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LAWMAKER JOSÉ PEREIRA COUTINHO JUNE RECORDS WORST GGR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT ADVISORY FORECASTS THAT CANDIDATE LISTS WILL COMMITTEE CALLED ON THE NEED TO GAIN AROUND 10,000 VOTES TO IN SIX MONTHS, REACHING GOVERNMENT TO HANDLE HEAVY GUARANTEE A SEAT IN THE PLENARY ONLY MOP6.5 BILLION RAINSTORMS IN A MORE EFFICIENT WAY P5 P2 P4 AP PHOTO

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volcano near the XINHUA Philippine capital belched a dark plume of steam and ash into the sky in a brief explosion yesterday, President prompting officials to start evacuating thousands of villagers proclaimed yesterday at the from high-risk areas. Government experts said magmatic materials centenary celebration that came into contact with water in the main crater of the central government Taal Volcano in Batangas province, setting off the steam-driven blast with will ensure it exercises no accompanying volcanic earthquake. They said it’s unclear if the volcanic overall jurisdiction over unrest could lead to a full- blown eruption. Hong Kong and Macau to safeguard national security

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Indonesia Thousands of Indonesians lined up at a sports stadium to get a Covid-19 vaccine dose yesterday in a one-day, mass vaccination event that’s part of a push to dramatically scale up the nation’s virus fight as hospitals fill with sick patients. Meanwhile, President Joko Widodo announced new community restrictions and the mobilization of the National Police and other resources to combat the surging infections. AP PHOTO

Thailand embarked on an ambitious but risky plan yesterday that it hopes will breathe new life into a tourism industry devastated by the AP PHOTO pandemic, opening the popular resort island of Phuket to fully vaccinated Gov’t eases foreigners from lower- risk countries. As the first flight arrived, airport fire Hong Kong trucks blasted their water canons to form an arch travel bubble over the Etihad jet from Abu Dhabi as it taxied to its gate. requirement

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MACAU’S LEADING NEWSPAPER Xi stresses ensuring central gov’t’s overall jurisdiction over Hong Kong, Macau I Jinping, general secretary the CCP. Later, after studying in Xof the Chinese Communist the mainland and experiencing Party (CCP) Central Committee, the epidemic-fighting work for yesterday stressed ensuring that BLOOMBERG more than a year, I learned that the central government exerci- the Communist Party gives prio- ses overall jurisdiction over Hong rity to the health of the people Kong and Macau. and works for the well-being of Xi, also Chinese president and the people,” she said. chairman of the Central Military Meanwhile, events are being Commission, made the remarks held across , including in in his speech at a ceremony Hong Kong. marking the centenary of the Hong Kong Chief Executive C C P. Carrie Lam was among officials “We will stay true to the letter seated on Tiananmen Gate, whi- and spirit of the principle of One le her deputy defended the natio- Country, Two Systems, under nal security law imposed by Bei- which the people of Hong Kong jing last year and said it would be administer Hong Kong, and the used further in the coming year people of Macau administer Ma- to ensure stability. cau, both with a high degree of Chief Secretary John Lee, said autonomy,” Xi said. the national security law stipula- Xi highlighted implementing tes that human rights be respec- the legal systems and enforce- ted and allows residents to enjoy ment mechanisms for the two two special administrative re- expressed that she “felt honored same association expressed her freedom of the press and free as- special administrative regions to gions,” he said. to participate in and witness the sentiments about the CCP, stating sembly. safeguard national security. Yesterday, a number of asso- CCP celebration” virtually. that she believed that the “stren- Celebrations in Hong Kong “While protecting China’s so- ciations in Macau organized pu- “I found out that the backbo- gth and success of the country were more muted, although city vereignty, security, and develo- blic viewings of the live broadcast ne of the founding of it was you- could not have been achieved wi- officials ensured that Chinese pment interests, we will ensure of the centenary celebrations. ng people, so I felt inspired and thout the efforts of the CCP and national flags were on display social stability in Hong Kong and A member of the Women’s motivated to work harder,” she the people.” and the logo of the centenary ce- Macau, and maintain lasting General Association of Macau said. “Growing up in Macau, I used lebration was plastered on buses prosperity and stability in the who watched the live broadcast Another member from the to feel that I was far away from and trams. MDT/AGENCIES

GAMING June GGR lowest in H1, still better than expected: JP Morgan HONEY TSANG since the pandemic,” — with the same as that in the first a significant boost by “solid quarter. ACAU recorded the recovery in mass [market],” The government yester- Mlowest gross gaming BLOOMBERG and “robust” May GGR of day announced more parti- revenue (GGR) monthly fi- MOP10.45 billion which is culars about the upcoming gure in the first half (H1) of by far the highest tally in H1. reinstatement of the Hong this year for June, reaching Overall, the GGR for Q2 Kong-Macau border and only MOP6.54 billion, down increased 7% from the first confirmed that Hong Kong 37.4% from the period’s peak quarter to MOP25.4 billion, travelers will be barred from of MOP10.45 billion in the equivalent to MOP279 engaging in some mask-off preceding month, according million/day or 35% of 2019 activities upon arrival, such to the Gaming Inspection levels. as using swimming pools, and Coordination Bureau. Broken down into seg- karaoke parlors, and so on. In a statement published ments, the mass market Despite the proposed yesterday, JP Morgan reflec- GGR is expected to have new scheme, JP Morgan ted that despite the sharp grown 13% quarter-to-quar- confirmed that its GGR fore- fall in June the number is ter in Q2, which translates cast was “unchanged given still “better than feared,” and to around 45% of the level the unpredictability of these reaffirmed its confidence in brokerage firm. ming business to some ex- is considered a “main ga- in the same period in 2019, policy measures.” Macau. The “poor revenue” in tent last month. teway” to Macau, with over and “a further recovery from GGR is forecast to stand The daily GGR run-rate GGR for June was deemed Guangdong province 90% of mainland arrivals en- around 40% in Q1,” JP Mor- at MOP8.5-9.0 billion in July, for June dropped month-o- unsurprising, given the re- plays a pivotal role in driving tering via Zhuhai. gan said. representing 35% of pre- ver-month for the first time surgence of the Covid-19 the city’s GGR as it is “the sin- JP Morgan noted that, Meanwhile, the GGR for -pandemic levels, and MOP in seven months, down 37% pandemic in Guangdong gle largest feeder market,” notwithstanding this’s mon- the VIP segment shows no 10.5-11.5 billion in August, to MOP218 million per day, province and ensuing cross- contributing on average th drop, the second quarter advancement in Q2, stan- or 45% of pre-pandemic le- the lowest number since Oc- border travel restrictions 55% of the city’s arrivals this (Q2) of this year “still mana- ding at “only approxima- vels, even higher than num- tober 2020, according to the that hindered Macau’s ga- year. In addition, the region ged to print the highest GGR tely 20% recovery levels,” bers in May.

