Big typhoon saves South Korea
South Korea fended off heavy damage from Typhoon Hinamnoor. Experts credit the government’s extensive preparations.
The eighth-strongest typhoon in South Korea’s history, the storm passed through the country and headed for the sea faster than forecasters had expected. At least three people died. Tens of thousands of people were disempowered. Here is the aftermath scene of the storm.
Hinnamnor was the second major storm to hit the country in recent weeks after the heaviest rains in decades killed at least nine people in and around Seoul last month. Cheong Tae Sung, a government expert on floods, said these deadly floods had made both the public and authorities more alert to the danger of major storms.
North Korea may send workers to the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine to help rebuild the war-torn region.
environment: North Korea is one of the few countries that has vocally endorsed Russian aggression, blaming Washington for the conflict. In July, it recognized the independence of the separate regions of Donetsk and Luhansk.
China: The Russian government wanted the Chinese government to oppose export controls and continue to supply the military. However, China has yet to attempt to sell military equipment or parts, despite buying Russian oil at discounted prices.
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How China Shapes the iPhone
Apple is set to announce the new iPhone 14 today. This fall, it will manufacture some of its devices outside of China for the first time, but his Taiwanese supplier Foxconn, with the help of its Chinese supplier in India, will continue to play a key role.
Despite its borderless appearance, China’s influence over Apple is only growing. Thanks in part to pandemic border restrictions, tech companies have hired and empowered more Chinese engineers in Shenzhen and Shanghai to lead ever more critical design elements. Chinese employees and suppliers contributed intricate work and sophisticated components such as manufacturing design, speakers and batteries.
As a result, the iPhone has gone from being designed in California and made in China to being a creation of both countries. The development of the latest generation of mobile phones shows how difficult it is for Apple to truly separate itself from China, and reflects China’s progress over the past decade.
Background: China lured Apple and others to its factories with legions of low-wage workers and unrivaled production capacity. Since then, the company’s engineers and suppliers have moved up the supply chain, trying to capture a larger portion of the money US companies spend developing high-tech his gadgets.
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Celebrating contemporary African art
After a three-year hiatus, Art Joburg revived as an in-person art fair last weekend. An opportunity to rekindle optimism in African contemporary art, his 113 artists from 34 galleries attended and reminded the art world of their presence.
African artists have been in the global spotlight, but the pandemic has dampened their momentum. Art Joburg tried to host a virtual fair, but seeing the work in person, especially from new artists, was “psychologically very good,” said Mandla Sibeko, director of Art Joburg. I’m here.
Clutching champagne flutes, Johannesburgers surveyed sculptures and canvases. “Acrylic, hmm,” said one visitor, pointing his nose at the canvas. “This could work in an office or a man cave, right?” said another of the minimalist pieces.
The pride of the place was the large bottle cap tapestry. record-breaking Ghanaian sculptor El Anatsui An interactive installation by South African artist William Kentridge. Several booths opted for neon signs to stand out at the convention center in Sandton, one of Africa’s richest real estate blocks. Others were shocked, like a disturbingly precise forearm that came out of the wall in a rude gesture.
For 15 years Art Joburg has been a go-to platform for emerging artists. Georgina Maximco-founder of Zimbabwe Lake Murakumo, brought the canvas to Johannesburg in a ski bag. She said returning to her fair was to remind collectors that artists didn’t disappear during lockdown.
“Then you will be forgotten,” she said.Lynsey Chutel, briefing writer in Johannesburg.
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Lynsey Chutel wrote the Art and Ideas section of the day.You can contact Amelia and the team briefing@nytimes.com.