Could Brazilian leader Lula’s Beijing trip herald greater Chinese defence role in region?
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s visit to China last week might open the door to potential future cooperation in defence and security...
Israel starts Gaza ground assault after hundreds killed, no progress in talks
Published: 7:47pm, 18 May 2025Updated: 9:22pm, 18 May 2025 Israeli air strikes killed at least 100 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip overnight, local health...
Zelensky, Vance shake hands at Vatican after Oval Office row
US Vice-President J.D. Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met for the first time since their White House spat, smiling and shaking hands at...
China’s Belt and Road Hit Hard Again; Indonesian Project Delayed Wages, Hundreds Protest
On May 12, a soundless video suddenly went viral across the Chinese internet. Under the blazing sun, a group of Chinese construction workers stood...
Pandas in Qatar? Meet the Hongkonger helping Chinese national treasures thrive
Despite the scorching heat, giant pandas Suhail and Thuraya have found a comfortable home in Qatar, thanks in part to the care of a...
Man arrested over robbing Hong Kong pet shop with fruit knife
Published: 6:44pm, 18 May 2025Updated: 11:12pm, 18 May 2025 A man has been arrested on suspicion of robbing a Hong Kong pet shop at...
2,300-year-old Chinese silk books return to Beijing after decades in US museum
Two volumes of 2,300-year-old silk books – the earliest known in China – arrived in Beijing from the United States in the early hours...
Who is Fan Daidi? New vice-president of top China university has net worth of US$6 billion
Pioneering scientist who invented high-end collagen facial mask, helped set up Hong Kong-listed firm, prefers laboratory to the boardroom. Read More
Hong Kong seeks to turn To Kwa Wan into ‘world-class’ cove for dining, concerts
Transforming idle barges into restaurants, concert venues and swimming pools are among ideas Hong Kong’s Urban Renewal Authority has floated to develop an old...