South Korea has a new president. Will it have a different China policy?
South Korea’s new progressive president is likely to adopt a more “prudent” stance on Taiwan than his predecessor and focus on boosting economic ties...
Chinese TV host praised for helping tourist with altitude sickness in scenic spot
A renowned Chinese television host has been praised for helping a tourist suffering with altitude sickness. Advertisement The plaudits came after curious online observers...
Why China’s leaders seek a culture that is both modern and distinctly Chinese
Renowned historian Wang Gungwu’s Roads to Chinese Modernity: Civilisation and National Culture traces China’s transformation from an ancient civilisation into a modern nation-state shaped...
EU pushes for ‘independence’ from China and US – but can it get there?
For more than four months, Europe has been one of US President Donald Trump’s favourite punchbags, absorbing bruising blows on trade, security and social...
US retailers demand Chinese firms pay shipping costs as trade pressure grows
US retail giants are demanding that their Chinese suppliers split or even bear the full cost of shipping goods across the Pacific, as freight...
Hong Kong private estate pool told to close over suspect lifeguard credentials
Published: 12:04pm, 7 Jun 2025Updated: 4:14pm, 7 Jun 2025 A swimming pool at a private estate in Hong Kong’s Happy Valley has been ordered...
Why is Hong Kong slow to tackle ‘ticking time bomb’ of ageing water pipes?
Published: 12:01pm, 7 Jun 2025Updated: 4:53pm, 7 Jun 2025 Hong Kong authorities’ hands are tied when it comes to tackling the “ticking time bomb”...
South Korea’s new ‘president for all’ inherits a deeply divided nation
Published: 12:01pm, 7 Jun 2025Updated: 12:23pm, 7 Jun 2025 When Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung emerged victorious early on Wednesday in South Korea’s snap...
AI content detector: why does China dismiss it as ‘superstition tech’?
Published: 12:00pm, 7 Jun 2025Updated: 12:17pm, 7 Jun 2025 With the graduation season approaching, many Chinese universities have introduced regulations setting clear requirements for...