Starbucks seals deal to sell 60% of China business to private-equity firm
Starbucks agreed to sell a 60 per cent stake in its Chinese operations to a private-equity firm, ending months of speculation about whether the...
Driver of Hong Kong rehab bus dies after being hit and dragged by car
The driver of a rehabilitation bus has died after being hit by a car while he was operating the lifting platform at the back...
Tougher races in Hong Kong Legco poll amid uncertainty: Beijing office
There has been more intense competition for the coming Legislative Council election amid an unprecedented level of uncertainty, with neither a “blessing list” nor...
China touts Hong Kong’s role in global finance, stability at summit
Published: 1:13pm, 4 Nov 2025Updated: 1:57pm, 4 Nov 2025 To bolster Hong Kong’s position as an international financial centre, Vice-Premier He Lifeng has pledged...
Hong Kong jumps to 4th in digital competitiveness ranking, Singapore at No 3
Hong Kong has risen three places to fourth in a global ranking for digital competitiveness, driven by strong performance in talent and education, but...
Hainan Eruption Shakes Zhongnanhai! Xi Rewrites Speech as Villagers Rise and Silence Shatters
Welcome to China Insights — your window into the real China, beyond the veil. With sharp analysis and a touch of dry humor, we...
This AI model’s US$10,000 investment has the best return. Guess who?
Published: 12:37pm, 4 Nov 2025Updated: 2:02pm, 4 Nov 2025 An artificial intelligence model developed by Alibaba Group Holding has emerged as the top performer...
‘Kill them all’: South Korea’s ex-president aimed to execute rivals, court hears
South Korea’s most dramatic political trial in decades took an extraordinary turn on Monday when a former special forces commander testified that Yoon Suk-yeol...
Chinese AI, humanoid robot make Time magazine’s ‘Best Inventions of 2025’ list
Over 20 Chinese companies have earned a place on Time magazine’s “Best Inventions of 2025” list, with innovations in artificial intelligence (AI) recognised for...