from Jordanian Palestinians, Director: Gavin Lin who make up 60% of the population. Offbeat Starring: Jasper Liu, Ivy Chen PLO officials were critical of today’s visit by the King, Language: Putonghua (Chinese & English) saying he should first have visited lands under Palesti- Duration: 105min moose walks into an laska nian rule. A A There was extremely tight security as King Hussein’s The pool hospital and finds a snack motorcade made its way through Tel Aviv. room 1 4:30, 7:30 pm A quarter of Israeli police - 6,000 officers - were de- Director: Ping Lumpraploeng ployed to protect him, and central Tel Aviv was paralysed ap photo Starring: Theeradej Wongpuapan, Ratnamon as police closed off roads and diverted traffic. Ratchiratham Thousands of Israelis turned out to watch him go by, Language: Thai (Chinese & English) giving him an enthusiastic welcome with Jordanian flags Duration: 95min and banners greeting the King in Arabic. King Hussein did hold talks with Mr Peres, but diploma- you are the apple of my eye ts stressed the main purpose of the visit was symbolic room 2 rather than political. 4:30, 7:30 pm Later, he flew to Beit Gavriel on the shore of the Sea of Director: Yasuo Hasegawa Galilee for talks with Mr Peres and US Secretary of State Starring: Yuki Yamada, Asuka Saito Warren Christopher, whose shuttle diplomacy in the re- Language: Japanese (Chinese & English) gion continues tomorrow with a visit to the Syrian capital, Duration: 89 min Damascus. Jordan has been largely diplomatically isolated since A moose wandered into a hospital building in Alaska’s largest bumblebee city and chowed down on some plants in the lobby as workers taking a neutral stand in the Gulf War of 1991. room 2 However, the peace agreement with Israel and King watched the massive animal in awe. 7:15 pm Hussein’s increasing opposition to the Iraqi leader, Sa- When a patient mentioned that security staffers were monito- Director: Travis Knight ring a moose that got inside the Anchorage building Monday, Starring: Hailee Steinfeld, Dylan O’Brien, Megyn Price ddam Hussein, have brought the country back into the Stephanie Hupton dashed out and started recording. Language: English (Chinese) international fold. “Didn’t think we’d have a pet moose,” said Hupton, who Duration: 113min Courtesy BBC News works in billing at a physical therapy office inside a building attached to Alaska Regional Hospital. 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A dog’s way home the Red Sea to the shrinking Dead Sea that straddles the two countries. The project, costing $800m, was the two nations’ biggest joint venture to The plants in the warm lobby were likely inviting to the animal, room 3 who ate some of them before leaving after about 10 minutes, 2:30, 4:30, 9:30,pm date. Lastufka said. Director: Charles Martin Smith And 18 months later, in March 2004, the two nations agreed a joint proj- ect to build a desert science centre on their shared border. The moose caused no injuries or any big problems, other than Starring: Bryce Dallas Howard, Ashley Judd King Hussein of Jordan died of cancer in 1999. the snacking. Language: English “It was a pretty calm visit,” Lastufka said. Duration: 96min thu 10.01.2019

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Inter appeals for children football | Asian Cup to be allowed in during ban Inter Milan has asked the Italian football federation Saudi Arabia routs N. Korea and Serie A to allow children into an upcoming home match after being ordered to play in an empty stadium as punishment for fan racism and violence. Regarding the request for the Jan. 19 4-0; Iraq also wins Serie A game against Sassuolo, Inter says “this is an important initiative that sends a strong and clear his time, Saudi Arabia ce teams in four of the six message against all forms of discrimination and was on the right side of groups advancing.

