HONG KONG -- John Lee, chief executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), delivered his fourth policy address on Wednesday, which he said is anchored in two pillars: the economy and people's livelihood.
Noting that this year marks the conclusion of China's 14th Five-Year Plan period and the preparatory year for the 15th Five-Year Plan, Lee said, "this policy address serves as a roadmap for Hong Kong to strive for a vibrant economy, pursue development, and improve people's livelihood -- accelerating our advancement from stability to prosperity. It also outlines a strategic plan for Hong Kong to proactively align with national development strategies and achieve breakthroughs in forging a new landscape." (Hong Kong-Policy Address)
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NEW DELHI -- Flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains and cloudbursts have unleashed a fresh wave of devastation in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, killing 17 and leaving over a dozen others missing, multiple local media reports said Wednesday.
The worst hit is Dehradun, the capital city of Uttarakhand. (India-Flood-Death)
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SEOUL -- A South Korean court issued a warrant to detain Kweon Seong-dong, lawmaker of the main conservative opposition People Power Party on bribery charge, a special counsel team said Wednesday.
The Seoul Central District Court issued the warrant, sought by the team of Min Joong-ki, special prosecutor leading the investigation into corruption allegations involving Kim Keon-hee, wife of the impeached former President Yoon Suk-yeol. (South Korea-Ex-President Wife)
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TOKYO -- Japan's exports to the United States fell for the fifth consecutive month in August, with auto shipments posting a sharp 28.4-percent decline over U.S. tariff policies, government data showed on Wednesday.
The Finance Ministry said exports to the U.S. totaled 1.3855 trillion yen (about 9.5 billion U.S. dollars) in August, down 13.8 percent year-on-year. Auto exports accounted for much of the drop, plunging by more than a quarter. (Japan-U.S.-Exports) Enditem
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