All you need to know about waterspouts after rare sighting in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour
A waterspout was spotted on Saturday in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour for the first time since records began in 1959. Advertisement The rare sight...
US scientist and family appear on a ‘kill list’ for working with China
A leading US disease ecologist says he has faced death threats and harassment because of his work with Chinese scientists on virus research before...
Mercedes Ends 14-Year Collaboration With BYD, Fearing Damage to Its Brand
Recently, Mercedes-Benz officially withdrew from the shareholders of Shenzhen Tengshia Automobile, transferring its 10% stake to BYD. This marks the end of the 14-year...
Are Chinese scientists inflating their influence through ‘biased’ citations?
Published: 7:00pm, 29 Sep 2024Updated: 7:14pm, 29 Sep 2024 Chinese scholars tend to cite papers from their own country significantly more than scholars from...
Hong Kong mother arrested after son allegedly injected with herbal medicine; boy critically ill
Published: 6:51pm, 29 Sep 2024Updated: 6:57pm, 29 Sep 2024 A mother has been arrested in Hong Kong for alleged child neglect after her four-year-old...
UK Conservative leadership candidates grapple over immigration, winning votes
The four candidates vying to be the next leader of Britain’s Conservatives began to outline their vision for the nation on Sunday, with immigration...
Chopsticks date back thousands of years with silver versions used by elites in China, Korea
Some inventions have remained virtually flawless since their inception, requiring only the most subtle adjustments throughout history. Chopsticks exemplify this beautifully. Advertisement An excavation...
India’s approval of simultaneous state and federal polls sparks fears over democracy’s future
India’s government has approved a plan to hold simultaneous national and state elections, sparking fears among opposition parties that the move could undermine the...
Chinese travellers prepare for ‘golden week’ exodus as long-haul interest returns
Chinese travellers are set to journey farther and stay longer during the upcoming “golden week” holiday, as lower airfares and a growing appetite for...