Hong Kong must wake up to the beauty and potential of its waters
By Timothy J. Peirson-Smith
Hong Kong, renowned for its stunning skyline and vibrant urban life, also boasts an extensive coastline and many underused islands.
As the city grapples with the challenges of population density and limited land resources, it is imperative to explore better uses of our water bodies, particularly for marine recreation and ecotourism. By investing in this sector, we can enhance residents’ quality of life, stimulate economic growth and promote sustainable practices.
With one of the longest coastlines of any global city – spanning 722km – and over 263 islands, Hong Kong has immense potential for water-based activities. The waters surrounding our city are not only beautiful but also provide a unique opportunity for leisure and adventure.
However, despite this wealth of natural resources, the infrastructure supporting marine recreation remains stagnant. For instance, the number of pleasure vessels surged by 120 per cent between 2007 and 2023, yet the provision of moorings and facilities has not kept pace, leaving many boat owners underserved and frustrated.
The benefits of promoting water-based recreation and tourism in Hong Kong are multifaceted. For a start, it enhances the quality of life by providing opportunities to connect with nature and enjoy its beauty.
Activities such as sailing, kayaking and recreational fishing can foster community spirit and encourage a healthier lifestyle. They are also a counterbalance to the fast-paced urban environment that characterises much of daily life in Hong Kong.
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By Timothy J. Peirson-Smith
Hong Kong, renowned for its stunning skyline and vibrant urban life, also boasts an extensive coastline and many underused islands.
As the city grapples with the challenges of population density and limited land resources, it is imperative to explore better uses of our water bodies, particularly for marine recreation and ecotourism. By investing in this sector, we can enhance residents’ quality of life, stimulate economic growth and promote sustainable practices.
With one of the longest coastlines of any global city – spanning 722km – and over 263 islands, Hong Kong has immense potential for water-based activities. The waters surrounding our city are not only beautiful but also provide a unique opportunity for leisure and adventure.
However, despite this wealth of natural resources, the infrastructure supporting marine recreation remains stagnant. For instance, the number of pleasure vessels surged by 120 per cent between 2007 and 2023, yet the provision of moorings and facilities has not kept pace, leaving many boat owners underserved and frustrated.
The benefits of promoting water-based recreation and tourism in Hong Kong are multifaceted. For a start, it enhances the quality of life by providing opportunities to connect with nature and enjoy its beauty.
Activities such as sailing, kayaking and recreational fishing can foster community spirit and encourage a healthier lifestyle. They are also a counterbalance to the fast-paced urban environment that characterises much of daily life in Hong Kong.
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BBC marks 100 years of ‘national treasure’ shipping forecast that’s inspired poets, bands
By Agence France-Presse
The BBC on Wednesday celebrates 100 years of a weather forecast for sailors in British waters that has inspired musicians and poets and become an immovable fixture on UK radio.
The Shipping Forecast, providing predictions by the Met Office on expected wind speeds, sea state, weather and visibility, began as a vital service to sailors and sea captains who may be in peril at sea.
Modern seafarers can now rely on sophisticated forecasting technology but the calm, rhythmic delivery of the forecast by one of BBC Radio 4’s silky-voiced continuity announcers has turned the forecast into something of a beloved British institution.
Radio 4 controller Mohit Bakaya described The Shipping Forecast as a “cherished ritual” and “one of our national treasures”.
He said the centenary would be marked with a day-long series of programmes on Wednesday.
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By Agence France-Presse
The BBC on Wednesday celebrates 100 years of a weather forecast for sailors in British waters that has inspired musicians and poets and become an immovable fixture on UK radio.
The Shipping Forecast, providing predictions by the Met Office on expected wind speeds, sea state, weather and visibility, began as a vital service to sailors and sea captains who may be in peril at sea.
Modern seafarers can now rely on sophisticated forecasting technology but the calm, rhythmic delivery of the forecast by one of BBC Radio 4’s silky-voiced continuity announcers has turned the forecast into something of a beloved British institution.
Radio 4 controller Mohit Bakaya described The Shipping Forecast as a “cherished ritual” and “one of our national treasures”.
He said the centenary would be marked with a day-long series of programmes on Wednesday.
