Does China’s science budget boost confirm it is listening to everything Elon Musk says?
China has just unveiled its draft fiscal budget for 2026 and its blueprint for the next five-year plan. The priorities outlined in these documents...
US sinking of Iranian warship near Sri Lanka sparks regional anxiety, pressure on India
The sinking of an Iranian warship by a US submarine off Sri Lanka’s coast has raised concerns across South and Southeast Asia that the...
Taiwan actress, 58, praised for ‘youthful’ looks advocates against ‘female competition’
Famous Taiwan singer and actress Annie Yi has called for an end to “female competition”, saying that “being 58 years old is nothing to...
Sky-high jump in airfares from Hong Kong to Europe, Americas – even Asian cities
Airfares from Hong Kong to European, South American and even some Asian destinations have surged amid the latest geopolitical tensions, according to industry insiders,...
China’s growth target cut reflects pragmatism amid challenges
China set the lowest economic growth target since 1991 as the country contends with global trade tensions, weak domestic demand and rising debt from...
Berlin jails man for 13 years over stabbing at Holocaust memorial
A Berlin court on Thursday jailed a Syrian man for 13 years for a jihadist-inspired knife attack on a Spanish tourist at the German...
Top chip leaders urge national drive to ‘build China’s ASML’ amid US curbs
China’s top semiconductor executives have called for a nationwide push to build a domestic alternative to Dutch chip-equipment giant ASML, urging the industry to...
Hong Kong man freed after court finds pastor forced confession in poisoning case
A Hong Kong man jailed for allegedly poisoning a pastor’s daughter he was infatuated with was freed on Thursday after a judge overturned his...
Iran war’s impact on China limited, Mideast scholar Pan Guang says
Professor Pan Guang has spent decades focused on Jewish studies, the Middle East and its ties with China. Among his many roles, Pan is...