Another restricted Golden Week for China -- Our best from the weekend

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	Best from the weekend October 3, 2022

	China dashes travel blitz hopes for Golden Week SHANGHAI -- China's Golden Week holiday usually marks one of the country's biggest annual travel-and-spending blitzes.   But this year, once again, millions will stay put as authorities have warned against travel over fears of an embarrassing COVID-19 outbreak before a key leadership meeting this month. Read more.
	Solomon Islands signs U.S.-Pacific partnership statement in about-face China-leaning country seen influencing toned-down language on security Read more Modi chips away at India's colonial relics as critics doubt motives Changes to names and buildings bring debate over Hindu nationalist agenda Read more Russia's annexations in Ukraine echo prelude to World War II in Europe Vladimir Putin claims 'our unity' as justification for latest land grab Read more Tesla reveals humanoid robot that will cost less than $20,000 Biped not ready for real-world use but Elon Musk says it could end poverty Read more Seven-Eleven, Speedway to drive record profit for Japan's Seven & i Retail group's convenience stores enjoy post-pandemic rebound Read more Indonesia fintech Mapan targets 10m households in dash for growth Company has digitized traditional community savings model Read more Detroit motor show fades as Asian, European automakers pull out Costly in-person events questioned in wake of pandemic Read more BTS's talent agency in rapid business diversification mode New artists debuted, game business launched to cut reliance on K-pop sensation Read more Carbon-negative Bhutan offers lessons on fighting climate change Kingdom proves emissions can be offset by focusing on environment over growth Read more
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