Mainland Chinese man, 35, injured in alleged knife attack in Hong Kong
Victim taken to hospital with suspected knife wounds on his left thigh and bleeding in right eye. Read More
House Committee Passes Bipartisan Bill Advocating Taiwan’s Entry Into the IMF
A bill calling for Taiwan’s accession to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), dubbed the “Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act,” was passed by a unanimous 48–0 vote...
Is Japan becoming unsafe? Public fear rises despite lower violent crime
An expert says media coverage of crime and societal changes could have influenced a poll showing residents felt less safe in the past decade. ...
Just why is Beijing calling for ‘capable’ Hong Kong lawmakers?
Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs has hinted at the central government’s dissatisfaction with some in the ‘patriots-only’ Legco. Read More
Stop ‘flaunting wealth’, Chinese bankers told in new guidelines
The draft rules will penalise securities firms if their staff indulge in ‘excessive luxury’, but reward them for spreading ‘positive messages’ in the media. ...
‘Pigpen Café’ Sweeps China: Sip Coffee, Then Vomit, Paying the IQ Tax
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Chinese ‘3-knives girl’ martial arts prodigy, guardian for ‘country, family, myself’
Skilled teenage girl shows remarkable dexterity with ornamental knives, says she is determined to preserve China’s rich martial arts heritage. Read More
Concerns NZ’s Public Health Department Managed $28 Billion Budget on Single Excel Spreadsheet
The government department responsible for New Zealand’s public health system—including hospitals, specialist services, and community care—managed its $28 billion (US$16 billion) annual budget on...
Are Hong Kong’s universities attracting enough students from outside mainland China?
Data shows nearly 75 per cent of Hong Kong’s non-local, first-year undergraduates at public universities are from mainland. Read More