How Hong Kong can take on a more frontier role in China’s development
On December 16, Chinese President Xi Jinping, on receiving a work report from Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, said the city should...
Hong Kong wakes up to coldest morning so far this winter at 12.9 degrees Celsius
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Chinese ‘frog prince’ glassblower has unusually protruding cheeks after 30 years of work
A glassblower in China has seen his cheeks protrude dramatically like a frog because of the strain he has put on them during 30...
States to Get $50 Billion for Rural Health Care: What to Know
Rural hospitals in all 50 states can apply for federal funding to help them provide better, more dependable care starting in 2026. The Rural...
3 Key Supreme Court Cases to Watch in Early 2026
The Supreme Court will resume oral arguments the week of Jan. 12, taking on cases dealing with girls’ athletics, gun laws, and the president’s...
Hong Kong’s sex offence laws are to be overhauled. What needs to be updated?
Jessie Ho recalls facing traumatic questions in court that focused on tiny details of her sexual assault case four years earlier, from whether the...
Chinese Online Lenders Enter India to Cash In—80% Bad Debt, Totally Wiped Out
The community couldn’t stop laughing. Chinese online lending platforms went to India hoping to profit, but instead, they were outsmarted by the Indians, who...
Why North Korea’s Kim Jong-un is hailing ‘invincible’ Russia ties in new year message
In his new year message, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un praised troops fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine, a move observers said pointed to Pyongyang’s...
Taiwan President Vows to Defend Sovereignty After China’s War Games
TAIPEI, Taiwan—President Lai Ching-te pledged to strengthen Taiwan’s defenses and protect sovereignty on Jan. 1, calling for unity at home after China conducted large-scale...