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Gaza’s health ministry said Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, was arrested on Friday along with dozens of other staff.

Politics

18 hours ago Famed China hotel faces backlash over US$40 coffee and cake, includes tour

Famed China hotel faces backlash over US$40 coffee and cake, includes tour  South China Morning Post

Society

9 hours ago China lottery man loses US$1.4 million win as shop boss says cousin bought tickets

China lottery man loses US$1.4 million win as shop boss says cousin bought tickets  South China Morning Post

Economics

35 hours ago China Olympic champions Fan, Chen stun table tennis fans with ‘retirement’ posts

China Olympic champions Fan, Chen stun table tennis fans with ‘retirement’ posts  South China Morning Post

Sport

1 hour ago Tehran says 2025 ‘important year’ for nuclear issue as China, Iran FMs meet in Beijing

Tehran says 2025 ‘important year’ for nuclear issue as China, Iran FMs meet in Beijing  The Indian Express

Events

37 hours ago China launches icebreaker to help forge path in research and Arctic influence

China launches icebreaker to help forge path in research and Arctic influence  South China Morning Post

Technology

39 hours ago Union Hospital leads collaborative effort to advance liver cancer management in Asia

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Union Hospital recently hosted an international pre-conference event for LEAD APAC 2024, held on October 26, convening experts from across the Asia-Pacific to address the escalating challenge of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in the region.   As part of a tour to Union Hospital organised for international HCC experts, a sharing session was held to focus on the potential of advanced technologies, integrated healthcare models and public awareness campaigns in improving liver cancer outcomes.  Key contributions came from Prof. Henry Chan Lik-yuen, Deputy Chief Hospital Manager at Union Hospital of Hong Kong, and Prof. Xie Qing of Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai. Their insights reinforced the value of cross-institutional collaboration in tackling this critical healthcare issue. The Asia-Pacific region carries a substantial share of the global liver cancer burden, with China alone representing nearly half of all cases ...

Science

42 hours ago Travellers can take driverless cars from major Hong Kong bridge by end of 2025

Airport Authority says journey from local checkpoint at Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge to 11 Skies complex could take only three minutes.

Transport

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Los cubanos que deseen viajar a China no tendrán que pagar por su visado a partir de 2025  Diario 14ymedio

Politics

17 hours ago Prices slashed again in China’s EV sector, threatening unprofitable carmakers

Prices slashed again in China’s EV sector, threatening unprofitable carmakers  South China Morning Post

Economics

6 hours ago China’s final 2024 rocket fails but it’s still a record year for launches

China’s final 2024 rocket fails but it’s still a record year for launches  South China Morning Post

Events

7 hours ago Political outlook turbulent for Taiwan after reform bills prompt brawls, protests

Analysts warn of deep divisions and governance crisis after Taiwanese opposition pushes through three bills that curb powers of ruling DPP.

Politics

19 hours ago The economic legacy of India’s Manmohan Singh: transformative reforms, but hurdles remain

Experts argue that India should strengthen the late former PM’s legacy by focusing on privatisation and improving education and healthcare.

Economics

8 hours ago Aid reaches south Khartoum in Sudan civil war amid humanitarian crisis

Civilians in the paramilitary RSF held capital of Sudan received their first aid convoy since the war began 20 months ago, volunteers said.

Events

9 hours ago China names senior UN representative Dai Bing as new South Korean ambassador

Dai, 57, has no background in East Asian affairs, but his experience of international issues may be an asset, analysts say.

Politics

24 hours ago China launches investigation into beef imports as local price of the meat falls

China launches investigation into beef imports as local price of the meat falls  South China Morning Post

Economics

9 hours ago Pakistan warns Taliban of air strikes over future attacks as Afghanistan vows revenge

Islamabad has affirmed more retribution against TTP if cross-border assaults continue, further inflaming Kabul ties despite ongoing talks.

Events

10 hours ago Hong Kong’s premium taxi fleets could be in line for quality service logo

Chief of Quality Tourism Services Association says another aim for 2025 is to promote ‘Halal-friendly’ accreditation among local restaurants.

Politics

24 hours ago China launches investigation into beef imports as price of local meat falls

China launches investigation into beef imports as price of local meat falls  South China Morning Post

Economics

10 hours ago South Korean prosecutors: Yoon authorised ‘shooting’ during martial law bid

Suspended president Yoon Suk-yeol authorised the military to fire their weapons if needed to enter parliament, according to prosecutors.

Events

11 hours ago Former Singapore tycoon Lim Oon Kuin declared bankrupt after oil empire crumbled

Lim and his two children were issued a bankruptcy order last week, according to the government gazette.

Politics

42 hours ago Hong Kong’s IPO boom awaits in 2025 as regulatory boost, interest rates align, bankers say

Deloitte forecasts Hong Kong IPO volume to surge 71 per cent to US$19.3 billion in 2025.

Economics

13 hours ago China’s faith in Djibouti is paying off, but could Red Sea crisis muddy the waters?

Djibouti’s key location has buoyed Chinese firms in ports and transport, but some fear the Red Sea crisis may not be all silver lining.

Events

11 hours ago China se compromete a mantener un crecimiento industrial constante en 2025

China se compromete a mantener un crecimiento industrial constante en 2025  CGTN

Politics

13 hours ago Could Red Sea crisis muddy the waters for Chinese businesses in Djibouti?

