Why the Iran war could be a ‘game-changer’ for EVs – and China’s car industry
Surging oil prices driven by the US-Israel war on Iran could accelerate the global adoption of electric vehicles – a sector that helped China...
Chinese man modifies electric bike, uses dog as power source, draws animal abuse criticism
A Chinese man who was spotted riding a modified electric bicycle powered by his pet dog has faced online allegations of animal abuse. A...
Hong Kong’s national security better protected with changes, experts say
Changes to Hong Kong’s implementation rules for the national security law will improve operational efficiency amid heightened geopolitical risks, experts have said. A legal...
China’s ‘necessary’ asset-tokenisation ban targets scams and capital flight, analysts say
With China explicitly banning onshore tokenisation of real-world assets (RWAs) while tightening scrutiny of related offshore activities, analysts say the clampdown is aimed at...
Beijing pledges with ‘utmost sincerity’ to continue push to reunite peacefully with Taiwan
Beijing will continue to push for peaceful reunification with Taiwan with the “utmost sincerity”, according to a new year’s message from a senior official...
China axes 8 from top advisory body CPPCC, including 4 defence firm chiefs
Four former defence company bosses have been sacked by China’s top political advisory body amid an ongoing anti-corruption campaign in the military and related...
Woman charged over Louvre heist tears up in court
A woman arrested this week along with four other suspects over the unprecedented jewel heist at the Louvre was charged and remanded in custody...
J.D. Vance defends wish for Hindu wife Usha to convert to Christianity
US Vice-President J.D. Vance has defended his hopes that his wife Usha, who was raised as a Hindu, converts to Christianity. Advertisement A fervent...
Andrew’s royal exit is the latest crisis to shake the British monarchy
Holding prestige but not power, Britain’s monarchy is finely tuned to public sentiment. Advertisement That has been evident with the disgrace of Andrew Mountbatten...