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In a report released on Tuesday, the Australian Strategic Policy Institute detailed state-backed efforts by Chinese-run Twitter accounts to target Hong Kong residents and the overseas diaspora—largely using Chinese-language posts—with misinformation maligning anti-government protesters. Last month, Twitter said it had removed almost 200,000 Chinese accounts that were seeking to undermine the protest movement in Hong Kong. Facebook subsequently dismantled a smaller network of fake pages, acting on information received from Twitter....

A driver working for an Alibaba-owned delivery service is in critical condition after setting himself on fire during a dispute over unpaid wages, Chinese media reports said. Harrowing footage going viral on China’s Twitter-like service Weibo showed a group of rescuers spraying fire extinguishers at the man—engulfed in flames—as he lay face down on a street in the city of Taizhou in east China’s Jiangsu Province on Monday. The video later showed him standing next to a police officer and refusing to be taken to hospital, saying: “Give me back my heard-earned money....

Proofpoint said its researchers found evidence that an “advanced persistent threat” (APT) actor group from China hit U.S.-based journalists in early 2021 with “numerous reconnaissance phishing campaigns.” The firm also stated it uncovered hacking activity against U.S. journalists from APT actors “assessed to be aligned with the state interests” of North Korea, Iran and Turkey. The Chinese APT actor group was identified by Proofpoint as TA412, also known as Zirconium, which the U....

Ostensibly, Wong had run away with his Chinese mistress and started a new life somewhere in the U.K. But people close to him feared something darker. They saw the hand of the Chinese Communist Party reaching into spaces that Hong Kongers who fled the regime had hoped were safe. Wong has long been a key figure in the pro-democracy movement in the U.K. Those who knew Wong well told Newsweek he was vital in bringing together different activist groups, using his political connections to advocate on their behalf, and helping to keep alive the flickering flame of the pro-democracy movement....

The political status of Taiwan has remained a divisive geopolitical issue over the last several decades. China claims the island as its own territory and has been hostile toward foreign powers that do not recognize its claim. Many in Taiwan and abroad, however, view it as an independent nation. A recent poll found that 52 percent of Americans believe that “other countries should provide help to Taiwan” if it were to be attacked by China....

February 12 is the first day of the Chinese lunar calendar, which begins the day after the first new moon appears between January 21 and February 20 each year. The Year of the Ox, which follows the Year of the Rat, is traditionally associated with a slow and steady pace. The ox is believed to symbolize hard work, positivity and a fertile harvest. In China, New Year celebrations last for 16 days and the first week is a public holiday....

In the early stages of the pandemic, Chinese authorities linked the first cases of the virus to a market in Wuhan, theorizing that the outbreak was caused by the virus passing from animal to human. But now, U.S. officials have suggested that there may be evidence that the virus accidentally leaked from the Chinese lab. China has strongly denied the claim, defended the lab, and accused Western media of spreading rumors and engaging in smear campaigns....

Song Zhongping, an adjunct professor and pundit for Hong Kong’s Phoenix TV, has defended the Kremlin in a series of virtual lectures posted to his verified personal account on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok. Song is also a frequent contributor to the country’s nationalistic tabloid the Global Times. In a video on Monday, he told his 11 million followers that allegations of mass civilian killings in Bucha were staged....

Kelly told Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer he wants to remain in the pros, even though he had much more success in the college game, where he led Oregon to a 46-7 record, three Pac-12 championships and three top five finishes in four seasons. MORE: Haislop: Chip Kelly’s five strikes | Steele: Kelly was always wrong for Eagles Glazer said Kelly was “disappointed how it ended” in Philadelphia but is holding out hope of landing another NFL gig....

Niccol, who joined the chain in 2018, received $38 million in total compensation last year—$23.2 million more than the $14.8 million he would have earned if not for the COVID-related modifications the company made. Chipotle said that because the company outperformed many of its competitors during the pandemic year, it waived the financial targets set in 2018. The company’s stock price surged 65.7 percent last year and its revenue increased 7....

