Jarrod Watt
@jaywatt.bsky.social
Australian journo in Hong Kong; podcast editor/producer; Aus news correspondent RTHK3; journalism lecturer HKBU; ex SCMP, ABC, PBSFM, RRR; reformed music journo and bartender - https://jarrodwatt.com/
Pinned
Superb afternoon filing from @rowecartoon.bsky.social - your non-fungible political cartoon memento of the Epstein file dump as the mad King babbles and rants…
Meanwhile, actual journalist does journalism: “Three astronauts on board China’s Tiangong space station – whose launch back to Earth was delayed last week after suspected space debris struck their vessel – are set to make their return on Friday...”
www.scmp.com/news/china/s...
www.scmp.com/news/china/s...
November 14, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Meanwhile, actual journalist does journalism: “Three astronauts on board China’s Tiangong space station – whose launch back to Earth was delayed last week after suspected space debris struck their vessel – are set to make their return on Friday...”
www.scmp.com/news/china/s...
www.scmp.com/news/china/s...
Ohhh so NOW it’s a story…
Wow
Wow
November 14, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Ohhh so NOW it’s a story…
Wow
Wow
Quite the list of artists joining the geo-block of Israel under the 'No Music for Genocide' banner: also includes Amyl and The Sniffers, Primal Scream, Madonna, Fontaines D.C., Mogwai, Paramore, Paul Weller, Sigur Rós, Wet Leg, Young Fathers among others... nomusicforgenocide.org/page-3-full-...
Artists including Lorde, Björk and Massive Attack have joined an international initiative to geo-block their music from being streamed in Israel. n.pr/4qUTLhC
Why more than 1,000 musicians are boycotting Israel with 'No Music for Genocide'
Artists including Lorde, Björk and Massive Attack have joined an international initiative to geo-block their music from being streamed in Israel.
n.pr
November 13, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Quite the list of artists joining the geo-block of Israel under the 'No Music for Genocide' banner: also includes Amyl and The Sniffers, Primal Scream, Madonna, Fontaines D.C., Mogwai, Paramore, Paul Weller, Sigur Rós, Wet Leg, Young Fathers among others... nomusicforgenocide.org/page-3-full-...
Reposted by Jarrod Watt
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Siobhan Haughey has won gold in the 200m freestyle at the National Games on Thursday evening.
Haughey won in a time of 1 minute 54.85 seconds, securing Hong Kong's first swim gold of the games.
Siobhan Haughey has won gold in the 200m freestyle at the National Games on Thursday evening.
Haughey won in a time of 1 minute 54.85 seconds, securing Hong Kong's first swim gold of the games.
November 13, 2025 at 11:24 AM
🇭🇰 🥇
Siobhan Haughey has won gold in the 200m freestyle at the National Games on Thursday evening.
Haughey won in a time of 1 minute 54.85 seconds, securing Hong Kong's first swim gold of the games.
Siobhan Haughey has won gold in the 200m freestyle at the National Games on Thursday evening.
Haughey won in a time of 1 minute 54.85 seconds, securing Hong Kong's first swim gold of the games.
Australian media: we can't get journalists into Hong Kong
Australian firefighters: have you tried getting your gear off?
Australian firefighters: have you tried getting your gear off?
November 13, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Australian media: we can't get journalists into Hong Kong
Australian firefighters: have you tried getting your gear off?
Australian firefighters: have you tried getting your gear off?
Superb afternoon filing from @rowecartoon.bsky.social - your non-fungible political cartoon memento of the Epstein file dump as the mad King babbles and rants…
November 13, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Superb afternoon filing from @rowecartoon.bsky.social - your non-fungible political cartoon memento of the Epstein file dump as the mad King babbles and rants…
Among the many reasons to nullify Spotify - the rising tide of AI-generated songs, unlabelled and masquerading as product of human musicianship is really, really annoying
November 13, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Among the many reasons to nullify Spotify - the rising tide of AI-generated songs, unlabelled and masquerading as product of human musicianship is really, really annoying
Rowe with a handy political cartoon reference for a) the re-opening of US Congress and b) Trump again confronted with the unflushable turd that is Epstein
November 12, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Rowe with a handy political cartoon reference for a) the re-opening of US Congress and b) Trump again confronted with the unflushable turd that is Epstein
Getting some weird looks in this cafe as I crank the sound of 350+ bagpipers knocking out It's a Long Way to the Top by AC/DC in the heart of Melbourne... a hearty horns up to all those who strapped on the kit and kilt and set a new world record, perfect intro for AC/DC to play the MCG tonight...
