BOSTON , Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The China Fund, Inc. CHN (the "Fund") announced today that the Fund's annual stockholder meeting (the "Meeting") will be scheduled for Thursday, March 13, 2025 , via a virtual forum at 11:00 a.m. ET . Stockholders of record as of January 15, 2025 will be entitled to notice of, and to attend and vote at, the Meeting. The notice for the Meeting will be mailed to shareholders on or about February 10, 2025 . The Fund is a closed-end management investment company with the objective of seeking long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities (i) of companies for which the principal securities trading market is in the People's Republic of China (" China "), or (ii) of companies for which the principal securities trading market is outside of China , or constituting direct equity investments in companies organized outside of China , that in both cases derive at least 50% of their revenues from goods and services sold or produced, or have at least 50% of their assets, in China . While the Fund is permitted to invest in direct equity investments of companies organized in China , it presently holds no such investments. Shares of the Fund are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "CHN". The Fund's investment manager is Matthews International Capital Management, LLC. For further information regarding the Fund and the Fund's holdings, please call (888)-CHN-CALL (246-2255) or visit the Fund's website at www.chinafundinc.com . View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-china-fund-inc-announces-date-of-annual-meeting-of-stockholders-302331705.html SOURCE The China Fund, Inc. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

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NoneKenny Atkinson , take a bow. The Cavaliers’ new head coach just got his first hardware of the season, named NBA Eastern Conference Coach of the Month for October and November. And honestly? Well-deserved. The guy’s been nothing short of a maestro, leading Cleveland to a ridiculous 18-3 start, tops in the league. Atkinson isn’t one to hog the spotlight, though. Before Thursday’s game against the Wizards, he was quick to deflect credit, calling his team “99% of the reason” for the success. “This is a roster that’s talented, that has great continuity and it’s together,” Atkinson said. “It makes my job a lot easier.” Let’s be real, though — coaching a team to a franchise-best 15-0 start isn’t just about rolling the ball out there. Atkinson’s system has clicked instantly, blending the likes of Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland with a rising force in Evan Mobley . And, oh yeah, those 15 straight wins? The longest streak to open a season in Cavaliers history and tied for the second-best start ever in the NBA. Not bad company to keep. Cleveland’s dominance isn’t just in the win column. They’re lighting it up offensively, leading the league in points per game (122.4), field goal percentage (.511), and three-point shooting (.402). So far, it’s been modern basketball nirvana. Sprinkle in some defensive grit — they’re seventh in defensive rating — and you’ve got a team that’s looking like a legitimate title contender. Atkinson might be underselling his own impact, but let’s not. He’s pushed this group to levels we haven’t seen in Cleveland since the days of LeBron James . Six games scoring 130 or more points already? That’s a Cavs record. And with 60-something games left, who knows where this ceiling is. One thing’s clear: Cleveland is cooking, and Atkinson’s got all the right ingredients. More Cavaliers | All coverage from Hoops Wire This article first appeared on Hoops Wire and was syndicated with permission.

JPMorganChase Declares Common Stock DividendLANCASTER, Pa., Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Burnham Holdings, Inc. (OTC-Pink: BURCA) ("BHI", the "Company", "we" or "our") today announced common and preferred stock dividends. At its meeting on December 12, 2024, Burnham Holdings, Inc.'s Board of Directors declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.23 per share and a semi-annual preferred stock dividend of $1.50 per share, both payable December 30, 2024, with a record date of December 19, 2024. Burnham Holdings, Inc.'s Annual Meeting will be held virtually via a secure website meeting platform on Monday, April 28, 2025, beginning at 11:30 a.m. eastern. Also today, William F. Dodge, II announced his retirement from the Company's Board of Directors effective immediately. Mr. Dodge had been a director of BHI since 1999 and was one of the longest-serving directors in our history. We thank Bill for his many years of dedicated service on the Board of Directors and wish him well in his retirement. His insights and leadership will be missed. About Burnham Holdings, Inc.: BHI is the parent company of multiple subsidiaries that are leading domestic manufacturers of boilers, furnaces and related HVAC products and accessories for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. BHI is listed on the OTC Exchange under the ticker symbol "BURCA". For more information, please visit www.burnhamholdings.com . View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/burnham-holdings-inc-declares-dividends-announces-date-of-annual-meeting-and-director-retirement-302330749.html SOURCE Burnham Holdings, Inc.

