54 m. ago Hong Kong’s Han Academy aims to repay parents after ‘white knight’ steps in

Despite the intervention and agreed payment plan, concerns persist over the independent school that was reported to be HK$100 million in debt.

Events

2 h. ago How China is adeptly playing the ace up its sleeve, rare earth minerals, in US trade deal

Until the US-China trade war abates and Beijing eases more rare earth export controls, American buyers are expected to take a skittish long-term view of Chinese sourcing.

Politics

3 h. ago China’s Zhipu eyes expansion via Belt and Road Initiative as global AI market heats up

Zhipu AI’s plan reflects intensifying efforts by both Chinese and US companies to widen the global adoption of their AI systems.

Politics

4 h. ago China reveals tech ‘breakthrough’ behind Pakistan’s hypersonic strike on India

Chinese missiles were used by Pakistan to destroy an Indian air defence system last week in what is believed to be their first combat use.

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4 h. ago Chinese, Mongolian youth exchange enhances dialogue and cooperation in Beijing

Chinese, Mongolian youth exchange enhances dialogue and cooperation in Beijing  news.cgtn.com

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4 h. ago Chinese boy holds food counter as strong winds hit parents’ restaurant

The boy first held down the food counter before going into the shop to turn off the power supply.

Society

4 h. ago Tencent posts strong quarterly revenue as Chinese video gaming giant bets big on AI

The tech giant reported US$25 billion in revenue for the first quarter, its largest ever for a three-month period, beating estimates.

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4 h. ago Tencent posts best quarter on record as world’s largest video games publisher bets on AI

The tech giant reported US$25 billion in revenue for the first quarter, its largest ever for a three-month period, beating estimates.

Politics

4 h. ago Tariffs plunged Chinese imports to lowest levels since the pandemic

Tariffs plunged Chinese imports to lowest levels since the pandemic  USA Today

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5 h. ago Beijing summons JD.com, Meituan, Alibaba’s Ele.me as food delivery feud heats up

Five government agencies, led by the State Administration for Market Regulation, urged the instant commerce giants to follow competition regulation.

Society

5 h. ago Beijing tells food delivery giants to simmer down as feud gets too hot to handle

Beijing tells food delivery giants to simmer down as feud gets too hot to handle  South China Morning Post

Society

6 h. ago China’s BYD becomes Singapore’s favourite car brand, outselling Toyota for first time

The Chinese EV maker has surged ahead in the first four months of 2025, leaving Toyota and Tesla trailing behind.

Politics

7 h. ago Mystery of Chinese satellite: Did Beijing feed Pakistan live war intel during border strikes?

Mystery of Chinese satellite: Did Beijing feed Pakistan live war intel during border strikes?  Business Today

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8 h. ago Chinese hospital offers IVF for single women, allows them to meet, evaluate sperm donors

Revelations spark passionate online discussions, with many single women advocating for policymakers to allow access to legal IVF services.

Politics

8 h. ago Ghost in the machine? Rogue communication devices found in Chinese inverters

Ghost in the machine? Rogue communication devices found in Chinese inverters  Reuters

Politics

8 h. ago HSBC’s Hong Kong unit Hang Seng Bank lays off staff as part of sweeping revamp

Some departments lose up to 20 per cent of their staff, while the hardest-hit team is cut in half, sources say.

Politics

8 h. ago Exclusive: Tesla to resume shipping Chinese parts for Cybercab, Semi production in the US, source says

Exclusive: Tesla to resume shipping Chinese parts for Cybercab, Semi production in the US, source says  Reuters

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9 h. ago Hong Kong Legco to hold special meeting for subsidiary security legislation

Minister urges lawmakers to expedite oversight process for already enacted subsidiary legislation for domestic national security law.

Events

9 h. ago China reasserts India border claims with fresh list of ‘standard’ place names

More than a dozen mountains are among the new spots assigned Chinese names in Arunachal Pradesh, known in China as Zangnan.

Politics

10 h. ago Kashmir conflict: the Chinese warplanes and weapons used by Pakistan

China is Pakistan’s biggest arms supplier, and its fighter jets and missiles played a key role in last week’s military exchanges with India.

Events