How China became the world’s gold superpower
Perhaps no story illustrates the secret of China’s industrial success better than its rise as the world’s gold superpower. China has revered the metal...
Watch: Hong Kong holds ceremony and reception on China’s National Day
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee and senior government officials are attending a ceremony and a National Day reception as the city celebrates the...
Retailers expect ‘golden week’ sales growth, but trade groups warn of modest gains
Published: 8:30am, 1 Oct 2026Updated: 8:44am, 1 Oct 2026 Some Hong Kong retailers are forecasting double-digit sales growth over the National Day “golden week”...
Border mine blasts show why both Koreas urgently need to restore communication
The two Koreas urgently need to restore military communication to prevent a landmine dispute in the demilitarised zone (DMZ) from escalating into an armed...
Google releases Gemini 4 Argon, called its most powerful model yet
Google has released its latest Gemini model, marketing it as a workhorse for coding and cybersecurity work.Read More
Woman told Cornell police 2 years ago she was 100% sure she was raped, transcript shows
Published: 7:34am, 1 Oct 2026Updated: 7:43am, 1 Oct 2026 A woman who filed a lawsuit saying she was sexually assaulted by seven men at...
Moolenaar Urges Scrutiny of South Korea’s China Ties, Citing US Security Concerns
House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party Chairman John Moolenaar (R-Mich.) is urging heightened scrutiny of South Korea’s growing engagement with Beijing, warning...
Trump claims he discussed release of political prisoners in China with Xi at summit
Published: 7:13am, 1 Oct 2026Updated: 7:58am, 1 Oct 2026 US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he discussed the release of political prisoners...
Trump to Hit 32-Day Campaign Trail for GOP Before Midterm Elections
President Donald Trump told reporters on Sept. 29 that he will begin a 32-day tour to support Republican nominees in their campaigns ahead of...