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Anger over South Korea’s Jeju Air crash fuels boycott against goods made by carrier’s owner
By The Korea Times
There are growing signs of a boycott against products manufactured by Aekyung Group, the parent company of Jeju Air, following the crash of one of its aircraft at Muan International Airport on Sunday, which claimed the lives of 179 people on board.
The boycott, fuelled by public outrage over the incident and lingering cynicism surrounding an ongoing legal battle involving the group’s humidifier disinfectant products – linked to a series of injuries and fatalities – poses a significant threat to the group’s public image and future business prospects.
People have begun sharing information online about retail products manufactured by Aekyung’s subsidiaries, urging others to boycott them. The products include cosmetics, haircare, dental care, hygiene and home care items. Most of these products are made by Aekyung Industrial, which manufactures everyday household goods.
The movement is spreading fast across social networking platforms, including X.
“These are the brands of Aekyung Group, which owns Jeju Air,” said a post on social media on Tuesday, accompanied by a montage of logos from dozens of brands, including 2080 toothpaste, Kerasys haircare, Trio kitchen cleaner and LUNA cosmetics. The post urged viewers to boycott these products.
Public sentiment driving the boycott is multifaceted.
A major concern driving the boycott is the increasing suspicion that Jeju Air may have been overworking its planes while neglecting necessary maintenance.
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By The Korea Times
There are growing signs of a boycott against products manufactured by Aekyung Group, the parent company of Jeju Air, following the crash of one of its aircraft at Muan International Airport on Sunday, which claimed the lives of 179 people on board.
The boycott, fuelled by public outrage over the incident and lingering cynicism surrounding an ongoing legal battle involving the group’s humidifier disinfectant products – linked to a series of injuries and fatalities – poses a significant threat to the group’s public image and future business prospects.
People have begun sharing information online about retail products manufactured by Aekyung’s subsidiaries, urging others to boycott them. The products include cosmetics, haircare, dental care, hygiene and home care items. Most of these products are made by Aekyung Industrial, which manufactures everyday household goods.
The movement is spreading fast across social networking platforms, including X.
“These are the brands of Aekyung Group, which owns Jeju Air,” said a post on social media on Tuesday, accompanied by a montage of logos from dozens of brands, including 2080 toothpaste, Kerasys haircare, Trio kitchen cleaner and LUNA cosmetics. The post urged viewers to boycott these products.
Public sentiment driving the boycott is multifaceted.
A major concern driving the boycott is the increasing suspicion that Jeju Air may have been overworking its planes while neglecting necessary maintenance.
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China’s short video market may have peaked as total user numbers decline for first time
By Coco Feng
China’s short video market appears to have peaked, as the number of users – on apps led by ByteDance-owned Douyin, Kuaishou Technology and Tencent Holdings’ WeChat – shrunk for the first time, according to an industry report.
The overall number of short video app users in China reached 1.05 billion at the end of June, about 300 million fewer than the total in December 2023, according to a report on Monday by broadcasting regulator the National Radio and Television Administration and the short video and film committee under the China Federation of Video and Television Associations.
That data reflects a significant slide in the short video market, which saw a steady increase in users over the past few years – from 648 million in 2018 to more than 1 billion in 2023 – that enabled platforms led by Douyin, the Chinese sibling of TikTok, to generate hefty revenue through targeted advertising, live streaming and e-commerce.
Still, the annual growth rate of users slowed from 19 per cent to 4 per cent during that same period.
“Regardless of whether [the market’s user numbers] falls or continues to grow, the core [implication] is that the industry’s scale has approached a high level and overall growth is bound to slow down for all participants,” said Ma Shicong, an analyst at market research firm Analysys.
Analysys’ own data indicated that the number of short video users on the mainland crept up to 1.059 billion at the end of November.
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By Coco Feng
China’s short video market appears to have peaked, as the number of users – on apps led by ByteDance-owned Douyin, Kuaishou Technology and Tencent Holdings’ WeChat – shrunk for the first time, according to an industry report.
The overall number of short video app users in China reached 1.05 billion at the end of June, about 300 million fewer than the total in December 2023, according to a report on Monday by broadcasting regulator the National Radio and Television Administration and the short video and film committee under the China Federation of Video and Television Associations.
