Turkey signed US-led Artemis Accords. Its moon rovers will hitch a ride with China
Turkey has signed America’s rule book for the moon, but its first ride to the lunar south pole – the icy region both Washington...
Hong Kong police arrest man after hit-and-run at checkpoint sparks 10-hour hunt
Published: 6:10pm, 2 Nov 2026Updated: 6:27pm, 2 Nov 2026 Hong Kong police arrested a man on suspicion of furious driving after a 10-hour manhunt...
Beijing doubles down on Type 071 amphibious warships, signalling a Taiwan focus
Beijing is accelerating production of its Type 071 amphibious transport docks by expanding construction to a second shipyard, potentially strengthening its ability to move...
How Hong Kong’s fintech strategy is progressing – and where growth still lags
Hong Kong has touted rapid progress in the first year of its five-year fintech strategy, pledging to double down on artificial intelligence and tokenisation...
Millions in China moved by student who quit school to care for seriously ill mother
Millions of people in China were moved by the story of a secondary school graduate who put off university to care for her seriously...
India offers Asean counterterrorism lessons, but will one size fit all?
Published: 5:38pm, 2 Nov 2026Updated: 5:42pm, 2 Nov 2026 As India seeks to expand its security cooperation with Southeast Asia by sharing its battle-tested...
China and Oman unite in Mideast peace call on sultan’s ‘historic’ Beijing visit
China and Oman have called for a peaceful resolution and full ceasefire between the US and Iran, stressing that safe passage through the Strait...
Beijing launches US$15b asset swap to support China’s markets after sell-off
Published: 5:15pm, 2 Nov 2026Updated: 5:16pm, 2 Nov 2026 China’s central bank announced on Monday it would start a fresh round of a swap...
Beijing urges Hong Kong to bring in more governance talent with integrity, competence
Published: 5:11pm, 2 Nov 2026Updated: 5:22pm, 2 Nov 2026 Beijing’s office overseeing Hong Kong affairs has called on the city to improve its systems...