Hong Kong high-speed rail link sets record as passenger trips top 16m in 6 months
In response to rising demand, MTRC Corp teams up with Plaza Premium Group to open upgraded business class lounge at West Kowloon terminus
· Eric Jiang
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Hong Kong high-speed rail link sets record as passenger trips top 16m in 6 months
In response to rising demand, MTRC Corp teams up with Plaza Premium Group to open upgraded business class lounge at West Kowloon terminus
· Eric Jiang
Shanghai to launch ‘choke point’ tech funds, relax pre-profit listing rules in key sectors
The city will unveil dedicated funds and new offshore yuan channels while allowing pre-profit AI and nuclear fusion start-ups to list on the Star Market
· Mia Nurmamat
Shanghai to launch ‘choke point’ tech funds, relax pre-profit listing rules in key sectors
The city will unveil dedicated funds and new offshore yuan channels while allowing pre-profit AI and nuclear fusion start-ups to list on the Star Market
· Mia Nurmamat
Hong Kong’s competition watchdog tightens tender clauses to target bid-rigging
Under revised legal tools, bidders who sign tender documents will have to make statutory declaration they have not engaged in collusion
· Matthew Cheng
Hong Kong’s competition watchdog tightens tender clauses to target bid-rigging
Under revised legal tools, bidders who sign tender documents will have to make statutory declaration they have not engaged in collusion
· Matthew Cheng
US sanctions on 39 Hong Kong, mainland Chinese officials will remain in place: Rubio
President Donald Trump allowed emergency declaration to expire because ‘circumstances had changed’, US secretary of state says
· Connor Mycroft
US sanctions on 39 Hong Kong, mainland Chinese officials will remain in place: Rubio
President Donald Trump allowed emergency declaration to expire because ‘circumstances had changed’, US secretary of state says
· Connor Mycroft
Global AI experts push back on US ‘distillation’ claims against Moonshot’s Kimi K3 model
Researchers point to the lack of evidence for any distillation claims, while some highlight Kimi K3’s technical innovations
· Xinmei Shen
On tariffs, China and US ask industry a US$30 billion question
As President Xi and President Trump prepare for an expected summit, trade officials are weighing public input on reciprocal duty cuts
· Xinyi Wu
On tariffs, China and US ask industry a US$30 billion question
As President Xi and President Trump prepare for an expected summit, trade officials are weighing public input on reciprocal duty cuts
· Xinyi Wu
Why Trump’s claim that Beijing meddled in US election hasn’t put ties on ice
Leaders’ commitment to stability holds as China likely views his remarks as domestic political theatre, analysts say
· Fan Chen
Why Trump’s claim that Beijing meddled in US election hasn’t put ties on ice
Leaders’ commitment to stability holds as China likely views his remarks as domestic political theatre, analysts say
· Fan Chen
How China can safeguard visual heritage against Western luxury brand exploitation
Traditional motifs in the public domain belong to humanity’s shared artistic heritage and can be used freely, expert notes
· Zoey Zhang
How China can safeguard visual heritage against Western luxury brand exploitation
Traditional motifs in the public domain belong to humanity’s shared artistic heritage and can be used freely, expert notes
· Zoey Zhang
Philippines: No permission-seeking in 2024 Ayungin ‘understanding’ with China
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· Bea Cupin
BREAKING: China Coast Guard fires water cannon at BFAR vessel
Another attack by the China Coast Guard on a Philippine vessel. For two minutes, the China Coast Guard fired a water cannon at a vessel of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. The two Philippine vessels were delivering aid to Filipino fisherfolk in Bajo de Masinloc. The Philippine Coast Guard said no injur…
· The Manila Times
Chinese diplomats leave ALP conference after bid to eject Taiwan officials
Topic:Foreign Affairs
· Stephen Dziedzic
China’s Geely partners with Ford to revive Spain plant and deepen European EV drive
Tie-up breathes new life into plant near Valencia and signals Chinese carmakers’ stepped-up push to go global amid tariff pressures
· Daniel Ren
China’s Geely partners with Ford to revive Spain plant and deepen European EV drive
Tie-up breathes new life into plant near Valencia and signals Chinese carmakers’ stepped-up push to go global amid tariff pressures
· Daniel Ren
US eyes ban on Chinese humanoid robots as US-China tech rivalry intensifies
US House has passed a bill banning the military from using Chinese bots, as Washington ramps up restrictions on Chinese-made technology
· Richard Chen
US eyes ban on Chinese humanoid robots as US-China tech rivalry intensifies
US House has passed a bill banning the military from using Chinese bots, as Washington ramps up restrictions on Chinese-made technology
· Richard Chen
China ditch Fifa Asean Cup, will face North Korea, Palestine in Asian Cup warm-up
Hong Kong and China also discovered on Thursday who they will face in the men’s and women’s football group stages at the Asian Games
· Andrew Scott
China ditch Fifa Asean Cup, will face North Korea, Palestine in Asian Cup warm-up
Hong Kong and China also discovered on Thursday who they will face in the men’s and women’s football group stages at the Asian Games
· Andrew Scott
S. Korea holds ceremony marking return of lion statues to China
A ceremony marking the return of a pair of Qing Dynasty stone lion statues from a Seoul museum to the Chinese government took place Thursday, officials said.
