Sweden is most recent target of Russia’s hybrid tactics, PM says
Published: 11:05pm, 12 Jan 2025Updated: 11:07pm, 12 Jan 2025 Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Sunday his country was not at war but...
China vows all-out efforts on trade and FDI in fresh bid to kick-start economy
China has pledged all-out efforts this year to stabilise foreign trade and draw overseas investment, as it tries to defuse external risks and support...
Germany’s Baerbock announces aid for Syria, calls for ‘smart’ sanctions
Germany’s foreign minister Analena Baerbock said on Sunday that sanctions against Syrian officials responsible for war crimes must remain in place but called for...
CES 2025: Chinese firms show leading AI-powered robots, EVs, smart glasses
Chinese companies made their presence felt at the tech industry’s annual flagship event CES 2025, in terms of the number of participants and their...
From toys to trading cards, China’s ‘goods economy’ fills emotional voids, opens wallets
Zhu Zuoyi generally keeps her daily expenses tightly in check and spends less than 20 yuan (US$2.74) on most meals, but when it comes...
Chinese scientists simulate ‘hunting’ Starlink satellites in orbit
Starlink is not as invulnerable as previously thought, according to a team of award-winning scientists in China who recently simulated a space operation targeting...
Chinese scientists hope advanced laser will open gateway to new discoveries
China has started building state-of-the-art laser research facilities that will enable scientists to directly observe electrons in action, something they hope will open the...
Hong Kong woman arrested over selling fake Andy Lau concert ticket for HK$7,500
A Hong Kong woman has been arrested on suspicion of selling a fake ticket to a concert by Cantopop legend Andy Lau Tak-wah for...
Myanmar junta air strike on market kills 15 civilians, ethnic rebel group says
A Myanmar junta air strike killed at least 15 civilians and wounded 10 others at a market in a gold-mining area in northern Kachin...