Can Taiwan fulfil its Asia-Pacific drone hub goal with a ‘non-red’ supply chain push?
Taipei aims to leverage geopolitics by positioning itself as an Asia-Pacific drone hub built on a supply chain decoupled from mainland China, though challenges...
How ‘salmon’ raised in landlocked Xinjiang is netting fans in China
Meltwater from snow-capped mountains is fostering an emerging trout-farming industry thousands of kilometres from the sea in western China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. The...
China consumer stocks jump on strong earnings, but analysts warn of limited recovery
Major Chinese consumer stocks listed in Hong Kong rose sharply following strong full-year earnings, though analysts said the results did not point to a...
Oh deer: famous hoofed residents of Japan’s Nara wander as far as Osaka
The sacred deer that have been a fixture of the ancient Japanese capital of Nara for centuries are beginning to wander far from the...
The case for spiritual wellness in an age of anxious youth
For most of my career in developmental and educational psychology, I have been guided by a single question: what do children truly need to...
A missile launch pad on the seabed? Chinese simulation suggests it’s possible
Testing conducted by Chinese scientists has found that a solid rocket engine can ignite at 200 metres (656 feet) underwater – far deeper than...
‘Be careful or I’ll kill your family’: China mini-dramas featuring kids raise concerns
Miniseries in China starring children have sparked controversy for their content becoming “adultified,” as critics say the trend will harm the psychological health of...
Cathay’s European flights could offset Middle East losses, experts say
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways’ extended suspension of its Middle Eastern flights is likely to have a limited financial impact on its...
Rights group exposes North Korea’s forced labour scheme that reaps US$500 million annually
A state-sponsored forced labour programme which has escalated in recent years has generated up to US$500 million annually for North Korea, according to a...