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The Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced on Monday (July 22) that the online casinos catering to gamblers overseas have been banned, a major setback to the China-based gamblers operating Filipino online casinos.

The development comes just a day after Manila and Beijing reached an understanding on the "provisional arrangement" for&nbsp;resupply missions to Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, which China describes as South China Sea.

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"Effective today, all POGOs are banned," President Marcos said during his State of the Nation Address, referring to Philippine offshore gaming operators or POGOs. The Filipino president instructed the gaming regulator to cease operations of these gambling facilities by end of the year.

These operators, which primarily target Chinese gamblers, saw significant growth during the tenure of former President Rodrigo Duterte.

Critics argue that the economic benefits of POGOs are outweighed by their reputational risks and criminal activities.

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The ban comes as lawmakers investigate into Bamban Mayor Alice Guo, who is accused of money laundering through entities allegedly linked to POGOs. Authorities have frozen up to 90 bank accounts connected to Guo and other individuals over suspicions of laundering, human trafficking, and fraud—allegations that Guo's representatives have consistently denied.

“We hear the loud cry of the people against POGOs,” Marcos declared, receiving enthusiastic applause from lawmakers. "The grave abuse and disrespect to our system of laws must stop."

The president added that POGO operators have expanded into illicit activities, including financial scams, money laundering, human trafficking, kidnapping, and even murder.

<h2>Philippines POGOs ban: What it means vis-a-vis&nbsp;China-Philippines ties</h2>

The ties between the two countries remain tense over Chinese show of maritime belligerence in and around the West Philippine Sea. On Sunday (July 21), more than a month after the China Coast Guard attacked Filipino soldiers during a resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal in mid-June 2024, it was announced that the two sides&nbsp;had "reached an understanding on the provisional arrangement" with China on these missions.&nbsp;

In this agreement, Beijing wanted Manila not to bring construction materials, and to give "advance notice and the right to inspect the ships."

Manila rejected these&nbsp;demands and the final arrangement did not include these provisions.

The latest ban on POGOs, which will impact Chinese gamblers the most,&nbsp;adds to the tension between the two countries.

(With inputs from agencies)

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The Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced on Monday (July 22) that the online casinos catering to gamblers overseas have been banned, a major setback to the China-based gamblers operating Filipino online casinos.

The Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced on Monday (July 22) that the online casinos catering to gamblers overseas have been banned, a major setback to the China-based gamblers operating Filipino online casinos. The development comes just a day after Manila and Beijing reached an understanding on the "provisional arrangement" for resupply missions to Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, which China describes as South China Sea. Also read | The Capitals: Dhaka in turmoil; Manila secures crucial diplomatic win over Beijing; and more "Effective today, all POGOs are banned," President Marcos said during his State of the Nation Address, referring to Philippine offshore gaming operators or POGOs. The Filipino president instructed the gaming regulator to cease operations of these gambling facilities by end of the year. These operators, which primarily target Chinese gamblers, saw significant growth during the tenure of former President Rodrigo Duterte. Critics argue that the economic benefits of POGOs are outweighed by their reputational risks and criminal activities. Also watch | South China Sea face-off: The Philippines that China was not prepared for × The ban comes as lawmakers investigate into Bamban Mayor Alice Guo, who is accused of money laundering through entities allegedly linked to POGOs. Authorities have frozen up to 90 bank accounts connected to Guo and other individuals over suspicions of laundering, human trafficking, and fraud—allegations that Guo's representatives have consistently denied. “We hear the loud cry of the people against POGOs,” Marcos declared, receiving enthusiastic applause from lawmakers. "The grave abuse and disrespect to our system of laws must stop." The president added that POGO operators have expanded into illicit activities, including financial scams, money laundering, human trafficking, kidnapping, and even murder. Philippines POGOs ban: What it means vis-a-vis China-Philippines ties The ties between the two countries remain tense over Chinese show of maritime belligerence in and around the West Philippine Sea. On Sunday (July 21), more than a month after the China Coast Guard attacked Filipino soldiers during a resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal in mid-June 2024, it was announced that the two sides had "reached an understanding on the provisional arrangement" with China on these missions. In this agreement, Beijing wanted Manila not to bring construction materials, and to give "advance notice and the right to inspect the ships." Manila rejected these demands and the final arrangement did not include these provisions. The latest ban on POGOs, which will impact Chinese gamblers the most, adds to the tension between the two countries. (With inputs from agencies)

Chinese gamblers get Filipino setback after Marcos announces POGOs ban

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in the Laotian capital of Vientiane during next week’s ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting. Watch in for more details!

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The Philippines and China have agreed on an "arrangement" for resupplying Filipino troops stationed on a South China Sea reef, Manila said Sunday (Jul 21), after a series of escalating confrontations in the disputed waters.

