China says it is still ‘deeply committed’ to Venezuela as ambassador meets new leader
China said on Friday it would continue to offer its firm support to Venezuela after its ambassador met the country’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez....
China cautions against ‘compound errors’ from clashing policies
A mouthpiece for China’s ruling Communist Party has warned against conflicting economic measures, urging officials to better guide market expectations in a front-page commentary...
US raid in Venezuela lays bare its law-of-the-jungle approach
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth was in a belligerently high mood after the Pentagon’s successful operation to abduct Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and...
Malaysia’s Umno seeks Najib’s pardon amid 1MDB scandal, while staying in PM Anwar’s coalition
The United Malays National Organisation (Umno), which for decades dominated Malaysian politics and remains a key member of the ruling coalition, is set to...
8 arrested over attempting to defraud HK$8.24 million from Hong Kong subsidy scheme
Hong Kong police have arrested eight people for allegedly attempting to defraud HK$8.24 million (US$1.06 million) from a subsidy scheme meant to help companies...
Hong Kong sets up 13-member expert panel to help mainland firms expand overseas
Hong Kong’s Department of Justice has set up a 13-member expert committee to advise on strategies for promoting the city’s legal and professional services...
Are the Communist Party and the KMT reviving a cross-strait political channel?
The Communist Party and Taiwan’s Kuomintang (KMT) appear to be in the final stages of talks to revive an inter-party forum suspended nine years...
Chinese firms outpace US rivals in 2025 humanoid robot shipments, as AgiBot takes lead
Shanghai-based AgiBot topped global humanoid robot shipments in 2025, with nearly a 38 per cent share, as China’s robotics firms dominated the market, leaving...
Hong Kong just had its driest January day. But how does that impact your health?
Hong Kong experienced its driest January day on record earlier this week, bucking its reputation for high temperatures and humidity. Relative humidity in the...