Indian exporters fear ‘washout’ of US orders as elusive trade deal prolongs tariff pain
Indian exporters of products ranging from home decor to leather shoes are worried about missing the US summer shopping season if they are unable...
Temperature in Hong Kong hits 10.9 degrees Celsius, lowest so far this winter
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China’s powerful new microwave weapon system can destroy drone swarms within 3km
China’s new high-power microwave system to counter drones has a longer range than its US military equivalent, according to its developer. The truck-mounted Hurricane...
Why coastguards, not warships, are shaping future of South China Sea
When ships from China and the Philippines encounter each other near the Second Thomas Shoal, most incidents are resolved without diplomatic intervention. No shots...
China police officer praised for mediating dispute among 7 kids as if it were serious case
An adorable scene of a Chinese police officer mediating a quarrel among seven primary school children captured hearts on social media. The group visited...
Hong Kong shelter saves 351 animals in 6 months as trapping, smuggling cases surge
Illegal dog trapping and cat smuggling have become alarmingly common, with an animal rescue group reporting that it saved 351 animals in Hong Kong...
Meow or never: China’s pudgy pets spark race for weight-loss drugs
Irina Zhou’s five-year-old cat has gained about a kilogram every year for the past three years. She knows the extra weight puts her pet...
India’s home-grown stealth fighter dream: can Rolls-Royce make it a reality?
British aerospace engine maker Rolls-Royce wants India to be more than just a buyer of its engines, proposing to treat the country as a...
Shanghai unveils US$10 billion investment spree as US-China tech race heats up
Shanghai has announced a slew of new investments in hi-tech industries ranging from chips to artificial intelligence (AI) and aviation, becoming the latest Chinese...