Donald Trump’s red-carpet welcome in Beijing before Xi summit – as it happened
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Are those flying ants or termites? How to protect your home from the winged pests
As the early summer season approaches after weeks of heavy rain, reports of “flying ants” have emerged across Hong Kong, sparking concerns that the...
Marco Rubio dons ‘Maduro look’ as he heads to China, sparking internet frenzy
In the hours before Donald Trump’s arrival in Beijing to begin his state visit, an unexpected detail caught the internet’s attention: US Secretary of...
Tesla lures budget-conscious Chinese buyers with cheap loans ahead of state visit by Trump
Tesla China has launched a new financing scheme to attract more budget-conscious buyers after its sales in the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) market...
Tencent misses first-quarter revenue estimates, bets on AI for new growth
Published: 6:38pm, 13 May 2026Updated: 10:53pm, 13 May 2026 Facing scrutiny and persistent questions over its track record in artificial intelligence, Tencent Holdings’ co-founder...
HK Express cuts surcharge by 12.8% as fuel prices ease amid Mideast war
Budget carrier HK Express will cut its fuel surcharge on flights departing Hong Kong to overseas destinations by 12.8 per cent from May 16,...
European firms in China rethink supply chains as Iran war drives up costs, survey finds
Some European companies operating in China are shifting more production to the country as part of broader supply chain adjustments in response to the...
Malaysia weighs legal action after Norway blocks missile exports
Malaysia said on Wednesday it was weighing legal action after Norway blocked the export of missiles ordered for its navy, in a last-minute decision...
How US missile shortages after Iran war could strengthen China’s hand during Trump visit
Depleted US weapons stockpiles as a result of its war in Iran risk eroding Donald Trump’s bargaining power when he meets Xi Jinping in...