China’s rare earth export controls add new twist in US chip war, observer says
China’s latest rare earth export controls could open an unexpected new front in its chip war with the United States, a prominent Chinese industry...
China hailed as women’s rights role model as global summit nears
Ahead of a global summit on women next week, China’s state media is projecting the country as a role model for its years of...
China hits out at US plan to ban Chinese carriers from Russian airspace
Beijing on Friday criticised the Trump administration’s proposal to ban Chinese airlines from using Russian airspace on US routes, warning that Washington’s policies could...
China needs a bigger say in deep-sea mining rules: resources official
China needs to have better technology and a bigger say in the international maritime order if it is to win the global deep-sea mining...
Hong Kong to relax plot ratio rules to encourage private urban renewal
Published: 7:22pm, 10 Oct 2025Updated: 7:48pm, 10 Oct 2025 Hong Kong authorities plan to encourage private urban renewal by relaxing plot ratio restrictions as...
Hong Kong lawmakers back Lee’s blueprint, but raise fears over labour imports
Hong Kong’s legislature has passed a motion thanking the city leader for his latest policy address, but some lawmakers have raised concerns about the...
ICC denies release to Philippines’ Duterte amid flight risk concerns
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte, charged with crimes against humanity, will remain in custody after the International Criminal Court on Friday rejected a request...
New schools, hospitals and help for youth as Malaysia unveils record budget
Malaysia’s government on Friday pledged to build more hospitals, upgrade airports, expand rural digital access and help youth boost their income, as Prime Minister...
Unitree robots from China briefly appear on Walmart, highlighting robotics gap
Two advanced models from China’s Unitree Robotics briefly appeared for sale on Walmart’s US website, creating a stir in the global robotics community and...