That data reflects a significant slide in the short video market, which saw a steady increase in users over the past few years – from 648 million in 2018 to more than 1 billion in 2023 – that enabled platforms led by Douyin, the Chinese sibling of TikTok, to generate hefty revenue through targeted advertising, live streaming and e-commerce.
Still, the annual growth rate of users slowed from 19 per cent to 4 per cent during that same period.
“Regardless of whether [the market’s user numbers] falls or continues to grow, the core [implication] is that the industry’s scale has approached a high level and overall growth is bound to slow down for all participants,” said Ma Shicong, an analyst at market research firm Analysys.
Analysys’ own data indicated that the number of short video users on the mainland crept up to 1.059 billion at the end of November.
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Zhengzhou the first city in China to ban cellphone use in schools
By Leopold Chen
Zhengzhou, in central China, has banned the use of mobile phones in primary and secondary schools – the first legislature in the country to do so.
The city’s lawmakers on Friday passed a decision to strengthen restrictions on cellphone use by students, with the move taking immediate effect.
Schools are required to tightly restrict students from bringing phones onto campuses and “no phones should be brought into classrooms unless for teaching purposes”, according to the decision by the Standing Committee of the Zhengzhou People’s Congress.
“If students have to bring their phones to school, their parents or guardians should submit a written application to the school,” it says. “Student phones allowed on campus should be kept by the school administration.”
The ban applies to all primary, secondary and secondary vocational schools in Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan province.
Schools are also required to install “adequate” public phones on their campuses so that students can contact their parents if necessary.
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By Leopold Chen
Zhengzhou, in central China, has banned the use of mobile phones in primary and secondary schools – the first legislature in the country to do so.
The city’s lawmakers on Friday passed a decision to strengthen restrictions on cellphone use by students, with the move taking immediate effect.
Schools are required to tightly restrict students from bringing phones onto campuses and “no phones should be brought into classrooms unless for teaching purposes”, according to the decision by the Standing Committee of the Zhengzhou People’s Congress.
“If students have to bring their phones to school, their parents or guardians should submit a written application to the school,” it says. “Student phones allowed on campus should be kept by the school administration.”
The ban applies to all primary, secondary and secondary vocational schools in Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan province.
Schools are also required to install “adequate” public phones on their campuses so that students can contact their parents if necessary.
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By Fran Lu
The disclosure of the medical details of Chinese table tennis Olympic champion Wang Chuqin’s by a doctor has triggered an online backlash and questioning of medical ethics in the country.
Media reports emerged on December 20 saying that Wang’s private medical information had been leaked by a doctor he visited at the Changsha No.4 Hospital in central China’s Hunan province on December 14.
Wang made the visit during the China Table Tennis Super League’s Changsha match.
The Olympic champion appeared to be unwell in video footage from court.
A netizen later posted a chat app screenshot between her friend and a doctor at the hospital, who said Wang had his body examined at their hospital and signed them several autographs.
The doctor also bragged about checking Wang’s electrocardiogram.Doctors in China who leak the personal information of patients can face a jail term. Photo: Shutterstock
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Supreme Court Chief Justice says judicial independence under threat, as Trump return looms
By Associated Press
US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts issued a defence Tuesday of judicial independence, which he said is under threat from intimidation, disinformation and the prospect of public officials defying court orders.
Roberts laid out his concerns in an annual report released after a year where the nation’s court system was unusually enmeshed in a closely fought presidential race, with then-Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump attacking its integrity as he faced criminal charges for which he denied wrongdoing.
Trump won the election following a landmark Supreme Court immunity decision penned by Roberts that led to criticism from Democrats like US President Joe Biden.
Trump is now readying for a second term as president with an ambitious agenda, elements of which are likely to be legally challenged and end up before the court whose conservative majority includes three justices appointed by Trump during his first term.
Roberts did not mention Trump. Still, he wrote that even if court decisions are unpopular or mark a defeat for a presidential administration, other branches of government must be willing to enforce them to ensure the rule of law.
He pointed to the Brown vs Board of Education decision that desegrated schools in 1954 as one that needed federal enforcement in the face of resistance from southern governors.
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US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts issued a defence Tuesday of judicial independence, which he said is under threat from intimidation, disinformation and the prospect of public officials defying court orders.
