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David French | Friends or Enemies? Overcoming Divides with Justice, Kindness, and Humility in a Polarized America 1:15:36

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In this episode, we welcome back David French, columnist for The New York Times , former constitutional attorney, and author of Divided We Fall . We discuss the current state of American democracy, the challenges of political division, and how we can engage in civil discourse despite deep ideological differences. David also shares a personal update on his family and reflects on the profound trials and growth that come with adversity. 📌 What We Discuss: ✔️ How David and his family navigated the challenges of a serious health crisis. ✔️ The rise of political polarization and the factors driving it. ✔️ Why distinguishing between “unwise, unethical, and unlawful” is crucial in analyzing political actions. ✔️ How consuming different perspectives (even opposing ones) helps in understanding political dynamics. ✔️ The role of Christian values in politics and how they are being redefined. ⏳ Episode Highlights 📍 [00:01:00] – David French’s background and his journey from litigation to journalism. 📍 [00:02:30] – Personal update: David shares his wife Nancy’s battle with cancer and their journey as a family. 📍 [00:06:00] – How to navigate personal trials while maintaining faith and resilience. 📍 [00:10:00] – The danger of political paranoia and the pitfalls of extreme polarization. 📍 [00:18:00] – The "friend-enemy" paradigm in American politics and its influence in Christian fundamentalism. 📍 [00:24:00] – Revisiting Divided We Fall : How America’s divisions have devolved since 2020. 📍 [00:40:00] – The categories and differences of unwise, unethical, and unlawful political actions. 📍 [00:55:00] – The balance between justice, kindness, and humility in political engagement. 📍 [01:00:00] – The After Party initiative: A Christian approach to politics focused on values rather than policy. 💬 Featured Quotes 🔹 "You don't know who you truly are until your values are tested." – David French 🔹 "If we focus on the relational, we can have better conversations even across deep differences." – Corey Nathan 🔹 "Justice, kindness, and humility—if you're missing one, you're doing it wrong." – David French 🔹 "The United States has a history of shifting without repenting. We just move on." – David French 📚 Resources Mentioned David French’s Writing: New York Times David’s Book: Divided We Fall The After Party Initiative – More Info Advisory Opinions Podcast (with Sarah Isgur & David French) – Listen Here 📣 Call to Action If you found this conversation insightful, please: ✅ Subscribe to Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other on your favorite podcast platform. ✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen: ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics ✅ Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/politicsandreligion ✅ Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion 🔗 Connect With Us on Social Media @coreysnathan: Bluesky LinkedIn Instagram Threads Facebook Substack David French: 🔗 Twitter | BlueSky | New York Times Our Sponsors Meza Wealth Management: www.mezawealth.com Prolux Autogroup: www.proluxautogroup.com or www.granadahillsairporttransportation.com Let’s keep talking politics and religion—with gentleness and respect. 🎙️💡…

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New Zealand aim for HK Sevens three-peat

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The men’s and women’s squad from New Zealand are chasing their third straight Hong Kong Sevens title this weekend when they battle it out at the brand new Kai Tak Stadium. The highly-anticipated rugby tournament will take place for the first time at the new venue from March 28 to 30, having moved away from Hong Kong Stadium. The New Zealand men’s squad kicks off their campaign on Friday, facing off Australia in their first pool match. "We managed to win the last one in the old stadium. We're trying to create history again and win the first one in the new stadium," men’s squad captain Dylan Collier said. "It should be awesome. Looking around it at the moment, it looks unbelievable. The pitch looks good as well, so it's going to be an awesome tournament coming." On the women’s side, captain Sarah Hirini highlighted the importance of balancing fierce competition and camaraderie. She was seen handing out friendship bracelets to fellow captains during a photo shoot in the stadium on Wednesday. "We love it. We love what Hong Kong's all about. It's a party atmosphere. It's the home of Sevens, and we can't wait to get amongst it this weekend. Hopefully the South Stand will be rocking for us," Hirini said. "Everyone's pretty competitive at the moment in the way teams are going, and improving over the series has been really awesome for our game. We hope that we do well, but we hope that the games itself are exciting as well." Hirini's squad opens their tournament against China, which will be joining the main event this year. The national women's team won the Melrose Claymores – a tournament featuring Asian teams that runs alongside the Sevens – last year. Meanwhile the SAR squads say they are also looking forward to feeding off the home crowd's energy. Hong Kong, China team co-captain, Natasha Olson-Thorne, said her squad always gets an extra boost while playing at home, and they look to build on their success from last year when they were the runners-up in the Melrose Claymores competition. "It's great playing in front of a home crowd. They always got your back, so I think one of the special feelings to be running out of that tunnel and hearing the cheers from the crowds, and that's definitely motivational," she said. "It's not pressure, it's just we want to embrace the pressure and play and have a good time." On the men’s side, Hong Kong, China will be looking to defend their Claymores title after last year’s triumph over Japan. "There's always pressure being the winners from last year. I think some of us are used to it, but some of us are new in the team. So we help each other out and then just have to figure it out on the pitch together," captain James Christie said.…

