Hong Kong man convicted of manslaughter over fatal weight-loss beating
Published: 6:25pm, 3 Jul 2026Updated: 6:33pm, 3 Jul 2026 A Hong Kong man has been found guilty of manslaughter but acquitted of murdering his...
Chinese President Xi Jinping appoints new military anti-corruption chief
Published: 6:12pm, 3 Jul 2026Updated: 6:40pm, 3 Jul 2026 Chinese President Xi Jinping has promoted two generals, the first time he has done so...
India-Bangladesh ties ease with visa restart amid China concerns
India’s decision to resume tourist visas for Bangladeshi nationals marks the clearest sign yet of a thaw in strained ties, but analysts say the...
Will China’s Fujian be first carrier to carry anti-torpedo system to beat Western subs?
China’s Fujian aircraft carrier is likely to be the world’s first carrier equipped with an anti-torpedo torpedo (ATT) system, which would represent a world-leading...
70% of Chinese people take naps daily, continuing an ancient medical tradition
China is a country that boasts daily naps despite its stressful work rhythm. In fact, such breaks are a traditional practice dating back thousands...
China’s BYD surpasses Tesla to regain lead in global EV race
China’s electric vehicle (EV) king BYD has leapfrogged once more over Tesla to become the world’s largest battery-powered car manufacturer, spurred by its surging...
US touts regional ‘balance’ in missile sale to Singapore. What does it mean?
Published: 5:48pm, 3 Jul 2026Updated: 6:03pm, 3 Jul 2026 Washington has recently approved a proposed US$22.3 million sale of additional Hellfire missiles to Singapore,...
Court awards HK$251,000 to family of late helper sacked during cancer battle
Published: 5:09pm, 3 Jul 2026Updated: 5:17pm, 3 Jul 2026 A Hong Kong court has awarded more than HK$251,000 (US$32,000) to the family of a...
Chinese police uncover link between investment and attacks on citizens in Africa
Attacks on Chinese citizens and businesses in sub-Saharan Africa tend to increase in the years following a rise in Chinese investment, according to a...