Could US advances in drone command give it an edge over the PLA in a Taiwan conflict?
From the cockpit of an F-22 fighter to an aircraft carrier sailing in the Pacific, the US military is showing new ways to command...
Chinese public urged to stay confident in domestic innovation after Tesla flying-car debut
Tesla’s “flying” Roadster stunt has set social media alight worldwide, turning a car launch into a debate about technological innovation and China-US rivalry. At...
Hong Kong student gets 10 years for sexually assaulting 4 underage girls
Published: 6:49pm, 22 Oct 2026Updated: 7:07pm, 22 Oct 2026 A Hong Kong tertiary student convicted of sexually assaulting at least four underage girls has...
Missing lift fire door frames confined to Taizoom, Hong Kong authorities say
Published: 6:39pm, 22 Oct 2026Updated: 10:11pm, 22 Oct 2026 Inspections into lift safety across Hong Kong have found no missing fire-resistant door frames among...
EU gives top human rights award to ICC after Trump sanctions
Published: 6:37pm, 22 Oct 2026Updated: 7:12pm, 22 Oct 2026 Facing US sanctions, the International Criminal Court was on Thursday awarded the European Union’s top...
Ahead of Communist Party plenum, Xi Jinping warns that China faces a ‘new Long March’
A strong and united party leadership is vital to victory, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a keynote speech on Thursday marking the 90th...
Indonesia haze: why Jakarta won’t declare wildfires a national disaster
Indonesia’s government has resisted mounting calls to declare widespread forest and land fires a national disaster, insisting it can handle the crisis alone as...
China expands tax workforce as tougher enforcement moves into spotlight
Beijing’s plan to recruit more tax officers next year is drawing attention from businesses and wealthy families as tax compliance rises up the policy...
Hong Kong pay growth slows as Guangdong’s accelerates, survey finds
Published: 5:48pm, 22 Oct 2026Updated: 8:24pm, 22 Oct 2026 Hong Kong workers received smaller pay rises this year as Guangdong’s wage growth picked up,...