Hong Kong reports virus death as workers strike at hospitals

23 Sept 03:06 Key points summarised by AI

Hong Kong confirmed its first coronavirus death, a 39-year-old man who had recently traveled to Wuhan, escalating local concerns over the outbreak.
Medical workers in Hong Kong continued a second day of strikes, demanding a complete closure of the border with mainland China to contain the virus, which severely impacted hospital services.
Mainland China reported a significant rise in coronavirus cases and fatalities, reaching 425 deaths and 20,438 confirmed infections, prompting global travel restrictions and evacuations.

Thai Army proposes sending cadets to China for military training

Yesterday 20:52 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Army proposes sending cadets to China's Academy of Armoured Forces to strengthen military cooperation.
Discussions included exchanging military curricula, expertise, and information on cyber, space affairs, AI, and UAV technology.
Both nations plan to share knowledge and experience in combating online crime and scam networks.
China reiterated its neutral stance on the Thai-Cambodian border situation, supporting peaceful resolution efforts.