Inside the abandoned city once the world's most populated that was crawling with crime
Kowloon Walled City was a lawless crime-ridden den rife that became the epicentre of opioid production in the heart of ...
Lawless 26,000 square metre city which was home to population the size of Falkirk where gangs ruled
This incredible city, established in 1898, grew to become home to 35,000 people as more storeys were added to buildings in the 26,000 square meter footprint. Eventually, authorities imposed a maximum ...
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Incredible fortified city once the world's most populated with no laws is now abandoned
Kowloon Walled City was once the most densely populated place on Earth, with 35,000 residents crammed into just 26,000 square ...
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Casino bill latest throw of the dice
The Thai government is once again struggling to establish a consistent and enforceable policy on gambling, hoping to win big on tourists, revenue, and jobs. This is the latest twist in more than a ...
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The Story of Opium
Derived from the poppy plant, the psychotropic narcotic has fascinated people for 5,000 years. For better and for worse.
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What the Opium Wars can tell us about China, the U.S. and fentanyl
Imports of tea, porcelain and silk from China had created a large trade imbalance. One product that the British could access in large quantities was opium grown in territories under their colonial ...
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China posts 5% growth for 2024 as challenges pile up
HONG KONG/SHANGHAI -- China on Friday announced that its economic growth rate for 2024 was in line with the target set by a government beset by the threat of fresh U.S. tariffs, an enduring ...
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China Says Economy Grew 5% Last Year, Driven by Exports
Analysts say they see signs of malaise in China’s domestic economy, but those problems were offset mainly by robust exports and a $1 trillion trade surplus. By Keith Bradsher Reporting from ...
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China's population falls for a third straight year, posing challenges for its government and economy
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- China's population fell last year for the third straight year, its government said Friday, pointing to further demographic challenges for the world's second most populous nation ...
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China hit its economic goals in 2024 despite a consumer spending problem
In a news release on Friday morning, China's National Bureau of Statistics reported its economy grew 5% in 2024 from a year ago, meeting its official target. Analysts polled by Reuters had ...
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Dragons’ Den: Where to find Doughboys Pizza, Choppity AI video editor and more
Everyone’s favourite business show Dragons’ Den is back on TV tonight. For some, it’s the perfect starter to ease into the evening before tucking into a main course of The Traitors ...
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Apple loses smartphone sales crown in China, drops to third in 2024
The iPhone maker has turned to rare discounts to stimulate sales. The company launched a four-day promotion in China from Jan 4 to 7, offering price cuts of up to 500 yuan (US$68.50) on its iPhone ...