HK leader Carrie Lam insists she will stay on

13 Sept 10:56 Key points summarised by AI

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam publicly affirmed her commitment to remain in her role, despite a leaked audio recording revealing her personal desire to resign over the city's widespread unrest.
The protests, initially sparked by an extradition bill, have escalated into a broader pro-democracy movement, posing the most significant challenge to China's governance since the 1997 handover.
Lam denounced the audio leak as "unacceptable" and cited her "very limited" ability to resolve the crisis, framing it as a national security and sovereignty issue for Beijing.
Protesters and pro-democracy figures expressed skepticism, accusing Lam of attempting to garner sympathy or contradicting her earlier statements, highlighting deep public distrust.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Today 15:28 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister announced the government will seek clarification from the Chinese Embassy regarding its recent travel advisory warning Chinese nationals about safety concerns in Thailand.
The travel advisory is anticipated to negatively impact the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, despite recent increases in arrivals.
A meet-and-greet event featuring Chinese actress Bai Lu, a WeTV Global Ambassador, was abruptly cancelled just days after the Chinese Embassy issued its safety warning, though no official reason was provided.
The Chinese Embassy's advisory urged citizens to beware of job scams, fraudulent investments, suspicious travel arrangements, and the risk of illegal detention or being lured to the Thai-Myanmar border.
Chinese nationals were advised to verify job offers, use legitimate transport, avoid high-risk border areas, protect personal documents, and keep family informed of travel plans.