US invests in Zambia project in bid to loosen China’s grip on critical minerals
The United States is stepping up efforts to loosen China’s grip on critical mineral supply chains by investing in a new copper and cobalt...
China pupils chided for using slang ‘tang people’ insult related to Down’s syndrome
A secondary teacher in China has gone viral for berating her pupils for using a term related to Down’s syndrome to mock others. Advertisement...
Hong Kong police arrest 18 over laundering HK$66 million in crime proceeds
Published: 5:08pm, 19 Sep 2025Updated: 5:25pm, 19 Sep 2025 Hong Kong police have arrested 18 people for allegedly laundering HK$66 million (US$8.5 million) in...
China launches online visa application system for US amid drive to boost tourism
Published: 5:00pm, 19 Sep 2025Updated: 5:34pm, 19 Sep 2025 China’s diplomatic missions in the United States have launched a new online visa application system...
Asean urged to embrace RCEP as US tariffs bite
Southeast Asia’s economies need to quickly open new markets for their exports through trade groups such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), experts...
To speed up Northern Metropolis construction, get in bamboo scaffolders
In his policy address, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said he remained “deeply concerned” about the progress of the Northern Metropolis mega...
South China Sea disputes ‘no business’ of India, former navy commander says
A former Indian Navy commander has said India had “no business” getting involved in disputes in the South China Sea, but stressed the need...
Listed Xinjiang firms soar as region’s growth beats national economy
Xinjiang Communications Construction Group and other listed companies from China’s northwestern Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region jumped in Shanghai and Shenzhen trading on expectations that...
Hong Kong weighs tax rebates for overseas, mainland firms in Northern Metropolis
Hong Kong could offer tax rebates to mainland Chinese and overseas companies that it wants to attract to the Northern Metropolis, according to the...