"The Philippines and the People's Republic of China have reached an understanding on the provisional arrangement for the resupply of daily necessities and rotation missions to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal," the Philippine foreign ministry, using the Filipino name for Second Thomas Shoal.

A handful of Filipino troops are stationed on a rusty warship that was deliberately grounded on Second Thomas Shoal in 1999 to assert Manila's claims to the area.

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It has been a focus of clashes between Chinese and Philippine ships in recent months as Beijing steps up efforts to push its claims to almost the entire South China Sea.

A Filipino sailor lost a thumb in the latest June 17 confrontation when Chinese coast guard members wielding knives, sticks and an axe foiled a Philippine Navy attempt to resupply its troops.

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Second Thomas Shoal lies about 200 kilometres (120 miles) from the western Philippine island of Palawan and more than 1,000 kilometres from China's nearest major landmass, Hainan island.

The Philippines and China have agreed on an "arrangement" for resupplying Filipino troops stationed on a South China Sea reef, Manila said Sunday (Jul 21), after a series of escalating confrontations in the disputed waters.

The Philippines and China have agreed on an "arrangement" for resupplying Filipino troops stationed on a South China Sea reef, Manila said Sunday (Jul 21), after a series of escalating confrontations in the disputed waters. "The Philippines and the People's Republic of China have reached an understanding on the provisional arrangement for the resupply of daily necessities and rotation missions to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal," the Philippine foreign ministry, using the Filipino name for Second Thomas Shoal. A handful of Filipino troops are stationed on a rusty warship that was deliberately grounded on Second Thomas Shoal in 1999 to assert Manila's claims to the area. Watch | Tensions rise over Chinese vessels in South-China sea It has been a focus of clashes between Chinese and Philippine ships in recent months as Beijing steps up efforts to push its claims to almost the entire South China Sea. A Filipino sailor lost a thumb in the latest June 17 confrontation when Chinese coast guard members wielding knives, sticks and an axe foiled a Philippine Navy attempt to resupply its troops. Also read | China fires water cannons at Filipino boats in South China Sea Second Thomas Shoal lies about 200 kilometres (120 miles) from the western Philippine island of Palawan and more than 1,000 kilometres from China's nearest major landmass, Hainan island.

Philippines, China reach ‘agreement’ on resupply mission to remote outpost in South China Sea

More than 700 professional rescuers and over 1,500 local people are searching for 31 people who are unaccounted for after their vehicles plunged into a flooding river due to a highway bridge collapse amid torrential rains in northwest China's Shaanxi Province.

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The scientists in China have laid out a road map for creating network infrastructure between Earth and the moon which is expected to make space travel easier.&nbsp;

As per the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) and the Beijing Institute of Spacecraft System Engineering's researchers, the complete network of three lunar ground stations and 30 satellites will provide monitoring services, navigation and real-time communication to global users.&nbsp;

The aim of creating this superhighway is to allow 20 or more space travellers to communicate simultaneously with Earth through audio, images or video.&nbsp;

The network will also provide&nbsp;accurate positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) when the spacecraft is travelling between the moon and Earth and lunar surface operations are being carried out.&nbsp;

This network will also monitor as well as track the moving targets called the cislunar space, which are in the region between the Earth and the&nbsp;moon even though they are as small as one metre, the&nbsp;researchers wrote in the journal Chinese Space Science and Technology in June.

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“Cislunar space has become a new frontier for human activities,” said the team headed by Yang Mengfei, chief designer of China’s&nbsp;Chang’e-5 mission.

“Space activities in this region are set to expand rapidly over the next decade, driving a new round of global competition," the team explained.

“The competition for resources such as orbital slots and radio frequencies is already on, and will only get more intense in the future. There’s an urgent need for China to establish a top-level road map to develop cislunar space infrastructure and gain a competitive edge in the emerging cislunar economy," they added.

<h2>What is cislunar space in which China plans to build a communication road?</h2>

Cislunar space is the region between Earth and the moon. This includes the orbits of&nbsp;satellites&nbsp;around Earth and the space where the orbit of the moon is placed.

The researchers said that China is becoming a major player in deep space and lunar exploration and hence strategic planning is critical to “avoid repetitive construction and optimise resource allocation” for future missions.

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The strategic planning includes exploration missions to the outer solar system, construction of an international lunar research station and crewed lunar landings.&nbsp;

“While plans exist in the US, Europe and Japan, none have been implemented yet. China has a unique opportunity to secure a substantial share in the emerging cislunar space industry,” the researchers said.

(With inputs from agencies)

The scientists in China have laid out a road map for creating network infrastructure between Earth and the moon which is expected to make space travel easier. As per the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) and the Beijing Institute of Spacecraft System Engineering's researchers, the complete network of three lunar ground stations and 30 satellites will provide monitoring services, navigation and real-time communication to global users.

