US debuts hypersonic missile in Australia. Is it a deterrent against China?
The US appears to be strengthening its allied deterrence against China by deploying its Dark Eagle hypersonic missile, a move that could “further intensify”...
China boy stays calm by reciting poems while stuck in lift, earns acclaim online
An eight-year-old boy in China who found himself alone in a stuck lift reacted to his predicament with remarkable calmness, garnering widespread praise online....
Hong Kong police investigate death of man found collapsed in building stairwell
Hong Kong police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of an elderly man who was found collapsed inside the stairwell...
Tsz Shan Monastery book offers peek into Li Ka-shing’s philosophy
The Tsz Shan Monastery, built by the Li Ka Shing Foundation, has published a new book, offering a peek into the philosophy and wisdom...
Is Hong Kong beating Singapore, Taiwan in attracting foreign domestic helpers?
Hong Kong is more competitive in attracting foreign domestic helpers than Singapore and Taiwan, especially in terms of pay and legal protection, but weakened...
Forgive and forget? Prabowo’s pardons divide Indonesia
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has granted pardons to two high-profile political figures convicted of corruption-related offences, a move swiftly approved by parliament and framed...
World robotics conference in China marks 10th year with JD.com as partner
E-commerce giant JD.com will serve as the “exclusive global strategic partner” of the 2025 World Robot Conference in Beijing, as the event marks its...
How China used rare earths to turn on the US chip tap again
Rare earths are needed for everything from consumer electronics to electric vehicles, wind turbines and fighter jets – and China controls the supply chain....
US Republicans, usually Taiwan supporters, quiet on denying NY stopover to Lai
Published: 5:01am, 7 Aug 2025Updated: 5:50am, 7 Aug 2025 The White House’s apparent decision to block Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te’s transit through New...