Ilaria Maria Sala
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words @guardian @zolima_hongkong @chinafile @nytimes @lettera_22 A ceramist in HK, a Qianlong enthusiast, a tea sipper. Also botany, birds and languages, please. Big on typos. Author of L’Eclissi di Hong Kong, add editore Follow me on IG: @ilariamariasala
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A few quick thoughts on how China is likely to deal with the current situation with India-Pakistan (since I am getting some questions...)
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Thanks for the nice mention, Patrick. Here’s a quick rundown of how things have evolved since the book was published. Basic equation is the same: China supports Pakistan with military kit, diplomatic shielding, does not provide significant assistance to Pakistan in conflict scenarios beyond that 1/9
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Internationally acclaimed Hong Kong film director Ann Hui 許鞍華 holding masterclass sharing with film commentator Tony Rayns in King's College London in London, Britian on April 18, 2025.

"Hong Kong itself is not planned, you just work day to day and make it happen."
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I was at HKU yesterday and this is what the “democracy wall” looks like now. It has the same name. And cameras though. But nothing else
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What a lovely tribute, Ed. I feel so sad and yet I think she would get annoyed seeing us cry. You describe her so well.
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Gwen Akiko Robinson, Nikkei Asia's editor-at-large, has died at the age of 65 after a battle with cancer. Throughout her life, she was a "walking internet router," keeping in touch effectively with every contributor and journalist colleague in Asia and elsewhere. asia.nikkei.com/Life-Arts/Ob...
Gwen Robinson, a driving force in Asia journalism, dies at 65
Trailblazing correspondent and mentor instrumental in shaping Nikkei Asia's global presence
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Goodbye to Gwen Robinson, Asia correspondent extraordinaire, doyenne of FT oped editors, a one-person nuclear power plant, and a true & beloved friend to so many people all over the world. FT's obituary free to read here. enterprise-sharing.ft.com/redeem/3de26...
Gwen Robinson, FT foreign correspondent and editor, 1960-2025
[FREE TO READ] The Asia expert was known for her network of contacts, intrepid reporting and ability to handle big egos
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#BREAKING Istanbul court orders arrest of AFP photographer after protests coverage: lawyer
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Pubblicità: fra qualche settimana esce il mio nuovo libro!
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The Copernicus image of the day shows the latest Saharan dust transport forecasted by #CopernicusAtmosphere last Friday.

Check our forecast charts here: atmosphere.copernicus.eu/charts/packa...

All the images: www.copernicus.eu/en/media/ima...

©European Union, CAMS, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery
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This is the part that has me stumped. Why are people complying? Why are the counsels of these various departments advising their clients to comply?
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It would be fantastic if major federal institutions would acknowledge that the executive branch cannot legally unilaterally cancel or redistribute congressionally appropriated funding on ideological grounds and thus they have no legal obligation to comply with such directives
Trump funding freeze a blatant violation of Constitution, federal law: Legal experts
The Constitution, federal law and court decisions make it clear: President Donald Trump's order to pause federal funding is against the law, legal experts tell ABC News.
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Please say hi if we were already in touch over at the other place and I am not following you yet - I am losing track of those I know !