· Yonhap
Herzog & de Meuron makes second donation to Hong Kong’s M+ museum
Global architecture firm donates more than 200 archival items to art museum, which it designed, with exhibition slated for early September
· Ambrose Li
Herzog & de Meuron makes second donation to Hong Kong’s M+ museum
Global architecture firm donates more than 200 archival items to art museum, which it designed, with exhibition slated for early September
· Ambrose Li
Moonshot AI accessed Nvidia's chips despite Chinese export ban, White House official says
A White House official has accused Chinese AI company Moonshot of accessing Nvidia's advanced chips, despite export controls banning them from doing so.
· Kai Nicol-Schwarz
China's Geely to make EVs at Ford plant in Spain under new joint venture
China automaker Geely will build electric vehicles at a Ford Motor plant in Spain under a new manufacturing joint venture in Europe, the companies announced Thursday.
· Michael Wayland
Path opened for Malaysian firms to pursue secondary share listings in Hong Kong
Malaysia’s Capital A Berhad, which runs travel app AirAsia Move and food brand Santan, is eyeing a dual listing in the city, government says
· Enoch Yiu
Hong Kong exchange clears path for listings by Malaysian firms
Malaysia’s Capital A Berhad, which runs travel app AirAsia Move and food brand Santan, is eyeing a dual listing in the city, government says
· Enoch Yiu
Removing Chinese telecoms gear in EU to cost far more than official estimates: report
GSMA Intelligence says move will cost up to US$46 billion, roughly 3 times as much as European Commission has suggested
· Huizhao Huang
Removing Chinese telecoms gear in EU to exceed official cost estimates: report
GSMA Intelligence says move will cost up to US$46 billion, roughly 3 times as much as European Commission has suggested
· Huizhao Huang
WATCH: China Coast Guard fires water cannon at PH vessel in Masinloc
A China Coast Guard vessel blasted a Philippine government ship with a water cannon for over two minutes while it was conducting a fuel and food mission for Filipino fishermen near Bajo de Masinloc, Philippine authorities said on July 23, 2026. VIDEO BY THE PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD
· The Manila Times
Son of ex-Chinese official jailed for 6 years, 9 months for deception, laundering
Judge says Xiao Rui undermined the effectiveness of cash-for-residency scheme by deceiving Immigration Department into granting him visa
· Brian Wong
Son of ex-Chinese official jailed for 6 years, 9 months for deception, laundering
Judge says Xiao Rui undermined the effectiveness of cash-for-residency scheme by deceiving Immigration Department into granting him visa
· Brian Wong
Hong Kong Disneyland rolls out afternoon tickets, extra cooling to beat the heat
Park offers discounted 4pm entry ticket, installs about 860 fans, portable air conditioners, mist cooling systems and additional shading blinds
· Wynna Wong
Hong Kong Disneyland rolls out afternoon tickets, extra cooling to beat the heat
Park offers discounted 4pm entry ticket, installs about 860 fans, portable air conditioners, mist cooling systems and additional shading blinds
· Wynna Wong
S. Korea holds ceremony marking return of lion statues to China
SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- A ceremony marking the return of a pair of Qing Dynasty stone lion statues from a Seoul museum to the Chinese government took place Thursday, officials said.
· Lee Minji
Chinese student accepted into top university without tutoring | South China Morning Post
Female student aces entry exam and is admitted to prestigious Tsinghua after relaxed parents simply ensure she does her homework on time.
Democratic lawmakers propose bank funded by China tariffs to boost US manufacturing
Exclusive: Ro Khanna says ‘reindustrialization’ effort would provide grants, loans and investments to smaller businesses
· Michael Sainato
China’s tech firms turn the global AI boom into opportunity amid fierce rivalry at home
China’s AI model developers, optical-module makers and warehouse-robot suppliers are taking different routes to reach global markets
· Howard Liu
China’s tech firms turn the global AI boom into opportunity amid fierce rivalry at home
China’s AI model developers, optical-module makers and warehouse-robot suppliers are taking different routes to reach global markets
· Howard Liu
Hong Kong’s continually evolving Japanese bar scene, with a twist
The likes of Bar De Luxe, Bar Anima and Mizunara: The Library are blending diverse traditions with omotenashi and ichigo ichie experiences
· Josiah Ng
Hong Kong’s continually evolving Japanese bar scene, with a twist
The likes of Bar De Luxe, Bar Anima and Mizunara: The Library are blending diverse traditions with omotenashi and ichigo ichie experiences
· Josiah Ng
DFA: Ayungin deal does not require China’s approval for PH missions
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday clarified that the Philippines does not need China’s permission to conduct rotation and resupply missions to Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal.
· Gabryelle Dumalag
Ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams targeted in bonkers Chinese AI videos with fake voiceover claiming ‘I am Jesus Christ’
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· Hannah Fierick, Natalie O'Neill
Hong Kong checks ‘almost every book shipment from Taiwan’
Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council says increase in inspections followed amendments to implementation rules of Hong Kong’s national security law
· Matthew Cheng
Hong Kong checks ‘almost every book shipment from Taiwan’
Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council says increase in inspections followed amendments to implementation rules of Hong Kong’s national security law
· Matthew Cheng
Ukraine fencers furious as Russia flag, anthem return to World Championships
Sport allows athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete as part of a team and under their own flag in Hong Kong
· Mike Chan