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Hotel workers plan May Day rally to demand pay hikes after pandemic cuts

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Thousands of unionized hotel workers plan to stage a rally in nearly 20 cities on May 1 to demand significant pay raises ahead of contract negotiations with major chains. The talks with hotel operators Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide and Hyatt Hotels will cover about 40,000 workers who are seeking new contracts for the first time … Read more

Beijing pledges to lift curbs on Taiwan travel but waits for cue from William Lai

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Travel between the island and the mainland has become increasingly limited since 2019 as cross-strait tensions triggered restrictions. “We sincerely invite Taiwan compatriots to visit the mainland more often, and we are also happy to see mainland people visit the treasured island of our motherland,” Xi said, adding the exchanges could “promote trust and forge … Read more