China-Germany cooperation has become more solid and dynamic: Xi - CNA

BEIJING: Cooperation between China and Germany has become more robust, solid and dynamic, Chinese President Xi Jinping told German Chancellor Olaf Scholz through a video link chat on Friday (Nov 3).

In a wide-ranging discussion that touched on global trade, climate goals, the Israel-Hamas war and the Ukraine crisis, the two leaders agreed that China-German relations are improving on several fronts.

"China-Germany trade is developing steadily, two-way investment enthusiasm is high, and the cooperation between the two countries is becoming more stable, more solid and more dynamic," Xi was quoted as saying by state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV).

Scholz, who came to China last November in the first visit by a G7 leader to the country since the COVID-19 pandemic, said "German-Chinese relations have shown more possibilities and broad prospects."

In the talks, Xi said he also hoped that Germany would push the European Union to "uphold the principles of marketisation and fairness, work with China to uphold fair market competition and free trade and maintain the stability of global industrial and supply chains."

China is facing a probe by the European Union into subsidies for electric vehicles, and also the threat of other investigations linked to Chinese steelmakers and its wind power industry.

Xi said both countries must not only develop good bilateral relations but also safeguard the international order and multilateralism and work together to address global challenges, according to state media.

In their meeting last November, both leaders jointly condemned threats of using nuclear weapons as the Ukraine-Russia conflict escalated.

This time Xi pointed out that "whether it is the Palestinian-Israeli conflict or the Ukraine crisis, to solve the root cause, it is necessary to think more deeply about security issues and promote the construction of a balanced, effective and sustainable security architecture," he was quoted as saying by state media.

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Scoot flight attendant berates passenger for letting child stand on seat, sparks debate - STOMP

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Nov 2, 2023

The actions of a flight attendant have sparked debate online after she was filmed berating a parent for allowing her child to stand on his seat. 

The incident happened on Oct 31 while the plane was taxiing on the runway, according to a TikTok video. It was not ascertained where the flight was headed. 

The clip shows a cabin crew member – from what appears to be Scoot airlines – berating the mother, saying in Mandarin: "Don't you know it's very dangerous? I'll have to write a report if anything happens to him. And it's going to be very long."

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因孩子在飞机落地滑行期问站起，家长被新加坡空姐教育 你觉得空姐态度怎样？

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The flight attendant then says the passenger ought to take some responsibility for her child.

"I was scared when I saw what was happening from over there," she adds, before walking away.

The video, which has garnered over 50,000 views, sparked some discussion on whether the flight attendant’s reaction was warranted or unprofessional.

"You never scold a parent in public, especially not in front of their child," one commenter wrote. 

Others, however, said the employee’s response was a fair and natural reaction.

"Safety first. Don't wait for something to happen before regretting it."

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Australian woman in court on murder charges after mushroom lunch killed three - CNA

Don Patterson, his wife, Gail, and her sister Heather Wilkinson became ill and later died after the Jul 29 lunch in Leongatha, a small rural town around 135km southeast of Melbourne.

Local media reported Don and Gail Patterson were the parents of Erin Patterson's ex-husband Simon Patterson, who was also present at the lunch.

Simon Patterson is listed in court documents as the alleged victim in four of the accounts of attempted murder, including three separate incidents in 2021 and 2022, in which he fell ill after eating.

The alleged victim in the fifth count, Wilkinson's husband, Ian, a pastor in a nearby town, became seriously ill after attending the lunch and was released from hospital in September.

Police said in August the symptoms of the victims were consistent with mushroom poisoning. Dean Thomas, one of the detectives involved in the case, told a news conference on Thursday the investigation was continuing.

The mysterious deaths have gripped Australia, where deaths from eating mushrooms are relatively rare. Months before the deaths occurred, the state of Victoria where the incident took place released an advisory warning would-be foragers not to pick or consume wild mushrooms unless they were experts.

"Anyone who collects and consumes wild mushrooms of unknown species is putting themselves at risk of potential poisoning and serious illness," the state's health department said.

The advisory noted that the "Death Cap" mushroom growing in the state was poisonous enough to kill an adult human, while a second, the yellow-staining mushroom, was the cause of most poisonings as it looked similar to edible wild mushrooms.

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Australian woman in court on murder charges after mushroom lunch killed three - CNA

Don Patterson, his wife, Gail, and her sister Heather Wilkinson became ill and later died after the Jul 29 lunch in Leongatha, a small rural town around 135km southeast of Melbourne.

Local media reported Don and Gail Patterson were the parents of Erin Patterson's ex-husband Simon Patterson, who was also present at the lunch.

Simon Patterson is listed in court documents as the alleged victim in four of the accounts of attempted murder, including three separate incidents in 2021 and 2022, in which he fell ill after eating.

The alleged victim in the fifth count, Wilkinson's husband, Ian, a pastor in a nearby town, became seriously ill after attending the lunch and was released from hospital in September.

Police said in August the symptoms of the victims were consistent with mushroom poisoning. Dean Thomas, one of the detectives involved in the case, told a news conference on Thursday the investigation was continuing.

The mysterious deaths have gripped Australia, where deaths from eating mushrooms are relatively rare. Months before the deaths occurred, the state of Victoria where the incident took place released an advisory warning would-be foragers not to pick or consume wild mushrooms unless they were experts.

"Anyone who collects and consumes wild mushrooms of unknown species is putting themselves at risk of potential poisoning and serious illness," the state's health department said.