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Jarrod Bowen held Antonio’s number nine shirt aloft after scoring the winner in support of the Hammers striker, who is recovering after a horror car crash on Saturday. Boss Julen Lopetegui said: “He is not in his best moment but he kept his humour. It was a special moment for us. “I think we have a lot of reason to win matches but this was one reason more. He’s alive so we are happy.” MA9 ❤️ — West Ham United (@WestHam) West Ham players wore ‘Antonio 9′ shirts while warming up and walking out before kick-off. The shirts will be signed by the players, including Antonio, and auctioned off with the proceeds going to the NHS and Air Ambulances UK. Tomas Soucek headed West Ham into the lead and held up nine fingers to a TV camera. The Czech midfielder told Sky Sports: “He’s been here since I came here. He is really my favourite. I said it would be tough for me to play without him. "He was here since I came and he's really my favourite" Tomáš Souček on dedicating his goal to Michail Antonio ❤️ — Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) “I was so scared what was going to happen. It was a really tough week for him, his family and us.” Matt Doherty equalised for Wolves, and boss Gary O’Neil felt they should have had two penalties for fouls on Goncalo Guedes and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, both of which were checked by VAR. But Bowen’s winner – O’Neil believed there was a foul in the build-up – condemned Wolves to a 10th defeat of the season and a third in a row. While under-pressure Lopetegui may have earned a stay of execution, O’Neil’s future as Wolves manager is now in serious doubt. “A lot of things went against us but ultimately we have not found a way to turn the game in our favour,” he said. “But the players showed they are still fighting for me, for the fans and the group. “Where does this leave me? In the same place I was. I’m aware of the noise. But if anyone expected this to be easy – I’m happy to be judged on results but it should be done in context. “Whenever this journey ends with Wolves I’ll be proud of it.” There was an acrimonious end to the match as captains Bowen and Mario Lemina scuffled after the final whistle, with the Wolves midfielder angrily shoving people including one of his own coaches, Shaun Derry. “I just went to shake his hand after the game,” Bowen said. “He didn’t want to shake my hand, two captains together just to say ‘well done’ after the game. “I know it’s difficult when you lose. I’ve been on the end of that situation.” O’Neil added: “Mario is calm now. He’s a passionate guy and something was said that upset him. “The instinct of the staff was to make sure he didn’t get into trouble, but he took some calming down.”Taliban hint at shielding anti-Pakistan militants in Afghanistan as 'guests'

BOZEMAN — The shelves in Waded Cruzado’s office in Montana Hall are cluttered with memories. Among the books, awards and a preserved newspaper clipping (headline only: "Outlook grim for grizzlies in region") are a collection of Montana State athletics keepsakes, including signed footballs from past teams and a child’s crude drawing of a football player clad in blue and gold. The university’s president takes great care when picking out another item from the display: a framed photo of her and the 2019-20 women’s basketball team in a joking “power pose” in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She had joined the team on the trip to her home country for a pair of December games. Montana State University President Waded Cruzado holds up a photo of herself with the 2019-20 women's basketball team on a trip to Puerto Rico during an interview in her office in August. Cruzado needs no reminder of the fact the Bobcats of that year went on to have the best season in school history. “I’m not going to say that it was because of that tournament, because of course it’s the chemistry, it’s the talent,” Cruzado said, “but there was something magical that happened beyond the games, and I think it was the time that they spent together.” She remembers giving the team a tour of Old San Juan and explaining the history of the country and fielding “intelligent questions” from players. Once back at the hotel, Cruzado was included in the team’s reflection period. They chose "courage" as the word of the day and shared anecdotes of when they had witnessed or used courage. “That conversation brought us so close, and I was able to see firsthand how much (head coach Tricia Binford) opens herself to those students,” Cruzado said. “She’s the coach, but she’s also the mother, she’s the friend, she’s the confidant, and I would love to think that it was because of that that we had that amazing year.” Five years later, the 2024-25 Bobcats are off to a 7-2 start, and they’re looking forward to a Puerto Rico trip of their own. After playing at Florida Gulf Coast on Monday in Fort Myers, Florida, the Bobcats will face Presbyterian College Dec. 19 and the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Dec. 20 in San Juan to wrap up nonconference play. Montana State President Waded Cruzado talks about head women's basketball coach Tricia Binford’s impact on the program during her 20-year tenure on Aug. 13. And like five years ago, Cruzado will be along for the trip. She received her undergraduate degree from Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, a land grant university similar to MSU. “It’s going to be a lot of fun and a great moment of pride for me,” Cruzado said. This year’s trip takes on special meaning for all involved because Cruzado . “It’s definitely fitting that we get one more opportunity to do that with her before she retires,” Binford said. MSU’s players are glad to have Cruzado along for the trip. “Waded is like family to us, and she is such a big fan, big supporter of our program,” junior forward Marah Dykstra said. “Having her on that trip, going back to her roots, is just going to be really exciting.” Graduate student Katelynn Martin — who