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Shipments to Asean have surged 246% this year as cross-border healthcare platforms pave way for manufacturers to challenge US giants like Intuitive Surgical
Shipments to Asean have surged 246% this year as cross-border healthcare platforms pave way for manufacturers to challenge US giants like Intuitive Surgical
China's factory activity unexpectedly contracted in July, snapping four straight months of expansion as the export rush that powered a second-quarter rebound began to unwind, piling pressure on Beijing to boost domestic demand.
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee attends a question and answer session at the Legislative Council in January 2024. © Reuters
To achieve the plan’s proposed sport-related objectives, focused action in areas such as facilities development and talent cultivation is needed
To achieve the plan’s proposed sport-related objectives, focused action in areas such as facilities development and talent cultivation is needed
The Pentagon’s push for mandatory hormone testing raises questions about the future of humans on the battlefield
The Pentagon’s push for mandatory hormone testing raises questions about the future of humans on the battlefield
Discover Hong Kong’s hidden tea legacy, predating British influence, as local enthusiasts revive ancient cultivation and traditions
Discover Hong Kong’s hidden tea legacy, predating British influence, as local enthusiasts revive ancient cultivation and traditions
FIE decision to have city replace Shanghai on circuit welcomed by athletes, officials after its successful staging of World Championships
FIE decision to have city replace Shanghai on circuit welcomed by athletes, officials after its successful staging of World Championships
The engineering feat marks the longest continuous underwater excavation achieved by a drilling machine of its kind, state media reports
The engineering feat marks the longest continuous underwater excavation achieved by a drilling machine of its kind, state media reports
Shein won Beijing's approval for a Hong Kong listing after it publicly embraced the Chinese roots it spent years playing down. Now investors are questioning whether that blessing can carry a $40-billion-plus valuation for a company whose growth engine has stalled.
HKMA survey is a wake-up call for the city’s financial sector to embrace cryptographic agility before it’s too late
HKMA survey is a wake-up call for the city’s financial sector to embrace cryptographic agility before it’s too late
Ellen Joyce Loo was a fearless musician who championed mental health and LGBTQ rights, and whose artistry continues to inspire
Ellen Joyce Loo was a fearless musician who championed mental health and LGBTQ rights, and whose artistry continues to inspire
Housing prices in the city have risen for 13 consecutive months, but analysts expect the market to lose steam amid weaker investor sentiment
Housing prices in the city have risen for 13 consecutive months, but analysts expect the market to lose steam amid weaker investor sentiment
Sarah Rogers says Asia would remain a priority for US-funded broadcasters, despite continuing turmoil and reduced operations at the agency
Sarah Rogers says Asia would remain a priority for US-funded broadcasters, despite continuing turmoil and reduced operations at the agency
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AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP China SeriesPLA 99th AnniversaryAs the People’s Liberation Army marks its 99th anniversary on August 1, one year from the deadline for its centenary goals, its evolution highlights the past, present and future of China’s military strategy. Updated: 31 Jul, 2026Advertisement[1]The PL…
AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP China SeriesPLA 99th AnniversaryAs the People’s Liberation Army marks its 99th anniversary on August 1, one year from the deadline for its centenary goals, its evolution highlights the past, present and future of China’s military strategy. Updated: 31 Jul, 2026Advertisement[1]The PL…
BEIJING — One of the Chinese economy's few growth drivers lost steam in July, according to the latest survey of businesses by China Beige Book.
From revolutionary group to hi-tech machine, the PLA’s transformation has been a long pursuit of strength and self-reliance
From revolutionary group to hi-tech machine, the PLA’s transformation has been a long pursuit of strength and self-reliance
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Sales of the iPhone, Apple's main revenue driver, climbed 21.7% in the June quarter. © Reuters
Far from stifling development, China’s export portfolio indicates a positive-sum diffusion of industrial growth
Far from stifling development, China’s export portfolio indicates a positive-sum diffusion of industrial growth
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Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, left, spoke with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on July 30. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)
Two Shanghai companies and a Chinese executive targeted as Washington expands pressure campaign from Iranian oil to aviation and cargo
Two Shanghai companies and a Chinese executive targeted as Washington expands pressure campaign from Iranian oil to aviation and cargo
United Nations Security Council started the process on Thursday to pick its new secretary general as successor to Antonio Guterres
Published 31 July 2026 5:35am
The US Treasury Department on Thursday imposed sanctions on six entities and individuals in China, India, Russia and Iran accused of supporting Iran’s Mahan Air, which Washington says has long facilitated the movement of IRGC-Quds Force personnel, weapons and military equipment.
Israel and China rarely view Middle East security through the same strategic lens. Their approaches to Iran, the United States, regional alliances and the international order often point in different directions.
Some of America's biggest technology companies are pushing Washington to make open artificial intelligence a national priority as China continues to build its lead in the space.
Beijing has lodged an official protest with New Zealand’s Foreign Ministry over controversial remarks made by the country’s top diplomat, Winston Peters, to a Chinese-born MP during a heated parliamentary exchange.
Liu Jinsong, then director-general of the Asian Affairs Department at China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is seen with reporters in Beijing in November 2025. © Kyodo
An N700ST high-speed rail car is rolled out during a ceremony on July 30 at Hitachi's Kasado Works in Kudamatsu, Japan. (Photo by Hideaki Ryugen)
BRUSSELS — China helped transform Germany's automakers into global giants, delivering decades of strong sales and billions in profits. Now, it's their biggest liability.
BEIJING (AP) — La cifra de muertos por un deslizamiento de tierra en el suroeste de China aumentó a 51, después de que los equipos de búsqueda concluyeran las labores de rastreo en tierra, informaron autoridades el jueves. Diez personas siguen desaparecidas.
BEIJING (AP) — The death toll from a landslide in southwestern China this month has risen to 51 after search crews ended a search on land, local authorities said Thursday. Ten people remain missing.
The Hangzhou-based firm will launch its listing in Shanghai next week, as a string of Chinese robotics firms pursue plans to go public