Around 160 million children globally face stunted growth due to hunger, with a child dying every 10 seconds from malnutrition or its effects, according to Oleg Kobyakov, director of the FAO Liaison Office with Russia. While progress is noted in areas like breastfeeding and reducing anemia, child mortality remains unacceptably high.
Beijing's liaison office in Hong Kong has been restructured, with its economic department split and district-level groups expanded. An analyst suggests this reflects a greater focus on financial, youth, and district work by the central government.
Beijing's top representative in Hong Kong expressed confidence in the city's integration and development, while the chief executive stated authorities are fast-tracking the first five-year plan to align with national goals. The envoy highlighted Hong Kong's resilience and safety under the national security law.
Beijing has appointed Yuan Gujie, a senior Guangdong official with a legal background, as a deputy director of its liaison office in Hong Kong, succeeding Liu Guangyuan.
Beijing's top official on Hong Kong affairs has called on Tsinghua University alumni to help the city better serve national development through patriotism, pragmatism and their global networks. Liaison office director Zhou Ji outlined three expectations for graduates at the Tsinghua Alumni Association of Hong Kong's 70th Anniversary Summit, while Chief Executive John Lee expressed hope more alumni would assist Hong Kong become an international education hub.
Leicester City have been relegated to League One after a 2-2 draw with Hull City confirmed their second consecutive relegation. The club has lost £270m over four years and incurred a six-point deduction this season for financial breaches. Midfielder Harry Winks told travelling fans to 'f*** off' after the Portsmouth defeat, while local lad Hamza Choudhury acted as a human shield facing angry fans outside the King Power Stadium.