November 12, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Getting some weird looks in this cafe as I crank the sound of 350+ bagpipers knocking out It's a Long Way to the Top by AC/DC in the heart of Melbourne... a hearty horns up to all those who strapped on the kit and kilt and set a new world record, perfect intro for AC/DC to play the MCG tonight...
The conflicting messages hammered upon China's GenZ while jobs are wiped out: save like your parents did! Spend now for joy! "...not being helped by the push to become a champion in robotics and AI because, at least for the time being, this is something of a dampener on job opportunities..."
Why #China’s government can’t get young people to spend more. A piece from me:
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
China needs its youth to spend but they are embracing frugality
Economic uncertainty is encouraging some young people to cut back on their spending.
www.bbc.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:07 AM
The conflicting messages hammered upon China's GenZ while jobs are wiped out: save like your parents did! Spend now for joy! "...not being helped by the push to become a champion in robotics and AI because, at least for the time being, this is something of a dampener on job opportunities..."
If ever a thread needed an accompanying sound sample of Kenneth Williams exclaiming "Ohhh, matron"... this is it.
November 12, 2025 at 8:56 AM
If ever a thread needed an accompanying sound sample of Kenneth Williams exclaiming "Ohhh, matron"... this is it.
Harry Harrison peddles today’s cartoon: the bumpy ride for Hong Kong helpers working outside their lane
November 12, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Harry Harrison peddles today’s cartoon: the bumpy ride for Hong Kong helpers working outside their lane
Not one of my mainland Chinese students expressed any interest in it this week (or last night), the Ali Baba-owned SCMP in Hong Kong gave it no coverage (compared to front page live updates in the past)… a few Aussies were keen - anyone else curious about the lack of interest in Singles Day?
November 12, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Not one of my mainland Chinese students expressed any interest in it this week (or last night), the Ali Baba-owned SCMP in Hong Kong gave it no coverage (compared to front page live updates in the past)… a few Aussies were keen - anyone else curious about the lack of interest in Singles Day?
Reposted by Jarrod Watt
#China #LGBT
via @amyabides.bsky.social
Two of China’s most popular gay dating apps have disappeared from app stores in the country, raising fears of a further crackdown on LGBT communities.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
via @amyabides.bsky.social
Two of China’s most popular gay dating apps have disappeared from app stores in the country, raising fears of a further crackdown on LGBT communities.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
China removes two popular gay dating apps from Apple and Android stores
Withdrawal of Blued and Finka raises fears of further crackdowns on LGBT rights amid growing restrictions
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM
#China #LGBT
via @amyabides.bsky.social
Two of China’s most popular gay dating apps have disappeared from app stores in the country, raising fears of a further crackdown on LGBT communities.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
via @amyabides.bsky.social
Two of China’s most popular gay dating apps have disappeared from app stores in the country, raising fears of a further crackdown on LGBT communities.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
🎶Earth control to Tiangong… we’re sorting out another rocket, won’t be long…🎶
“A backup Shenzhou spacecraft can usually be readied within about eight days, but it may take longer this time because the launch pad is still being prepared..”
www.scmp.com/news/china/s...
“A backup Shenzhou spacecraft can usually be readied within about eight days, but it may take longer this time because the launch pad is still being prepared..”
www.scmp.com/news/china/s...
November 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
🎶Earth control to Tiangong… we’re sorting out another rocket, won’t be long…🎶
“A backup Shenzhou spacecraft can usually be readied within about eight days, but it may take longer this time because the launch pad is still being prepared..”
www.scmp.com/news/china/s...
“A backup Shenzhou spacecraft can usually be readied within about eight days, but it may take longer this time because the launch pad is still being prepared..”
www.scmp.com/news/china/s...
The most prophetic cartoon of them all, from Ballarat artist Will Dyson in the London Daily Herald upon the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, 1919. The adults are UK PM Lloyd George, PM Orlando of Italy, French PM ‘Tiger’ Clemenceau of France, & US President Woodrow Wilson. Just 20 years later…
November 11, 2025 at 1:20 AM
The most prophetic cartoon of them all, from Ballarat artist Will Dyson in the London Daily Herald upon the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, 1919. The adults are UK PM Lloyd George, PM Orlando of Italy, French PM ‘Tiger’ Clemenceau of France, & US President Woodrow Wilson. Just 20 years later…
🎶”You're watching people fighting, you're watching people losing/ On Armistice Day…”🎶
youtu.be/tr-egHGNFG8?...
youtu.be/tr-egHGNFG8?...
