Hong Kong to review warning system after record heat triggers lowest alert
Pledge follows calls to adopt international measurement that places greater weight on direct sunlight and to increase monitoring stations
· Theodora Yu
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Hong Kong to review warning system after record heat triggers lowest alert
Pledge follows calls to adopt international measurement that places greater weight on direct sunlight and to increase monitoring stations
· Theodora Yu
Wave of US tariff refunds flows back to Chinese firms, buoying profits by millions
Five listed firms, operating mainly in automotive and healthcare sectors, disclosed payouts, as reversal of duties strains US customs revenue
· Emma Ma
Wave of US tariff refunds flows back to Chinese firms, buoying profits by millions
Five listed firms, operating mainly in automotive and healthcare sectors, disclosed payouts, as reversal of duties strains US customs revenue
· Emma Ma
Hong Kong, Malaysia set for ‘deeper ties in semiconductor making, other sectors’
Trade Development Council chairman Frederick Ma makes comment as he joins Hong Kong’s biggest delegation to Malaysia to date for conference
· Vivian Au
Hong Kong, Malaysia set for ‘deeper ties in semiconductor making, other sectors’
Trade Development Council chairman Frederick Ma makes comment as he joins Hong Kong’s biggest delegation to Malaysia to date for conference
· Vivian Au
China, India and Pakistan’s dangerous nuclear triangle just became more complicated
New Delhi faces a strategic headache from its main rival’s defensive pact with Turkey and the Saudis – but it may be better news for Beijing
· Khushboo Razdan
China, India and Pakistan’s dangerous nuclear triangle just became more complicated
New Delhi faces a strategic headache from its main rival’s defensive pact with Turkey and the Saudis – but it may be better news for Beijing
· Khushboo Razdan
Chinese athlete sets Guinness World Record – runs marathon for 372 days in a row, not done yet
Li Shuangyong first rose to prominence on the internet last year when it was revealed he had followed the ‘One Punch Man’ fitness routine
· Stephy Zhang
Chinese athlete sets Guinness World Record – runs marathon for 372 days in a row, not done yet
Li Shuangyong first rose to prominence on the internet last year when it was revealed he had followed the ‘One Punch Man’ fitness routine
· Stephy Zhang
Chinese users of AI companions bereft after government tightens regulations
BEIJING — Li Linlin cried for days after losing her AI boyfriend.
· Associated Press
One million evacuated as Typhoon Dolphin pummels east China: What we know
China evacuates a million from homes as Typhoon Dolphin arrives
· Sarah Shamim
Powerful anti-drone laser spotted on PLA amphibious ship in South China Sea
Analysts say deploying the LY-1-equipped vessel during Scarborough Shoal drill was meant to send a message to Manila and Washington
· Albee Zhang
Powerful anti-drone laser spotted on PLA amphibious ship in South China Sea
Analysts say deploying the LY-1-equipped vessel during Scarborough Shoal drill was meant to send a message to Manila and Washington
· Albee Zhang
Lululemon rival Alo Yoga enters China market with online store on Alibaba’s Tmall
The US brand announced its entry into China in June as part of its international expansion to tap the premium ‘athleisure’ market
· Zhu Wenqian
Lululemon rival Alo Yoga enters China market with new store on Alibaba’s Tmall
The US brand announced its entry into China in June as part of its international expansion to tap the premium ‘athleisure’ market
· Zhu Wenqian
Taiwan representative in Japan boycotts Nagasaki bombing anniversary ceremony over seating
TOKYO — Taiwan's top economic representative in Japan said he boycotted this year's memorial marking the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the Japanese city of Nagasaki, accusing city officials of being pro-China and insulting Taipei.
· Associated Press
China challenges Western ‘tribute system’ theory in push to control its narrative power
Article by US billionaire investor Ray Dalio puts spotlight back on English term used to describe Chinese diplomatic and economic posture
· Orange Wang
China challenges Western ‘tribute system’ theory in push to control its narrative power
Article by US billionaire investor Ray Dalio puts spotlight back on English term used to describe Chinese diplomatic and economic posture
· Orange Wang
US does its robotics industry no favours by fencing it off from China
By banning Chinese humanoid robots, Washington is trying to buy its industry time, but the lack of competition is not a strength
· Thomas O. Falk
US does its robotics industry no favours by fencing it off from China
By banning Chinese humanoid robots, Washington is trying to buy its industry time, but the lack of competition is not a strength
· Thomas O. Falk
Hong Kong labour group calls for warning system review after record-breaking heat | South China Morning Post
Hong Kong labour group calls for warning system review after record-breaking heat.
