Morning News Updates: China plans new coal plants, trims support for clean energy; Five high-tech stocking stuffers for the techie in your life; China introduces mandatory face scans for phone users

[Inquirer.Net]( []  Technology [China plans new coal plants, trims support for clean energy]( WASHINGTON — As world leaders gather in Spain to discuss how to slow the warming of the planet, a spotlight falls on China — the top emitter of greenhouse... --------------------------------------------------------------- [Five high-tech stocking stuffers for the techie in your life]( With the winter gift-giving holidays right around the corner, here is a collection of compact gifts for all the tech enthusiasts you know. --------------------------------------------------------------- [China introduces mandatory face scans for phone users]( China will require telecom operators to collect face scans when registering new phone users at offline outlets to tighten cyberspace controls. --------------------------------------------------------------- [WATCH: Aegean volunteers battle to turn plastic waste tide]( Volunteers from Aegean Rebreath, a Greek organization formed in 2017 to protect Aegean biodiversity from waste, clean up Greece's ocean. If you are interested in Nation, Metro Manila, Business, Sports, World, Entertainment and Opinion, [update your preference here](. © Copyright 2019 [INQUIRER.net]( [Forward to a Friend]( | [Modify Your Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Feedback](