November 11, 2025 at 1:09 AM
🎶”You're watching people fighting, you're watching people losing/ On Armistice Day…”🎶
youtu.be/tr-egHGNFG8?...
youtu.be/tr-egHGNFG8?...
Interesting read about this form of detention in mainland China: "RSDL [is] a convenient tool for solving cases... it isolated the suspects, prevented them from receiving outside information and occupied all of their time."
Also, where is SCMP journalist Minnie Chan?
sc.mp/3wvfa?utm_so...
Also, where is SCMP journalist Minnie Chan?
sc.mp/3wvfa?utm_so...
China quietly curbs abuse of detention procedure linked to suspect deaths
New guidelines on supervision, approval and execution of ‘residential surveillance at a designated location’ leaked online.
sc.mp
November 10, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Interesting read about this form of detention in mainland China: "RSDL [is] a convenient tool for solving cases... it isolated the suspects, prevented them from receiving outside information and occupied all of their time."
Also, where is SCMP journalist Minnie Chan?
sc.mp/3wvfa?utm_so...
Also, where is SCMP journalist Minnie Chan?
sc.mp/3wvfa?utm_so...
Today’s COP30 cartoon keepsake from Matt Golding: stakeholders get a seat at the table
November 10, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Today’s COP30 cartoon keepsake from Matt Golding: stakeholders get a seat at the table
Reposted by Jarrod Watt
"Evidence we do have suggests that values of care make women much more open to the alarming nature of the scientific evidence and the visceral impact that weather events have on people." www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Forty per cent of Australian women without kids hesitant to have children because of climate change, survey finds
More than a third of Coalition voters believe temperatures will not rise at all, poll shows
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:20 PM
"Evidence we do have suggests that values of care make women much more open to the alarming nature of the scientific evidence and the visceral impact that weather events have on people." www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Earth control to Tiangong… any update on the taikonauts last seen grilling chicken wings in zero gravity?
November 9, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Earth control to Tiangong… any update on the taikonauts last seen grilling chicken wings in zero gravity?
After a slight hiatus, a new podcast for the FCC in Hong Kong: analysing the revelation of China’s strategy for ‘AI content factories’ and one-sentence prompts for video creation - and what this means for media production in the West podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/t...
Inside China’s AI-driven media revolution: one sentence prompts, AI content factories, what it means for Western media
Podcast Episode · The Correspondent · 09/11/2025 · 32m
podcasts.apple.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:11 AM
After a slight hiatus, a new podcast for the FCC in Hong Kong: analysing the revelation of China’s strategy for ‘AI content factories’ and one-sentence prompts for video creation - and what this means for media production in the West podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/t...
Going to be really interesting to see what Australia's media advocates and what its government regulates in a world where Trump's tech bros/donors/clients champion zero AI regulation while China's AI systems are very clearly regulated
Look I’m not one of those crazy Luddites or anything, but this does seem like it could be quite bad www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Australian man encouraged to murder his father by AI chatbot
Experts are calling for new regulations on artificial intelligence chatbots, after a triple j hack investigation uncovered a disturbing example of a chatbot encouraging a man to murder his father whil...
www.abc.net.au
November 9, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Going to be really interesting to see what Australia's media advocates and what its government regulates in a world where Trump's tech bros/donors/clients champion zero AI regulation while China's AI systems are very clearly regulated
I’ve said this time and again - if the Hong Kong headline says a signal was “hoisted” I want pictures of actual hoisting, otherwise it’s just “posting” with hoist characteristics…
November 9, 2025 at 5:31 AM
I’ve said this time and again - if the Hong Kong headline says a signal was “hoisted” I want pictures of actual hoisting, otherwise it’s just “posting” with hoist characteristics…
“Hong Kong has seen a rise in endangered species smuggling in recent years.”
One fine day at the Customs office: Harry Harrison’s cartoon
One fine day at the Customs office: Harry Harrison’s cartoon
November 9, 2025 at 2:41 AM
“Hong Kong has seen a rise in endangered species smuggling in recent years.”
One fine day at the Customs office: Harry Harrison’s cartoon
One fine day at the Customs office: Harry Harrison’s cartoon