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Another two land plots lawfully reclaimed by Gov’t

HE Court of Final Appeal (TUI) has Truled on another two plots of land that the government had reclaimed, claiming the expiry of the concessions. As in previous cases, the decision of the highest court favored the govern- ment’s claim, declaring the forfeiture of the land concessions. The land plots in question are Lot 2 of zone D of Nam Van area, a plot ​​8,523 square meters in size that had been granted to the Sociedade de Investi- mento Imobiliário Va Keng Van for a period of 25 years. The concession ex- pired on July 30, 2016, and the govern- ment reclaimed it due to its non-deve- lopment. The second plot is located on Tai- pa Island, next to the Povoação de Cheok Ká, and is a small parcel of just​​ 887 square meters. According to the concession contract, the land was in- tended for agricultural use, and had a lease term of 50 years, issued in De- cember 1952. Hong Kong travel bubble In this second case, the govern- ment had issued an extension for another 10 years, ending in December 2012, but subsequently decided not to requirement eased, travelers extend the concession further, reclai- ming the land. restricted to ‘mask-on’ activities RM HONEY TSANG requirement will be put into Tai suggested that this is not zone for all other bettors. Barra- force again. likely to happen as eating is an Tai’s remarks are seen as of- HE government con- Several Hong Kong media essential activity for a person, ficial confirmation of the pro- Coloane firmed yesterday that ran stories yesterday claiming and “everyone needs to eat.” posed regulations which were the Hong Kong-Ma- that the intercity border will Only those who are fully first reported by the media ferry route cau travel bubble is be reopened as early as July 11. vaccinated and possess a cer- over the past two days. Tset to kick off should Hong However, Tai confirmed tificate of negative Covid-19 The Times sought con- commences Kong see no cases with unk- again that there is “no parti- test conducted within 48 hou- firmation from the Macao nown sources for 14 days. cular date” set for the official rs, can be granted entry to Government Tourism Office STAFF REPORTER This shorter time period is reopening of the Hong Kong- Macau. Upon arrival, Hong (MGTO) that officials are dis- a relaxation of the previously Macau border, given that it Kong travelers are required to cussing new arrangements CCORDING to an announce- announced requirement for will take more time for the undergo several nucleic acid with Macau’s hoteliers for Ament from the Marine and Water 28 days of no locally transmi- Macau government to moni- tests, with the number of tests the accommodation of Hong Bureau (DSAMA), the ferry tour route tted cases registered in Hong tor the coronavirus situation dependent on their length of Kong travelers after the border from the Barra Harbor Pier to the Co- Kong. in Hong Kong. stay. reopens. loane Pier has commenced, and the Tai Wa Hou, coordinator Tai also revealed a set of In the initial reopening sta- According to official data, route will operate from Thursday to of the Health Bureau’s Co- proposed restrictions to be en- ge, a limited daily quota will a total of 51 hotels in Macau, Sunday. vid-19 Vaccination Operation, forced on Hong Kong travelers apply for Hong Kong arrivals. totaling 2,700 hotel rooms, “The ferry tour route from Barra confirmed that even if Hong upon their arrival in Macau. The Macau government is expressed interest in hosting Harbor Pier to Coloane Pier operated Kong records cases that are All Hong Kong arrivals will be also thrashing out a solution Hong Kong travelers. by Shun Tak-China Travel Ship Mana- epidemiologically linked with granted a distinct blue heal- with casino operators for re- The authority emphasized gement (Macau) Limited is the first imported cases, or cases with th code: to distinguish them gulations to allow Hong Kong that the entry policies will not route that uses Barra Harbor Pier as a known sources (and their con- from other arrivals holding tourists to enter casino areas be reciprocal between the two waypoint, and the preparatory work tagion risks are confirmed to green, yellow or red codes. safely. cities. It is likely that the mea- has been completed, including sea have not permeated throu- Hong Kong tourists will be Speculation circulating on- sures implemented by the trials of the ferry and berthing trials. ghout the community) the subject to a set of constrain- line suggests that there will be Hong Kong government for The voyage will take about 20 minu- intercity bubble can still be ts designed to prohibit them a designated zone for Hong arrivals from Macau will be tes, and the exact sailing times can be reinstated, albeit exclusively from engaging in “mask-off” Kong gamblers, and separate more lenient. checked with the shipping company.” for fully vaccinated people, af- activities. This includes hotel In addition, DSAMA has reminded ter 14 days. floors designated exclusively in the announcement that all passen- Tai said the two govern- to accommodate Hong Kong gers should wear masks throughout ments are still discussing the tourists, a ban on entering Vaccination rate surges to 35% the voyage, and that the shipping com- specifics of when they should swimming pools, bars and ka- pany has the right to refuse those who measure the 14 days. raoke parlors, and other mea- THE rapidly increasing vaccination ulated was between 5,000 and do not wear masks to board the ship. rate has driven up Macau’s vacci- 6,000: ten times the average num- But he warned that should sures. The Barra Harbor Pier is a public nation rate to 35% of the overall ber seen in February and March. When asked whether Hong the neighboring city registers population. Around 40% of the population pier which opened in March 2021 for any cases with unknown sour- Kong tourists are banned from Over the past two to three weeks, aged over 12 years is now vacci- berthing of public vessels and is also ces in the future, the “28 days dining in restaurants, neces- the daily number of people inoc- nated. equipped for berthing of Macau Crui- of zero cases for Hong Kong” sarily a “mask-off” activity, se vessels. page 4 www.macaudailytimes.com.mo MACAU 澳門 02.07.2021 fri

