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Xi’s Health Rumors Spark Global Anxiety Amid China’s Secrecy

Last Updated on September 22, 2026 by Jeff Tomas BEIJING – Unverified reports and intense speculation surrounding Chinese President Xi Jinping’s health have ignited fresh geopolitical uncertainty. The rumors began swirling rapidly after his sudden absence at the recent BRICS summit in India. These claims of a severe medical emergency are amplifying already heightened global […] The post Xi’s…

Xi’s Health Rumors Spark Global Anxiety Amid China’s Secrecy

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HK still faces 'soft resistance': deputy police chief

The retiring deputy police commissioner responsible for national security, Andrew Kan, said "soft resistance" has become more covert after the implementation of national security laws in the SAR.

  • Deputy Police Commissioner Andrew Kan retires after 35 years in Hong Kong.
  • Soft resistance persists underground, using anti-government ideology.
  • Police aware of AI threat, working to combat AI-driven crimes.

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