The advisory noted that the "Death Cap" mushroom growing in the state was poisonous enough to kill an adult human, while a second, the yellow-staining mushroom, was the cause of most poisonings as it looked similar to edible wild mushrooms.

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Israel says it has Gaza City surrounded - CNA

"WHOLE FAMILIES KILLED"

The Israeli army is also seeking to free around 240 hostages, both civilians and troops, captured by Hamas during the attacks.

About 332 soldiers have already died in the Oct 7 attacks and in the Israeli offensive the Hamas assault triggered.

Now gruelling urban warfare lies ahead deeper inside Gaza, where Hamas is fighting from a tunnel network spanning hundreds of kilometres.

Global concern has risen sharply over Israel's response, in which the army says it has struck more than 12,000 targets so far.

The Hamas-run Gaza health ministry says more than 9,000 people have died, mostly women and children.

Special concern has focused on repeated heavy strikes on Gaza's largest refugee camp - densely populated Jabalia, north of Gaza City - where explosions brought down residential buildings.

Gaza's Hamas-ruled government said 195 were killed in two days of Israeli strikes on Jabalia, with hundreds more missing and wounded, figures AFP could not independently verify.

Major strikes also hit Gaza's Bureij refugee camp and an area near a UN-run school in Jabalia on Thursday, where the health ministry said 27 had died.

Outside the Al-Quds hospital in Gaza City, displaced residents seeking shelter from Israeli strikes told AFP that civilians would not withstand the barrage much longer.

"This is not a life. We need a safe place for our kids," said 50-year-old Hiyam Shamlakh. "Everybody is terrified, children, women and the elderly."

Another Gazan, Mahmoud Abu Jarad, said civilians would not be able to tolerate another week of strikes. "We demand a ceasefire. This is the most important thing," the 30-year-old said.

"DEATH EVERY DAY"

Israel has sought to justify the first Jabalia attack by saying it targeted a senior Hamas commander in a tunnel complex below the camp.

AFP has witnessed rescuers desperately clawing through the rubble and twisted metal in frantic attempts to bring out survivors and bodies.

Emergency responders say "whole families" have died.

The wounded were rushed away by cart, motorcycle and ambulance as anguished wails and blaring sirens filled the dusty air.

But Gaza's hospitals are overwhelmed, short of medical supplies and often without electricity.

Violence has also flared in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, where more than 130 Palestinians have died since Oct 7 according to the Palestinian health ministry.

On Thursday, three Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire, the ministry said, and an Israeli was killed in a Palestinian shooting attack, according to first responders.

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Taiwan probes Foxconn founder's campaign over toilet paper bribes - CNA

Under Taiwan's election laws, bribing people to sign or not sign for a potential candidate is punishable by a maximum seven-year jail term, in addition to a fine of up to NT$10 million.

The case is among around a dozen investigations launched over Gou's signature campaign, local media reported.

Prosecutors in the capital Taipei said on Wednesday that they were investigating two bribery cases connected to Gou's signature campaign.

A total of 13 suspects were questioned on Tuesday and released on bail, according to Taipei district prosecutors' office, without elaborating on the allegations.

Gou's campaign office announced on Thursday that over 1.03 million signatures were filed.

In China, Foxconn is under tax and land probes in several provinces, Beijing's state-run Global Times reported last month.

The investigations come as self-ruled Taiwan - which China claims as its territory and has vowed to seize one day - prepares to hold presidential elections on Jan 13.

Officials from Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party, including its presidential candidate and Vice-President Lai Ching-te, have defended Foxconn and accused Beijing of trying to interfere in its elections.

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Foreigners in S'pore reminded not to support or import foreign politics amid Israel-Hamas war - The Straits Times

SINGAPORE – Foreigners should avoid using Singapore as a platform to further their political causes amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).

In a Facebook post on Thursday, MOM said: “The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict has claimed the innocent lives of many civilians and evoked emotions globally.

“Given the heightened tensions, it is important that we remain calm and not let these external events affect the racial and religious harmony and peace in Singapore.”

On Thursday, a joint advisory by MOM, Internal Security Department and Ministry of Home Affairs also cautioned those working or living in Singapore against supporting or importing foreign politics here. This includes the public display of materials like banners, flags and posters.

“Singapore has zero-tolerance for any acts of extremism, violence or terrorism. Anyone engaging in such acts will be severely dealt with under the Singapore law,” the advisory said.

Foreigners were also reminded to engage in responsible and respectful discussions on the sensitive topic.

They were reminded to not write, post or share any information in person or online that may stir up emotions that result in violence or cause hatred among different races of religions.

“Doing so is an offence and punishable under the Singapore law. Offenders may be banned from working in Singapore,” the advisory said.

The notice comes less than a month after Hamas mounted a cross-border attack in southern Israel on Oct 7, igniting a brutal clash between Israel and Hamas that has left thousands dead.

Israel said Hamas killed 1,400 people and took more than 200 hostages. The Gaza health ministry said some 8,800 Palestinians in the enclave have been killed by Israel’s retaliatory strikes.

In the advisory, foreigners were also reminded to avoid speculating or spreading unverified information on the conflict that may cause discomfort to others.

Those who wish to make donations to help victims of the war should do so through official channels like the Singapore Red Cross Society or the Rahmatan Lil Alamin Foundation to ensure that donations are used for genuine purposes.

People who notice any suspicious activities or people who show signs of radicalisation can contact the police on 1800-255-0000 or the Internal Security Department on 1800-2626-473.

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