The scientists in China have laid out a road map for creating network infrastructure between Earth and the moon which is expected to make space travel easier. As per the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) and the Beijing Institute of Spacecraft System Engineering's researchers, the complete network of three lunar ground stations and 30 satellites will provide monitoring services, navigation and real-time communication to global users. The aim of creating this superhighway is to allow 20 or more space travellers to communicate simultaneously with Earth through audio, images or video. The network will also provide accurate positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) when the spacecraft is travelling between the moon and Earth and lunar surface operations are being carried out. This network will also monitor as well as track the moving targets called the cislunar space, which are in the region between the Earth and the moon even though they are as small as one metre, the researchers wrote in the journal Chinese Space Science and Technology in June. Also Read: Strictly speaking, Earth is not revolving around the Sun currently. Here's what it means “Cislunar space has become a new frontier for human activities,” said the team headed by Yang Mengfei, chief designer of China’s Chang’e-5 mission. “Space activities in this region are set to expand rapidly over the next decade, driving a new round of global competition," the team explained. “The competition for resources such as orbital slots and radio frequencies is already on, and will only get more intense in the future. There’s an urgent need for China to establish a top-level road map to develop cislunar space infrastructure and gain a competitive edge in the emerging cislunar economy," they added. What is cislunar space in which China plans to build a communication road? Cislunar space is the region between Earth and the moon. This includes the orbits of satellites around Earth and the space where the orbit of the moon is placed. The researchers said that China is becoming a major player in deep space and lunar exploration and hence strategic planning is critical to “avoid repetitive construction and optimise resource allocation” for future missions. Watch: How climate change is altering the earth’s rotation? The strategic planning includes exploration missions to the outer solar system, construction of an international lunar research station and crewed lunar landings. “While plans exist in the US, Europe and Japan, none have been implemented yet. China has a unique opportunity to secure a substantial share in the emerging cislunar space industry,” the researchers said. (With inputs from agencies)

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The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) rejected the Chinese embassy's labeling of the Tibetan government-in-exile as a "separatist" organization on Friday, stating that the US administration's enactment of a new law made it abundantly evident that Tibet is not a "internal affair" of China.

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President of Tibetan government in exile Penpa Tsering has said that back channel talks have been happening & dismissed claims by Beijing that no such talks have happened. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, he said,'China doesn't acknowledge, they are always in denial mode. They want to have the upper hand, they can dictate'.

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For decades, caviar connoisseurs looked to Europe and Iran for the finest quality. However, the landscape is shifting. China has emerged as the world's leading caviar exporter, with shipments reaching 276 tonnes in 2023.

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The United States on Wednesday said it regretted China's decision to halt bilateral negotiations on nuclear non-proliferation and arms control over Washington's weapons sales to Taiwan, saying it undermined "strategic stability."

"That step they have taken is unfortunate," State Department spokesman Matthew Miller told reporters.

"China has chosen to follow Russia's lead in asserting that engagement on arms control can't proceed when there are other challenges in the bilateral relationship," Miller said.

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"We think this approach undermines strategic stability. It increases the risk of arms race dynamics."

The United States and China in November held rare talks on nuclear arms control, part of a bid to ease mistrust ahead of a summit between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping.

Further dialogue had not been publicly announced since, with a White House official in January urging Beijing to respond "to some of our more substantive ideas on risk reduction."

Earlier Wednesday, China's foreign ministry said recent US sales of arms to self-ruled Taiwan were "seriously undermining the political atmosphere for continued arms control consultations between the two sides."

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The United States switched diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing in 1979 but it has remained Taiwan's most important partner and biggest arms supplier, sparking repeated condemnations from China.

"Unfortunately, by suspending these consultations, China has chosen not to pursue efforts that would manage strategic risks and prevent costly arms races," Miller said. 
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The United States on Wednesday said it regretted China's decision to halt bilateral negotiations on nuclear non-proliferation and arms control over Washington's weapons sales to Taiwan, saying it undermined "strategic stability.

The United States on Wednesday said it regretted China's decision to halt bilateral negotiations on nuclear non-proliferation and arms control over Washington's weapons sales to Taiwan, saying it undermined "strategic stability." "That step they have taken is unfortunate," State Department spokesman Matthew Miller told reporters. "China has chosen to follow Russia's lead in asserting that engagement on arms control can't proceed when there are other challenges in the bilateral relationship," Miller said. Also read: Joe Biden tests positive for Covid, cancels event in Las Vegas "We think this approach undermines strategic stability. It increases the risk of arms race dynamics." The United States and China in November held rare talks on nuclear arms control, part of a bid to ease mistrust ahead of a summit between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping. Further dialogue had not been publicly announced since, with a White House official in January urging Beijing to respond "to some of our more substantive ideas on risk reduction." Earlier Wednesday, China's foreign ministry said recent US sales of arms to self-ruled Taiwan were "seriously undermining the political atmosphere for continued arms control consultations between the two sides." Also read: Florida man arrested after making death threats against Biden The United States switched diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing in 1979 but it has remained Taiwan's most important partner and biggest arms supplier, sparking repeated condemnations from China. "Unfortunately, by suspending these consultations, China has chosen not to pursue efforts that would manage strategic risks and prevent costly arms races," Miller said.

