China’s Organ Banks Are Full of Kids—And You Might Be Next
In today’s China, “brain death” might not mean what you think. Healthy teens and even toddlers are being declared brain-dead—just before their organs are...
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How China plans ‘new breakthroughs’ in IT manufacturing amid US tech curbs
China has unveiled a detailed plan to upgrade its information technology (IT) manufacturers as it doubles down on achieving self-sufficiency in technologies including semiconductors,...
Hong Kong’s crypto industry optimistic about stablecoin ‘legal clarity’
In the days after Hong Kong passed a bill to regulate stablecoins on May 21, people in the industry celebrated the government’s forward-looking stance...
PLA attack on Taiwan ‘unlikely’ but ‘not impossible’ with Trump in White House
A People’s Liberation Army (PLA) attack on Taiwan is “unlikely in the near future” but “not impossible”, given the risks of misperception and miscommunication...
Japanese GSDF Conducting Live Fire Anti-Ship Missile Drills
Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force’s First Artillery Brigade last week publicly announced it will be conducting live-fire training exercises employing its truck-mounted Type 88 long-range...
Trump Announces Pardons for Reality TV Stars Todd and Julie Chrisley
Julie and Todd Chrisley were convicted of defrauding Atlanta-area community banks out of more than $30 million through fraudulent loans in 2022. President Donald...
South China Sea tensions ‘won’t stop’ Asean’s blue economy growth: official
Southeast Asia’s plans to grow its blue economy – especially its fisheries sector – will not be hindered by tensions in the South China...
Hong Kong’s April lived-in home prices gain as cut in stamp duty spurred deals
Published: 10:24am, 28 May 2025Updated: 1:39pm, 28 May 2025 Hong Kong’s lived-in home prices rose in April, halting a four-month losing streak, after a...
Firefighters put out Hong Kong warehouse blaze that raged for over 20 hours
Published: 10:04am, 28 May 2025Updated: 12:07pm, 28 May 2025 An intense fire which blazed for more than 20 hours at a Hong Kong warehouse...