48 m. ago Chinese EV maker Zeekr plugs in to hybrids to tap into soaring sales

Zeekr, a premium electric vehicle (EV) unit of Geely Auto, has jumped on the hybrid technology bandwagon to widen its customer base amid rising competition in the world’s largest automotive market. The Hangzhou-based company has become the latest mainland Chinese EV assembler to launch plug-in hybrids, leaving Shanghai-headquartered Nio as the only domestic company making pure EVs. US carmaker Tesla, which produces cars on the mainland, is another maker of pure EVs. “Nearly all Chinese carmakers...

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1 hour ago EU summons Chinese ambassador over laser incident involving German aircraft

EU summons Chinese ambassador over laser incident involving German aircraft  Reuters

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2 h. ago Chinese nationals caught spying on Ukraine’s Neptune missile system for Beijing’s intelligence services

Chinese nationals caught spying on Ukraine’s Neptune missile system for Beijing’s intelligence services  Ukrinform

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2 h. ago Ukraine catches Chinese spies seeking to pass missile secrets to China's intelligence, SBU says

Ukraine catches Chinese spies seeking to pass missile secrets to China's intelligence, SBU says  The Kyiv Independent

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2 h. ago The rise and rise of India’s luxury property market: ‘no plateau in sight’

When Indian property developer DLF launched a housing project in Gurgaon on the outskirts of capital New Delhi last month, all the flats sold out within a week despite a minimum price tag of more than US$1 million – a figure that would have daunted most buyers until recently. The successful sale of the project called DLF Privana North in Gurugram followed two others over the 116-acre (47-hectare) residential development, DLF Privana South and DLF Privana West, each of which were sold out in 72...

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3 h. ago Beijing’s Triangular Play: Weaving Development, Diplomacy, and Multilateralism

Beijing’s Triangular Play: Weaving Development, Diplomacy, and Multilateralism  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

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3 h. ago Beijing condemns ‘discriminatory’ ban on Chinese purchases of US farmland

Beijing condemns ‘discriminatory’ ban on Chinese purchases of US farmland  Vanguard News

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3 h. ago Mainland standards may cut Hong Kong rail link costs by up to 40%: lawmakers

A new arrangement for building a major rail link in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis mega development can reduce costs by up to 40 per cent through leveraging mainland China’s lower wages and construction standards, lawmakers have said. Speaking to the Post on Wednesday, legislator Michael Tien Puk-sun said the financing agreement announced the previous day would satisfy the demand of Xia Baolong, Beijing’s top man on local affairs, to accelerate the development of the metropolis near the border...

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4 h. ago Beijing decries 'discriminatory' ban on Chinese purchases of US farmland

Beijing decries 'discriminatory' ban on Chinese purchases of US farmland  The Peninsula Qatar

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4 h. ago China denies giving Iran air defence systems after conflict with Israel

China has denied transferring surface-to-air missile batteries to Iran following Israel’s attacks on the Islamic Republic last month. The British-based platform Middle East Eye reported on Monday that Chinese air defence equipment had been sent to Iran after it struck a truce with Israel last month, citing an Arab official familiar with the intelligence. One source told the platform that China – the biggest recipient of Iran’s oil exports – had received payment in oil shipments, but the report...

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5 h. ago Taiwan holds huge war games to role play Chinese invasion scenarios

Taiwan holds huge war games to role play Chinese invasion scenarios  Al Jazeera

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5 h. ago Hong Kong firms invest in AI proficiency despite training budget cuts: survey

Hong Kong firms cut budgets for employee training amid economic uncertainties last year, but training hours increased in an effort to boost staff proficiency in new artificial intelligence tools. The findings were announced on Wednesday by the Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management, based on a survey of 115 local companies and organisations across 17 industries. The survey, conducted between January and April, aimed to understand the staff training needs of Hong Kong employers last...

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6 h. ago Mirae Asset Announces Launch of China Core TECH ETF (3448) to Capture China Innovation Leaders

Mirae Asset Announces Launch of China Core TECH ETF (3448) to Capture China Innovation Leaders  Yahoo Finance

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6 h. ago Indian dad, 55, elopes with son’s fiancée, 22, and takes off with family cash and gold.

A father of six from northern India has eloped with the fiancée of his teenage son and taken off with the family’s gold and cash. Shakeel, 55, from Uttar Pradesh, is also a grandfather of three. According to the local media outlet NDTV, he had arranged for his 15-year-old son Aman to marry Ayesha, a young woman from a nearby village. His family initially opposed the engagement for financial reasons, but Shakeel pushed ahead with the plan. The 22-year-old Ayesha was described as gentle and...

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6 h. ago Hong Kong Hospital Authority rejects claim that locals can’t secure residencies

Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority has rejected accusations from a social media user that graduates from the city’s medical schools are unable to secure residencies because of the government’s budget deficit and labour policies. The authority on Tuesday evening said it provides “sufficient training places” for all local medical students to complete their internships each year and also employs all eligible local graduates for specialist training in public hospitals. “For many years, the Hospital...

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10 h. ago Hong Kong stocks fall on worries about China’s deflationary pressure

Hong Kong stocks fell by the most in nearly three weeks as China’s deflationary trend became more entrenched, deepening concerns about the nation’s growth prospects. The Hang Seng Index dropped 0.8 per cent to 23,943.42 at 10.13am local time on Wednesday and the Hang Seng Tech Index retreated 1.3 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index climbed 0.2 per cent and the Shanghai Composite Index added 0.3 per cent. Henderson Land Development slumped 8.3 per cent to HK$26 after raising HK$8 billion...

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10 h. ago 5 stocks gain in Hong Kong trading debut as bull market rages on

Hong Kong’s stock exchange had its busiest day of the year for new listings on Wednesday as five mainland Chinese companies made their debuts, cementing the city’s position atop the global ranking for initial public offerings (IPO). Wuhan Dazhong Dental Medical (2651) was the biggest winner of the day when its shares jumped 20 per cent at the open to HK$24, from its IPO price of HK$20. The shares of Apple supplier Lens Technology (6613) began trading at HK$18.88, a premium of 3.8 per cent from...

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10 h. ago Apple supplier Lens, 4 other stocks gain in busiest day for new listings in 2025

Hong Kong’s stock exchange had its busiest day of the year for new listings on Wednesday as five mainland Chinese companies made their trading debuts, cementing the city’s top global ranking for initial public offerings (IPOs). Semiconductor chip designer Fortior Technology was the biggest winner after its shares surged 16 per cent to HK$139.80. The Shanghai-listed company raised HK$2.26 billion (US$287.8 million) from its offering of new shares at HK$120.50 each. Apple supplier Lens Technology...

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11 h. ago Developing | Taiwan aerospace, shipbuilding hit by Beijing export ban

Developing | Taiwan aerospace, shipbuilding hit by Beijing export ban  South China Morning Post

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11 h. ago Export ban for Taiwan firms a stern warning for separatist forces: Beijing

Beijing has banned the export of dual-use items to eight Taiwan-based aerospace and shipbuilding companies, including suppliers to the Taiwanese military. The move was hailed by the mainland’s Taiwan Affairs Office as a “stern warning against repeated provocations by separatist forces” in a statement on Wednesday, after the commerce ministry’s announcement of the move. According to the ministry, the companies, which include defence supplier Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC),...

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