Elizabeth Law 思敏

Ex-China Correspondent for The Straits Times (@straits_times) now back in Singapore. Previously of @AFP. Loves coffee. Tweets about food a lot. Views own.

[Elizabeth Law 思敏 @lizzlaw_]

Back here after nearly two years for work. Hi, I'm alive!

[Tom Mullaney @tsmullaney]

This is a fascinating post, even beyond the reasons one might expect! Jumping right in, the Chinese characters 中國航空公司 appear pixelated, almost like low-resolution bitmap fonts... Cool, huh? But wait there's more... /1 Thread cc @yifanxxx

[Elizabeth Law 思敏 @lizzlaw_]

We finally took off about 7pm (just over 2 hrs delayed) which means we'll land after 1am but hey, at least we're airborne!

And yes, this was sent using the complimentary inflight wifi

[Elizabeth Law 思敏 @lizzlaw_]

Been on the tarmac 1.5hrs and counting because of this. They’ve had to close a runway for the CA403 emergency landing (no I didn’t see it)

https://t.co/J4asSwhQ7g

[Elizabeth Law 思敏 @lizzlaw_]

Also kudos to the crew of SQ806 who have been patiently keeping everyone hydrated and comfortable.

[Elizabeth Law 思敏 @lizzlaw_]

The Straits Times’ China bureau is growing. Come work with us!

https://t.co/eve0oCiJ5T

[Elizabeth Law 思敏 @lizzlaw_]

Also I’m on vacation in Singapore so definitely not talking about work

[Elizabeth Law 思敏 @lizzlaw_]

Someone signed up for a Telegram account using my Chinese number. I’ve regained control of the account and deleted it but not sure what damage has been done.

If you’ve received a text from someone claiming to be me, please do not respond & report the account.

[Jeff Mason @jeffmason1]

Unexpected moment at the state dinner when the president of South Korea sings “American Pie.”

[Elizabeth Law 思敏 @lizzlaw_]

Video that has been deleted off WeChat shows the back of the Beijing Changfeng Hospital. Patients climbing down from ropes made of sheets, others perched on AC compressors.

[Elizabeth Law 思敏 @lizzlaw_]

Hospital fire in Beijing kills 21, nothing about it all day until about 9pm.

Then suddenly by 11pm, videos showing the worst of the incident have been censored.

[Elizabeth Law 思敏 @lizzlaw_]

Thread from a journalist at the presser

[Debi Edward @debiedwarditv]

At a Covid-19 origins press conference in Beijing experts from the Chinese CDC says accusations including from the WHO that they are holding back information and not being transparent are an attempt to smear China.

[Nathan Ruser @Nrg8000]

Very frustrating for the media to describe these drills as 'near Taiwan'/'in the Taiwan Strait'. They're metres from China's coast and fully within Chinese territorial waters. This is a measured response from the PLA, irresponsible for the media to keep portraying as escalation.

[Philip Thai @philip_thai]

1/ Currently researching the career of Percy Chen, the enigmatic HK lawyer for the PRC during the Cold War. The Afro-Asian Chen family of Trinidad stood at the intersection of European empires, Chinese nationalism, and Cold War politics. A thread about this fascinating family.

[Amanda Florian 小爱 @Amanda_Florian]

Hi, I'm a tech reporter that covers China, cybersecurity, & new media. Hundreds of people are sharing this photo of Xi Jinping & Vladimir Putin as they meet at the Kremlin. The two did meet, but it's highly likely this photo was generated by an AI program. Here's why: 🧵

[Elizabeth Law 思敏 @lizzlaw_]

And that’s it from me for today. Follow my colleague @dawn_wei_tan who’s in Premier Li Qiang’s ongoing inaugural press conference

[Elizabeth Law 思敏 @lizzlaw_]

Good morning from within the Great Hall, where we’re about an hour away from the NPC closing ceremony where Xi Jinping is expected to speak.

Twice the number of China-based foreign journos this time compared to the opening. There were 40, including VJ & photogs, on our bus

[Elizabeth Law 思敏 @lizzlaw_]

New NPC chairman Zhao Leji says the new team is grateful for the trust of the people. Had also thanked predecessors, including retiring chairman Li Zhanshu

[Dawn Wei Tan @dawn_wei_tan]

Waiting for Li Qiang’s first meet-the-press as premier at the Great Hall. The four vice-premiers will also be with him.