Hong Kong vital link to world, where China anchors its trust, John Lee says
Published: 10:36am, 8 Jul 2025Updated: 10:52am, 8 Jul 2025 Hong Kong is a vital link that the world can rely on for security and...
Fiji Pushes Back on China’s Military Ambitions, Calls for Pacific Unity
In a rebuke of Beijing’s growing influence in the Pacific, Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka declared during a visit to Australia last week that...
Alarms ring in Taipei as Beijing activates another Taiwan Strait flight route
Beijing’s sudden activation of another civilian air route near the Taiwan Strait’s unofficial median line has renewed alarm in Taipei, with defence experts and...
15,200 Millionaires Flee China in a Year, Luxury Goods Struggle, Hermès Sales Drop 94%
In 2025, Hermès’ performance in the Chinese market has attracted widespread attention. Renowned Chinese entrepreneur Lan Shili recently revealed in a program: The news...
Chinese design firm converts swimming pool into office, triggers safety probe
A Chinese decoration company has sparked online controversy and amusement after it converted a drained swimming pool into a temporary office. Advertisement Staff get...
Trump: Countries Supporting BRICS’s ‘Anti-American’ Stance Will Get 10 Percent More Tariffs
The clock is ticking. Countries must strike a trade deal with the United States—or face higher tariffs. That pressure is rising on BRICS nations,...
Does Hong Kong’s loan shark law proposal lack bite needed to tame debt collectors?
Published: 8:30am, 8 Jul 2025Updated: 8:33am, 8 Jul 2025 A proposal to tighten regulations over Hong Kong’s notorious loan sharks is too narrowly focused...
With US tariffs looming, China’s panda diplomacy returns as Japan seeks new loan
Panda diplomacy is back in play as Japan seeks to charm visiting Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng with hopes of securing one or two of...
Death threats and harassment: Hong Kong couple’s ordeal with loan sharks
When his health supplement business struggled with cash-flow problems, Bobby Tan* turned to a so-called professional networking group in Hong Kong for help, borrowing...