Why China chose tech-hub Shenzhen to host the 2026 Apec summit
China’s decision to host next year’s Apec summit in the innovation hub of Shenzhen reflects Beijing’s “resolve to uphold openness”, according to analysts. Advertisement...
Israel confirms 3 bodies received from Hamas are not hostages
Published: 9:48pm, 1 Nov 2025Updated: 9:54pm, 1 Nov 2025 Israel said on Saturday that three bodies it received from Gaza the night before were...
Hong Kong reports 2 imported chikungunya cases, bringing total to 54 this year
Hong Kong reported two imported cases of chikungunya on Saturday, both of whom were hospitalised and are now in stable condition, bringing the total...
Is the G7’s new rare earths alliance a big challenge to China?
Rare earths will remain an “important card” for China in its relations with the United States, despite the Group of Seven’s commitment to challenge...
Has a China-Argentina radio telescope been obstructed by US pressure?
Published: 8:04pm, 1 Nov 2025Updated: 8:05pm, 1 Nov 2025 A cutting-edge radio telescope built through a long-term partnership between China and Argentina was due...
EU welcomes rare earth control pause as US-China deal overshadows Brussels talks
The European Union welcomed China’s suspension of expanded rare earth restrictions imposed last month, even as crisis talks in Brussels on Friday appeared to...
1 arrested as Hong Kong customs seizes HK$16 million of suspected ketamine
Published: 7:16pm, 1 Nov 2025Updated: 7:26pm, 1 Nov 2025 Hong Kong customs has seized 35kg (77lbs) of suspected ketamine worth HK$16 million (US$2 million)...
Nexperia owner Wingtech names new president amid Sino-Dutch row over chipmaker
Wingtech Technology, the Chinese owner of Nexperia, has named experienced general counsel Sophie Shen Xinjia, a Columbia Law School graduate, as its president amid...
China sends astronauts and mice to space station for first in-orbit mammal study
Just three hours after lift-off on Friday, a trio of Chinese astronauts – and four mice – arrived at the Tiangong space station for...