is a quarter Puerto Rican — remembers Cruzado sending her flowers and a heartfelt note last season after an injury against Montana required a short hospital stay. “She is always so encouraging and supportive,” Martin said. “Her energy, the positive things she always talks about, it’s just going to be so nice to have her on the trip.” Montana State President Waded Cruzado and Athletics Director Leon Costello cheer for the MSU women's basketball team in the Big Sky Conference Tournament championship game against Northern Arizona on March 11, 2022, at Idaho Central Arena in Boise, Idaho. After the Bobcats of five years ago returned from Puerto Rico, where they lost to Wichita State and No. 11-ranked Texas A&M, they won 21 of their final 22 games to finish 25-6 overall and 19-1 in Big Sky Conference play. The Bobcats qualified for the conference championship game against Idaho — the only team to beat them (by one point) after Puerto Rico — only to see the season get stopped early because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2024-25 Bobcats have a long way to go to reach their predecessor’s heights, but the upcoming road trip could help build some momentum before reaching conference play. FGCU is also 7-2 and currently ranked 106th (of 362 teams) in the NET Rankings, so a win there would be impactful as MSU tries to build its postseason resumé. Presbyterian is currently 1-8 and ranked 359th in the NET Rankings. Wins against the Blue Hose and non-NCAA Puerto Rico-Mayaguez wouldn’t boost MSU’s own ranking (a Big Sky-leading 57th) much. But the Bobcats could ensure a modest winning streak before facing Idaho (Jan. 2) and Eastern Washington (Jan. 4) at home and conference threats Northern Colorado (Jan. 9) and Northern Arizona (Jan. 11) on the road to start league play. Montana State’s Marah Dykstra drives to the basket against UC Davis on Nov. 17 at Worthington Arena in Bozeman. The Bobcats also want to enjoy their short reprieve from Montana’s winter, as they did last year with games in Cancún, Mexico, and the year before in Hawaii. “We want to win those games first of all, that’s going to make the whole trip fun,” redshirt sophomore guard Dylan Philip said. “It’s a long road trip too, but it’s a good one to spend together over the Christmas break.” Like her teammates, Philip is happy to have the extended time with Cruzado before she retires. “Ever since I was being recruited here, I think she has just been a role model for this school,” Philip said. “She has such a close relationship with our coaching staff and us, like having us for dinner before the season and everything. It’s super cool to have someone that’s so supportive of us.” Cruzado is hopeful the players use the Puerto Rico trip to “stretch intellectually” and “challenge their assumptions” about other places. From a basketball perspective, she’s looking forward to the bonds they create on the court. “That sense of, ‘We are a team, we play together. All of us will shine when one of us shines,’” Cruzado said. “I hope that we’re able to develop that in this wonderful group of young women that we have this year.” Parker Cotton can be reached at . Follow him on X/Twitter @ByParkerCotton. Get local news delivered to your inbox!

SINGAPORE: In November, shocking news broke that the police were investigating teenage students from the Singapore Sports School for generating and circulating deepfake nude photos of their female schoolmates. Later that month, five ministers in Singapore and over 100 public servants across 31 government agencies received extortionary emails , demanding cryptocurrency payment in return for not publishing doctored images of them in compromising positions. These are Singapore’s latest cases of artificial intelligence (AI)-created deepfake sexual content – they will certainly not be the last, not here, not globally. In 2017, a Reddit thread offering fake videos of “Taylor Swift” having sex amassed 90,000 subscribers before being taken down eight weeks later. Last year in a small Spanish town, more than 20 young girls found their AI-generated nude photos circulating, created by teen boys accessing innocent photos off social media. AI may be trumpeted as the next big revolution, but the threat it poses is deeply nefarious. SINGAPORE TAKES ACTION Even before the Sports School incident, authorities in Singapore were girding against this new wave of online assault, with legislation passed or proposed along three prongs. The first is to regulate platforms where online content is accessed. The Broadcasting Act was amended in 2023, allowing the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) to direct social media services – the gatekeepers of our cyber world – to block or remove egregious content within specified timelines and direct them to adhere to an online Code of Practice. Second, crimes in the analogue world but with a digital element can now be more effectively targeted, prevented and prosecuted. The Online Criminal Harms Act passed last year empowers authorities to issue directions to online service providers to restrict Singapore users’ exposure to online criminal content and activity. These include directions to prevent offending content from reaching, and restrict offending accounts from interacting with, persons in Singapore. WHAT THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY IS DOING But these would still not be a complete solution because the proliferation of deepfakes is a borderless problem. The international community needs to build consensus and cooperation on adopting and enforcing appropriate laws – to stem both the creation and spread of such content. Other nations have come at the problem from different angles. Australia has arguably the most developed governmental response to the online scourge, with an e-safety commission that was first established to tackle cyber harm against children. It passed a law on Nov 28 to ban children from social media until their 16th birthdays – the world’s first such legislation. While politically popular, a