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1. Hong Kongers with chronic diseases have urged Japan to avoid other flu-related countries
Chronic illness patients should consider delaying planned trips to countries that are fighting the flu surge. Hong Kong health professionals are urging travelers to keep a record of their local emergency numbers before they leave and purchase insurance.
2. China imposes tariffs on US products launches anti-monopoly probes on Google
China has announced retaliation measures against the US in support of a new trade war, but observers say Beijing’s “silent” move could indicate they want to negotiate.
3. Taiwanese actress Barbie “Big S” Sue dies from pneumonia at the age of 48
Popular Taiwanese host and actress Barbie “Big S” shi-yuan died of flu-rich pneumonia at the age of 48 and was shocked by the sudden loss of one of the world’s biggest stars talking mandarins. It sparked respect.