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HK, Hainan to cooperate in promoting trade ties

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Chief Executive John Lee said on Wednesday a cooperation deal between Hong Kong and Hainan will contribute to the nation further opening up on the back of the free-trade advantages from the two regions. Lee made the remarks as he signed a memorandum of understanding with officials from the southern island province to boost trade and economic ties between the two sides. Lee, who is attending the annual Boao Forum for Asia on Hainan, said Hong Kong has been the region's major source of foreign investment and that Hainan has also invested heavily in the SAR with the issuances of more than 13 billion yuan worth of offshore bonds. He said the cooperation deal will make use of the free-trade advantages to be found on both sides and covers five key areas – trade and investment, finance, data flow, tourism and personnel exchange. "We very much welcome Hainan to expand the scope of recognition of Hong Kong professionals in Hainan, so as to provide more development opportunities for Hong Kong's professional services sector in the region, and to complement the advantages of Hainan's international level of its professional services, while serving the vigorous development of Hainan Free Trade Port," he added. Lee also said the cooperation deal will help the two regions to create new synergies in their supply chain expansions and explore the Asean markets together. Specifically, the deal offers support for Hong Kong firms in setting up processing factories in Hainan for premium consumer brands and also encourages Hainan to open up its finance, law, accounting, consulting, exhibition and construction sectors to professionals from the SAR.…

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Certify your subdivided flat early or pay more: govt

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Discounts will be offered to landlords who get their subdivided homes certified early under a proposed certification system, according to housing minister Winnie Ho. The government announced last year a regulatory regime to manage the city's subdivided units and hope to kick-start the process by the end of this year or early 2026, depending on the legislation process. Landlords will first have 12 months to declare their dwellings as "basic housing units". A grace period of 36 months will follow, not just to help owners complete certification, but also give tenants ample time to relocate if their flat is deemed unsuitable for living. To certify as a basic housing unit, owners must hire a building professional who checks if the flat meets a set of prescribed requirements. If not, modifications will have to be made. A fee is also payable to the government, and Ho explained why this was necessary in an interview with RTHK. "The administrative fees generated by this exercise should not be borne by all taxpayers. We expect to fix the problems involving around 110,000 units within 36 months. There will be a lot of documents for my colleagues to go through. This is the duty of affected landlords, so we’re merely trying to recoup the costs," she said. The housing chief said landlords who complete the certification in the first 12 months of the grace period will pay the least – or even nothing. The fee then goes up in the second year, and rises again in the final year. She expected the fee to be "a few thousand" dollars, with a final decision to be made later. Asked about the likelihood that landlords will offload such costs to tenants, Ho pointed out they could turn to public housing units. "There will be a lot of options for tenants. We have 20,000 transitional homes and 30,000 light public housing units. As for traditional public rental housing, 158,000 units will be completed in the next five years… If the rents (for basic housing units) become unreasonable, tenants will have a choice of moving elsewhere," she said. The government has announced that each basic housing unit must also have a window facing the street or semi-enclosed light well for ventilation and lighting reasons. But after hearing views from stakeholders and conducting site visits, Ho confirmed officials may also consider accepting windows facing fully-enclosed light wells, citing constraints of old buildings. She said there are about 2,000 such units around the city, and believes they won't constitute a hygiene issue as long as the light wells are kept clean. Lawmakers will discuss the proposal at a Legislative Council panel next Monday, and Ho said she looks forward to any feedback to fine-tune the arrangements.…

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'Youngsters respond positively to govt youth schemes'

