What does the Xi-Trump summit’s silence on Taiwan mean?
In a stark departure from past China-US summits, Taiwan did not rate a mention on Thursday, prompting speculation that Xi Jinping and Donald Trump...
Hong Kong’s sole tokenised gold trading firm seeks Beijing approval for products
Published: 10:58pm, 30 Oct 2025Updated: 11:02pm, 30 Oct 2025 Hong Kong’s first and only tokenised gold trading company is in talks with Beijing to...
Xi-Trump summit yields wins for both China and US despite lack of breakthroughs
The first in-person summit between Chinese and American leaders since US President Donald Trump’s return to office marked a symbolic reset in the balance...
Trump-Xi meeting closer to truce than durable peace, China seen looking stronger
After months of threats, chest-thumping and uncertainty, the world breathed a collective sigh of relief on Thursday after a meeting between US President Donald...
Hongkongers to get greater access to cheaper medicines under specific list of drugs
Published: 10:14pm, 30 Oct 2025Updated: 11:22pm, 30 Oct 2025 Hong Kong patients enrolled in government subsidised healthcare services will be able to buy medicines...
Ex-Hong Kong civil service chief taking Citybus on ‘new journey’ as chairman
Published: 10:03pm, 30 Oct 2025Updated: 11:30pm, 30 Oct 2025 Hong Kong franchised bus operator Citybus has appointed a former head of the city’s Civil...
Dutch seizure of Nexperia faces uncertainty after Xi-Trump summit
The Dutch government is under renewed pressure to end its seizure of the Chinese-owned, Netherlands-based semiconductor company Nexperia, after Washington agreed to suspend its...
‘War ongoing’: Israel launches ‘precise’ Gaza strikes despite ceasefire pledge
Israeli planes and tanks pounded areas in eastern Gaza on Thursday, Palestinian residents and witnesses said, a day after Israel said it remained committed...
Chikungunya fever risks could rise during National Games, Hong Kong expert warns
Published: 9:20pm, 30 Oct 2025Updated: 9:22pm, 30 Oct 2025 Hong Kong could face a higher risk of chikungunya fever spreading during the coming National...