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IAM to establish registration system for takeaway establishments O further improve the food available for sale. This Tfood safety supervision further clarifies responsibili- system, the Municipal Affairs ties within the sector and safe- Bureau (IAM) recently an- guards public health. nounced that it plans to es- At present, there are about tablish a registration system 2,100 takeaway establishmen- for establishments providing ts in the city. takeaway food. With the aim of ensuring Mandatory registration will food safety, IAM said that, af- be imposed on establishmen- ter full consideration of pu- ts which engage in takeaway blic opinion and the business activities and are not regula- environment of local small ted by licenses at present. and micro enterprises as well Gov’t urged to better “The focus will be on mo- as iconic older shops, it has nitoring and control of food created a “suitable and ope- product sources and proces- rative registration system” for handle heavy rainstorms sing procedures to step up su- establishments of takeaway HONEY TSANG that day: a time when most studen- forecasts, and urged the authorities pervision of food safety,” the activities without affecting the ts were commuting to school. to release messaging about extre- IAM statement read. existing license system. EVERAL committee members This left many disgruntled pa- me weather as early as possible so It is proposed that the new It is planned that there will Sof the Northern District Advisory rents and students complaining that the public have more time to registration system will re- be two registration methods Committee for Community Service that the signal came “too late.” prepare. quire takeaway outlets to be in the future for operators to advanced suggestions for the go- In view of this, Hoi Long Tong, Some other members were con- registered before commen- submit applications, either by vernment on how to better handle who is one of the committee mem- cerned about the chronic flooding cing operation, to operate in a visiting any of the IAM service heavy rainstorms at their regular bers, suggested the SMG considers problem. They suggested prioriti- physical store and to publicly centers in person or by elec- meeting yesterday. issuing the rainstorm signal in a zing enhancement works, such as display their registration cer- tronic application. The meeting followed heavy more “humane” manner next time, stepping up efforts to control illegal tificate . The new registration sys- rainfall hitting the city on June in a bid to minimize impacts on pa- sewage, especially at the flooding Third-party online food tem will facilitate the com- 22, when the Meteorological and rents and their children. black spots Ilha Verde and Toi San. ordering platforms are also re- prehensive and systematic Geophysical Bureau (SMG) issued Meanwhile, another member, Another member called on the quired to ensure that takeaway management of takeaway the yellow rainstorm warning sig- Hong Wai Tong, asked the SMG to government to make good use of establishments using the plat- establishments by authorities nal at 7:10 a.m., and the red rains- upgrade its hardware equipment advanced technology to identify forms have completed regis- and the third-party online torm warning signal at 7:50 a.m. to improve the accuracy of weather the sources of flooding. tration before making their food ordering platforms. LV ad www.macaudailytimes.com.mo page 5 fri 02.07.2021 澳門 MACAU

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“We are doing a test ELECTIONS 2021 here. I don’t know if people still believe in us, but either way I feel very honored to have been able to perform these duties for 16 years,” Pereira Coutinho forecasts around he said, noting that if he is not elected, it is “hardly [likely] another […] Por- tuguese lawmaker will be 10,000 votes needed for AL seat elected to the AL.” RENATO MARQUES 300 NOMINATIONS NCUMBENT A DIFFICULT TASK lawmaker José Perei- Gathering the necessary ra Coutinho forecasts MARQUES RENATO 300 nominations that com- that at the September prise the nomination com- Idirect elections for the Le- mittee for the list to be ac- gislative Assembly (AL), cepted as valid and legal in candidate lists will need to standing for the elections gain around 10,000 votes to was this year a difficult guarantee a seat in the ple- task, Pereira Coutinho said. nary. “We had to remove [and Pereira Coutinho spoke replace] over 100 signatu- yesterday on the sidelines res [nominations] that we of the submission of the had previously gathered as list’s candidates and politi- they were from Civil Ser- cal platform to the AL Elec- vants and members from toral Affairs Commission the [Macau] Security Force (CAEAL). that were forbidden to su- According to Pereira pport any candidacy lists,” Coutinho the elections this will be 19 lists [running in 24,” explaining that this election of one member whom the supporters of he remarked. time “will be difficult.” He the direct elections], while means the number of votes will grow by 1,500-2,000. Angela Leong and Ho Ion Still, the head of the New said that “[this year] there four years ago there were necessary to achieve the As a result, he added, “I will Sang will redirect their vo- Hope (Nova Esperança) list need 9,500-10,000 votes to tes, as they transfer from said he was happy that two be elected, so this means the direct to the indirect of his list members, inclu- that my seat is on the line elections. He said that it is ding the second candidate, here.” particularly important to are people that work in the ELECTIONS 2021 Pereira Coutinho also understand how the tra- public service and, in his noted that it will be im- ditional Leong voters will words, “had the courage to New hope pledges continuity portant to understand to behave on September 12. side with him.” in re-election campaign ad

RENATO MARQUES dia has the duty to inform due to their individual the citizens. This is why we interests, they should be ESTERDAY incum- hope that the Chief Execu- banned from interfering in Ybent lawmaker José tive and the AL change one the analysis of the bill. This Pereira Coutinho delivered of the rules to allow that the must be a law that has a the New Hope (Nova Espe- citizens and the media can monitoring system in whi- rança) candidates list and be present [at the commi- ch a third party informs the political platform to the ttee meetings] except in lawmaker that he or she Legislative Assembly Elec- situations where there are cannot take part on a cer- toral Affairs Commission sensitive matters that have tain matter,” he noted, ad- (CAEAL). to do with the privacy of the ding that for this to happen, According to the head people. In these situations, lawmakers need to clearly of the list, New Hope pre- it should evaluate case-by- and publicly disclose their sented a political platform -case if there is a need to interests and this informa- that promises continuity, close the meeting,” Pereira tion needs to be published following the same policies Coutinho said. on the AL website. and aims as in previous Another of the topics His third priority is the elections. that he nominated as a establishment of a regime In a press briefing after priority is the urgent regu- of responsibility for high- he delivered the documen- lation of conflicts of inte- -ranked officials. ts to the CAEAL, Pereira rest. “We need to have at least Coutinho said, “New Hope “Lawmakers cannot use [some] political responsibi- will keep the same profile their particular or private lity. Blunders are made at that it has maintained over interests, overlapping the the management level that the years and that is based public interest, in matters are harmful to the public on [the idea] of serving the they are discussing or re- purse and nobody is held communities.” gulating. We need to crea- responsible for that,” Perei- Among the top priorities te mechanisms in which, ra Coutinho concluded. of the list will be the conti- nued call for more transpa- rency at the Legislative As- sembly (AL) by opening the CE for a day seven committees to the EYEING re-election as a lawmaker, Pereira Coutinho public and the press. expanded yesterday on what he would do if he had the “It’s unacceptable that chance to be Chief Executive for a day. after over 20 years of MSAR “If I was Chief Executive for one day, I would demolish everything that has to do with the LRT (Light Rapid Transit). the seven working com- The [LRT] ruined the image and physiognomy of Macau. mittees continue working Not only that, it’s […] huge [public] spending,” he remarked, behind closed doors. The adding that the project has already proven both unfeasible citizens have the right to and irrelevant to the public. be informed and the me- page 6 www.macaudailytimes.com.mo CHINA 中國 02.07.2021 fri

