70% of Chinese people take naps daily, continuing an ancient medical tradition
China is a country that boasts daily naps despite its stressful work rhythm. In fact, such breaks are a traditional practice dating back thousands...
China’s BYD surpasses Tesla to regain lead in global EV race
China’s electric vehicle (EV) king BYD has leapfrogged once more over Tesla to become the world’s largest battery-powered car manufacturer, spurred by its surging...
US touts regional ‘balance’ in missile sale to Singapore. What does it mean?
Published: 5:48pm, 3 Jul 2026Updated: 6:03pm, 3 Jul 2026 Washington has recently approved a proposed US$22.3 million sale of additional Hellfire missiles to Singapore,...
Court awards HK$251,000 to family of late helper sacked during cancer battle
Published: 5:09pm, 3 Jul 2026Updated: 5:17pm, 3 Jul 2026 A Hong Kong court has awarded more than HK$251,000 (US$32,000) to the family of a...
Chinese police uncover link between investment and attacks on citizens in Africa
Attacks on Chinese citizens and businesses in sub-Saharan Africa tend to increase in the years following a rise in Chinese investment, according to a...
Hong Kong moves antenatal care to public hospitals in reform push
Expectant mothers in Hong Kong requiring government antenatal services will only need to visit public hospitals, rather than maternal and child health centres, under...
At China’s Petition Office, Folks With Grievances Find Even Place in Line Is for Sale
To deliver a single complaint to China’s national petition office, Liu Qin spent 45 hours on a Beijing sidewalk. He ate dry rations, drank...
China-EU trade, Xi touts ‘global influence’, Nato summit
China told the European Union that it is willing to increase purchases of EU goods to help pare a massive trade gap, potentially easing...
Employee training hours in Hong Kong hit 14-year high amid AI push: survey
Published: 4:54pm, 3 Jul 2026Updated: 5:00pm, 3 Jul 2026 Average training hours per employee in Hong Kong hit a 14-year high as local companies...