Hongkongers settling in Taiwan to undergo ‘observation period’
Taiwan will require Hongkongers seeking to settle on the self-ruled island to undergo a “national security observation period” and will introduce a new long-term...
Tariff War Shakes China’s Political and Economic Structure, With 200 Million Facing Unemployment
Unemployment in China has become a major concern in recent years. The withdrawal of foreign investment, coupled with the collapse of many private businesses,...
JD.com vs Meituan: accusations of monopolistic practices arise in food delivery rivalry
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com, which launched a food delivery service in February, has publicly accused on-demand delivery giant Meituan of blocking part-time delivery riders...
Hong Kong police arrest 34, seize drugs worth HK$170,000 in Easter holiday bust
Hong Kong police have arrested 34 people, including a 13-year-old, and seized HK$170,000 (US$21,900) worth of narcotics, including suspected cannabis chocolates and candies, LSD,...
How offshoring helps Chinese tyre exporters cope with new US tariff blows
Chinese tyre manufacturers, especially those with overseas facilities close to key Western markets, could emerge stronger from the global tariff war as consumers switch...
South Korea air force says pilot error caused aircraft to drop gun pods, fuel tanks
Pilot negligence caused the accidental release of gun pods and empty fuel tanks from a KA-1 light attack aircraft in South Korea, the country’s...
Bipartisan Lawmakers Renew Effort to Ban Stock Trading by Members of Congress
Several bills to ban stock trading by members of Congress have been introduced previously, though none has ever received a final vote in either...
Vance in India: can US VP’s visit help fast-track trade deal, avert Trump tariff threat?
A visit to India by US Vice-President J.D. Vance this week has raised hopes in New Delhi of progress towards a long-awaited trade agreement...
China weaning itself off US soybeans as decade-long outlook could hit American farmers
China is poised to grow more soybeans and improve the crop’s yield over the coming decade amid an accelerated self-sufficiency drive, and the nation’s...