China reveals military capabilities in new space solar power plant design
A senior Chinese scientist has outlined the potential military applications of space-based solar power technology, offering a rare glimpse into how energy beamed from...
Afghanistan wants US$10 billion in trade deals with Central Asia
Afghanistan aims to increase trade with Central Asian countries to US$10 billion within the next three or four years, Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi...
China’s push for hydrogen-powered planes takes step forward amid Iran energy crisis
A Chinese cargo plane powered by a hydrogen-fuelled engine has successfully completed its maiden flight, marking a milestone in China’s push for green aviation....
Talk about death comes alive in ageing Hong Kong
Hongkongers are more willing to discuss death including their own funeral wishes in the wake of the Covid pandemic, mass emigration and the deadly...
Hong Kong must not undo the good work of its HK$2 transport scheme
The HK$2 (US$0.26) transport fare scheme for the elderly is one of Hong Kong’s most socially significant success stories. But some of the recent...
Signal fault disrupts Hong Kong MTR’s Airport Express, Tung Chung line services
Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation has extended the time needed for its in-town check-in service to 120 minutes from 90 minutes after a signal equipment...
China unveils handheld coil gun that works like a ‘less deadly’ pistol
China has miniaturised the technology used to make electromagnetic cannons to develop a handheld coil gun, according to state media. The weapon was designed...
Pope Leo calls for peace, dialogue amid Ukraine, Iran wars in Easter mass
Pope Leo celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff with a call on Sunday to lay down arms and seek peace to global conflicts...
Are China’s TV dramas obsessed with beauty? An industry regulator thinks so
TV drama regulators in China have taken aim at beauty-obsessed and traffic-driven programming in the industry, with a call for more “quality” storytelling. The...