Can China forge an offshore economic empire? EV producers are feeling the way
The electric vehicle (EV) industry, formerly one of China’s most inward-focused industrial sectors, is now leading a push overseas, carrying the government’s hopes of...
Pouring over the facts: what is behind Hong Kong’s water procurement scandal?
Published: 8:42pm, 18 Aug 2025Updated: 8:49pm, 18 Aug 2025 Hong Kong police have arrested a married couple suspected of being at the centre of...
US negotiators face tough task to secure trade deal with China
With the tariff truce extended to November 10, US and Chinese negotiators can now focus on shaping a trade deal in the lead-up to...
Thousands of Palestinians leave Gaza City amid fears of Israeli offensive
Fearing an Israeli onslaught could come soon, some Palestinian families began leaving eastern areas of Gaza City, now under constant Israeli bombardment, for points...
China to face greater pressure if US gives Ukraine Nato-style security: analysts
China is likely to face “increasing” geopolitical pressure if the US extends Nato-style security protection to Ukraine to end its war with Russia following...
CY Leung urges Hong Kong talent scheme transparency amid estimated 60,000 renewals
Former Hong Kong leader Leung Chun-ying has urged the government to disclose data regarding its talent policy to address public concerns over the short-...
Chinese surgeons save patient who was nearly beheaded by robotic arm
Published: 7:39pm, 18 Aug 2025Updated: 7:52pm, 18 Aug 2025 Chinese doctors have saved a patient whose head was nearly severed by a robotic arm....
Murder of 2 Japanese nationals in Philippines triggers special police probe
Philippine authorities have launched a special investigation into the fatal shooting of two Japanese men in one of Manila’s busy entertainment districts, after CCTV...
Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai was set on using US ties for anti-China acts, court hears
Published: 7:34pm, 18 Aug 2025Updated: 7:53pm, 18 Aug 2025 Hong Kong prosecutors have hit out at former media owner Jimmy Lai Chee-ying for likening...