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Kiwi Ting

@kiwiting.bsky.social
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Political Scientist | Formerly @lsegovernment.bsky.social @UniofReading | Parliamentary studies | Political career | 🇬🇧 & 🇭🇰 politics | Views are mine

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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
San Marino *does* play in the World Cup, they just failed to qualify for the finals, that doesn't mean they aren't in the World Cup. Football has winners and losers!
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
At least they are protected from investors lawsuits in the event of an AI apocalypse...... Now that's legal fee well spent!
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Hong Kong Free Press HKFP @hongkongfp.com · 27/09/2026
Infographic chart showing known prosecutions in Hong Kong since the introduction of the National Security Law in June 2020. Graphic: Nicholas Shearman /John Saeki.
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British Journal of Political Science @bjpols.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
From July 2026 - When Legislators Do Not Differentiate: A Field Experiment on British MPs’ Responses to Constituent Policy Queries - cup.org/4hormhs - @danbischof.bsky.social, @vchengm.bsky.social, @gidoncohen.bsky.social, Sarah Cohen, @florianfoos.bsky.social, et al #OpenAccess
BJPolS abstract of a study on how UK Members of Parliament (MPs) respond to constituent policy queries. The research indicates that MPs' responsiveness varies with the level of agreement with constituents.
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Political Studies @polstudies.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
IN NEW ISSUE: How does internal migration affect political life in autocracies? Yuequan Guo & Jiannan Zhao examine how returning migrants in China show higher political efficacy & shifted forms of participation. Read OPEN ACCESS: buff.ly/6pRihmv @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social #polsky #polsci
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How is internal migration related to political efficacy and participation in autocracies? Existing research emphasizes migration’s socioeconomic impact, given the staggering internal migration volume in developing countries, but pays inadequate attention to its relationship with politics. We argue that migrants are more likely to interact with the government and possess greater political efficacy than non-migrants. When migrants return home, they are motivated by higher political efficacy to participate more in politics than non-migrants. We test the theory using four nationally representative surveys in China from 2006 to 2014 and find that returning migrants are more confident in understanding and influencing politics. However, they vote less in elections and avoid challenging the government collectively. Exploratory analysis shows that the counterintuitive results arise because returning migrants shift from traditional political participation, like voting, to new means, like lodging complaints online. The relationship between migration and politics is contingent on the authoritarian context.
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Tung Chee-Hwa, the first Chief Executive of Hong Kong, has passed. Tung left a mixed legacy. Massively unpopular when he resigned in 2005 due to 'Health issues', he and his administration had been seen more kindly by HKers in comparison to the erosion of freedom & democracy in HK since 2020.
scmp.com
Breaking | Hong Kong’s first chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa, dies aged 89
Tung, who resigned as city leader in 2005 on health grounds, has not been seen in public since July 2021.
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
[🎵playing Imperial March🎵]
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Do these goons genuinely think that small boats arrived at the port?!
bbc.co.uk
Disruption at Port of Dover due to 'stop the boats' protest
The government says it condemns "the behaviour in Dover" and the hours-long disruption it caused.
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
This is hilarious for someone from Hong Kong "One Country Two System" with Argentine characteristic?
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Argentina calls for Hong Kong-style handover of Falklands
President Milei argues agreement can be made with Britain, which he calls a country ‘in decline’, to transfer sovereignty of islands
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
The Cartographers for Social Equality from The West Wing have finally got through to someone!
theguardian.com
UN to vote on adopting new world map that shows Africa’s true scale
Togo-sponsored resolution calls to phase out traditional map that depicts continent as similar size to Greenland
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
They are using Black Mirror like an instruction manual
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Black Mirror: Metal Head Robot Dog
ALT: Black Mirror: Metal Head Robot Dog
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Make your favorite film sound as boring as possible without giving away the title: Seven passengers sleeping on a transpacific flight
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Democracy - Some assembly required
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Soylent Green is plastic!!!
theguardian.com
Hard to swallow? The future of snacking may be 3D-printed cookies made from upcycled plastic
Nasa-funded project uses yeasts to turn plastics and other waste into edible proteins, fats and flavourings
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
/EBU reportedly suggested moving the vote entirely online and forcing the public to select their top three acts// Is Eurovision moving to Alternative vote/STV? And how would that work in a system where, instead of winners and losers, you rank the various candidates in the end?
bbc.co.uk
Eurovision Song Contest considers rule changes to discourage mass voting
Organisers reportedly say politically motivated voting is "persistent" and is seen as "deeply worrying".
