THIS week our hirsute newshound reflects on multi-national alliances and kayaking mishaps.

THE launch of a Birmingham China Student Business Club sounded a bit serious when the invitation came in - especially as it is a Chinese tea reception rather than the usual champers.

It arrives via Far East expert Mike Loftus … him of the highly impressive Confucian moustache.

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