Nine Dragons
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Exclusively posting here now about HK/China and global events/issues. Occasional nonsense.
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this just makes the fact that they've arrested someone for sedition because they petitioned for an inquiry all the more absurd
Hong Kong chief executive John Lee says "he will be in touch with the judiciary to have a judge to chair the committee, which will conduct its work in “high efficiency”" to ascertain the cause of the deadly fire in Tai Po which has so far claimed 151 lives. sc.mp/48ckf?utm_so...
Breaking | John Lee orders judge-led committee to uncover truth behind Hong Kong fire
The committee will be chaired by a judge and will investigate the cause of the deadly fire in Tai Po which claimed 151 lives.
sc.mp
December 2, 2025 at 2:48 AM
this just makes the fact that they've arrested someone for sedition because they petitioned for an inquiry all the more absurd
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December 1, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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State-backed Hong Kong newspaper Ta Kung Pao has taken down an investigative report published on 28 Nov which cited industry sources saying building maintenance works effectively controlled by cartel, rife with corrupt practices in tender process, widespread cost and corner-cutting in materials.
November 30, 2025 at 10:44 AM
State-backed Hong Kong newspaper Ta Kung Pao has taken down an investigative report published on 28 Nov which cited industry sources saying building maintenance works effectively controlled by cartel, rife with corrupt practices in tender process, widespread cost and corner-cutting in materials.
Because OF COURSE that's how this government will respond to any request for them to actually do their job in the wake of a massive deadly event - arrest anyone who asks!
November 29, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Because OF COURSE that's how this government will respond to any request for them to actually do their job in the wake of a massive deadly event - arrest anyone who asks!
I was going to use a Times of India article for this story, until I noticed that this was the image that came up along with the link (and is in their article). This kind of AI slop adds nothing (at least they put a note to say it's AI generated, in case it wasn't already obvious to some).
November 28, 2025 at 5:01 AM
I was going to use a Times of India article for this story, until I noticed that this was the image that came up along with the link (and is in their article). This kind of AI slop adds nothing (at least they put a note to say it's AI generated, in case it wasn't already obvious to some).
One huge problem with HK in the "new era", is that it focuses massive resources on finding & punishing things like standing near a protest while wearing black, throwing a pair of sunglasses etc., giving years in jail for such things, while issuing only empty warnings for life-endangering practices.
November 27, 2025 at 9:51 AM
One huge problem with HK in the "new era", is that it focuses massive resources on finding & punishing things like standing near a protest while wearing black, throwing a pair of sunglasses etc., giving years in jail for such things, while issuing only empty warnings for life-endangering practices.
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(In expressing her desire to see the renovation go on unimpeded in spite of this criticism, Wong also uses the unfortunate idiom 「如火如荼」, literally saying that the works should “proceed like a raging fire.”)
November 27, 2025 at 9:07 AM
(In expressing her desire to see the renovation go on unimpeded in spite of this criticism, Wong also uses the unfortunate idiom 「如火如荼」, literally saying that the works should “proceed like a raging fire.”)
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This 2024 post from the DAB’s Peggy Wong is quickly becoming infamous.
In it, the pro-Beijing district councillor dismisses fire safety concerns about the Wang Fuk work as malicious rumours misleading the public, and accuses the Democratic Party of “provocatively live-streaming “ from the scene.
In it, the pro-Beijing district councillor dismisses fire safety concerns about the Wang Fuk work as malicious rumours misleading the public, and accuses the Democratic Party of “provocatively live-streaming “ from the scene.
November 27, 2025 at 7:37 AM
This 2024 post from the DAB’s Peggy Wong is quickly becoming infamous.
In it, the pro-Beijing district councillor dismisses fire safety concerns about the Wang Fuk work as malicious rumours misleading the public, and accuses the Democratic Party of “provocatively live-streaming “ from the scene.
In it, the pro-Beijing district councillor dismisses fire safety concerns about the Wang Fuk work as malicious rumours misleading the public, and accuses the Democratic Party of “provocatively live-streaming “ from the scene.
Oh, you mean he was manipulated by and took the side of a dictator? How unprecedented...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Trump reportedly urged Japan’s PM to avoid further escalations in dispute with China
The report comes after the Wall Street Journal claimed the US president told Sanae Takaichi to ‘dial down the volume’ in dispute over Taiwan
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Oh, you mean he was manipulated by and took the side of a dictator? How unprecedented...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Feeling very reassured that this is just a silly conspiracy theory.
