Hong Kong backtracks on requiring hotels to put fire escape hoods in rooms
Home Affairs Department says it will only encourage hotels to ensure supply of fire escape hoods in guest rooms, other spaces
· Leopold Chen
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Hong Kong backtracks on requiring hotels to put fire escape hoods in rooms
Home Affairs Department says it will only encourage hotels to ensure supply of fire escape hoods in guest rooms, other spaces
· Leopold Chen
China, Germany aim to align on smart vehicle standards amid escalating trade friction
The push for cooperation comes as Chinese carmakers seek to validate their driverless technology in European markets
· Xinyi Wu
Sino-German auto talks focus on smart EV standards amid trade tensions
The push for cooperation comes as Chinese carmakers seek to validate their driverless technology in European markets
· Xinyi Wu
China’s offshore yuan hits 3-year high as Beijing signals policy support
Politburo’s pledge to stabilise growth and boost capital markets helps drive rally, reinforced by days of relatively strong reference rates by the central bank
· Sylvia Ma
China’s offshore yuan hits 3-year high as Beijing signals policy support
Politburo’s pledge to stabilise growth and boost capital markets helps drive rally, reinforced by days of relatively strong reference rates by the central bank
· Sylvia Ma
CNBC Daily Open: Iran-U.S. tensions, China's factory data and a steady Bank of Japan
Hello, this is Justina Lee writing to you from Singapore, filling in for Leonie.
· Justina Lee
PH defense posture deters China from using force
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of National Defense (DND) is strengthening the Philippines’ deterrence posture in the West Philippine Sea to complement diplomatic protests lodged by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) against China’s aggression.
· Kurt Dela Peña
Tesla denies sale of China business amid SpaceX merger buzz
Employees work at the Tesla Gigafactory in Shanghai during a government-organized media trip on April 14. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
AFP tracking reported Chinese warship, unmanned vessel in PH EEZ
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Friday it is tracking reports of a Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessel and an unmanned surface vessel allegedly operating within the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ), following a Reuters report on an encounter involving a com…
· Gabryelle Dumalag
Xi Jinping urges Chinese armed forces to ‘strengthen military application’ of AI
Xi was speaking ahead of the PLA’s 99th anniversary and his comments offer a rare insight into how its modernisation is progressing
· Amber Wang
Xi Jinping urges Chinese armed forces to ‘strengthen military application’ of AI
Xi was speaking ahead of the PLA’s 99th anniversary and his comments offer a rare insight into how its modernisation is progressing
· Amber Wang
How US Senate Russia sanctions could spell 100% tariffs for India, China
A sweeping package of new Russian sanctions has cleared its first hurdle in the United States Congress, and, if passed, could trigger huge tariffs for countries such as India and China which continue to buy oil from Moscow.
· Erin Hale
China’s Xiaomi takes aim at Tesla, staking 23% lower price on premium SUV
Aggressive comparative pricing for SkyNomad series linked to Xiaomi’s 550,000-unit sales target this year, Deutsche Bank says
· Daniel Ren
China’s Xiaomi takes aim at Tesla, staking 23% lower price on premium SUV
Aggressive comparative pricing for SkyNomad series linked to Xiaomi’s 550,000-unit sales target this year, Deutsche Bank says
· Daniel Ren
Paralysis inspires Chinese man to build mind-controlled wheelchair that wins top prize
The true value of innovation lies in empowering those who refuse to be confined by fate, says Wang
· Zoey Zhang
Paralysis inspires Chinese man’s award-winning, mind-controlled wheelchair
The true value of innovation lies in empowering those who refuse to be confined by fate, says Wang
· Zoey Zhang
Deepfake dangers: how can Hong Kong schools protect students from image abuse?
Deepfake apps can produce sexualised fake images within minutes, and child-protection experts are urging schools and families to take this seriously
· Salomé Grouard
Are Hong Kong schools equipped to tackle deepfake sexual abuse?
Deepfake apps can produce sexualised fake images within minutes, and child-protection experts are urging schools and families to take this seriously
· Salomé Grouard
China’s manufacturing sector falters in July as growth momentum cools
Beijing faces renewed pressure to ramp up support as PMI falls to 49.2, a day after leadership signalled it would accelerate fiscal spending
· Alice Li
China’s manufacturing sector falters in July as growth momentum cools
Beijing faces renewed pressure to ramp up support as PMI falls to 49.2, a day after leadership signalled it would accelerate fiscal spending
· Alice Li
Kolmar’s China plant wins first overseas good manufacturing practice recognition
Kolmar Korea said Friday its Wuxi plant in China has received Cosmetic Good Manufacturing Practice recognition from South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, becoming the first overseas cosmetics factory operated by a Korean manufacturer to earn the designation.
· Lee Han-gyoul
Today in Korean history
1943 -- Japan begins conscripting Koreans into the military during its colonial rule of the Korean Peninsula. Japan's leaders had long hesitated to implement a conscription system in Korea after the annexation of the country in 1910 due to fears that Koreans, once armed as part of the Japanese military, could revolt…
· Choi Kyong-ae
Copper may hit new high as AI demand collides with deadly storms, strategists say
Deadly storms that have disrupted copper mines in Chile could amplify market strains, strategists say, as the U.S. and China battle for supply of the critical industrial metal, in turn pushing prices higher.
· Hugh Leask
‘Trade friction’: Beijing is turning up the heat on Australian iron ore
Billionaire Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue Metals Group has become the latest major mining company targeted by China’s push to force down iron ore prices, putting future revenue from Australia’s most valuable export commodity under pressure.
