Why did Taiwan’s William Lai tone down his rhetoric on mainland China?
Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te appeared to soften his tone on Beijing as he marked his first anniversary in office earlier this week. Advertisement...
Apple, Huawei, Xiaomi lead China’s top-500 ranking of consumer brands, report finds
Apple, Huawei Technologies and Xiaomi lead mainland China’s top brands based on domestic consumers’ online purchase behaviour, according to the first such ranking carried...
Chinese Premier Li Qiang set for joint meeting with Gulf and Southeast Asian states
Published: 8:30pm, 22 May 2025Updated: 8:30pm, 22 May 2025 Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend a joint meeting of Southeast Asian and Gulf states...
If China wants the EU as a partner, it must offer concrete cooperation
Hesitation is no longer an option. China and the European Union must redefine their partnership now or accept lasting estrangement. Donald Trump’s return as...
Trump’s sweeping tax-cut bill moves on to Senate after US House passes it
The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives narrowly passed a sweeping tax and spending bill that would enact much of President Donald Trump’s policy agenda...
Lenovo caught off guard by tariffs even as AI PCs deliver strong annual revenue
Lenovo Group, the world’s largest personal computer maker, said it is grappling with an unexpected blow from the latest US-China tariffs, even as robust...
Chinese and French presidents tackle cognac tariffs in phone call: Macron
Published: 8:09pm, 22 May 2025Updated: 8:50pm, 22 May 2025 French President Emmanuel Macron said after a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping on...
Labubu, Molly toys put spotlight on Hong Kong culture in Shenzhen festival
Global toy sensations Labubu and Molly alongside several Hong Kong household brands have been featured at a cultural industry fair in Shenzhen, with local...
House Passes Trump Agenda Bill in Early Morning Vote
The House of Representatives in the early morning hours of May 22 approved legislation to enact President Donald Trump’s agenda, capping off weeks of...