‘Two sessions’ 2026
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Hong Kong police arrest man over alleged indecent assault and fight
A man has been arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly indecently assaulting a woman in a stairwell before fighting with her husband. Police said...
Cathay fares surge, CUHK professor suspended in Australia: 5 weekend reads you missed
We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would...
China’s award-winning mathematician Wan Daqing leaves California for Chongqing
For mathematical genius Wan Daqing, life is no longer a competition between China and the United States. Instead, he has encountered the rivalry of...
China’s consumer prices keep rising after holiday spending surge
China’s consumer prices rose during the first two months of the year as a longer-than-usual Chinese New Year holiday drove a surge in spending,...
US begins large military exercise with South Korea while attacking Iran
The United States began a large military exercise with South Korea involving thousands of troops Monday while also waging an escalating war in the...
Malaysia’s new plan to beat obesity: slash gym licence fees in Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia has cut operating licence fees for gyms in Kuala Lumpur by 80 per cent, offering fitness operators a regulatory “carrot” as the government...
Why China’s critical mineral dominance is still disrupting US supply chains
American companies are grappling with a shortage of critical minerals used in daily operations despite China easing some of its export controls, according to...
Hong Kong developers test home-market recovery by raising prices, trimming discounts
Developers in Hong Kong are testing the housing market’s recovery by nudging prices up or paring discounts as improving sentiment and a rebound in...