November 20, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Feeling very reassured that this is just a silly conspiracy theory.
Hope you haven't gotten too excited about the Epstein Bill.
It will compel the release of all UNCLASSIFIED information.
The President has the power to decide what is or isn't "classified". So good luck getting the important stuff.
It will compel the release of all UNCLASSIFIED information.
The President has the power to decide what is or isn't "classified". So good luck getting the important stuff.
November 19, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Hope you haven't gotten too excited about the Epstein Bill.
It will compel the release of all UNCLASSIFIED information.
The President has the power to decide what is or isn't "classified". So good luck getting the important stuff.
It will compel the release of all UNCLASSIFIED information.
The President has the power to decide what is or isn't "classified". So good luck getting the important stuff.
This AI article comes from one of Pakistan's biggest newspapers, Dawn
Let's be fair tho, MAYBE Pakistan has so few people and the people who are there are so well off, that they can't find a human to do the job at a reasonable cost?
Let's be fair tho, MAYBE Pakistan has so few people and the people who are there are so well off, that they can't find a human to do the job at a reasonable cost?
From the burgeoning genre of “great news media moments using AI”… economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-upd...
November 16, 2025 at 3:27 AM
This AI article comes from one of Pakistan's biggest newspapers, Dawn
Let's be fair tho, MAYBE Pakistan has so few people and the people who are there are so well off, that they can't find a human to do the job at a reasonable cost?
Let's be fair tho, MAYBE Pakistan has so few people and the people who are there are so well off, that they can't find a human to do the job at a reasonable cost?
Japan, one of the safest countries on Earth, says something about Taiwan.
HK govt, screaming in panic: "OH MY GOD DON'T GO TO JAPAN IT'S SO DANGEROUS YOU WILL GET ATTACKED BY THE PEOPLE AND BEARS AND PROBABLY DIE HORRIBLY!!!"
HK govt, screaming in panic: "OH MY GOD DON'T GO TO JAPAN IT'S SO DANGEROUS YOU WILL GET ATTACKED BY THE PEOPLE AND BEARS AND PROBABLY DIE HORRIBLY!!!"
November 15, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Japan, one of the safest countries on Earth, says something about Taiwan.
HK govt, screaming in panic: "OH MY GOD DON'T GO TO JAPAN IT'S SO DANGEROUS YOU WILL GET ATTACKED BY THE PEOPLE AND BEARS AND PROBABLY DIE HORRIBLY!!!"
HK govt, screaming in panic: "OH MY GOD DON'T GO TO JAPAN IT'S SO DANGEROUS YOU WILL GET ATTACKED BY THE PEOPLE AND BEARS AND PROBABLY DIE HORRIBLY!!!"
The Boys season 3, from 2022, does an amazing job of parodying the Trump admin of 2025.
November 14, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The Boys season 3, from 2022, does an amazing job of parodying the Trump admin of 2025.
Another example. This time a before/after that just gives a small hint (or reminder) about what happened.
November 14, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Another example. This time a before/after that just gives a small hint (or reminder) about what happened.
I love how quickly the Wikipedia grammar police must have swarmed this article about the Hongqi Bridge, which opened in April. And, er... has suddenly "closed".
(you can see video & photos of its "closure" here: www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-as...)
(you can see video & photos of its "closure" here: www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-as...)
November 13, 2025 at 3:24 AM
I love how quickly the Wikipedia grammar police must have swarmed this article about the Hongqi Bridge, which opened in April. And, er... has suddenly "closed".
(you can see video & photos of its "closure" here: www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-as...)
(you can see video & photos of its "closure" here: www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-as...)
Snippets of history are sometimes found in Google Street View.
November 12, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Snippets of history are sometimes found in Google Street View.
TBF, I seriously doubt he will hit the necessary targets:
Over a decade, he must deliver 20m Tesla electric vehicles to buyers, sell 10m active full self-driving subscriptions, develop & sell 1m humanoid robots & deploy 1m robotaxis in commercial service...
Over a decade, he must deliver 20m Tesla electric vehicles to buyers, sell 10m active full self-driving subscriptions, develop & sell 1m humanoid robots & deploy 1m robotaxis in commercial service...