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Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak said there has been a strong response to various government youth programmes. Speaking on RTHK’s Overview Policy programme, Mak said application numbers for various activities, such as internships and exchange programmes, have gone up in recent years. The minister cited a 16-week internship scheme in Dunhuang, Gansu province, during which students learnt the history of the ancient city and trained as tour guides to welcome tourists from all over the country. She said the overall positive response is due to the proactive outreach by officials in the past two years. “We have introduced various measures during this term of government. Therefore, we have to get into the schools to introduce all these measures so students are aware of the programmes that they can participate in,” Mak said. The youth affairs chief also said the government encourages students who have taken part in these programmes to join “Youth Link”, a network established last September and is part of the Youth Development Blueprint. She said the network already has more than 10,000 members. Mak said youngsters can share their experience with fellow students through the “Youth Link”. She added that one of the floors in Youth Square in Chai Wan will be renovated and a studio will be set up, so young people can share their stories through videos.…

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'All systems go at Kai Tak for rugby showcase'

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The Kai Tak Sports Park said it's ready to host the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens tournament later this week. “We are fine-tuning our arrangements, and we learn from our past experiences. We adjust our operations and enhance communication with various parties and maintain continuous improvement,” Tang King-shing, a Kai Tak Sports Park director, told reporters on Wednesday. “We are confident that we are ready for the Rugby Sevens.” The venue experienced mishaps earlier. In one incident, fans at the World Snooker Grand Prix were told to leave while a match was still in progress. The Rugby Sevens will take place from Friday to Sunday at the new Kai Tak Stadium, having moved from Hong Kong Stadium. Security checks will be conducted outside the venue, with spectators asked not to bring long umbrellas. Organisers also said they have retained the iconic South Stand – a ground for rugby fans donning elaborate outfits – which will have a “complete upgrade” in its new home. “We are very pleased to see our fans in fancy dress enjoying themselves in the South Stand,” said Hong Kong China Rugby executive director Bryan Rennie. “They have a good idea of what is appropriate and what is not. We have a list of prohibited items… We encourage all of our fans to follow that list, to ensure that they’re not bringing in any props that won’t be allowed into the stadium.“ A fan village outside the stadium will hold various activities such as live stage performances, and all matches will be shown live on a big screen. But organisers said the opening hours at the village will be shorter than previously announced “to make egress as smooth as possible”. “There’s still plenty of time for people to enjoy themselves. We don’t view this as a negative, this is a positive response,” said Rennie. He also said about 43,000 tickets have been snapped up, and is optimistic that the three-day event would be sold out.…

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Malls set to get more room for business

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Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn said on Wednesday officials will soon come up with measures to allow shopping malls to host more business activities within their public open spaces. That came after a revamped ante-chamber meeting at the Legislative Council, where officials bounce ideas off lawmakers based on their membership in specific panels, rather than a more general group. Linn said lawmakers generally welcomed the government's idea for malls, which is meant to give the economy a shot in the arm. "How can we remove barriers and allow owners to make good use of spaces to host activities, to drive up the economic environment in the community?" she told lawmakers after the meeting. "How can we streamline our vetting?" Linn also said officials are studying whether to give floor-area concessions to developers for building carparks above ground and not just for underground facilities. For her part, Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho said she gave an update to lawmakers about how officials have lowered the construction cost to date for building light public housing flats by around HK$6 billion to HK$21 billion mainly through the improved use of modular integrated construction. Both Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong and development panel chairman Lo Wai-kwok hailed the revamped meeting prodedure, saying it allows more frank and free exchange of ideas between the two sides.…

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New A&E fee to bring timely treatment in urgent cases