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URROUNDED by seas of cheers and applause, Xi Jinping, general secretary Xi reviews CPC historical mission in address of the Communist Party of

SChina (CPC) Central Committee, re- XINHUA viewed the historical mission of the CPC in realizing China’s complete reunification and “irreversible” na- tional rejuvenation, and expressed China’s unshakable resolve and abi- lity in defending national interests in the face of outside forces, as he ad- dressed the grand ceremony to cele- brate the centenary of the CPC. Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks at a ceremony marking the centenary of the CPC in Beijing. “We must take resolute action to utterly defeat any attempt toward ‘Taiwan independence,’ and work together to create a bright future for national rejuvenation,” Xi said, stres- sing that no one should underes- timate the great resolve, the strong will, and the extraordinary ability of the Chinese people to defend their national sovereignty and territorial integrity. Xi’s remarks were acclaimed by seas of cheers and applauds from Tiananmen Square. Another cli- max appeared when Xi announ- ced that Chinese people will never allow any outside forces to bully, oppress or subjugate us. Anyone who dares try to do that will have their heads bashed bloody against the Great Wall of steel forged by over 1.4 billion Chinese people. Xi said the founding of the CPC has profoundly changed the destiny of the Chinese people, and also chan- ged the world. Since the CPC was born, it established its mission to seek happiness for the Chinese peo- ple and the rejuvenation of the Chi- nese nation. socialist modernization; and those of absolute poverty in China, and remony. The guards of honor escor- Tiananmen Square waving national The CPC has united and led the who fought tenaciously for China’s we are now marching in confident ted the national flag in quick march, flags to express their excitement. A Chinese people over the past 100 national independence and libera- strides toward the second centenary parade steps and quick march again man who is working in the railways years for one ultimate theme – brin- tion of the people in modern times. goal of building China into a great with each kind of exactly 100 steps department in South China’s Guan- ging about the great rejuvenation of Their great contributions will be im- modern socialist country in all res- while a 100-gun salute was fired to gxi Zhuang Autonomous Region told the Chinese nation. The CPC and the mortalized in the annals of history pects,” Xi, said. honor the CPC’s 100-year grand his- the Global Times that he is thrilled to Chinese people, through tenacious and their noble spirit will live on Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie tory at Tiananmen Square and the watch the ceremony at Tiananmen struggle, have shown the world that forever in the hearts of the Chinese Lam and winners of the July 1 Medal, sound could be heard by residents Square and will deliver the spirit of China’s national rejuvenation has be- people, Xi said. the highest Party honor, were among living 10 kilometers away. Xi’s speech to Party members when come a historical inevitability, Xi said. Any attempt to divide the Party those on the Tiananmen Rostrum Representatives of the Chinese he returns home. Xi expressed great respect to the from the Chinese people or to set the as President Xi delivered the speech. Communist Youth League and mem- Chinese Communists, with Comra- people against the Party is bound to Before Xi’s speech, a congratula- bers of the Young Pioneers saluted de Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping, tory message jointly issued by eight the CPC and expressed commitment fail, Xi said, noting “The more than XINHUA Jiang Zemin and Hu Jintao as their 95 million Party members and the other Chinese political parties, the to the Party’s cause with poems. chief representatives who made more than 1.4 billion Chinese people All-China Federation of Industry and Spearheading the aerial performan- great contributions to the rejuvena- will never allow such a scenario to Commerce, and personages without ce formations at the event, a Z-8L tion of the Chinese nation that will come to pass.” party affiliation was read out to ex- flew past Tiananmen Square hois- go down in the annals of history. China welcomes helpful sugges- press strong support for the CPC’s ting a CPC flag, with two Z-10 attack Xi called for cherishing the me- tions, but will not accept sanctimo- leadership. helicopters flying in the same forma- mory of veteran revolutionaries and nious preaching. “We are eager to tion. Four more Z-8Ls followed in a revolutionary martyrs. Xi said Mao learn what lessons we can from the GENUINE JOY second formation. Zedong, , Liu Shaoqi, Zhu achievements of other cultures, and Tiananmen Square welcomed This is the first time the Z-8L has De, Deng Xiaoping, Chen Yun and welcome helpful suggestions and early morning guests who flocked made a public flight performance. other veteran revolutionaries had constructive criticism,” said Xi. to the iconic place brimming with Fifteen J-20 stealth fighter jets contributed greatly to China’s revolu- “We will not, however, accept joy and excitement, decorated by soared past Beijing’s skies in for- tion, construction, and reform, and sanctimonious preaching from tho- flowers and national and Party flags. mation during the celebrations to the founding, consolidation, and se who feel they have the right to lec- They were eager to take pictures of yesterday, marking the largest development of the CPC. ture us,” he said. them with the Party flag, as a way of number of the country’s most ad- He also paid tribute to revolutio- Xi also announced yesterdaythat celebrating the Party’s centenary. vanced warplanes displayed to the nary martyrs who bravely laid down China has realized the first centenary Starting from 7:00 am, the rhythm general public in a single event. their lives to establish, defend and goal – building a moderately pros- of the “Sing a folk song to the Party” Thunderous applause as well as develop the People’s Republic of Chi- perous society in all respects. “This “Unity is strength” and others were cheers burst among the crowd befo- na; people who dedicated their lives means that we have brought about resounding at Tiananmen Square re and during Xi’s speech with peo- to China’s reform, opening-up, and a historic resolution to the problem to raise the curtain of the grand ce- ple who attended the ceremony at www.macaudailytimes.com.mo page 7 fri 02.07.2021 中國 CHINA

