China calls on US to form united front against Japanese militarism
China has called on the US to work together to prevent a resurgence of militarism in Japan, with Beijing signalling that more sanctions could...
Hong Kong’s Legco to discuss post-Tai Po fire support but question session cancelled
Hong Kong’s newly elected lawmakers will discuss a government motion to strengthen support for Wang Fuk Court fire victims at their first chamber meeting...
1 dead in UK, 100,000 French homes without power as storms batter Europe
A man was killed after a tree fell on a caravan in England after record winds brought by Storm Goretti, as 100,000 homes in...
Including suppliers in new Hong Kong rules on scaffolding nets ‘overreaching’
Hong Kong’s development minister has ruled out expanding an approval system for scaffolding nets to cover suppliers, saying it would amount to government overreach,...
Taiwan to fortify critical facilities and ramp up ammunition output to ward off PLA pressure
Taiwan will double down on strengthening key facilities, including defences against drones, and ramp up ammunition production to withstand growing pressure from the mainland,...
Hong Kong education summit to discuss impact of geopolitics on universities
The impact of geopolitics on education, including whether American universities can still offer students a positive experience, will be discussed among 2,500 delegates from...
North Korea: the elephant in the room when Xi met Lee in Beijing
The leaders of South Korea and China wrapped up a summit this week with both underlining support for one of Beijing’s diplomatic priorities but...
China woman who lost limbs in car crash assigns disabled staff to jobs based on their strengths
Five years after she lost her left arm and leg in a car crash, a Chinese influencer started a shoe-cleaning business that provides jobs...
As new rallies rock Iran, son of ousted shah urges protesters to seize city centres
Major Iranian cities were gripped overnight by new mass rallies denouncing the Islamic republic, as the son of the ousted shah urged protesters on...