T ap photo violence.” There was no immediate response from a rout in its opening game Qatar has been subject to the federation or league. Inter has also been ordered at a major tournament. The a diplomatic and logistical to play an Italian Cup match against Benevento next Saudis beat North Korea boycott by regional rivals in- week in an empty stadium. The measures were taken 4-0 yesterday [Macau time] cluding Saudi Arabia and the after a Dec. 26 game at the San Siro was marred at the Asian Cup with two UAE for more than 18 mon- by racist chants aimed at Napoli defender Kalidou well-executed goals in each ths, putting the tiny emirate’s Koulibaly. Also, an Inter fan died following clashes half , dominating the game 2022 World Cup hosting un- with visiting Napoli fans outside the stadium before even before midfielder Han der pressure. the match. Kwang-song was sent off in The first Qatari in action on the 44th minute. UAE soil at this Asian Cup Bayern signs defender At the 2018 World Cup, coa- Salem al Dawsari (right) shoots the ball to score his side’s third goal was referee Abdulrahman ch Juan Antonio Pizzi’s team Al-Jassim, handling the Iraq- Benjamin Pavard for next lost 5-0 to host Russia in the sealed the victory with a per- score in the 70th, and Fahad Vietnam game in Abu Dhabi. showpiece first game featu- fectly placed free kick. The Al Muwallad beat overmat- Iraq, the surprise 2007 season ring the two lowest-ranked high-quality finish stood out ched goalkeeper Ri Myong- champion, twice trailed be- nations. after four goals featuring a guk in the 87th. fore half time through an Bayern Munich has signed France defender Expectations are higher variety of ricochets, deflec- It was the first time Saudi own goal by Ali Faez and a Benjamin Pavard from Bundesliga rival Stuttgart now for the 69th-ranked ricochet off Nguyen Cong for next season. The Bavarian team says the tions, and defensive errors. Arabia won its opening Asian Saudis — fifth best in the 24- Phuong’s foot from an at- 22-year-old Pavard, who played six games at Saudi Arabia’s impressi- Cup game since winning the right back to help France win the World Cup, will team Asian Cup — who are ve strikes to overwhelm the last of its three titles in 1996, tempted defensive clearance. join on July 1. Bayern sporting director Hasan favored to top a politically North Korean defense began when the tournament was Substitute Humam Ta- Salihamidzic says Pavard has singed “a five- charged group that includes when Hatan Bahbri lashed also hosted by the UAE. req leveled in the 60th after year contract. He’s a young player and a world Qatar. Earlier Tuesday, Iraq in an angled shot in the 28th The Saudis next play Le- a scramble in the Vietnam champion. We’re very glad and proud to have scored in the 90th minute minute. A deft backheel by the banon and won’t face Qatar goalmouth, before Adnan gained such a player for FC Bayern.” Pavard helped to win 3-2 against Vietnam, leaping Mohammed Al-Fatil until the final round of group struck a worthy winner. Stuttgart to Bundesliga promotion in 2017 after which led twice in the first doubled the lead in the 37th. games, on Jan. 17 in Abu Iraq is second in Group D joining from Lille the year before. He has played half. Captain Salem Al Dawsari Dhabi. Both could already behind Asia’s top-ranked 69 league games, though he is currently out with a Defender Ali Adnan, who cleverly created space in the have qualified for the kno- team Iran, which beat Yemen thigh injury. plays in Italy for Atalanta, penalty area to shoot and ckout rounds with third-pla- 5-0 on Monday. AP ad thu 10.01.2019

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EPL Not just that, but Lukaku is playing a different way, stret- ching defenses and playing on the shoulder of the last defender Man United revitalized with instead of dropping deeper to link up play. That is surely the Solskjaer effect. Solskjaer at the wheel FERGIE TIME Solskjaer is learning from — Steve Douglas Pogba’s relationship with and leaning on — the best while Mourinho had broken down to reviving a sleeping giant. hey’ve quickly crea- ap photo the extent that he was dropped Alex Ferguson, the great Uni- ted a song for Ole Gun- from the team for Mourinho’s ted manager from 1986-2013, nar Solskjaer at Man- final matches in charge. is being regularly contacted by chester United. “Ole’s Solskjaer had previously said Solskjaer and has been at one Tat the wheel,” the United faith- he would build United’s team of the team’s training sessions. ful chant about their new mana- around Pogba, who he coached It was the first time he had at- ger. “Tell me how good does it with the club’s reserve team a tended United’s training ground feel.” decade ago, if he ever became since suffering a brain hemor- Much, much better than it did manager. He has been true to rhage in May. under Jose Mourinho. his word, with Pogba playing a “He had a few nice chats with The cloud over England’s big- central role in United’s