Roberts laid out his concerns in an annual report released after a year where the nation’s court system was unusually enmeshed in a closely fought presidential race, with then-Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump attacking its integrity as he faced criminal charges for which he denied wrongdoing.
Trump won the election following a landmark Supreme Court immunity decision penned by Roberts that led to criticism from Democrats like US President Joe Biden.
Trump is now readying for a second term as president with an ambitious agenda, elements of which are likely to be legally challenged and end up before the court whose conservative majority includes three justices appointed by Trump during his first term.
Roberts did not mention Trump. Still, he wrote that even if court decisions are unpopular or mark a defeat for a presidential administration, other branches of government must be willing to enforce them to ensure the rule of law.
He pointed to the Brown vs Board of Education decision that desegrated schools in 1954 as one that needed federal enforcement in the face of resistance from southern governors.
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Shang-Chi and Barbie star Simu Liu’s home broken into in California
By Tribune News Service
Burglars broke into the home of Shang-Chi and Barbie star Simu Liu over the weekend, according to reports published on Monday.
The intruders smashed a glass door around 11pm on Friday and began rooting around the Southern California home, sources told TMZ. Liu, 35, was not home at the time.
In fact, Liu’s home is being remodelled and nothing valuable was inside to be stolen, according to TMZ.
Security personnel were alerted to the break-in and called police, but no suspects were still in the residence by the time police arrived.
There have been numerous burglaries at the homes of Hollywood stars and professional athletes over the past year.
In the past month alone, burglars successfully hit actress Sophia Bush and jewellery designer Martin Katz’s homes in Southern California.
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Burglars broke into the home of Shang-Chi and Barbie star Simu Liu over the weekend, according to reports published on Monday.
The intruders smashed a glass door around 11pm on Friday and began rooting around the Southern California home, sources told TMZ. Liu, 35, was not home at the time.
In fact, Liu’s home is being remodelled and nothing valuable was inside to be stolen, according to TMZ.
Security personnel were alerted to the break-in and called police, but no suspects were still in the residence by the time police arrived.
There have been numerous burglaries at the homes of Hollywood stars and professional athletes over the past year.
In the past month alone, burglars successfully hit actress Sophia Bush and jewellery designer Martin Katz’s homes in Southern California.
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New ‘sixth-generation’ Chinese warplane triggers concerns over strategic gap in India
By Meredith Chen
News of China’s latest warplane, widely believed to be a sixth-generation model, has triggered a debate in India about how best to respond amid warnings of a growing “strategic gap”.
The aircraft, believed to feature cutting-edge stealth and endurance capabilities, surprised the world when details first emerged last week.
The aircraft’s capabilities could mean a major shift in aerial dominance, posing a potential threat to global military powers, especially in the Indo-Pacific region, said The Economic Times, India’s leading business newspaper.
“As tensions rise with the United States over issues such as Taiwan and the South China Sea, the J-36 [the plane’s speculative name] serves as both a symbol of China’s growing strength and a practical asset for expanding its military influence,” it said.
It signals a “huge leap” and increases the pressure on India to modernise its military, according to Pradip R. Sagar, a senior editor with India Today, a major English-language news magazine in India.
“With tensions already high along the Line of Actual Control, [the disputed Himalayan border between the two countries] the jet could widen the strategic gap between the two nations,” he wrote.
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By Meredith Chen
News of China’s latest warplane, widely believed to be a sixth-generation model, has triggered a debate in India about how best to respond amid warnings of a growing “strategic gap”.
The aircraft, believed to feature cutting-edge stealth and endurance capabilities, surprised the world when details first emerged last week.
The aircraft’s capabilities could mean a major shift in aerial dominance, posing a potential threat to global military powers, especially in the Indo-Pacific region, said The Economic Times, India’s leading business newspaper.
“As tensions rise with the United States over issues such as Taiwan and the South China Sea, the J-36 [the plane’s speculative name] serves as both a symbol of China’s growing strength and a practical asset for expanding its military influence,” it said.
It signals a “huge leap” and increases the pressure on India to modernise its military, according to Pradip R. Sagar, a senior editor with India Today, a major English-language news magazine in India.
“With tensions already high along the Line of Actual Control, [the disputed Himalayan border between the two countries] the jet could widen the strategic gap between the two nations,” he wrote.