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In Shaoshan, Central China’s Hu- some colorful signs putting the word Province, delivered nan Province, the hometown of Mao “CPC” on the top and some LED sig- his application to join the Par- Zedong, one of the founding leaders ns showing “a prosperous country, ty in his 4000-word handwriting. of the Communist Party of China, and a prosperous Hong Kong.” Born in a city bordering Russia whe- Xi reviews CPC historical mission in address days of heavy rain failed to stop peo- Several Hong Kong residents, re several ethnic groups live together, ple from all over the country rushing including Jacky Ko Chung Kit, a Xu, who carries the blood of China, to visit Chairman Mao’s birthplace. 41-year-old Hong Kong resident, South Korea, Georgia and Mongolia, Starting at 6 o’clock in the morning, who has been organizing a number has been taught to know what the hundreds of people gathered in Mao of celebration activities, came to CPC is and what the Party’s mission Zedong Square, singing, bowing, sa- the landmark tourist site, the Hong is as his family are all CPC members luting, and offering flowers. Kong Observation Wheel to sing the since he was a child. His determina- Among the people at the scene, national anthem and take photos tion to join the Party was reinforced there were a large number of young with the national flag on yesterday after his study in Germany where he people. They told the Global Times morning. “We hope more young sometimes felt discriminated. that they were very excited to salute Hong Kong people will understand “Since the founding of the Peo- the great leader on this special day the CPC, including the achievemen- ple’s Republic of China, the CPC and hoped to make greater contri- ts the CPC has made, and unders- has been stressing the equality of all butions to the country in the future. tand more about our country,” he ethnic groups. The pledge became In Hunan’s provincial capital told the Global Times. so evident to me, rather than just a Changsha, on Wednesday slogan, after I found some night, fireworks bloomed people in Germany wou- in the sky, lighting up the Xi called for ld mock and discriminate statue of Mao Zedong stan- against different races. This ding firmly at the center of cherishing the has never happened in my Juzizhoutou, looking like memory of veteran hometown - people wou- he is watching the splen- ld never look down upon did views with the chee- revolutionaries and others simply because they ring crowds enjoying the speak the different langua- prosperity of China that he revolutionary martyrs ges or are from different cul- himself and many other re- tural background,” Xu told volutionary martyrs had dreamed The Macao Youth Federation also the Global Times. of and striven for their entire lives. organized dozens of young people “Every time when I was asked if I Over the past few days, the whole in Macao to watch the live broad- would return to China after gradua- nation has been overwhelmed by cast of the grand ceremony taking ting, I would say yes as the land is the color of red with landmark bui- place in Beijing. “I was thrilled when full of hope, warmth and light,” Xu ldigs in big and small cities in China listening to Xi’s speech, reviewing said. “I would grow up, and forge a being lit up, fireworks being presen- the glorious path that the CPC has stronger bond with my motherland ted, national flags flying in residen- been embarking on over the past together.” tial communities in remote border 100 years,” Mok Chi Wai, chairman Xu is one among numerous areas. of the federation, told the Global Ti- young Chinese people who have The festive atmosphere is also mes. been encouraged by the contribu- unprecedented in Hong Kong this The successful practice of the tions made by CPC members and year as the city celebrates the CPC “one country, two systems” brings us are ready to make their own for fu- centenary, the 24th anniversary of a happy life, and we should always ture development. the city’s return to the motherland, be thankful for that, Mok said, noting On the Chinese social media and the one-year anniversary of that it’s also time to learn the history platform Sina Weibo, thousands of the implementation of the national of the CPC and the history of the na- netizens are discussing why they security law for Hong Kong simul- tion, and understand the robust de- chose to join the Party. Stories they taneously. “The many red flags look velopment of China is inseparable shared in videos show the Chine- like a sea of red,” some local residen- from the leadership of the CPC. se people, especially the younger CELEBRATIONS of the CPC. ts told the Global Times, referring to generation, inheriting the ideals ACROSS THE NATION Yesterday, many Chinese people hundreds of Chinese national flags HOPE FOR THE FUTURE from their family and truly believe On the day when the world’s lar- have watched the ceremony online and flags of the Hong Kong Special The enthusiastic and festive at- that only the CPC can save China. gest ruling party is celebrating its and expressed their excitement and Administrative Region being dis- mosphere across the country has es- Applications, Party emblems and 100th anniversary, the Chinese peo- shared touching moments upon played in the city’s downtown areas. pecially inspired young people with work logs that Party members and ple, among whom 95 million are listening to Xi’s speech on social me- Banners showing the celebra- many expressing their willingness to netizens displayed on their posts Party members, have been collecti- dia. Various topics regarding the ce- tions of the CPC centenary and the join the Party. vividly interpreted their original vely expressing their joy of witnes- remony to celebrate the centenary of 24th anniversary of Hong Kong’s re- One day ahead of the cente- aspirations: if you want to chase sing their country walk on the path the CPC are the most searched and turn to the motherland are also dis- nary celebrations, Henricks Xu, the light, become the light and give of rejuvenation under the leadership trending on Sina Weibo. played at local communities, with 28, from Heihe, Northeast China’s it out. GLOBAL TIMES page 8 www.macaudailytimes.com.mo WORLD 國際 02.07.2021 fri

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this day in history AP PHOTO 1992 IRA murders ‘informers’