Chivas struggled to truly dispatch Toluca and, for the second straight round, move through by virtue of a better regular season finish than their opponents (Liga MX’s second tiebreaker). There was little question about Tigres’ superiority, with 2-0 wins in both legs producing a 4-0 aggregate victory over Tijuana that has Tigres looking like the team to beat in the final. WATCH: Dos Santos’ beautiful goal But when the two clubs meet in Thursday’s first leg at El Volcan and in Sunday’s second leg at Estadio Chivas, both will be looking to compound recent success....

Between players raising their fists before matches in solidarity with those affected and those continuing relief efforts to clubs donating significant sums, teams are playing their part. So too are those around the game with the joint effort between the league’s television partners resulting not only in thrilling TV but also in more than $1 million going toward relief efforts in Mexico and also to Puerto Rico and the United States after hurricanes....

Four out of ten youth say they live in a community that is not accepting of LGBTQ+ people—facing bullying and/or family rejection. Parents, guardians, or other relatives struggle to reconcile their belief systems with a family member’s queer identity, which can lead to an all-to-common occurrence of LGBTQ+ young people running away or getting kicked out of their home. Particularly during the holidays, this makes the family a young queer person chooses that much more important, especially after spending nearly two years in a global pandemic that potentially isolated LGBTQ+ youth from school resources, accepting peers and welcoming environments....

The running back is scheduled to take a physical with the Cardinals on Sunday, according to Fox Sports. MORE: NFL’s best running backs, ranked | RBs you should target in fantasy The news comes days after the Cardinals reportedly offered Johnson a one-year contract, which indicates both sides are ready to come to an agreement. Even though there are several running backs on Arizona’s roster, Johnson has veteran experience. He recorded 8,628 rushing yards and 51 touchdowns in seven seasons with the Titans and the Jets....

If you missed it, Jones was running fast when his manhood came out of the tight compression shorts the athletes must wear, and he took a tumble. To make matters worse, NFL Network replayed his run and zoomed in (accidentally) on his… well, you know. MORE: 10 NFL stars who had even worse Combines As the Mississippi State defensive tackle waits to hear his name announced at the draft, he reflected on his unfortunate accident with TMZ Sports....

Kirk and Horschel, the top two seeds going into the FedEx Cup finale at East Lake, played in the final group and traded birdies — neither of them made a bogey — over four hours in steamy weather to share the lead. MORE: Leaderboard | Rory defends Tiger, Phil comments | Ryder Cup teams: USA | Europe They need only to win the Tour Championship to claim the FedEx Cup and its $10 million bonus....

The three-week “#PermissiontoDance Challenge,” which kicked off on July 23, saw BTS encouraging people to make 15-second YouTube Shorts videos that incorporate the “International Sign” gestures for joy, dance and peace. BTS member J-Hope previously explained: “Incorporating the International Sign gestures enabled us to spread the positive energy of our music to a wider audience that maybe we haven’t reached before,” People reported August. Following the special episode, the band released a new BTS “Permission to Dance” music video—the “Shorts Challenge” version—featuring a selection of fans’ submissions for the challenge....

At the CP3 Youth Camp in San Diego, Chris Jr. and a fellow camper busted out the “Nae Nae” and “Whip Dance,” sending the crowd into a frenzy. MORE: Pierce deciding between Clips, Wiz | Clippers reveal new logo | Classic Chris Paul photos Looks like Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield has some competition.

In their last goodbye, Natalie refused to give back the engagement ring Mike gifted her, and Teigen brought it up to her Twitter followers on Monday. “Last night’s 90 days oh my godddd. ‘No I not give ring back! I want to remember how miserable you make me’ jaosksjzjshjsosozushsb it was the crab cake scones,” Teigen wrote. The post had over 3,000 likes and a handful of responses from other viewers who felt similarly about the cringeworthy breakup....