Foreign firms ‘created 25% of emissions’ from companies in China over 20 years
Carbon emissions generated by foreign firms accounted for about a quarter of the total from all companies in China in the two decades from...
Durian diplomacy: China welcomes Cambodia’s first direct air shipments of fruit
The first Cambodian durians arrived in China’s central province of Henan by air over the weekend, marking the official launch of a direct air...
South Korea, Vietnam join forces amid US-China rivalry
Vietnamese leader To Lam’s state visit to South Korea this week has offered a first glimpse into President Lee Jae-myung’s new foreign policy direction...
Search under way for man, 38, who failed to return rented canoe in Hong Kong
A search is under way for a man who was reported missing after failing to return a rented canoe in Hong Kong’s Sai Kung,...
Police summon father of activist linked to subversive ‘Hong Kong Parliament’
National security police have summoned the father of an activist wanted for his involvement in “Hong Kong Parliament”, a group deemed subversive, to “assist...
Hong Kong exporters ‘relieved’ over extended US-China truce, but worries linger
Hong Kong exporters have expressed relief after a 90-day extension to a trade tariff truce between China and the US, with worries easing over...
Collision between Chinese ships expected to escalate tension in South China Sea
More tension is expected in the South China Sea following a collision between two Chinese vessels, with analysts predicting the incident was likely to...
Flag flak: upside-down display turns Malaysia on its head
Malaysians have rallied to the defence of an ethnic Chinese shop owner who mistakenly hoisted the national flag upside down in front of his...
China seeks to bolster demand by subsidising interest costs on consumer loans
China has launched a year-long plan to offer interest subsidies for personal consumer loans as part of Beijing’s broader efforts to unlock household spending...