Global pharma giants turn to Chinese biotech to tap innovation, valuation growth
The foreign investments can help Chinese companies grow and compete on the global stage, according to Citic Securities
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Global pharma giants turn to Chinese biotech to tap innovation, valuation growth
The foreign investments can help Chinese companies grow and compete on the global stage, according to Citic Securities
· Julie Zhang
How a Hong Kong charity is using AI to help migrant workers tackle exploitation
Migrasia says AI chatbot PoBot serves as centralised call centre, providing instant support and gathering data to identify patterns of abuse
· Leopold Chen
How a Hong Kong charity is using AI to help migrant workers tackle exploitation
Migrasia says AI chatbot PoBot serves as centralised call centre, providing instant support and gathering data to identify patterns of abuse
· Leopold Chen
Why Beijing struggles to win Indian hearts and minds despite diplomatic thaw
China should use bottom-up tactics to win over the Indian public and bolster its Global South sway, scholars write
· Fan Chen
Why Beijing struggles to win Indian hearts and minds despite diplomatic thaw
China should use bottom-up tactics to win over the Indian public and bolster its Global South sway, scholars write
· Fan Chen
US announces $400m investment in Australian rare earth mine
The United States Department of Defense has announced a $400m conditional loan commitment to an Australian company to build the world’s first primary mine for scandium, a critical rare earth element whose market is dominated by China.
· Al Jazeera Staff
DND rejects China’s ‘illegal’ label on PH chart of Panatag Shoal
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of National Defense (DND) on Saturday rejected China’s declaration that the Philippines’ latest move to delineate its maritime zones around Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal was “illegal, null and void,” as Beijing warned it would take “firm and effective countermeasures” against what …
· Gabryelle Dumalag
Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan, heads towards China
Typhoon Dolphin has hit Japan’s southern island of Okinawa, injuring five people and cutting power to 14,000 buildings, and is heading towards eastern China, where authorities have shut down ports, schools and tourist sites.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Parents urged to vaccinate children amid threat of flu, Covid-19 and RSV infections
Paediatrician warns Hong Kong’s summer flu season has yet to peak, with cases showing no sign of decline, following first child death this year
· Elizabeth Cheung
Parents urged to vaccinate children amid threat of flu, Covid-19 and RSV infections
Paediatrician warns Hong Kong’s summer flu season has yet to peak, with cases showing no sign of decline, following first child death this year
· Elizabeth Cheung
África quiere más energía solar propia para ser autosuficiente, pero la sombra de China persiste
Una planta de energía solar, vista en el estacionamiento del Complejo Dos Ríos, en Nairobi, Kenia, el 16 de julio de 2026. (AP Foto/Andrew Kasuku, archivo)
· Allan Olingo
‘Addiction is irreversible’: Hong Kong urged to ban under-16s from social media
Educators, lawmakers say legislation is needed to signal government’s stance and drive efforts to prevent next generation from being harmed by such platforms
· Kristen Cheung
‘Addiction is irreversible’: Hong Kong urged to ban under-16s from social media
Educators, lawmakers say legislation is needed to signal government’s stance and drive efforts to prevent next generation from being harmed by such platforms
· Kristen Cheung
Hong Kong jockeys face stern test as world’s elite descend on Ascot for Shergar Cup
The likes of Ryan Moore, Jamie Melham, Suraj Narredu and Christophe Lemaire will all be a part of the team competition
· Owen Goulding
Hong Kong face stern test as world’s elite descend on Ascot for Shergar Cup
The likes of Ryan Moore, Jamie Melham, Suraj Narredu and Christophe Lemaire will all be a part of the team competition
· Owen Goulding
Chinese virtual actress in trending AI drama raises deep industry concerns and questions
Unlike typical strong drama heroines, Fang is vulnerable, compromises; netizens widely resonate with this portrayal of an ordinary girl
· Alice Yan
Chinese virtual actress in trending AI drama sparks deep industry concerns
Unlike typical strong drama heroines, Fang is vulnerable, compromises; netizens widely resonate with this portrayal of an ordinary girl
· Alice Yan
Hong Kong commerce chief to lead joint local and mainland delegation to Malaysia
Algernon Yau says about 200 mainland enterprises have already set up offices in the city since last year to expand globally
· Ambrose Li
Hong Kong commerce chief to lead joint local and mainland delegation to Malaysia
Algernon Yau says about 200 mainland enterprises have already set up offices in the city since last year to expand globally
· Ambrose Li
Hong Kong temperatures exceed 38 degrees as Severe Typhoon Dolphin brings extreme heat
Forecaster says extremely hot weather is expected to continue into early next week
· Connor Mycroft
Hong Kong temperatures exceed 38 degrees as Severe Typhoon Dolphin brings extreme heat
Forecaster says extremely hot weather is expected to continue into early next week
· Connor Mycroft
China’s viral ‘dream job’: tough labour market fuels rush for unconventional work
A highly-coveted mountaintop gig has exposed the sobering economic realities facing young jobseekers
· Dake Liu
China’s viral ‘dream job’: tough labour market fuels rush for unconventional work
A highly-coveted mountaintop gig has exposed the sobering economic realities facing young jobseekers
· Dake Liu
In Shanghai, Wallace Chan builds a cathedral of titanium
Hong Kong artist stages the most ambitious exhibition of his career at the Long Museum West Bund
· Moon Ki-hoon
Africa builds more homegrown solar with hopes to ease reliance on China
A solar power plant is seen at the car park of Two Rivers Complex in Nairobi, Kenya, July 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku, File)
· Allan Olingo
Over a quarter of China’s ultra-wealthy concentrated in Beijing and Shanghai: report
Beijing, Shanghai and Guangdong hold most super-rich households as weaknesses in real estate and market volatility weigh on private capital
· Chelsea Yang
Over a quarter of China’s ultra-wealthy concentrated in Beijing and Shanghai: report
Beijing, Shanghai and Guangdong hold most super-rich households as weaknesses in real estate and market volatility weigh on private capital
· Chelsea Yang
Skeptical of alternative medicine, I took a leap on Chinese tonics and paid the price - opinion
As my medical maladies started mounting up, I did something I never do. I turned to alternative medicine.
