“Treasure my root,” Chinese-American Actor Apologize as “Monster Hunter” Dialogues Accused of “Insulting Chinese”
Source: Stand News #Dec08
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“Treasure my root,” Chinese-American Actor Apologize as “Monster Hunter” Dialogues Accused of “Insulting Chinese”
The movie “Monster Hunter” released a few days ago was dropped from the Chinese market due to an insulting incident. MC Jin (Jin Au-Yeung), who was accused of insulting China, issued a video clip to apologize. He wrote “treasure my root” in simplified Chinese and emphasize that he will always be proud of his lineage.
The incident originated from a scene in the movie where a soldier played by MC Jin said, “Look at my knees,” and another person ask, “What kind of knees are these?”. Then MC Jin answered, “Chinese”. The Chinese subtitle didn’t translate the dialogue as “Chinese” but as “There is gold under men's knees”. However, Chinese netizens still lambasted the dialogue, with online comments saying that the dialogue is originated from a World War II-era nursery rhyme, “Chinese, Japanese, dirty knees, look at these,” which was seen as a mockery of the Chinese and Japanese tradition of kneeling and was considered discriminatory. After the insulting controversy, Chinese cinemas were notified by the authorities to take down the film, and those who had bought tickets were refunded, while the producer is working on a new version.
Source: Stand News #Dec08
#Insulting #Chinese #Japanese #MonsterHunter #MCJin #Discrimination
The movie “Monster Hunter” released a few days ago was dropped from the Chinese market due to an insulting incident. MC Jin (Jin Au-Yeung), who was accused of insulting China, issued a video clip to apologize. He wrote “treasure my root” in simplified Chinese and emphasize that he will always be proud of his lineage.
The incident originated from a scene in the movie where a soldier played by MC Jin said, “Look at my knees,” and another person ask, “What kind of knees are these?”. Then MC Jin answered, “Chinese”. The Chinese subtitle didn’t translate the dialogue as “Chinese” but as “There is gold under men's knees”. However, Chinese netizens still lambasted the dialogue, with online comments saying that the dialogue is originated from a World War II-era nursery rhyme, “Chinese, Japanese, dirty knees, look at these,” which was seen as a mockery of the Chinese and Japanese tradition of kneeling and was considered discriminatory. After the insulting controversy, Chinese cinemas were notified by the authorities to take down the film, and those who had bought tickets were refunded, while the producer is working on a new version.
Source: Stand News #Dec08
#Insulting #Chinese #Japanese #MonsterHunter #MCJin #Discrimination
China’s growing naval activity in Japanese waters is a big concern, Japan lawmakers says
Source: CNBC #Dec08
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China’s growing naval activity in Japanese waters is a big concern, Japan lawmakers says
After Japanese media reported that Japan, France and the United States will hold joint military drills for the first time next May, state minister of defense Yasuhide Nakayama said, “Tokyo feels threatened by China’s activity in the waters surrounding Japan.”
An opinion piece in Chinese state-backed tabloid Global times said the planned military exercises show that Tokyo wants to rely on its allies to support its “illegal maritime claims:.
Nakayama said Beijing is “unilaterally” changing the status quo in the East China sea. The Chinese ships and the coast guard vessels try to get into Japan’s territorial water every single day. Also, he continued that Tokyo is concerned about Beijing’s cooperation with Moscow.
Source: CNBC #Dec08
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/08/chinas-naval-activity-in-japanese-waters-is-concern-japan-lawmaker-says.html?__source=iosappshare%7Ccom.apple.UIKit.activity.CopyToPasteboard
#Japan #EastChinaSea #China #MilitaryDrill
After Japanese media reported that Japan, France and the United States will hold joint military drills for the first time next May, state minister of defense Yasuhide Nakayama said, “Tokyo feels threatened by China’s activity in the waters surrounding Japan.”
An opinion piece in Chinese state-backed tabloid Global times said the planned military exercises show that Tokyo wants to rely on its allies to support its “illegal maritime claims:.
Nakayama said Beijing is “unilaterally” changing the status quo in the East China sea. The Chinese ships and the coast guard vessels try to get into Japan’s territorial water every single day. Also, he continued that Tokyo is concerned about Beijing’s cooperation with Moscow.
Source: CNBC #Dec08
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/08/chinas-naval-activity-in-japanese-waters-is-concern-japan-lawmaker-says.html?__source=iosappshare%7Ccom.apple.UIKit.activity.CopyToPasteboard
#Japan #EastChinaSea #China #MilitaryDrill
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China's growing naval activity in Japanese waters is a big concern, Japan lawmaker says
Japan's state minister of defense says China's growing maritime activities in the disputed waters surrounding Japan is a threat.
New Australia Law Can Scrap China Belt and Road Accords
Source: Bloomberg #Dec08
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New Australia Law Can Scrap China Belt and Road Accords
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has new powers to veto or scrap agreements that state governments reach with foreign powers under laws that could stymie China’s Belt and Road Initiative in Australia and further inflame tension between the trading partners.
