Is Taiwan’s opposition KMT splitting into pro-US and pro-Beijing camps?
Taiwan’s main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) is showing signs of internal strain ahead of its leader’s planned visit to mainland China, with divisions over defence...
Compound Chinese surnames come from historical figures, ancient states; now fewer than 100 remain
While most Chinese people’s surnames are only one character long, there are also millions of people who have compound surnames which are considered rare...
Iran demands explanations from Saudis and UAE after Chinese-made drone was shot down
Iran has demanded explanations from two Gulf states equipped with Chinese-made Wing Loong II drones after one was reportedly shot down in the war...
EU finance ministers urge tax on energy firms’ profits amid Iran war
Five European Union finance ministers are calling for a tax on windfall profits of energy companies in reaction to rising fuel prices due to...
Punters hoping for happy Easter by winning HK$80 million Mark Six snowball draw
Heavy rain failed to put a dampener on the hopes of punters trying their luck on Hong Kong’s Mark Six lottery on Saturday, with...
China’s Growth Is Headed Toward Zero—What It Means for the US
China may be approaching the end of its growth era. Beijing has already set the lowest growth target since 1991, at 4.5 to 5...
Malaysia mourns death of former transport minister Ling Liong Sik at 82
Former Malaysian transport minister Ling Liong Sik died on Saturday. He was 82. Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) president Wee Ka Siong confirmed the news...
Thousands of Hongkongers brave heavy rain for Shenzhen trip on day 2 of Easter
Thousands of Hongkongers braced for heavy rain as they crossed the border into Shenzhen on the second day of the Easter holiday, taking advantage...
UAE squeezes Iranian economic lifeline in retaliation for attacks
The United Arab Emirates has begun retaliating against Iran’s incessant air strikes on its industrial infrastructure by squeezing the economic lifeline it has long...