The IRA has admitted killing the three men found by the army at different roadsides in South Armagh last night. They claim the men were informers for MI5 and the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) Special Branch EXPLAINER and they had been tried and killed by the IRA. The victims were from Portadown, County Arma- gh and have been identified as Gregory Burns, 33, John Dignam, 32, and Aidan Starrs, 29. In a style typical of IRA ritual killings the bodies Why Bill Cosby’s were found in ditches, naked and hooded with evi- dence of beatings and single bullets through the backs of the heads. The IRA tried to justify the murders in an unusually conviction was overturned detailed statement, outlining the intelligence work of the three and linking them to the murder of civil MARYCLAIRE DALE The court concluded that in the press release that he School of Law in Pittsburgh. servant Margaret Perry, 26. & ALANNA DURKIN prosecutor who later brou- could revisit the decision in “It sets precedent not just for Her body was found on Tuesday in a shallow grave RICHER, PHILADELPHIA ght the charges was obliga- the future. Pennsylvania but probably over the border in Mullaghmore, County Sligo after ted to stick to the nonpro- Castor had said that Cons- other states.” she disappeared on her way to work in Portadown ILL Cosby’s sexual secution agreement, so the tand’s case would be difficult He said the ruling should over a year ago. assault conviction conviction cannot stand. The to prove in court because drive home to prosecutors The IRA claim that Ms Perry was having an affair was thrown out yes- justices wrote that “denying she waited a year to come the risks of suggesting at with one of the dead men, Mr Burns, but says she terday [local time] the defendant the benefit of forward and stayed in con- news conferences, in press had threatened to expose the group’s intelligence Bby Pennsylvania’s highest that decision is an affront to tact with Cosby. releases or verbally in private links to the IRA, so they had kidnapped and mur- court in a ruling that swiftly fundamental fairness, par- The first jurors who heard that they will not prosecute. dered her. freed the actor from prison ticularly when it results in the case may have agreed “They should at least add All three men disappeared from their homes a more than three years after a criminal prosecution that with him, as they could not three words — ‘at this time,’” few days ago and their bodies were dumped close to the border within 10 miles of each other, at New- he was found guilty of drug- was foregone for more than reach a verdict in 2017. But he said. “If you add that qua- townhamilton, Bessbrook and Crossmaglen. ging and molesting Temple a decade.” a second jury empaneled lifier, which wasn’t done in The army left them overnight in case they had University employee Andrea after the #MeToo movement Cosby’s case, you should be been booby trapped. Constand at his suburban WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH exploded found him guilty good to go,” Oliver said. These are the first killings in Northern Ireland in Philadelphia mansion. THE NONPROSECUTION at his 2018 retrial. Constand eight weeks, and come in the wake of recent pro- CAN COSBY BE Cosby, 83, was the first ce- AGREEMENT? settled her civil case against gress at talks in Stormont, Belfast and London. lebrity tried and convicted in The promise not to prose- Cosby for more than $3 TRIED AGAIN? Speaking in the House of Commons, Prime Minis- the #MeToo era, and his con- cute Cosby was made in 2005 million. It’s highly unlikely. The de- ter John Major said, “The IRA’s actions demonstra- viction was seen as a turning by Bruce Castor, who was Castor’s successor, Dis- cision bars Cosby from being te yet again the true nature of terrorism”. point in the movement to then the top prosecutor for trict Attorney Kevin Steele, tried again over Constand’s hold powerful men accoun- Montgomery County. Castor charged Cosby in 2015 after complaint, finding it to be Courtesy BBC News table for sexual misconduct. was also on the legal team a federal judge, acting on a the “only remedy that com- Here’s a look at the case that defended former Presi- request from The Associated ports with society’s reasona- against Cosby and the court’s dent Donald Trump during Press, unsealed documents ble expectations of its elected decision: his historic second impeach- from her 2005 lawsuit against prosecutors and our criminal ment trial over the Jan. 6 in- Cosby, revealing his dama- justice system.” WHY DID THE COURT surrection at the U.S. Capitol ging testimony about sexual And the accusations rai- TOSS HIS CONVICTION? by his supporters. encounters with Constand sed by dozens of other wo- The split court found that During a court hearing and others. Castor has said men, including the five who Cosby was unfairly prosecu- weeks after Cosby’s 2015 ar- Cosby “would’ve had to have testified at his 2018 trial, ted because the previous dis- rest, Castor testified that he been nuts to say those thin- often go back decades and trict attorney had promised promised Cosby he wouldn’t gs if there was any chance he are most likely too remote to the comedian once known as be prosecuted in the hopes could’ve been prosecuted.” prosecute. In context “America’s Dad” that he wou- that it would persuade the Cosby turns 84 next mon- ldn’t be charged over Cons- actor to testify in a civil case HOW RARE IS THIS? th. However, his lawyer said The three men were buried within days of their dis- he remains in good health, covery, along with Margaret Perry, in Portadown. tand’s accusations. Cosby was brought by Constand and Extremely rare. The exact truth behind their activities and deaths charged by another prose- allow her to win damages. Wesley Oliver, a Pennsyl- except for vision problems remains unclear, but letters written by the men cutor who claimed he wasn’t Castor acknowledged the vania law professor who has that render him legally blind. shortly before their disappearances suggest that bound by that agreement. only place the matter was followed Cosby’s case closely The trial judge deemed they knew they were going to die. The court said that’s not put in writing was in the 2005 over the years, said he has him a sexually violent pre- Some evidence suggests that at least one of them was involved in the recovery of Ms Perry’s body. dator who could still pose a the case. The justices found press release announcing never heard of a high court Peace talks at Stormont continued until December that Cosby relied on that pro- his decision not to prosecu- in Pennsylvania or anywhere danger to women given his 1993 when Irish Prime Minister Albert Reynolds mise when he agreed to testi- te, but said his decision was else grappling with a prose- wealth, power and fame, and and British Prime Minister John Major agreed The fy without invoking his Fifth meant to shield Cosby from cutor’s informal promise not ordered that he be on a lifeti- Downing Street Declaration. Amendment right against prosecution “for all time.” to prosecute. me sex offender registry and It laid the foundations for future multi-party talks and aimed to achieve self-determination based on check in monthly with autho- self-incrimination in a law- His successor noted, “It breaks new ground en- consensus in Northern Ireland and the Republic of suit brought against him by during the appeal argumen- tirely,” said Oliver, who tea- rities. However, the decision Ireland. Constand. ts, that Castor went on to say ches at Duquesne University negates that finding. MDT/AP www.macaudailytimes.com.mo page 9 fri 02.07.2021 資訊／娛樂 INFOTAINMENT

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YOUR STARS The Born Loser by Chip Sansom

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Mar. 21-Apr. 19 Apr. 20-May. 20 Luna spends the day in a sweet The me-first Aries moon links connection with Mercury, up with expressive Mercury making it easy to get things off too, making it easy to tap your chest in conversational into your talents and regain settings and regain emotional a sense of balance through equilibrium. them.

Gemini Cancer

May. 21-Jun. 21 Jun. 22-Jul. 22 Luna’s sweet connection The cosmos suggests sending with your ruling planet, your energy towards getting talkative Mercury, revives your ahead with your personal charismatic communication skills career ambitions, as the moon and helps you cultivate a sense of coasts through initiative- balance between head and heart. hungry Aries. SUDOKU WEATHER Leo Virgo MIN MAX CONDITION Jul. 23-Aug. 22 Aug. 23-Sep. 22 Easy Easy+ CHINA The pioneering Aries moon The self-concerned Aries moon Beijing 29 thunderstorms encourages you to get out of points your focus towards 21 your comfort zone, explore new relationship hang-ups and any Harbin 19 29 rain things, or get lost in a good book unexpressed feelings that need or movie that mentally resets honoring. It’s an ideal day to seek Tianjin 25 29 rain you. out a therapeutic outlet. Urumqi 23 27 showers Xi’an 28 rain Libra Scorpio 24 Lhasa 21 27 cloudy Sep.23-Oct. 22 Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Chengdu 27 35 cloudy he moon floats through your You need time to shake off this Chongqing 28 34 thunderstorms opposite sign of self-motivated week’s intensity, Scorpio. The Aries, calling your attention universe encourages you to Kunming 25 30 showers towards the expectations, devote attention to your work/ Nanjing 26 showers projections, and needs associated life balance in order to feel your 21 with romantic partners. best. 28 37 cloudy Wuhan 24 28 rain Sagittarius Capricorn Medium Hard Hangzhou 19 28 thunderstorms Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Taipei 23 28 thunderstorms The moon’s presence in self- You’ve got things to get off your Guangzhou 15 26 thunderstorms motivated Aries encourages chest today, Aquarius. Rather you to devote energy to creative than bottling them up and Hong Kong 23 31 thunderstorms passion projects and romantic chewing on them rationally, relations. Save productive action aim to share from a vulnerable for another day. place. WORLD Aquarius Pisces Moscow 13 18 moderate rain Frankfurt 16 26 drizzle Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Feb.19-Mar. 20 Paris 14 21 You’ve got everything you need Someone you care deeply about cloudy to push ahead and further hone has been living in a bit of a London 12 21 drizzle your abilities. Luna’s supportive fantasyland lately, and it’s going link with mentally sharp Mercury to be up to you to give them the New York 21 28 cloudy offers healing conversations on reality check they need. It’s never the home and family front. fun to burst someone’s bubble...