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Mic Wright @brokenbottleboy.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Jason Arday being found dead is a horrendous way for the story to end. Elements of the press and wider media are who were relentless in their pursuit won’t stop for a moment to consider how brutal that attention was.
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
FFS this doesn't warrant a govt emergency broadcast to our phones! For a split second I thought we are being nuked or sth
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
I'm having a hard time deciding which of the following is more absurd: an Islamic Britain or a British Republic 🤔
theguardian.com
Benjamin Netanyahu describes UK as ‘first Islamic republic to get a nuclear weapon’
Israeli PM criticised by political rival for attacking an international ally and overseeing ‘horrific diplomatic failure’
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Preserve the character of Soho by restoring the handle on the water pump!
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Me when the UOL Senate House Library appeared in Spider-Man: Brand New Day
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Leonardo DiCaprio as Rick Dalton Pointing
Alt: Leonardo DiCaprio as Rick Dalton Pointing
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Nick Carnes @carnes.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
It’s another great day to not use LLMs.
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
"It's fine privatizing healthcare but I draw the line on football" is quite a take
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
PSA for those who have yet/planning to see The Odyssey: Learn a little bit about the bronze age collapse and the sea people before going, you'll regret it if you didn't
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
You are the people of the sea 👍🏼👍🏼
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
With all due respect to Tom Cruise, but if you are looking for someone to deliver an inspiring monologue, the only correct answer is Morgan Freeman!
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
So England won the first set against France by 6-4……
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Football, bloody hell! What a roller coaster of a game! Who would have guessed the 3rd place match could be this exciting and entertaining!
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Back to normalcy! That's the English team we knew and love! 🤭🤭🤭
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
What a half! Are you not entertained? 😏
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
I knew this was going to happen when he sub Gordon with Konsa. 😢 The absolute arrogance of trying to park the bus against Argentina when you were just 1-0 up and there were 20+ mins to go!
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
In Chinese culture, presenting one with a clock is considered a very rude gesture as "gifting a clock" sounds like "going to your funeral" in Chinese
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Au revoir👋👋👋
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Philip Cowley @philipjcowley.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Me, on MP-constituent post. www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
politicshome.com
The Professor Will See You Now: Post
Lessons in political science. This week: post
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Sara Hobolt @sarahobolt.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
📖 A new BJPolS article in which we develop and test the concept of ‘partisan intolerance’ - the gap between a person’s willingness to interfere with contentious activities by in-partisans versus the same activities by out-partisans - and we find high levels of partisan intolerance in the UK 👇
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
If this is a goal then so was Egypt's 2nd goal against Argentina! #NORENG #WorldCup
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Great defending by the referee! #SPABEL #WorldCup
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
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[World Cup Special] Home Advantage
Norway shipped 2,000 pounds of food to the World Cup. Haaland calls it eating like a bear. I call it making macaroni soup at 7am in London.
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Ben Yong @bymyong.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
What is fascinating about the debate over whether the Chancellor can refuse Farage’s resignation is the marginalisation of Parliament on a decision affecting one of its own members. 1/4
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
I fear this might have jinxed it……
theguardian.com
England to get bank holiday if team win World Cup, Starmer expected to announce
Prime minister understood to be poised to give England a day off should the nation’s team bring home the trophy for first time since 1966
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Neither Islamic, nor Japanese, nor a repiblic…
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Dear Mr Farage, Thanks for your interest in the position of Stewards of the Manor of Northstead. We have received a lot of applications from high quality candidates and we regret to inform you that on this occasion……
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
My heart is breaking for Egypt! 😢💔 #ARGEGY #WorldCup
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Football! Bloody hell! #ARGEGY #WorldCup
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Goal! Justice for Egypt! #ARGEGY
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Here is a fun question: Can the Chancellor refuse appointing Nigel Farage as Stewards of the Manor of Northstead? 🤔
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
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You're Joking, Not Another One!
ALT: You're Joking, Not Another One!
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Trump, using his personal connection, personally intervenes so that FIFA will bend its own rule, in order for a player, who is only playing for the United States because of birthright citizenship, be able to compete in the next World Cup game This is just the perfect encapsulation of the past week
theguardian.com
Explained: Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red-card reversal, Trump’s phone calls and Fifa’s rationale
The surprise move deeming the US striker eligible to play came after the American president reached out to the governing body to appeal for the change
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Is this Harry Kane or RFK Jr?
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Kyle Haynes @kylehaynes.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
What a fitting end for Neymar…shit talking the goalkeeper who won the game for his team while you score a consolation penalty
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Kiwi Ting @kiwiting.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
#BRANOR #WorldCup
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