US vows stronger, capability-based support for Philippines amid China pressure
MANILA, Philippines — The United States is working to strengthen the Philippines’ ability to defend its claims and sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea as part of a broader strategy focused on deterrence, military readiness and deeper alliance cooperation, a senior US defense official said Monday.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Georgina Hayden’s quick and easy recipe for spiced sticky chicken with plums and pancakes
A quick, takeaway-style chicken dish full of spice and flavour, with a homemade plum sauce, to serve with pancakes or rice
· Georgina Hayden
China set to compete with global drug giants in a decade, analysts say
Amid systemic efficiency and a wave of innovation, the country’s biotech sector is expanding at a pace that has caught the market off guard
· Alice Li
China set to compete with global drug giants in a decade, analysts say
Amid systemic efficiency and a wave of innovation, the country’s biotech sector is expanding at a pace that has caught the market off guard
· Alice Li
China hits US, Mexican pecans with preliminary anti-dumping curbs
The investigation follows Mexico’s maximum 50% tariff hike on about 1,400 product categories, imposed under pressure from Washington
· Xiaofei Xu
China hits US, Mexican pecans with preliminary anti-dumping curbs
The investigation follows Mexico’s maximum 50% tariff hike on about 1,400 product categories, imposed under pressure from Washington
· Xiaofei Xu
Beijing official hails China and Cuba as ‘good brothers’ in show of solidarity
Liu Haixing, who heads party’s international department, says ties are at ‘unprecedented new height’ during talks with counterpart in Havana
· Dewey Sim
Beijing official hails China and Cuba as ‘good brothers’ in show of solidarity
Liu Haixing, who heads party’s international department, says ties are at ‘unprecedented new height’ during talks with counterpart in Havana
· Dewey Sim
Ciclone provoca inundações e caos aéreo na China
Um ciclone com ventos de até 150 km/h levou chuvas intensas ao leste da China nesta segunda-feira (10/08), provocando caos aéreo e motivando a evacuação de centenas de milhares de pessoas devido ao risco de inundação.
· Redação DW
Man with knife arrested after allegedly injuring 2 at Hong Kong housing estate | South China Morning Post
Police receive calls about young man attacking residents at Baguio Villa, while online footage shows shirtless assailant lunging at security guards.
Why Taiwan is conducting its first-ever mobile network-throttling exercise
Critics question value of tests as authorities aim to prepare public for outages caused by war, cyberattacks or natural disaster
· Lawrence Chung
Why Taiwan is conducting its first-ever mobile network-throttling exercise
Critics question value of tests as authorities aim to prepare public for outages caused by war, cyberattacks or natural disaster
· Lawrence Chung
Meta launches new AI in push for best open source model to beat China
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· Ariel Zilber
Hong Kong trophy-home demand runs deep, as Stanley luxury sale tops US$19m
Deal for house in One Stanley development adds to string of high-end transactions despite softer overall activity
· Peggy Ye
Hong Kong trophy-home demand runs deep, as Stanley luxury sale tops US$19m
Deal for house in One Stanley development adds to string of high-end transactions despite softer overall activity
· Peggy Ye
World's biggest chipmaker TSMC's sales surge 45% amid buoyant AI demand
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) on Monday reported a big sales jump for July, as demand for its AI-related chips continued to strengthen.
· Arjun Kharpal
Typhoon Dolphin causes severe flooding in Shanghai, grounds hundreds of flights across east China
Torrential rain and storms in Typhoon Dolphin's wake inundated several provinces in China's east, drenching the coastal region and flooding streets in Shanghai, where around 40% of flights were grounded on Monday due to the weather.
· REUTERS
Why India’s new Himalayan border map threatens a fragile thaw in China ties
New Delhi’s list of names for Arunachal Pradesh locations includes sensitive sites near its disputed frontier with China
· Shi Jiangtao
Why India’s new Himalayan border map threatens a fragile thaw in China ties
New Delhi’s list of names for Arunachal Pradesh locations includes sensitive sites near its disputed frontier with China
· Shi Jiangtao
‘Happiest person’: Chinese husband dedicates 25 years to caring for severely paraplegic wife
Jia playfully remarks that Li’s tireless dedication and concern for their family have turned his hair grey, while much of hers remains black
· Alice Yan
‘Happiest person’: Chinese husband dedicates 25 years to caring for severely paraplegic wife
Jia playfully remarks that Li’s tireless dedication and concern for their family have turned his hair grey, while much of hers remains black
· Alice Yan
Can CATL’s battery breakthrough push flying cars closer to a commercial reality in China?
World’s top EV battery maker says aviation pack is ready for mass production after clearing a major safety test
· Daniel Ren
Can CATL’s battery breakthrough push flying cars closer to a commercial reality in China?
World’s top EV battery maker says aviation pack is ready for mass production after clearing a major safety test
· Daniel Ren
Takaichi will brush off Albanese’s melon joke. She shouldn’t have to
Beijing: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi knows how to roll with the punches.
· Lisa Visentin
China halts drone shows across the country as airspace controls tighten
Drone flights in six provinces under the jurisdiction of the Chinese military’s Southern Theatre Command suspended from Friday
· Alcott Wei
China halts drone shows across the country as airspace controls tighten
Drone flights in six provinces under the jurisdiction of the Chinese military’s Southern Theatre Command suspended from Friday
· Alcott Wei
Tropical Storm Dolphin batters eastern China with heavy rain, strong winds
Tropical Storm Dolphin has swept through eastern China, bringing torrential rain and storms as authorities warned of severe flooding and landslides.
· Al Jazeera
Taking sport into schools at heart of Hong Kong development plan, but is it enough?
Sport For All another step in campaign to get city moving, with health stats not encouraging among teenagers and adults
· Veronica Qi