Taobao’s first physical store in Hong Kong draws crowds
Published: 7:11pm, 22 Feb 2025Updated: 7:22pm, 22 Feb 2025 Chinese e-commerce giant Taobao’s first commercial space in Hong Kong, a furniture and lifestyle store...
Trump Fires Top US General and Navy Chief
The president also directed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to nominate suitable individuals for five additional high-level positions. President Donald Trump has fired Gen. Charles...
Kerry’s Hava flats sell out as stock rally lifts the mood in Hong Kong’s property market
Hong Kong’s homebuyers snapped up every flat on offer during a weekend sales launch on Saturday, as attractive prices amid a stock market rally...
Chinese EV maker Xpeng to double global presence to 60 markets in 2025, CEO says
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng plans to expand to 60 international markets this year, doubling its current footprint in around 30 countries and...
Why a post-election shift in Germany’s China policy is no longer a sure bet
When Ulrich Ackermann started working for the German machinery industry in 1986, the country’s watchmaking sector had been eaten up by Japanese competition. Advanced...
Chinese woman steals US$620,000 from company to seek ‘emotional value’ from male models
A Chinese woman found herself caught in a troubling addiction to tipping young male “models” during live-stream sessions, who affectionately referred to her as...
Rotterdam port most vulnerable to US energy tariffs, CEO says
The chief of Europe’s biggest port sees potential US tariffs on energy commodities like oil and gas as a bigger risk to the facility’s...
EU ‘deeply concerned’ over Hong Kong Democratic Party’s plan to disband
The European Union has voiced concerns over what it sees as a diminishing space for civil society in Hong Kong after a once-powerful opposition...
Chinese provincial boss fired over Covid response facing corruption probe
The former Communist Party chief in the province where the Covid-19 outbreak first emerged has been placed under investigation on suspicion of corruption. Advertisement...