complete ban will be hard to enforce: It ignores that children today are digital natives. Virtual Private Network (VPN) access is an easy workaround. Bubble-wrapping kids is not the answer to developing resilient and discerning adults. The United Kingdom recently proposed measures to stop harmful deepfakes being created in the first place. For example, developers of AI models can apply filters to remove certain types of data from their training data sets and to prevent output with harmful content. A model can also be trained to reject prompt requests to create malicious or harmful deepfakes. These proposals pose their own challenges, including enforcement against rogue developers. China already has expansive rules requiring that manipulated material bear digital signatures or watermarks – while a potentially useful tool to help users identify AI-generated content, it offers cold comfort where pornographic deepfake content is circulated. BROADER IMPACT OF ONLINE HARMS Disturbingly, studies suggest that online harms are becoming increasingly normalised, with users thinking they are par for the course. In 2023, a survey by local non-profit SG Her Empowerment found that 20 per cent of respondents reported being “unaffected” because online harms were a “normal part of life”, while 66 per cent have taken to self-censorship. Instead of fighting the playground bully, people are staying away from the sandpit, and not understanding the harm being inflicted. If the internet brings with it the promise of equality through education and engagement, we are stumbling in our march of progress because of threats in cyberspace. And this is before we start to count the cost in mental health terms suffered by victims who find deepfake videos of themselves, no matter how speedily removed. From a gender perspective, the story is even bleaker. It is estimated that 95 per cent of deepfake porn is of women. Women are being disproportionately targeted online, potentially setting back progress made in gender equality. LAW ENFORCEMENT CAN ONLY GO SO FAR Law enforcement, by definition, comes in after the offending action – and the harm – has occurred. Enforcement is tough – creators of harmful content may be out of the territorial reach of our authorities and enjoy the anonymity the internet facilitates. Prevention is obviously even more challenging. What can individuals and the community do? First, the big DON’T – never share an offensive post even if it is to denounce it. Every repost is a fresh assault on the victim. Second, as a community we need to signal what are appropriate behaviours. The teenagers who created the deepfake nudes may well consider it a mere lark, without a real appreciation of the enormity of the harm. It is not enough to say “boys will be boys” – that simply avoids accountability. We need to have more conversations and agree, as a community, the boundaries of respectful conduct towards one another. Just as importantly, we need to think about what restorative justice would look like here. What kind of corrective training would be effective for perpetrators? Finally, victims should not be afraid to call out the perpetrator. Where a crime has been committed, report it to the authorities. If you know someone who has been the target, encourage them to take action. Survivors should not feel embarrassed; it is important that they take back control. While it looks like AI is here to stay, the true measure of society's progress is not in technology, but how we treat each other. Let's educate ourselves and act decisively before more victims become statistics in this alarming trend. Stefanie Yuen Thio is Joint Managing Partner and Stephanie Chew is Associate Director at TSMP Law Corporation.

Beyoncé Trolls Netflix Over Streaming Concerns Before NFL PerformanceSEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s opposition-controlled National Assembly voted Friday to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo despite vehement protests by governing party lawmakers, further deepening the country’s political crisis set off by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s stunning imposition of martial law and ensuing impeachment. Han’s impeachment means he will be stripped of the powers and duties of the president until the Constitutional Court decides whether to dismiss or reinstate him. The court is already reviewing whether to uphold Yoon’s earlier impeachment. The impeachments of the country’s top two officials worsened its political turmoil, deepened economic uncertainties and hurt its international image. The single-chamber National Assembly passed Han’s impeachment motion with a 192-0 vote. Lawmakers with the governing People Power Party boycotted the vote and surrounded the podium where assembly Speaker Woo Won Shik was seated, shouting that the vote was invalid and demanding Woo’s resignation. No violence or injuries were reported. The PPP lawmakers protested after Woo called for a vote on Han’s impeachment motion after announcing its passage required a simple majority in the 300-member assembly, not a two-thirds majority as claimed by the PPP. In a statement, Han said his impeachment was regrettable but added that he respects the assembly’s decision and will suspend his duties to “not add to additional confusion and uncertainty.” He said he will wait for “a swift, wise decision” by the Constitutional Court. The deputy prime minister and finance minister, Choi Sang-mok, took over. Later Friday, Choi’s office said he instructed the military to boost its readiness to help prevent North Korea from miscalculating the situation and launching provocations. He also told the foreign ministry to inform the United States, Japan and other major partners that South Korea’s foreign policies remain unchanged. Han, who was appointed prime minister by Yoon, became acting president after the National Assembly impeached Yoon, a conservative, about two weeks ago over his short-lived Dec. 3 imposition of martial law. Get local news delivered to your inbox!