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The Secretary for Health says the new fee for people seeking help at accident and emergency wards in public hospitals can result in quicker treatment for more serious cases. Starting January 1 next year, non-critical and non-emergency patients will have to pay HK$400 per visit, up from the present flat fee of HK$180. Speaking on an RTHK programme on Wednesday, Lo Chung-mau pointed out that the new fee is reasonable, saying that charges for similar services in other places can exceed US$1,000. He noted that category four and five patients, or those deemed as "semi-urgent" and "non-urgent" respectively, now account for 60 percent of the cases. Lo said this has led to urgent patients – or category three cases – not getting treated in time sometimes. "We have not met the target of treating 90 percent of [category three] patients within 30 minutes," he said. "We have only managed to treat about 70 percent. "Now we think we should be able to improve on that. "Through the fee adjustments, we hope to help more category three patients and meet our service targets, allowing them to be treated sooner." Lo said the government has taken into account public affordability, how to better utilise services, as well as cost sharing when coming up with the adjustments. Lo emphasised that while evening outpatient services have been stepped up, patients will not opt for private clinics if A&E fees remain at a low level. Meanwhile, Hospital Authority chief executive Tony Ko pointed out that the decision not to exempt category three A&E patients from the fee rise helps to avoid unnecessary arguments. "We have talked to a lot of colleagues, especially those from A&E," he told a Commercial Radio show. "In terms of triage, it's very clear for category one and two patients because we will look at their vital signs. "But sometimes, when it comes to category three and four, it's not that easy to differentiate between the two. "Most of the time, it's clear. "But to avoid unnecessary argument and taking into consideration day-to-day operations, we think that the charge of HK$400 is suitable." Under the revamp, each drug prescription will be for up to a maximum of four weeks, down from up to 16 weeks at present. Drugs will cost HK$20 per four-week supply at specialist outpatient clinics and HK$5 at general outpatient clinics. Ko pointed out that patients can still be dispersed a maximum of 24 weeks drug supply each time, depending on the doctor's prescription. He added public education will be stepped up to ensure that people are aware of the adjustments.…

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Trump, intel chiefs dismiss chat breach

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US President Donald Trump and his top intelligence officials raced on Tuesday to stem a growing scandal after a journalist was accidentally added to a group chat about air strikes on Yemen's Houthi rebels in a security breach. Trump brushed off the leak as a "glitch," while the CIA director and the White House intelligence chief both claimed during a Senate hearing that no classified information was divulged in the conversation on the Signal messaging app. The president also defended his National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, who added Atlantic's magazine's editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg to the chat by mistake ahead of the air strikes. Trump told broadcaster NBC that the breach was "the only glitch in two months, and it turned out not to be a serious one". Waltz "has learned a lesson, and he's a good man," he added. Trump's Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe – who were both reported to be in the chat – both endured a stormy Senate Intelligence Committee hearing over the leak. "There was no classified material that was shared," Gabbard, who has previously caused controversy with comments sympathetic to Russia and Syria, told the committee. She refused however to comment on whether Signal had been installed on her personal phone. Ratcliffe confirmed he was involved in the Signal group and had the app installed on his work computer, but said the communications were "entirely permissible and lawful and did not include classified information". Democrats on the committee called on Waltz and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign. Senator Mark Warner blasted what he called "sloppy, careless, incompetent behaviour". (AFP)…

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Boao forum offers upbeat forecast on Asia growth

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Asia's economy is likely to continue its robust growth this year despite challenges, according to a report by the Boao Forum for Asia. The release of the "Asian Economic Outlook and Integration Progress Annual Report 2025" came as the forum kicked off its annual gathering in Hainan province, with about 2,000 representatives from more than 60 countries and regions attending. The report said economic growth in Asia is expected to reach 4.5 percent this year, slightly higher than a 4.4 percent increase in 2024. China's economy, the world's second largest, is forecast to grow by 5 percent. And the continent will continue to be the key driver of global growth this year, contributing to nearly half of the world's economic output. The report also cited challenges such as uncertainties caused from US tariffs, complicated geopolitical dynamics, as well as a high level of inflation. Speaking at a press conference, Zhang Jun, the forum’s secretary general, said the current global environment is undergoing profound changes. He added that China is calling for unity to meet the challenges. "The theme of this year's annual conference is closely related to the current major issues and various challenges, which will help us better navigate the direction going forward amid the changing situation, to seek for common development," he told reporters. "We hope that the meeting this year will send a strong signal to the international community to maintain confidence, unity and cooperation, overcoming the difficulties and building the future together." Also attending the forum was Chief Executive John Lee, who said Hong Kong is a global city connecting the world, and that the SAR will continue to promote free trade and market liberalisation. "We are devoted to deepening international exchange and collaboration. Hong Kong has signed investment agreements covering 33 economies, and free trade agreements covering 21 economies," he said. "We aspire to add the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership – the world's largest free trade pact – to our free trade agreements soon, and better contribute to regional cooperation." Among the key topics at the forum lasting through Friday include the development of artificial intelligence and sustainable development. On Thursday, Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang will deliver a keynote speech at the opening plenary. _____________________________ Last updated: 2025-03-25 HKT 21:37…

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Giant sinkhole swallows motorcyclist in Seoul