recovery. the staff and he encouraged us,” gest soccer club has been lifted He scored four goals and set Solskjaer said. since United fired Mourinho, up three more in Solskjaer’s Ferguson signed Solskjaer perhaps its most divisive mana- first three games, and had more from Norwegian club Molde in ger ever, last month and repla- passes and shots on target than 1996 and has been the biggest ced him with its former striker any other United player in those single influence on his career, from Norway. matches. with Solskjaer saying “loads of The effect: United has won five Another player who appeared my management revolves arou- straight matches — four in the to have fallen out with Mouri- nd what I learned from him.” Premier League and another nho, Alexis Sanchez, has set up Solskjaer’s preferred style of in the FA Cup — and scored 16 two goals in two matches under play certainly revives memories goals in the process. Solskjaer since returning from of the Ferguson era. As does the The team and the fans have injury, and is being seen like frequent sight of him chewing their swagger back. Where Mou- a new signing after struggling gum on the sideline. rinho scowled, Solskjaer smiles. since joining from Arrsenal last Marquee players Paul Pogba Manchester United interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjae January. SCHEDULE and Alexis Sanchez, shunned by The reality is that Solskjaer Mourinho, already look revitali- chairman Ed Woodward to take Defensive and cautious under STRIKERS couldn’t have picked a better zed under Solskjaer. over from Mourinho. United the pragmatic Mourinho, Uni- Marcus Rashford and Romelu time to start his interim tenure. So how has the man once was sixth in the Premier Lea- ted is playing with more free- Lukaku, the two strikers in Uni- Cardiff (5-1), Huddersfield (3- known at United as the “Baby- gue, 19 points off the lead and 11 dom now and more akin to its ted’s squad, have hit the ground 1) and Bournemouth (4-1) were faced Assassin” because of his adrift of the Champions League traditions of attacking soccer. running under Solskjaer. three of the weakest teams in boyish looks and ruthlessness in qualification positions, after its Right from Solskjaer’s first ma- The 21-year-old Rashford has the Premier League, while a front of goal masterminded such worst start to a top-flight sea- tch in charge — a 5-1 win at Car- scored in three of the four lea- home match against struggling a rapid turnaround of fortunes son. Its squad looked lopsided, diff — everything about United’s gue games, giving United a new second-tier team Reading (2-0) at the club? the dressing room fractured. play has been forward-looking. dimension with his pace and in the FA Cup also offered an Yet he has taken to one of the The midfielders and wingers directness up front. He already easy route to the fourth round. ATMOSPHERE most pressure-filled positions in appear to be playing 20 yards seems to be a favorite of Solsk- Solskjaer’s biggest test so far The charm offensive began world soccer with ease. Always further upfield and there is less jaer, who talks excitedly of the was the match at Newcastle, immediately, although it just smiling, always with a cheer- fear about conceding a goal. “It’s England international’s talent which United won 2-0 but only feels natural with Solskjaer. On ful disposition. Just simply en- about us. It’s about Man Uni- and potential. through goals in the final half- his first day in his dream job, he joying himself. ted,” Solskjaer said. “We want to Lukaku has responded well to hour from Lukaku and Rash- made an early-morning arrival “They are good players and it’s see them express themselves.” Rashford’s challenge, scoring in ford. at United’s training ground and up to them to use their imagi- all three games he has played — Still, the true measure of Uni- gave a bar of Norwegian cho- nation, creativity and just enjoy POGBA twice within minutes of coming ted’s progress will come on Sun- colate to the receptionist, Kath, playing for this club,” Solskjaer No player has benefited more on a substitute against Bourne- day when United travels to plays who was working at the club said, “because that’s the best from the change of managers mouth and Newcastle. Solsk- title contender Tottenham. throughout his time there as a time of your life.” than Paul Pogba, the World Cup jaer was known as a so-called With a victory at Wembley Sta- player. winner from France who joined “super-sub” because of his goal- dium, there will be no doubt that In many ways, Solskjaer ac- APPROACH United for USD116 million in scoring exploits off the bench United is onto a winner with Sol- cepted a daunting task when That positivity and joyfulness 2016 as the world’s most expen- and Lukaku is playing in his new skjaer and may keep its former approached by vice executive has been reflected on the field. sive player. manager’s image. striker on beyond this season. AP

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