· BRIAN BLUM
Typhoon Dolphin causes flight chaos in China, with Shanghai set to enter danger zone
Airlines offer free flight changes and cancellations ahead of the storm, which is expected to bring torrential rain to the region
· Meredith Chen
Typhoon Dolphin causes flight chaos in China, with Shanghai set to enter danger zone
Airlines offer free flight changes and cancellations ahead of the storm, which is expected to bring torrential rain to the region
· Meredith Chen
Hong Kong-based rice ball chain prepares supplies for US push
Hyakunousha International sells premium onigiri rice balls at $7.00 to $7.50 a piece in the U.S. (Hyakunousha)
· Staff Writer
Man found with knife wounds in lift before another falls to death at same Hong Kong block
Police have not confirmed whether the two men knew each other or whether the incidents were connected
· Wynna Wong
Man found with knife wounds in lift before another falls to death at same Hong Kong block
Police have not confirmed whether the two men knew each other or whether the incidents were connected
· Wynna Wong
Bar Association broadly backs new offence for persistent child sexual abuse
Hong Kong Bar Association vice-chairman Martin Hui says four ‘safeguards’ are needed to ensure fairness for both defendant and victim
· Jess Ma
Bar Association broadly backs new offence for persistent child sexual abuse
Hong Kong Bar Association vice-chairman Martin Hui says four ‘safeguards’ are needed to ensure fairness for both defendant and victim
· Jess Ma
Bangkok branches out: secret to Thai capital’s green revival
Bangkok’s urban greenery playbook contains lessons that other cities, including Hong Kong, should pay attention to
· Donald Low
Bangkok branches out: secret to Thai capital’s green revival
Bangkok’s urban greenery playbook contains lessons that other cities, including Hong Kong, should pay attention to
· Donald Low
Chinese scientists find some Yangtze flood controls may do more harm than good
By compressing rivers and stripping away natural defences, human engineering may be worsening flood impacts, prompting a global rethink
· Holly Chik
Chinese scientists find some Yangtze flood controls may do more harm than good
By compressing rivers and stripping away natural defences, human engineering may be worsening flood impacts, prompting a global rethink
· Holly Chik
China se prepara para el tifón Dolphin; cierra escuelas y actividades turísticas
En esta imagen extraída de un video proporcionado por NTV-NNN, se ve a una persona caminando bajo la lluvia mientras el tifón Dolphin se acerca a Naha, Japón, el viernes 7 de agosto de 2026. (NTV-NNN vía AP)
· The Associated Press
Eastern China braces for Typhoon Dolphin
In this image made from video provided by NTV-NNN, a person walks in the rain as typhoon Dolphin approaches the city, in Naha, Japan, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (NTV-NNN via AP)
Foie gras output surges in China as producers eye the European market | South China Morning Post
Chinese suppliers are looking to export foie gras, with output having grown fivefold in the last decade.
Hong Kong’s US dollar peg explained: history, benefits and risks
As global investors shift away from US dollar assets, Hong Kong is tied to the US dollar to maintain a stable exchange rate
· Enoch Yiu
Hong Kong’s US dollar peg explained: history, benefits and risks
As global investors shift away from US dollar assets, Hong Kong is tied to the US dollar to maintain a stable exchange rate
· Enoch Yiu
CUHK chief calls for more funds for campuses in Northern Metropolis university town
Dennis Lo says the government’s HK$10 billion loan scheme is inadequate and local universities must expand to meet future challenges and compete globally
· William Yiu
111-year-old Chinese grandma reveals secret daily ‘workout’ leading to her longevity
With 672 centenarians in her area, researchers suggest that the mineral-rich soil contributes to the health benefits of locally grown crops
· Zoey Zhang
111-year-old Chinese grandma reveals secret daily ‘workout’ leading to her longevity
With 672 centenarians in her area, researchers suggest that the mineral-rich soil contributes to the health benefits of locally grown crops
· Zoey Zhang
Taiwan’s push to dissolve pro-Beijing party triggers political censorship debate
Politicians divided over proposal to ban Chinese Unification Promotion Party after ministry says it jeopardises free and democratic constitutional order
· Lawrence Chung
Taiwan’s push to dissolve pro-Beijing party triggers political censorship debate
Politicians divided over proposal to ban Chinese Unification Promotion Party after ministry says it jeopardises free and democratic constitutional order
· Lawrence Chung