Today in News History
On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1402, Nanjing surrenders to Zhu Di without a fight, ending the Jingnan campaign. The Jianwen Emperor disappears and his family is incarcerated. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1950, Ma Ying-jeou, Hong Kong-Taiwanese commander and politician, 12th President of the Republic of China was born. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1983, Liu Xiang, Chinese hurdler was born. In 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. In 2016, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May. In 2017, Liu Xiaobo, Chinese literary critic, human rights activist (born 1955) passed away. In 2020, Zindzi Mandela, South African politician, diplomat, and third daughter of Nelson Mandela (born 1960) passed away. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
How Hong Kong can draw line under the 2019-20 protests and move forward
Hong Kong needs to give some serious and creative thought as to how best we, as a community, are going to draw a line under the events of the 2019-20 protest movement. That this was a serious and sad episode in our history cannot be denied or avoided. Thousands of well-meaning ordinary individuals joined public demonstrations, many for the first time in their lives. Whatever the flaws of the government’s extradition legislation and undoubted missteps in its political execution, and however...
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South China Morning Post
· Jun 22, 2026
Hong Kong aims to offer more investment options for mainland Chinese: Paul Chan
As Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achievements so far and what may lie ahead. More mainland Chinese investors could gain access to a broader range of products in Hong Kong under a review by authorities, the finance chief has said, dismissing concerns that a recent crackdown on illegal cross-border stock trading could dent the city’s appeal. Financial...
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 1, 2026
Perangkap AS di Asia, Indo-Pasifik
DIALOG Shangri-La di Singapura pada bulan Mei lalu menegaskan perubahan baharu dalam perkiraan kuasa dan niat strategik di rantau ini, dengan pelbagai mesej dan naratif disampaikan bagi memperkukuh komitmen, di samping menegaskan garis panduan, batas kawalan dan garis merah yang terus dipertahankan. Fahaman baharu mengenai kuasa dan kewaspadaan ini telah menyaksikan rantau ini berusaha mencari ... Read more The post Perangkap AS di Asia, Indo-Pasifik appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Malay Mail
· Jul 11, 2026
New Bukit Kayu Hitam-Sadao route opens to ease Malaysia-Thailand border congestion
BUKIT KAYU HITAM, July 11 — The new road linking the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine...
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Related coverage for "How Hong Kong can draw line under the 2019-20 protests and move forward": South China Morning Post — Hong Kong aims to offer more investment options for mainland Chinese: Paul Chan. Utusan Malaysia — Perangkap AS di Asia, Indo-Pasifik. Malay Mail — New Bukit Kayu Hitam-Sadao route opens to ease Malaysia-Thailand border congestion