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Tibetan President in Exile, Penpa Tsering, has confirmed back channel talks with the Chinese government that took place earlier this month. In an exclusive interview with WION, he stated, "Talks are happening. Nothing concrete. I admit back channel, nothing substantive happening." Direct talks between the two sides began in 2002, with a total of nine rounds conducted until 2010. In 2008, the Tibetan side in exile presented proposals for autonomy, which was rejected by the Chinese government.

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Tibetan President-in-Exile Penpa Tsering Confirms Back Channel Talks with China

Tibetan President in Exile, Penpa Tsering, has confirmed back channel talks with the Chinese government that took place earlier this month. In an exclusive interview with WION, he stated, "Talks are happening. Nothing concrete. I admit back channel, nothing substantive happening."

Direct talks between the two sides began in 2002, with a total of nine rounds conducted until 2010. In 2008, the Tibetan side in exile presented proposals for autonomy, which were rejected by the Chinese government.

Asked if he has any hopes from the ongoing back channel talks with Beijing, President Penpa Tsering said, "If you look at what Xi Jinping is doing to Tibetans, Uygur, Mongols, to its own people, doesn't looks likely that we can have anything concrete or positive right now."

On the Chinese dismissal earlier that no such back channel exists, he pointed, "China doesn't acknowledge too many things. They are always in a denial mood...they want to have the upper hand in everything".

The Tibetan president in exile welcomed the signing of the Resolve Tibet act by US President Joe Biden, which aims to strengthen US support for Tibet and calls for talks between China and the Dalai Lama. The US law also empowers US State Department officials to directly counter disinformation about Tibet from the Chinese government.

He said, "Resolve Tibet talks about how Tibet is an unresolved conflict and should be resolved under international law..It challenges China's narrative on Tibet".

The next plan of the Tibetan government in exile, based in India, is to reach out to other countries to pass similar laws, communiqué, statement, and resolution.

Ahead of the signing of the Resolve Tibet Act, a US congressional delegation led by US house foreign affairs committee chairperson Michael Macaul,&nbsp;which included former house speaker Nancy Pelosi, visited Dharamshala in India and met his Holiness Dalai Lama. The visit had led to a strong reaction by China, but the US delegation remained unfazed.

Tibetan President in Exile, Penpa Tsering, has confirmed back channel talks with the Chinese government that took place earlier this month. In an exclusive interview with WION, he stated, "Talks are happening.

Tibetan President in Exile, Penpa Tsering, has confirmed back channel talks with the Chinese government that took place earlier this month. In an exclusive interview with WION, he stated, "Talks are happening. Nothing concrete. I admit back channel, nothing substantive happening." Direct talks between the two sides began in 2002, with a total of nine rounds conducted until 2010. In 2008, the Tibetan side in exile presented proposals for autonomy, which were rejected by the Chinese government. Asked if he has any hopes from the ongoing back channel talks with Beijing, President Penpa Tsering said, "If you look at what Xi Jinping is doing to Tibetans, Uygur, Mongols, to its own people, doesn't looks likely that we can have anything concrete or positive right now." On the Chinese dismissal earlier that no such back channel exists, he pointed, "China doesn't acknowledge too many things. They are always in a denial mood...they want to have the upper hand in everything". The Tibetan president in exile welcomed the signing of the Resolve Tibet act by US President Joe Biden, which aims to strengthen US support for Tibet and calls for talks between China and the Dalai Lama. The US law also empowers US State Department officials to directly counter disinformation about Tibet from the Chinese government. He said, "Resolve Tibet talks about how Tibet is an unresolved conflict and should be resolved under international law..It challenges China's narrative on Tibet". The next plan of the Tibetan government in exile, based in India, is to reach out to other countries to pass similar laws, communiqué, statement, and resolution. Ahead of the signing of the Resolve Tibet Act, a US congressional delegation led by US house foreign affairs committee chairperson Michael Macaul, which included former house speaker Nancy Pelosi, visited Dharamshala in India and met his Holiness Dalai Lama. The visit had led to a strong reaction by China, but the US delegation remained unfazed.

Exclusive: Tibetan president in exile Penpa Tsering confirms back channel talks with China

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China has decided to suspend arms control and non-proliferation consultations with the United States over American arms sales to Taiwan, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian said at a news briefing on Wednesday.

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