Why the collapse of the last US-Russia nuclear treaty matters for China and the world
China on Tuesday urged the United States to “respond positively” to Russia’s offer to maintain nuclear warhead limits ahead of Thursday’s expected collapse of...
1 month after Maduro abduction, Venezuela moves to reassure China its investments are safe
Venezuela will ensure that Chinese energy, trade and investment interests in the South American country are secure, its envoy to Beijing has said. The...
Trump Says Administration Will Seek $1 Billion in Damages From Harvard
President Donald Trump said on Feb. 2 that his administration would demand Harvard University to pay $1 billion in damages, labeling the university as...
Mainland memory firms eye Hong Kong for funds to fuel ‘global ambitions’
A number of mainland-based suppliers of memory chips and storage solutions are pursuing share listings in Hong Kong, signalling a strategic change in how...
Operation Santa Claus raises HK$19 million for Hong Kong fire victims, other causes
Hong Kong’s annual fundraiser, Operation Santa Claus (OSC), has wrapped up its campaign this year, raising more than HK$19 million (US$2.4 million) for charitable...
South Korea’s inheritance tax sparks millionaire exodus
South Korea has emerged as one of the countries experiencing the world’s largest outflow of wealthy individuals, in part due to its rigid inheritance...
HKMA launches quantum readiness and cybersecurity projects for banks in AI era
Hong Kong’s banking regulator has unveiled four flagship projects, including a quantum computing readiness index, to help the city’s lenders stay competitive and secure...
American allies are finally hedging against American risk
At this turbulent crossroads of 2026, the global order is undergoing a major paradigm shift. This is signalled most vividly by a wave of...
Hong Kong taxi driver fined HK$1,000 for rude behaviour towards passenger
A Hong Kong taxi driver has been fined HK$1,000 (US$128) for rude behaviour, having allegedly thrown a passenger’s change out of the window after...