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Neither De Bruyne nor Eden REVIEW Hazard’s injury worries are new. De Bruyne fractured his nose and eye socket in a collision with Belgium takes on Italy for Chelsea defender Antonio Rüdi- ger while playing for Manchester City in the Champions League spot in Euro 2020 semifinals final, but the latest problem is a ELGIUM’S leading scorer at bruised left ankle sustained after Bthe European Championship a tackle from Portugal midfielder is no stranger to Italy’s veteran de- AP PHOTO João Palhinha in the round of 16. fenders. “I don’t know if De Bruyne will They all play in Serie A. play in the game, but he’s defini- Romelu Lukaku will likely be tely a player who makes the diffe- the main attacking threat when rence, with a higher-than-average Belgium takes on Italy in Muni- football intelligence,” said Jorgi- ch on tomorrow in the Euro 2020 nho, a Chelsea midfielder who quarterfinals. The Inter Milan plays against De Bruyne in the forward has scored three goals in Premier League. his team’s four victories so far. The injury-prone Hazard was And with Kevin De Bruyne and also taken off early against Por- Eden Hazard both doubtful for tugal with a hamstring issue. the game, Italy captain Giorgio Belgium coach Roberto Martínez Chiellini and teammate Leonar- said Monday that both Hazard do Bonucci — both defenders at and De Bruyne were “50-50” for Juventus — will know just who to team in the world. The Italians their group matches, and with “We must continue to belie- tomorrow’s game. focus on. haven’t been beaten in a national France, Portugal, the Netherlands ve in ourselves,” Italy midfielder Belgium has only beaten Italy “It’s a quarterfinal. It will be de- team record 31 matches, though and Germany all eliminated from Jorginho said. “The most serious once before in a competitive cided on small details,” Belgium they were taken to extra time by Euro 2020, the winner in Munich mistake would be to think that game — in the 1972 European midfielder Youri Tielemans said. Austria in the round of 16. will certainly be among the favori- we’ve already done something Championship quarterfinals. “I think one phase can turn the “It’s a nice challenge to beat tes for the title. great.” MDT/AP game in our favor, or against us. them after a run of 31 unbeaten We have to be concentrated from games. I estimate the odds 50-50,” the first minute and finish stron- said Belgium midfielder Thorgan gly. It’s going to be very, very tou- Upcoming Games Hazard, Eden’s younger brother Date Time Home Away City ODDS gh, very, very physical.” and the scorer of the only goal in Sat Jul 3 0:00 Switzerland Spain St. Petersburg H 6.2, D 3.85, A 1.7 Belgium, which is trying to win the team’s 1-0 victory over Portu- its first major soccer tournament gal in the last round. “It’s an ad- Sat Jul 3 3:00 Belgium Italy Munich H 3.55, D 3.13, A 2.42 three years after a third-place fi- vantage that we didn’t have to play Sun Jul 4 0:00 Czech Republic Denmark Baku H 4.48, D 3.35, A 2.18 nish at the World Cup, hasn’t lost extra time.” Sun Jul 4 3:00 Ukraine England Rome H 10, D 4.7, A 1.44 in 13 games and is the top-ranked Both teams won all three of ODDSCHECKER.COM ad www.macaudailytimes.com.mo page 11 fri 02.07.2021 特刊 EXTRA

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Macau Racing Tips By Davy Chiu, MDT

The Lantau 1500 Meters Turf 2021-07-03 | Sat | 16:00

OU have to give N. Moore’s horse Sepreeding a good chance this Saturday. If you pay close Yattention to his last 1500 turf race 19/6 ; it seems Sepreeding has more up to his sleeves, he cut into the front so easy from an awkward barrier gate ten, without any asking from his rider, grabbed the lead and gallop smoothly all the way to the winning line. Although 2 horses at the finish to challenge late, but Sepreeding has much more in his tank to tackled them up. This was his first win, and he also scored 3 places this season. His trainer makes a good decision to run him again this Saturday, he also engaged B. Yamzon the winning jockey to ride him, this time Sepreeding drawn barrier five and only shoulder 2 lbs more. He should again run a big race and hopefully to bring another solid win to N. Moore and Sepreeding’s connection this Saturday.