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On China, Germany offers Britain both a blueprint and a cautionary tale
By Thomas O. Falk
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, navigating the domestic minefield of his early days in office, now faces his first defining test on the global stage in 2025 – a test that could determine not only the trajectory of his government but Britain’s role in a changing world.
Given the UK’s stagnant economy and post-Brexit identity crisis, and the increasingly precarious global order, Starmer’s foreign policy will be defined by a cold, pragmatic pivot towards Beijing. This is not an ideological choice but an economic imperative. Acutely aware of Britain’s diminished leverage, Starmer knows that prosperity must come before principles if he is to deliver even a semblance of recovery.
The gamble? That engagement with China’s economic juggernaut can offer a lifeline to Britain’s beleaguered economy without compromising its democratic values. The risk? That Britain’s sovereignty, alliances and moral standing could be the collateral damage.
To grasp Starmer’s pivot, one must confront Britain’s bleak post-Brexit landscape. Promised by political charlatans as liberation from Brussels’ bureaucratic chains, Brexit has instead ushered in an era of diminished prospects.
UK goods exports to the European Union were down 11 per cent in 2023 compared to 2019 while small businesses, long the engine of British innovation, have been suffocated by regulatory uncertainty. Economic growth remains sluggish – a dismal 1.5 per cent forecast for 2025 by the International Monetary Fund – and the cost-of-living crisis continues to hollow out household incomes.
Populists and opportunists such as Nigel Farage are exploiting this disillusionment, with his Reform UK party gaining traction by offering the same false promises that led to this precipice while poisoning the well of social cohesion.
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By Thomas O. Falk
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, navigating the domestic minefield of his early days in office, now faces his first defining test on the global stage in 2025 – a test that could determine not only the trajectory of his government but Britain’s role in a changing world.
Given the UK’s stagnant economy and post-Brexit identity crisis, and the increasingly precarious global order, Starmer’s foreign policy will be defined by a cold, pragmatic pivot towards Beijing. This is not an ideological choice but an economic imperative. Acutely aware of Britain’s diminished leverage, Starmer knows that prosperity must come before principles if he is to deliver even a semblance of recovery.
The gamble? That engagement with China’s economic juggernaut can offer a lifeline to Britain’s beleaguered economy without compromising its democratic values. The risk? That Britain’s sovereignty, alliances and moral standing could be the collateral damage.
To grasp Starmer’s pivot, one must confront Britain’s bleak post-Brexit landscape. Promised by political charlatans as liberation from Brussels’ bureaucratic chains, Brexit has instead ushered in an era of diminished prospects.
UK goods exports to the European Union were down 11 per cent in 2023 compared to 2019 while small businesses, long the engine of British innovation, have been suffocated by regulatory uncertainty. Economic growth remains sluggish – a dismal 1.5 per cent forecast for 2025 by the International Monetary Fund – and the cost-of-living crisis continues to hollow out household incomes.
Populists and opportunists such as Nigel Farage are exploiting this disillusionment, with his Reform UK party gaining traction by offering the same false promises that led to this precipice while poisoning the well of social cohesion.
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Man goes on rampage with excavator in Germany before being shot dead by police
By dpa
A man was shot dead by police in southwestern Germany on Tuesday after going on a rampage with a stolen excavator, injuring three police officers.
Police in the state of Baden-Württemberg described the incident on social media as a “suspected rampage”. Further details were initially unknown but there was no danger to the public, a spokeswoman added.
The 38-year-old German man stole an excavator from a construction company in the town of Grünsfeld, south of Frankfurt, where he reportedly destroyed the entire inventory.
He then drove the vehicle to another town, a few kilometres away, damaging several patrol cars and other vehicles during the journey.
One policewoman injured during the incident was taken to hospital but has since been discharged.
The “rampage driver was stopped by gunfire” at a car showroom, the spokeswoman said.
He was resuscitated on-site but succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The incident remain under investigation.
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A man was shot dead by police in southwestern Germany on Tuesday after going on a rampage with a stolen excavator, injuring three police officers.
Police in the state of Baden-Württemberg described the incident on social media as a “suspected rampage”. Further details were initially unknown but there was no danger to the public, a spokeswoman added.
The 38-year-old German man stole an excavator from a construction company in the town of Grünsfeld, south of Frankfurt, where he reportedly destroyed the entire inventory.
