Tariffs and truces: how Southeast Asia bargained with erratic US economic might
And so it has come to this. After months of threats, intensive shuttle diplomacy and last-minute trade negotiations, Washington’s new tariff regime has finally...
China-Japan ties are improving. Could a Taiwanese official test that trend?
At this year’s commemorations in Japan for the US atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, there was a major departure from the past. Advertisement...
Hong Kong authorities launch probe after highways contract worker dies
Published: 12:11am, 10 Aug 2025Updated: 12:21am, 10 Aug 2025 Hong Kong authorities have launched an investigation after an employee of a Highways Department contractor...
Bogus shop used for HK$4 million theft of Patek Philippe, Richard Mille watches
Published: 11:58pm, 9 Aug 2025Updated: 12:04am, 10 Aug 2025 Hong Kong police have arrested two men in connection with the HK$4 million (US$512,820) theft...
Trump’s overhaul of State Department may play into Beijing’s hands for decades
Published: 11:00pm, 9 Aug 2025Updated: 11:52pm, 9 Aug 2025 During nearly three decades as a US diplomat in China, Southeast Asia and Africa, Matt...
Putin keeps Xi in loop on Trump summit but little hope for Ukraine ceasefire
Just hours before US President Donald Trump announced his summit with Vladimir Putin next week, the Russian leader was on the phone with Chinese...
Hong Kong eases seafood, fruit and electric car rules to tackle US tariff war
Published: 9:21pm, 9 Aug 2025Updated: 9:27pm, 9 Aug 2025 Fresh seafood and fruits arriving by air in Hong Kong for re-export can now be...
Hong Kong police seize HK$45 million of suspected drugs in 2 cases on same day
Published: 8:11pm, 9 Aug 2025Updated: 8:28pm, 9 Aug 2025 Hong Kong police have seized HK$45 million (US$5.8 million) worth of suspected cocaine and cannabis...
Pandas and table tennis: China’s national icons fall victim to toxic fan culture
Pandas and table tennis are two of China’s most beloved national symbols, but the behaviour of some of their admirers has prompted concerns about...