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One person has been killed after a massive sinkhole opened up in Seoul, the fire department said on Tuesday, with harrowing video footage showing the moment his vehicle was swallowed by the hole. The vast hole opened up at an intersection in the southeast of the South Korean capital during the evening rush hour around 6.30 pm on Monday. Dashcam footage by a local lawmaker shows the hole appearing abruptly in the middle of a busy street, with a motorbike being swallowed up instantly as a car narrowly escapes the same fate, sliding into the hole before somehow bouncing out. The fire department conducted a major search, with rescue workers wearing wetsuits and "digging with their hands" alongside a rescue dog, in a frantic 17-hour hunt for the motorcyclist. However, on Tuesday "the missing person who is in his thirties, was discovered in cardiac arrest, approximately 50 metres from the centerline of the sinkhole," said Kim Chang-seop, an official from the Gangdong Fire Station. "He was buried at a depth of approximately 90 centimeters and was found intact, still wearing his helmet and motorcycle boots," said Kim, adding they "regret that we are unable to deliver better news." The driver of the car suffered minor injuries. The hole is now around 20 metres wide and 20 metres deep. A handful of schools nearby closed on Tuesday, citing safety concerns. The cause of the sinkhole will be investigated, but the accident occurred at a site where extension work for a metro line was underway. A Seoul city official said it was clear the construction could have been one of "several possible contributing factors. "There were several factors at play. Once the surrounding soil and debris are cleared, we will conduct a full investigation into the cause of the accident with a team of experts," the official said. Sinkhole accidents are rare in South Korea, with fewer than 200 reported cases every year on average – significantly less than the number recorded in Japan. (AFP)…

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Relief as billiards keep Tier A status

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The chairman of the Billiard Sports Council of Hong Kong China welcomes the government's decision to retain the sport's Tier A status, saying the impact would have been devastating had the sport been downgraded. Speaking on an RTHK radio programme on Tuesday, Vincent Law said the retention announcement, made a day ago, comes as a relief to both athletes and coaches, as it allows them to focus on training. However, he stressed that athletes would still face the pressure of having to perform well for the sport to retain the status in the next review, which will be held in two years' time. Law pointed out that billiard has been an elite sport since 2009. "If we had dropped to Tier B this year, our funding would have been cut by about 80 percent," he said. "Therefore, if we just look at it from a funding standpoint, it would already have been a great loss. "But a more severe blow would be the billiards' sector having to quit the Sports Institute. "There would no longer be a billiard sports department, meaning that our training facilities, coaches – as well as the support that players get, such as accommodation – would all go." Law also said the move to retain the sport's status will allow the public to get to know more about billiards, and he believes more children will also try out the sport. If there are more venues in the SAR that allow us to stage competitions, that will also help promote the sport, he added. Meanwhile, the minimum monthly grant for full-time athletes will increase from HK$7,130 to HK$10,000. Vincent Cheng, vice-chairman of the Hong Kong Sports Institute and a Sports Commission member, said he hopes the increment can offer more stable lifestyles for athletes. Cheng, who's also a DAB lawmaker, said the commission took reference from the salaries given to management trainees at various organisations before coming up with the figure.…

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Cats and dogs allowed on light rail from May

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Cat and dog owners will soon be able to bring pets on board the light rail on weekends and public holidays once the MTR Corporation rolls out a HK$99 monthly pet pass from May as part of a trial scheme. Under current regulations, only guide dogs are allowed on trains. The two-month pilot scheme will require owners to board the light rail with pets as long as they are kept in a bag that complies with luggage restrictions. Bags with a single side that exceeds 130 centimetres or having a total dimension of more than 170cm would not be allowed. “Passengers also need to board or get off from a specific location of the train,” said Cheris Lee, who heads the corporation's operating and metro segment, on Tuesday. "That's the last train door of the light rail car. “Please stay within that area... so that we can also maintain a proper, comfortable environment for other passengers as well,” she added. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) advised owners to take extra care of their pets to minimise stimulation and stress. “We have to introduce the bag to the pet in advance,” said Lily Leung, senior behavioural support technician at SPCA. "We advise the pet owner to do more introductory exercises at home so that your pet likes, or even loves, staying in the bag." She added that a container with good ventilation and a size large enough for pets to turn around without restrictions is needed for a comfortable journey. Leung also said owners should be alert for any signs of heatstroke in pets such as vomiting, panting and excessive drooling. The MTR Corporation said the scheme is aimed at promoting an inclusive community. It called for pet owners and other passengers to be considerate of each other so the scheme can run smoothly. The trial period, it added, might be extended to collect more data, namely the number of pet passes sold, passenger behaviour and impact on the railway system.…