Could Red Sea crisis muddy the waters for Chinese businesses in Djibouti?  South China Morning Post

Events

12 hours ago ‘Sundatang revolution’: a Malaysian artist’s quest to revive the lost sound of Sabah

Mcfeddy Simon, better known as Gindung, is on a mission to restore the two-stringed lute’s place in the state’s musical heritage.

Politics

15 hours ago LGBTQ rights, deepfake threats, falling fertility: Asia’s gender equality landscape in 2024

In 2024, Asia’s gender equality landscape saw advancements in LGBTQ rights amid alarming rates of violence against women, highlighting ongoing challenges.

Events

12 hours ago Esta marca llegará a Europa en 2025, pero en China ya es un éxito: 100.000 usuarios en 72 horas

Esta marca llegará a Europa en 2025, pero en China ya es un éxito: 100.000 usuarios en 72 horas  Híbridos y Eléctricos

Politics

15 hours ago Slovakia threatens Ukraine with power cuts if Russian gas flows stop as tensions deepen

Prime Minister Robert Fico’s warning comes as the gas transit deal between Russia and Ukraine is set to expire at the end of the year.

Events

14 hours ago Luces y sombras de la economía en 2025: China y Europa estarán en el lado oscuro

Luces y sombras de la economía en 2025: China y Europa estarán en el lado oscuro  elEconomista

Politics

18 hours ago Survivors recall moment of Azerbaijani jet crash: ‘I thought the plane was going to fall apart’

‘He (the captain) warned that there would be a hard landing and asked us to be ready and prepare the passengers,’ a flight attendant said.

Events

15 hours ago It was East Asia: Chinese scientist challenges ‘out of Africa’ theory of human evolution

Evolutionary biologist Huang Shi argues that lack of genetic diversity among East Asians suggests they are real ancestors of modern humans.

Politics

19 hours ago Azerbaijani and US officials suggest plane that crashed may have been hit by weapons fire

Assessments echoed those made by outside aviation experts who blamed Wednesday’s crash on Russia.

Events

15 hours ago ‘Out of Africa’? Not so, says Chinese scientist challenging evolutionary theory

‘Out of Africa’? Not so, says Chinese scientist challenging evolutionary theory  South China Morning Post

Politics

21 hours ago Ukraine’s Zelensky urges China to put pressure on North Korea over troops in Russia

North Korea should not lose people in European battles, Zelensky said. ‘This can be influenced ... by Korea’s neighbours, especially China’.

Events

16 hours ago China’s Communist Party finds room for younger faces on promotions ladder

China’s Communist Party finds room for younger faces on promotions ladder  South China Morning Post

Politics

21 hours ago Ukraine’s Zelensky urges China to put pressure on North Korea over troops

Ukraine’s Zelensky urges China to put pressure on North Korea over troops  South China Morning Post

Events

17 hours ago Being Chinese | No stereotypes please, overseas Chinese students are a wonderful mix

Being Chinese | No stereotypes please, overseas Chinese students are a wonderful mix  South China Morning Post

Politics

18 hours ago “Shen Yun 2025”, el espectáculo de danza china que llegará al Conjunto Santander

“Shen Yun 2025”, el espectáculo de danza china que llegará al Conjunto Santander  UDG TV

Politics

30 hours ago At least 1 loud bang before plane went down, passenger on crashed Azerbaijan airliner says

Four sources with knowledge of the preliminary findings of Azerbaijan’s investigation say Russian air defences had mistakenly shot it down.

Events

21 hours ago What will China’s new mega dam mean for India ties and Tibetan ecosystem?

What will China’s new mega dam mean for India ties and Tibetan ecosystem?  South China Morning Post

Politics

30 hours ago Azerbaijan plane crashed ‘due to physical and technical external interference’: airline

Four sources with knowledge of the preliminary findings of the investigation had said Russian air defences had mistakenly shot it down.

Events

21 hours ago VOA Russian: Washington, Moscow, Beijing to form complicated strategic triangle in 2025

VOA Russian: Washington, Moscow, Beijing to form complicated strategic triangle in 2025  VOA Asia

Politics

32 hours ago China’s launches new warship tipped to become world’s first ‘drone carrier’

China’s launches new warship tipped to become world’s first ‘drone carrier’  South China Morning Post

Events

21 hours ago VOA Mandarin: Biden's China policy legacy to include export controls, sanctions, tariffs

VOA Mandarin: Biden's China policy legacy to include export controls, sanctions, tariffs  VOA Asia

Politics

32 hours ago Public whipping in Malaysia sparks outrage, raising questions about sharia courts

The construction worker was caned for being in “close proximity” to a woman who was not his wife, igniting outrage from human rights organisations.

Events

22 hours ago Israeli troops forcibly remove staff, patients from northern Gaza hospital, officials say

Patients and staff forced to strip outside Kamal Adwan Hospital, Gaza health ministry says, but Israel denies claims it entered complex.

Politics

33 hours ago China’s military launches amphibious assault ship that can carry fighter jets

China’s military launches amphibious assault ship that can carry fighter jets  South China Morning Post

Events

25 hours ago Best China Stocks 2025: Tesla Rivals, Travel Plays Near Buy Points Amid Trump Tariff Fears

Best China Stocks 2025: Tesla Rivals, Travel Plays Near Buy Points Amid Trump Tariff Fears  Investor's Business Daily

Politics

35 hours ago Malaysians cast doubt on Anwar’s rising approval rate as reforms and economy stall

Although a recent poll showed the prime minister’s rating rise to 54 per cent, many online said it did not reflect their frustrations.

Events