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China's foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that the sovereignty and security of Saudi Arabia and other countries should be respected, in response to a question regarding recent Houthi attacks on the Kingdom.
With the Strait of Hormuz already disrupted, the Red Sea is now a critical alternative outlet for Gulf oil and other products.
23-year-old Chan Ho-hin earlier pleaded guilty to publishing 118 subversive messages on his social media accounts
23-year-old Chan Ho-hin earlier pleaded guilty to publishing 118 subversive messages on his social media accounts
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine military said Chinese coast guard personnel aboard a motorboat repeatedly struck a Filipino sailor on the head with a wooden baton Monday in a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, injuring him and damaging his smaller vessel.
Signing ceremony also marks first reciprocal visit by Central Asian cultural institution since city leader led delegation to region in June
Signing ceremony also marks first reciprocal visit by Central Asian cultural institution since city leader led delegation to region in June
Visitors at the booth for Moonshot’s Kimi K3 during World AI Conference in Shanghai, Friday, July 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Judge finds prosecutors failed to prove Luk Wing-ho, 27, was deliberately killed at his boxing gym
Judge finds prosecutors failed to prove Luk Wing-ho, 27, was deliberately killed at his boxing gym
PLA Daily says unmanned platforms have allowed Tokyo to circumvent constitutional constraints on military development
PLA Daily says unmanned platforms have allowed Tokyo to circumvent constitutional constraints on military development
MANILA, Philippines—The Department of National Defense (DND) on Monday condemned the latest incident involving the China Coast Guard (CCG) against the Philippine Navy personnel assigned to BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal.
MANILA, Philippines—The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) on Monday condemned the China Coast Guard’s “violent and unlawful” actions that left a Philippine serviceman injured.
HONG KONG — Oil scaled back gains after hitting its highest price in a month on Monday as Iran said diplomatic exchanges with the United States were ongoing via mediators despite renewed conflict in the Middle East.
Beijing is attempting to curb overcapacity and intense domestic price wars by ending a decade-long levy exemption on batteries
Beijing is attempting to curb overcapacity and intense domestic price wars by ending a decade-long levy exemption on batteries
Nasdaq’s 23-hour expansion and London’s round-the-clock push pile pressure on Hong Kong to rethink its shorter trading day
Female student aces entry exam and is admitted to prestigious Tsinghua after relaxed parents simply ensure she does her homework on time
Nasdaq’s 23-hour expansion and London’s round-the-clock push pile pressure on Hong Kong to rethink its shorter trading day
Female student aces entry exam and is admitted to prestigious Tsinghua after relaxed parents simply ensure she does her homework on time
BRUSSELS — The European Commission slapped Chinese e-commerce giant AliExpress with a record €550 million fine on Monday for failing to stop the sale of illegal and harmful products on its platform.
Hong Kong customs confiscates 240,000 suspected counterfeit items over eight weeks and warns of rise in young people trying to make ‘quick money’
Hong Kong customs confiscates 240,000 suspected counterfeit items over eight weeks and warns of rise in young people trying to make ‘quick money’
‘Head-of-state diplomacy provides irreplaceable strategic guidance’, foreign ministry says, after Marco Rubio downplays derailment fears
‘Head-of-state diplomacy provides irreplaceable strategic guidance’, foreign ministry says, after Marco Rubio downplays derailment fears
Data from mainland travel agency shows a sharp rise in inquiries for flights to Spain as losing fans deal with their side’s actions
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Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo’s co-director Anne Chan talks about slashed entry fees and fresh acts ahead of October’s HK$40 million event
Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo’s co-director Anne Chan talks about slashed entry fees and fresh acts ahead of October’s HK$40 million event
Long-range radar at Swallow Reef and new drones in Labuan aim to give Malaysia better oversight of its eastern waters
Long-range radar at Swallow Reef and new drones in Labuan aim to give Malaysia better oversight of its eastern waters
‘He passed away peacefully at the hospital, surrounded by the love of his family, after a period of declining health,’ daughter says
‘He passed away peacefully at the hospital, surrounded by the love of his family, after a period of declining health,’ daughter says
China's car market appears to be headed for its worst year since 2021, as consumer demand for passenger vehicles tumbles following record-high sales in 2025.
As Hong Kong, India and Japan show, sharp divergences within a market defy broad-brush generalisations
As Hong Kong, India and Japan show, sharp divergences within a market defy broad-brush generalisations
MANILA, Philippines — As if the monkey video wasn't enough, China once again displayed its aggressive behavior in another video, this time on the West Philippine Sea when a personnel from its Coast Guard hit a Philippine Navy personnel on the head with a wooden baton on Monday in the lastest clash between Manila and…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. deemed the artificial intelligence (AI)-generated video posted by Chinese state-run media that depicted Filipinos as monkeys unacceptable, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said on Monday.
Medical Council says Dr Tinny Ho to be struck off practitioners’ register for six months if she fails to finish three-year suspended sentence
Medical Council says Dr Tinny Ho to be struck off practitioners’ register for six months if she fails to finish three-year suspended sentence
MANILA, Philippines – A Philippine Navy personnel was injured after members of the China Coast Guard (CCG) allegedly assaulted him during a confrontation in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal on Monday, according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
ChocoZAP has 23 gyms in Hong Kong and aims to expand its network in the city to 100 by the end of this year. (Photo by Anne Chan)
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South Korea will look to return to the medal podium at the World Fencing Championships, which open Tuesday in Hong Kong, as the team builds toward the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
The Korea Biotechnology Industry Organization (KoreaBIO) called for closer bio supply chain cooperation between South Korea and Taiwan at BIO Asia-Taiwan 2026, highlighting the potential for deeper partnerships in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, digital health and startup investment.
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will not summon Chinese Ambassador to Manila Jing Quan over China Daily's AI-generated editorial depicting Filipinos as monkeys, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said.
European pilots are now wrapping up their long flight testing process for the C919, but it is still unclear when the jet might be certified, sources say
European pilots are now wrapping up their long flight testing process for the C919, but it is still unclear when the jet might be certified, sources say
A Honda Accord is displayed at the Beijing auto show in April: The Japanese carmaker, on July 20, announced it has extended its joint venture with China's GAC. (Photo by Shizuka Tanabe)