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Hyundai to invest US$21 billion in US manufacturing

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South Korean auto giant Hyundai on Monday announced a multi-billion-dollar investment in the United States, including a new US$5.8 billion steel plant. The plant, which will be based in the US state of Louisiana, "will create 1,300 American jobs," Hyundai executive chairman Euisun Chung told reporters at a White House event alongside President Donald Trump. With an annual capacity of 2.7 million tonnes, it is part of Hyundai's US$21 billion investment in the US. Hyundai's announcement makes it the latest firm to announce plans to invest billions of dollars into the United States since Trump's return to power in January. The US president has repeatedly threatened to impose painful tariffs on companies that do not relocate manufacturing jobs to the United States from overseas. In response, domestic and foreign firms, including Apple and Oracle, have announced plans to invest hundreds of billions of dollars into US projects over the next four years. "Cars are coming to this country at levels never seen before," Trump told reporters on Monday. The investment was "a clear demonstration that tariffs very strongly work," he said. "Hyundai will be producing steel in America and making its cars in America, and as a result, they'll not have to pay any tariffs," he added. (AFP, with additional reporting by Reuters)…

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Procedural matters cloud first day of Depardieu trial

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The tense first day of the trial of French actor Gerard Depardieu over sexual assault allegations ended on Monday, with both sides trading jabs on their approach to the legal procedure. Depardieu is on trial over alleged sexual assaults on a film set, in a case that placed one of France's best-known movie stars at the heart of the country's broader reckoning over sexual violence. A towering figure of French cinema, Depardieu has faced a growing number of sexual assault allegations in recent years. Depardieu, 76, has consistently denied any wrongdoing, and this is the first case for which he would be standing trial. Depardieu's lawyer Jeremie Assous said the plaintiffs' refusal to conduct legal examination procedures, including a medical expertise, show that they "fear the truth, because once again, the truth is on our side." On the other hand, Carine Durrieu-Diebolt, the lawyer of one of the plaintiffs, said Depardieu's camp had been avoiding debate on the substance and is trying to prolong the legal process as much as possible. "The procedural incidents that are stalling, those can cause stress among the victims," she said. The trial, expected to last at least two days, and possibly more, was initially due to be held in October but was postponed due to Depardieu's ill health. It will resume on Tuesday morning. If found guilty, Depardieu could face a sentence of up to five years in jail and a 75,000-euro (US$81,000) fine. (Reuters)…

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Billiards, tennis retain Tier A status

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The government announced on Monday that tennis and billiards have retained their Tier A sport status for two years, avoiding a downgrade that would result in significant funding cuts. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law also announced the promotion of golf as a Tier A sport, and canoeing and para swimming to Tier B status, effective from April 1. The Elite Sports Committee, overseen by the Sports Commission, reviews athlete performances at major international competitions biennially to determine the amount of support each sport gets from the Hong Kong Sports Institute. Sports are classified into three levels of Tier A*, Tier A, and Tier B. Swimming, cycling and table tennis are among the disciplines in the top tier and classified as the ones with the best chances to do well at the Olympic Games, and athletes receive the strongest resources as a result. Currently, to be classified as Tier A, a sport is required to be included in at least three of the past four or the next two Olympic or Asian Games, which billiards failed to meet. Speaking to reporters after chairing a Sports Commission meeting, Law said adjustments were made to accommodate sports with unique strengths, including billiards, to stay in the city's elite sports training system. “We will count from 1997, the year that we started to compete in the name of Hong Kong, China, from then till now at least three times a sport will have to be included in either Olympic or Asian Games," she said. "Billiard sports will meet the criteria upon this adjustment." As for tennis, the sports minister said officials would also consider results of other major tournaments apart from the Olympics or Asian Games, such as the Grand Slam events. Law cited the performance of local tennis star Coleman Wong, who is making history at the Miami Open as the first player from Hong Kong to ever record a Masters 1000 win. "It is an adjustment that is fitting for tennis in which we are also making good performances recently. "Of course this is a system that is ever-evolving in light of the latest development of the sports sector. And we will continue to see if adjustment is necessary in the future times to come,” she said. The Sports Commission also agreed to give all elite athletes an 8.3 percent increase in direct government grants starting next month. Additionally, the minimum monthly grant for full-time athletes will go up from HK$7,130 to HK$10,000.…

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