He then drove the vehicle to another town, a few kilometres away, damaging several patrol cars and other vehicles during the journey.
One policewoman injured during the incident was taken to hospital but has since been discharged.
The “rampage driver was stopped by gunfire” at a car showroom, the spokeswoman said.
He was resuscitated on-site but succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The incident remain under investigation.
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New York police announced on Tuesday that they have identified the woman who died on December 22 after being set on fire while inside a New York subway train as a 61-year-old from New Jersey.
The woman, Debrina Kawam, had a Toms River, New Jersey, address, according to the NYPD.
Authorities previously said they were using forensics and video surveillance to identify the victim, who burned to death on a subway car in Brooklyn.
The man accused of lighting her on fire, Sebastian Zapeta, was taken into custody hours after police disseminated images of a suspect.
He has since been indicted on murder and arson charges.
Zapeta remains jailed. Federal immigration officials say the 33-year-old is from Guatemala and entered the US illegally.Sebastian Zapeta, suspected of burning a woman to death on a subway train, is escorted by police officers in New York on December 23. Photo: TNS
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US farmers fret over Trump’s deportation plans: ‘Americans don’t want these jobs’
By Agence France-Presse
Lifelong farmer Joe Del Bosque knows that America can’t live without immigrants, but he worries that many of his countrymen think it can’t live with them either.
“When they’re needed, they welcome them. When they don’t need them, they want to kick them out,” the 75-year-old said.
“Well, right now the country doesn’t know that they do need some of these workers.”
Farmers like Del Bosque, who grows cantaloupes and almonds in California, fear they could be at the sharp end of president-elect Donald Trump’s promise to deport millions of non-citizens.
Economists agree that a mass expulsion could leave him and others like him without enough workers to harvest food – causing shortages and sending prices skyrocketing.
“He’s talked about deportations. We don’t know yet what that means,” said Del Bosque.
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Lifelong farmer Joe Del Bosque knows that America can’t live without immigrants, but he worries that many of his countrymen think it can’t live with them either.
“When they’re needed, they welcome them. When they don’t need them, they want to kick them out,” the 75-year-old said.
“Well, right now the country doesn’t know that they do need some of these workers.”
Farmers like Del Bosque, who grows cantaloupes and almonds in California, fear they could be at the sharp end of president-elect Donald Trump’s promise to deport millions of non-citizens.
Economists agree that a mass expulsion could leave him and others like him without enough workers to harvest food – causing shortages and sending prices skyrocketing.
“He’s talked about deportations. We don’t know yet what that means,” said Del Bosque.
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Singaporean and Japanese bulk carriers collide in China’s Yangtze River
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Two bulk carriers collided in China’s Yangtze River, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said on Tuesday, adding that no injuries to the crew were reported.
Vega Dream, owned and operated by Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, collided with Yangze 22, the bulk carrier sailing under the Singaporean flag, on December 30, the MPA said.
Yangze 22, whose hull was damaged by the collision, was reported to have spilled about 9 metric tonnes of fuel oil. It is currently stationed at Hengsha East Anchorage for damage assessment, Singapore’s port authority said.
Officials from Mitsui O.S.K. Lines were not immediately available for comment.
The Shanghai Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) has been conducting the clean-up of the fuel oil spillage along with several support craft deployed by Yangze 22’s company, the MPA said in a statement.
The MPA did not immediately respond to a Reuters request seeking additional details on Yangze 22.
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Two bulk carriers collided in China’s Yangtze River, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said on Tuesday, adding that no injuries to the crew were reported.
Vega Dream, owned and operated by Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, collided with Yangze 22, the bulk carrier sailing under the Singaporean flag, on December 30, the MPA said.
Yangze 22, whose hull was damaged by the collision, was reported to have spilled about 9 metric tonnes of fuel oil. It is currently stationed at Hengsha East Anchorage for damage assessment, Singapore’s port authority said.
Officials from Mitsui O.S.K. Lines were not immediately available for comment.
The Shanghai Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) has been conducting the clean-up of the fuel oil spillage along with several support craft deployed by Yangze 22’s company, the MPA said in a statement.
The MPA did not immediately respond to a Reuters request seeking additional details on Yangze 22.
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