Uptick in mainland Chinese, foreign visitors to Hong Kong over Lunar New Year
Published: 10:30am, 6 Feb 2025Updated: 10:52am, 6 Feb 2025 Hong Kong welcomed more mainland Chinese and overseas tourists over the Lunar New Year break...
Understanding DeepSeek’s impact on US-China relations
NEWSCMP News Series What does DeepSeek’s rise mean for the US-China tech rivalry? The Post delves into how DeepSeek is reshaping the competitive landscape and...
How USAID and Its $50 Billion Budget Became a Target for Reform
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) was a little-noticed federal agency until it suddenly became the object of a fierce political battle over...
Unions Sue to Block DOGE Access to Labor Department Computer Systems
The suit comes the same day as a nationwide protest action against DOGE’s planned overhaul of the federal government. WASHINGTON—A coalition of labor unions...
DC Council Expels Member Accused of Taking Bribes
The ouster of Trayon White is the first time the council has expelled a member. His trial is set for January 2026. WASHINGTON—The local...
Maori Party Demands Treaty Commissioner as Condition for Any Coalition
Currently, only the environment has its own commissioner—a position independent of government—but the Māori Party wants one for the Treaty of Waitangi. New Zealand’s...
Chinese New Year Became a Nightmare for Tourists, With Thousands Stranded in Sanya Demanding Refunds
On January 30, the second day of Chinese New Year, West Island in Sanya was packed with tourists. However, the surge in visitors exposed...
In Japan, surge in shoplifting by foreign gangs sparks vigilance warning
Japanese police have intensified calls for tighter security in pharmacies amid a surge in thefts by foreign criminals posing as tourists, with analysts warning...
No more engine trade-off: Chinese-led design breaks power, efficiency deadlock
A study led by Chinese researchers has challenged the foundations of classical thermodynamics, showing that a heat engine can achieve both maximum power output...