Race 1 Horse no. 5 SEPREEDING Win & Place Bets. North Korea’s Kim vows to boost the China ties amid pandemic hardship BUZZ North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said yesterday he’ll push to se Communist Party, would raise [North Korea]-China friend- further upgrade relations with China, his main ally, as he stru- ship to a new strategic point as required by the times and as ggles to navigate his country out of a deepening crisis linked to desired by the peoples of the two countries,” Kim was quoted the pandemic. as saying. Kim made the comments in a message to Chinese President In an apparent reference to the United States, Kim said that Xi Jinping congratulating him on the 100th founding anniver- “hostile forces’ vicious slander and all-round pressure upon sary of the , according to the official the Chinese Communist Party are no more than a last-ditch OPINION Korean Central News Agency. attempt and they can never check the ongoing advance of the World Views “The Workers’ Party of Korea, by its firm unity with the Chine- Chinese people,” according to KCNA. Lihong Shi, Case Western Reserve University MDT/The Conversation China’s ‘one-child policy’ left at least 1 AP PHOTO million bereaved parents AP PHOTO childless and alone in old age, with no one to take Russian health authorities yesterday launched care of them booster vaccination for those who had been A child’s death is devastating to all parents. But for Chi- sick with Covid-19 or nese parents, losing an only child can add financial ruin to immunized more than six emotional devastation. months ago, an effort that That’s one conclusion of a research project on parental comes amid a surge in grief I’ve conducted in China since 2016. new infections and deaths. From 1980 to 2015, the Chinese government limited cou- Moscow Mayor Sergei ples to one child only. I have interviewed over 100 Chinese Sobyanin said he had parents who started their families during this period and received a booster shot have since lost their only child – whether to illness, acci- and urged city residents to dent, suicide or murder. Having passed reproductive age at follow suit. Moscow health the time of their child’s death, these couples were unable to authorities started offering have another child. booster shots with the In 2015, the Chinese government raised the birth limit to domestically produced, two, an effort to reverse declining birthrates and to rejuve- two-shot Sputnik V vaccine nate an aging population. In May 2021, it announced that and its one-shot Sputnik Chinese families could have up to three children. Light version. The new “three-child policy” received generally lukewarm responses in China. Many Chinese couples say they prefer Albania Western Balkan not to have multiple children due to the rising cost of child countries yesterday rearing, how it would complicate women’s professional as- Trump Organization launched free roaming pirations and declining preference for a son. for all mobile phone The childless parents I interviewed told me they felt for- users within the region gotten as their government moves further away from the CFO surrenders ahead as a first step of regional birth-planning policy that left them bereaved, alone and cooperation in their path precarious in their old age – in a country where children toward joining the bigger are the main safety net for the elderly. of expected charges European Union bloc. Cell phone providers will Having and losing an only child MICHAEL R. SISAK in a scorched earth at- would be charged at this no longer apply roaming China’s one-child policy was a massive social engineering tempt to harm the for- stage of the investiga- charges for people project launched to slow down rapid population growth HE Trump Organiza- mer President. The Dis- tion, jointly pursued by traveling inside the region and aid economic development efforts. tion’s Chief Financial trict Attorney is bringing Manhattan District At- following an agreement T that the regional countries Until the early 1970s, most Chinese women had at least Officer Allen Weisselberg a criminal prosecution torney Cyrus Vance Jr. — Albania, Bosnia, five children. By 1979, China’s population had nearly rea- surrendered to authori- involving employee be- and New York Attorney Kosovo, North Macedonia, ched 1 billion – up from 542 million in 1949. The Chinese ties yesterday ahead of nefits that neither the General Letitia James, Montenegro and Serbia —- government claimed that the one-child limit prevented expected charges against IRS nor any other Dis- both Democrats. reached two years ago. 400 million births in China, although this calculation has him and former Presi- trict Attorney would ever Trump did not res- been disputed as an exaggeration. The birth limit was unpopular at first. dent Donald Trump’s think of bringing. This is pond to reporters’ shou- company, according to not justice; this is poli- ted questions about the

“Back then, we wanted to have more children,” said a be- AP PHOTO reaved mother who was in her 60s when I interviewed her multiple news outlets. tics,” the organization New York case as he visi- in 2017. “My parents had an even harder time accepting Weisselberg was seen wrote in the statement. ted Texas on Wednesday, that we were allowed to have only one child.” walking into but earlier in To enforce the unpopular one-child policy, the Chinese the the cour- the week, the Sweden’s caretaking Prime authorities designed strict measures, including mandatory thouse in The Trump Republican Minister Stefan Lofven contraception and, if all else failed, forced abortion. lower Manha- had blasted was tasked yesterday Those who violated the policy paid a financial penalty, ttan arou- Organization the New York with trying to form a new and children from unauthorized births often could not be government, hours after nd 6:20 a.m. prosecutors registered for citizenship status and benefits. Parents who released a statement the head of the center- worked for the government – and under China’s economic (EDT) with his as “rude, nas- right opposition Moderates system, many urban workers did – risked losing their job if lawyer. yesterday defending ty, and totally party said he failed to they had more than one child. New York biased” and secure enough support Several bereaved mothers told me that they had gotten prosecutors Weisselberg who said his com- from lawmakers on his pregnant with a second or third child in the 1980s or 1990s were expec- has worked at the pany’s actions side to do so. Parliament but had an abortion for fear of job loss. ted to annou- were “stan- speaker Andreas Norlen said that Lofven must The one-child policy, while painful, contributed to an age nce the first company for 48 years dard practice structure that benefited the economy: The large workin- answer by Monday whether criminal in- throughout g-age population born before and after it grew rapidly he can find enough compared to the country’s younger and older dependent dictment yesterday in a The charges against the U.S. business com- support in the 349-seat population. two-year investigation the Trump Organization munity, and in no way a Riksdag assembly to form a This “demographic dividend” accounted for 15% of Chi- into Trump’s business and Weisselberg remai- crime.” Cabinet. na’s economic growth between 1982 and 2000, according practices, accusing his ned sealed Wednesday The planned charges to a 2007 United Nations working paper. namesake company and night but were to be un- were said to be linked Netherlands A Belgian F-16 fighter jet collided Weisselberg of tax cri- veiled ahead of an af- to benefits the company An uncertain old age with a building at a Dutch mes related to fringe be- ternoon arraignment at gave to top executives, airbase yesterday morning Yet China’s one-child policy also created a risk for cou- nefits for employees. a state court in Manha- like the use of apart- ples: the possibility of becoming childless in old age. as it prepared to take off, The Trump Organi- ttan, according to two ments, cars and school “Families with an only child are walking on a tightrope. injuring two people, Dutch and Belgian authorities said. Every family can fall off the tightrope at any moment” if zation released a state- people familiar with the tuition, the people fami- Belgium’s defense ministry they lose their only child, one bereaved mother explained ment yesterday defen- matter. liar with the matter told said in a statement that the to me. ding Weisselberg, descri- The people were not the AP. incident happened at the “We are the unlucky ones,” she said. bing him as a family man authorized to speak Weisselberg’s lawyer, start of an F-16 mission In China, where the pension and health care systems are who has worked at the about an ongoing inves- Mary Mulligan, declined and “the pilot had to use his patchy and highly stratified, adult children are the main company for 48 years. tigation and did so on to comment. The Ma- ejector seat.” There was no safety net for many aging parents. Their financial support “He is now being used condition of anonymity. nhattan district attor- fire or explosion following is often necessary after retirement. by the Manhattan Dis- There was no indi- ney’s office declined to the incident at Leeuwarden [Abridged] trict Attorney as a pawn cation Trump himself comment. MDT/AP military airbase.