This is the guy who has repeatedly accused the entire nation of Ukraine of being greedy for wanting less than this to defend themselves against invasion.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Tesla shareholders approve $1tn pay package for Elon Musk
Chants of ‘Elon’ erupt after compensation plan approved despite opposition from several high-profile investors
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:18 AM
TBF, I seriously doubt he will hit the necessary targets:
Over a decade, he must deliver 20m Tesla electric vehicles to buyers, sell 10m active full self-driving subscriptions, develop & sell 1m humanoid robots & deploy 1m robotaxis in commercial service...
Over a decade, he must deliver 20m Tesla electric vehicles to buyers, sell 10m active full self-driving subscriptions, develop & sell 1m humanoid robots & deploy 1m robotaxis in commercial service...
This is the guy who has repeatedly accused the entire nation of Ukraine of being greedy for wanting less than this to defend themselves against invasion.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Tesla shareholders approve $1tn pay package for Elon Musk
Chants of ‘Elon’ erupt after compensation plan approved despite opposition from several high-profile investors
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:11 PM
This is the guy who has repeatedly accused the entire nation of Ukraine of being greedy for wanting less than this to defend themselves against invasion.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Image 1: Wikipedia section on space debris from the page about China's 2007 anti-satellite missile test & how it will endanger space missions for decades to come.
Image 2: November 2026 - "Return of Chinese astronauts delayed after spacecraft struck by debris"
Image 2: November 2026 - "Return of Chinese astronauts delayed after spacecraft struck by debris"
November 5, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Image 1: Wikipedia section on space debris from the page about China's 2007 anti-satellite missile test & how it will endanger space missions for decades to come.
Image 2: November 2026 - "Return of Chinese astronauts delayed after spacecraft struck by debris"
Image 2: November 2026 - "Return of Chinese astronauts delayed after spacecraft struck by debris"
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November 4, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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"Yeah, it never came up. Not once. But he did assure me that he wouldn't take any action. Very firm, clear assurances. Trust me. But also, it never came up."
November 3, 2025 at 7:56 AM
"Yeah, it never came up. Not once. But he did assure me that he wouldn't take any action. Very firm, clear assurances. Trust me. But also, it never came up."
One of the really weird things about this is that the Nigerian government have been battling Islamic militants for years and would genuinely LOVE American help (weapons, training, intelligence, MAYBE even SF) in defeating them. But instead of offering any of that, he just threatens them.
November 2, 2025 at 3:27 AM
One of the really weird things about this is that the Nigerian government have been battling Islamic militants for years and would genuinely LOVE American help (weapons, training, intelligence, MAYBE even SF) in defeating them. But instead of offering any of that, he just threatens them.
When I hear Trump say that "Taiwan never came up" in his meeting with Xi, I initially think "oh good, so he hasn't sold them out" followed swiftly by "Taiwan probably did come up & he totally sold them out as he's given this exact kind of report on a meeting before where it turns out he's lying".
October 30, 2025 at 5:06 AM
When I hear Trump say that "Taiwan never came up" in his meeting with Xi, I initially think "oh good, so he hasn't sold them out" followed swiftly by "Taiwan probably did come up & he totally sold them out as he's given this exact kind of report on a meeting before where it turns out he's lying".
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Economic Affairs Commission. He did not mention an exact percentage."
Unfortunately, growing at a what they think a "reasonable" range and "significantly" raising the household consumption share of GDP are likely to be incompatible exercises.
carnegieendowment.org/posts/2024/0...
Economic Affairs Commission. He did not mention an exact percentage."
Unfortunately, growing at a what they think a "reasonable" range and "significantly" raising the household consumption share of GDP are likely to be incompatible exercises.
carnegieendowment.org/posts/2024/0...
Why Is It So Hard for China to Boost Domestic Demand?
Beijing’s unwillingness to boost the consumption share of GDP is not as bizarre as it seems.
carnegieendowment.org
October 26, 2025 at 4:04 AM
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Economic Affairs Commission. He did not mention an exact percentage."
Unfortunately, growing at a what they think a "reasonable" range and "significantly" raising the household consumption share of GDP are likely to be incompatible exercises.
carnegieendowment.org/posts/2024/0...
Economic Affairs Commission. He did not mention an exact percentage."
Unfortunately, growing at a what they think a "reasonable" range and "significantly" raising the household consumption share of GDP are likely to be incompatible exercises.
carnegieendowment.org/posts/2024/0...