‘Snowball effect’: China could double down on talent build-up
As China drafts its 15th five-year plan – the next entry in a line of expansive blueprints that have set the tone for the...
US’ Rubio says Gaza war not yet over, priority is to get hostages out
The war in Gaza has “not yet” ended, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday, describing the release of the hostages held...
Europe should focus on beating US tariffs, not Chinese EVs
There are fresh worries across Europe’s factory floors. The US has started applying steel and aluminium tariffs to a growing list of finished goods....
Hong Kong steps up patrols after ‘golden week’ tourists overrun Sai Kung island
Published: 7:44pm, 5 Oct 2025Updated: 7:49pm, 5 Oct 2025 Hong Kong will step up patrols at a Unesco Global Geopark for the rest of...
China marks largest Arctic foray with first manned deep dive below polar ice
Published: 7:15pm, 5 Oct 2025Updated: 7:20pm, 5 Oct 2025 China has completed its first manned deep dive below the Arctic polar ice in what...
Is AI a blessing or a curse for China’s new generation of writers?
Some young Chinese writers are said to be “in a state of panic” over rapid advances in artificial intelligence tools like DeepSeek, as they...
Chinese man survives 70-day jungle dare, makes traps for rats, wins US$14,000
A man from central China conquered a 70-day jungle challenge, winning 100,000 yuan (US$14,000) by using home-made traps to catch rats and insects. Advertisement...
Tourism rebound driving retail recovery in Hong Kong, finance chief says
Published: 5:56pm, 5 Oct 2025Updated: 9:01pm, 5 Oct 2025 Hong Kong’s strong tourism rebound has driven a steady recovery in retail sales and the...
Hong Kong police arrest man after knife attack leaves 2 critically injured
Published: 5:56pm, 5 Oct 2025Updated: 5:58pm, 5 Oct 2025 Hong Kong police have arrested a man a day after he allegedly attacked two park-goers...