Hong Kong could ban mini konjac-jelly cups from April 2026 over choking risk
Published: 5:57pm, 18 Jul 2025Updated: 8:11pm, 18 Jul 2025 Hong Kong has proposed banning the sale of mini konjac jelly cups from April next...
Reel to real romance: more Japanese women find love with South Korean men
An increasing number of Japanese women are marrying South Korean men, as the influence of K-dramas, rising economic parity and the spread of both...
China unveils world’s first humanoid robot that changes its own batteries
China’s robotics industry chalked up another world first on Thursday, as a company based in Shenzhen announced it had developed a new humanoid robot...
Investors look to Politburo meeting for signs of fighting overcapacity
Equity investors are shifting their attention to China’s coming Politburo meeting for any clues on whether top leaders will introduce measures to fight back...
Hong Kong man admits to manslaughter, arson over death of neighbour in suicide bid
A Hong Kong man has admitted to committing manslaughter and arson after he unknowingly killed his neighbour when he attempted suicide by setting his...
Shanghai metro passengers evacuated after train malfunctions
Advertisement Accidents and disasters in China China Passengers said they noticed a strong burning smell after the train stopped 01:00 Shanghai metro passengers evacuated...
Hong Kong committed to having taxis, ride-hailing services coexist: Mable Chan
Published: 5:00pm, 18 Jul 2025Updated: 5:33pm, 18 Jul 2025 Hong Kong is committed to resolving a long-standing conflict between taxis and ride-hailing services, the...
China exposes foreign postal plots to steal rare earths
Published: 5:00pm, 18 Jul 2025Updated: 8:23pm, 18 Jul 2025 Foreign agents have been using China’s postal system to “steal” rare earths, the country’s top...
China shores up status as top shipbuilder with Shanghai port expansion
Already the world’s busiest shipping port, China’s financial centre Shanghai is now positioning itself as a world-class shipbuilding hub, with an eye on high-value...