Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Dies of Sudden Heart Attack at 68

Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang passed away at the age of 68 due to a sudden heart attack while in Shanghai. He served as premier for a decade, under President Xi Jinping, before retiring in March 2023. Li was a well-educated economist and was once considered a top contender for Communist Party leadership but saw a diminishing role in recent years. He is known for the "Five-points to one Line" project, where he linked up Dalian and Dandong, as well as a series of other ports into a comprehensive network to improve trade flow.

In 2020, he raised awareness about income inequality in China by stating that over 600 million people earned less than the equivalent of SGD$200 per month. What are your thoughts? You may post anonymously below.

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Safety Concerns Lead to Putting Down of Large Crocodile in East Coast Park

A large saltwater crocodile, approximately 3 meters long, was recently spotted near East Coast Park in Singapore, leading to its capture and the decision to put it down due to public safety concerns. The National Parks Board (NParks) cited the risk to public safety and of the crocodile returning to the location where it was captured as a key factor in their decision. In the past, a smaller juvenile crocodile was relocated to the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, but the reserve is no longer a suitable release site due to the increased crocodile population there. NParks advised the public to avoid approaching, provoking, or feeding crocodiles, and to heed warning signs and advisory notices in areas where crocodiles have been sighted. What are your thoughts?

82-Year-Old Among Victims in Armed Robbery Attempt in Tampines

A 40-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a case of attempted armed robbery with hurt that took place along Tampines Street 22. The incident occurred on May 12 at around 1.30pm and involved two victims — a woman aged 82 and another aged 30. According to a police statement issued on May 13, preliminary investigations revealed that the man had approached the two female victims and demanded that they hand over their valuables. When they did not comply, he allegedly assaulted both women with a metal rod. As a result of the attack, both victims sustained injuries. They were conscious when taken to the hospital for medical attention. Following the report lodged about the incident, officers from the Bedok Police Division swiftly began investigations. Within three hours of the report being made, the suspect was located and arrested. The metal rod believed to have been used in the attack was recovered and seized as part of the case evidence. The man is expected to be charged ...

Chinese National Hits Boy with Bottle, Pulls Knife from Bag Near Haji Lane

On June 20, 2025, at around 1:30pm, a shocking act of violence occurred outside a café located at 56 Arab Street, near Haji Lane, Singapore. A 26-year-old man was accused of attacking a four-year-old boy with a glass bottle, injuring the child’s forehead. The boy, a tourist from Indonesia, was sitting with his parents outside the café when the unprovoked attack took place. The man, later identified as Xu Chaoyu, a Chinese national, reportedly struck the boy with a bottle without warning. Witnesses described the situation as chaotic. Videos uploaded by bystanders showed the man laughing to himself while sitting cross-legged outside the café. Several members of the public intervened to restrain him and prevent further harm. As the situation escalated, Xu was seen reaching into his black bag. A vigilant bystander quickly noticed this and intervened, restraining him and confiscating the bag. A knife was later discovered in his possession. Witness accounts confirmed that during the in...

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