New Australia law passed by Parliament on 8 Dec (Tuesday) will give the foreign minister the ability to stop new and previously signed agreements between overseas governments between overseas governments and Australia’s states and territories, and with bodies such as local authorities and universities.
The states and territories have at least 130 agreements across 30 nations that could be affected by the new law, according to Morrison.
It’s the latest move by the government to safeguard national interests. Morrison also plans to toughen foreign investment screening.
Source: Bloomberg #Dec08
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-12-08/australia-passes-law-that-can-scrap-china-belt-and-road-accords
#Australia #AustraliaLaw #BeltRoadInitiative
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has new powers to veto or scrap agreements that state governments reach with foreign powers under laws that could stymie China’s Belt and Road Initiative in Australia and further inflame tension between the trading partners.
New Australia law passed by Parliament on 8 Dec (Tuesday) will give the foreign minister the ability to stop new and previously signed agreements between overseas governments between overseas governments and Australia’s states and territories, and with bodies such as local authorities and universities.
The states and territories have at least 130 agreements across 30 nations that could be affected by the new law, according to Morrison.
It’s the latest move by the government to safeguard national interests. Morrison also plans to toughen foreign investment screening.
Source: Bloomberg #Dec08
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-12-08/australia-passes-law-that-can-scrap-china-belt-and-road-accords
#Australia #AustraliaLaw #BeltRoadInitiative
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New Australia Law Can Scrap China Belt and Road Accords
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has new powers to veto or scrap agreements that state governments reach with foreign powers under laws that could stymie China’s Belt and Road Initiative in Australia and further inflame tensions between the trading partners.
China Suspends Beef Import from the Sixth Australian Supplier as Trade Disputes Escalates
Source: Stand News #Dec08
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China Suspends Beef Import from the Sixth Australian Supplier as Trade Disputes Escalates
As the Australia-China Trade War gets worsened, China announced more Australian beef import suspension, without providing any reason for the import ban.
China has successively banned five Australian beef suppliers this year. One of which was accused of using Chloramphenicol, a prohibited antibiotic banned in Australia and China, the other four were accused of violating quarantine requirements.
China Customs stopped application and registration for beef exports from Meramist, the sixth Australian beef supplier, from 7 December without any explanation. Meramist General Manager Mike Eathorne said in an interview with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) yesterday, "I was advised five minutes ago and I have been given absolutely no reasons."
#China #Australia #AustralianBeefSuppliers #TradeWar #Meramist #MikeEathorne
Source: Stand News #Dec08
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As the Australia-China Trade War gets worsened, China announced more Australian beef import suspension, without providing any reason for the import ban.
China has successively banned five Australian beef suppliers this year. One of which was accused of using Chloramphenicol, a prohibited antibiotic banned in Australia and China, the other four were accused of violating quarantine requirements.
China Customs stopped application and registration for beef exports from Meramist, the sixth Australian beef supplier, from 7 December without any explanation. Meramist General Manager Mike Eathorne said in an interview with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) yesterday, "I was advised five minutes ago and I have been given absolutely no reasons."
#China #Australia #AustralianBeefSuppliers #TradeWar #Meramist #MikeEathorne
Source: Stand News #Dec08
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Goldman Sachs to acquire 100% of China Securities Joint Venture
Goldman Sachs is the first global bank to seek full ownership of its securities business in China, deepening its investment in the world’s second-largest economy after partnering with a domestic brokerage for 17 years.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Morgan Stanley have both taken majority control of their local securities joint ventures. The former also has full ownership of a futures unit in China. Citigroup Inc. has been awarded a custodian license that allows it to service mutual and private fund domiciled in China.
Goldman didn’t say how much it plans to pay for the remaining shares in the China venture. As regulatory approvals can take some time to secure, the transaction would likely be completed in 2021.
Source: WSJ #Dec08
https://www.wsj.com/articles/goldman-sachs-moves-to-acquire-100-of-china-securities-joint-venture-11607402421?st=sfzfzk39u2oiqb2&reflink=article_copyURL_share
#ChinaSecuritiesJV #China #GoldmanSachs
Goldman Sachs is the first global bank to seek full ownership of its securities business in China, deepening its investment in the world’s second-largest economy after partnering with a domestic brokerage for 17 years.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Morgan Stanley have both taken majority control of their local securities joint ventures. The former also has full ownership of a futures unit in China. Citigroup Inc. has been awarded a custodian license that allows it to service mutual and private fund domiciled in China.
Goldman didn’t say how much it plans to pay for the remaining shares in the China venture. As regulatory approvals can take some time to secure, the transaction would likely be completed in 2021.
Source: WSJ #Dec08
https://www.wsj.com/articles/goldman-sachs-moves-to-acquire-100-of-china-securities-joint-venture-11607402421?st=sfzfzk39u2oiqb2&reflink=article_copyURL_share
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UK House of Common Raises Concerns on the Severe Downturn in Hong Kong’s Situation. Minister of State for Asia Refuses to Comment on the Freezing of Former HK Legislative Councillor Ted Hui’s HSBC Bank Accounts
Source: Stand News #Dec08
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