· Nick Toscano
Chinese data challenges US-Iran war claims; bamboo vs desertification: SCMP’s 7 highlights
From a 10-hour A380 ordeal in China to a repaid 1947 wartime grain debt, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
· SCMP
Chinese data challenges US-Iran war claims; bamboo vs desertification: SCMP’s 7 highlights
From a 10-hour A380 ordeal in China to a repaid 1947 wartime grain debt, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
· SCMP
China expresses 'serious concern' over latest US trade restrictions
BEIJING, China — China's top trade official told his counterparts from the United States on Thursday Beijing had "serious concern" over Washington's latest trade restrictions, according to state media.
· Agence France-Presse
12 new Hong Kong restaurants, bakeries and cafes to try in August 2026
A flashy food court at Harbour City, a modern Korean joint and a Japanese yakitori chain’s new branch are among the new openings in August
· Lisa Cam
12 new Hong Kong restaurants, bakeries and cafes to try in August 2026
A flashy food court at Harbour City, a modern Korean joint and a Japanese yakitori chain’s new branch are among the new openings in August
· Lisa Cam
Chinese manufacturing slows in July in first contraction in 5 months
A worker prepares aluminum panels for coating at a factory of Kam Pin Industrial (HK) Ltd, in Dongguan city in southern China’s Guangdong province on Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan,File)
· Chan Ho Him
Moving out of Hong Kong would be a bad idea for HSBC and StanChart
Readers discuss a proposal that two of Hong Kong’s note-issuing banks should relocate, and employment protections in the digital age
· Letters
Moving out of Hong Kong would be a bad idea for HSBC and StanChart
Readers discuss a proposal that two of Hong Kong’s note-issuing banks should relocate, and employment protections in the digital age
· Letters
Elite company: the listed firms that were China’s most valuable before CXMT
Chipmaker’s ascent to highest market capitalisation ends two decades on top for energy conglomerates, lenders and consumer brands
· Judy Xue
Elite company: the listed firms that were China’s most valuable before CXMT
Chipmaker’s ascent to highest market capitalisation ends two decades on top for energy conglomerates, lenders and consumer brands
· Judy Xue
World-renowned climber Nirmal Purja among 10 feared missing after avalanche on Pakistan mountain
Expedition on Broad Peak includes mountaineers from Nepal, the US, Pakistan, Oman and China
· Guardian staff with agencies
Southwest China landslide death toll rises to 51 as search and rescue continues
The Chongqing disaster two weeks ago swept away several residential buildings and buried others in gigantic boulders and mud
· William Zheng
Southwest China landslide death toll rises to 51 as search and rescue continues
The Chongqing disaster two weeks ago swept away several residential buildings and buried others in gigantic boulders and mud
· William Zheng
U.S. and China discuss trade and rare earths in call ahead of Xi visit
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he held a call Thursday with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng to lay the groundwork for President Xi Jinping’s U.S. visit, a discussion that also touched on numerous flashpoints between the two countries.
· Daniel Flatley
Chinese dad sues online gaming companies for US$1.5 to force strict anti-addiction rules
Case attracts widespread attention, rallying support for Qin in his quest to urge these companies to strengthen regulations that protect minors
· Alice Yan
Chinese dad sues online gaming companies for US$1.5 to force strict anti-addiction rules
Case attracts widespread attention, rallying support for Qin in his quest to urge these companies to strengthen regulations that protect minors
· Alice Yan
China’s DUV lithography still lags ASML by four generations
Chinese pundits say it remains very far from the point that China's immersion deep ultraviolet machines can compete with ASML's.
· Jeff Pao
Could AI take your job? Some workers in China already know the answer
Across the country, workers are fearful about the impact of AI on their livelihoods in an increasingly fragile labour market
· Yu Chen Li, Amy Hawkins
10 missing after avalanche hits Broad Peak expedition in Pakistan
The group, led by ‘14 Peaks’ star Nirmal Purja, is made up of climbers from Nepal, the US, China, Pakistan and Oman
· Associated Press
10 missing after avalanche hits Broad Peak expedition in Pakistan
The group, led by ‘14 Peaks’ star Nirmal Purja, is made up of climbers from Nepal, the US, China, Pakistan and Oman
· Associated Press
China Scoffs At Iran Arms Transfer Report, After Trump Pours Cold Water On Allegation
China has given its response on Thursday to a prior Reuters investigation which strongly alleged that Beijing is preparing to transfer up to 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air-defense missile launchers MANPADS to Iran.
· Tyler Durden
Cross-border investment still ‘robust’ despite China’s growing controls: CICC
Beijing’s tightening scrutiny of overseas trading has not significantly harmed ‘legitimate’ cross-border investment flows, lender says
· Zoe SL Chan
Cross-border investment still ‘robust’ despite China’s growing controls: CICC
Beijing’s tightening scrutiny of overseas trading has not significantly harmed ‘legitimate’ cross-border investment flows, lender says
· Zoe SL Chan
Chinese surgical robots break into Vietnam market as Beijing takes aim at US dominance
Shipments to Asean have surged 246% this year as cross-border healthcare platforms pave way for manufacturers to challenge US giants like Intuitive Surgical
· Mia Nurmamat
Chinese surgical robots break into Vietnam market as Beijing takes aim at US dominance
Shipments to Asean have surged 246% this year as cross-border healthcare platforms pave way for manufacturers to challenge US giants like Intuitive Surgical
· Mia Nurmamat