2 h. ago Bhutan’s life sentences for political prisoners violate international law, UN says

The UN report noted that it was ‘discriminatory’ to single out members of a minority group for expressing political opinions.

Events

8 h. ago Ahead of Brics, Brazil official slams developed countries for ‘no interest’ in helping others

Energy minister makes comments in the run-up to a meeting of Brics energy ministers in Brazil’s capital.

Politics

11 h. ago Nvidia to open quantum computing lab in Boston, says CEO Jensen Huang

Nvidia plans to collaborate with scientists from Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Huang said.

Politics

11 h. ago Nvidia to open quantum computing lab in Boston, CEO Jensen Huang says

Nvidia plans to collaborate with scientists from Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Huang said.

Politics

13 h. ago China executes four Canadians, triggering international outrage

China executes four Canadians, triggering international outrage  Yahoo

Politics

14 h. ago CityUHK named "Most International University in the World" by THE for 2nd year running

 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) has distinguished itself from more than 2,000 selected institutions worldwide to retain its title as the “Most International University in the World 2025,” according to Times Higher Education (THE) data. This latest accolade highlights CityUHK's outstanding achievements in promoting internationalisation, its contributions to positioning Hong Kong as an international hub for post-secondary education, and its commitment to building the “Study in Hong Kong” brand.  THE evaluated 2,092 universities based on World University Rankings 2025 data, with 217 institutions from 40 countries/ regions, including prestigious institutions like ETH Zurich, Imperial College London, the University of Cambridge, and the University of Oxford, meeting the criteria.  CityUHK topped the list due to its excellent performance across several criteria, including “proportion of international stude...

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18 h. ago Trump ends program millions in China use for internet, worrying Congress

Trump ends program millions in China use for internet, worrying Congress  The Washington Post

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20 h. ago Peking University experts see fresh hope for China’s economy, but deflation risks persist

Technological innovation in manufacturing sector and advance of AI look set to boost productivity.

Events

20 h. ago Director of wedding ring business arrested in Hong Kong over incomplete orders

Source names company as now-closed Mary5ive, which had branches in Macau and Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui and Hung Hom.

Events

24 h. ago Former US defence researcher Zhan Hanyu joins China’s elite aerospace university

Zhan joins university named on US Entity List because of ties to China’s military after involvement in many American research projects.

Technology

24 h. ago Employee suspended for alleged sexual harassment: Universal Beijing Resort

Employee suspended for alleged sexual harassment: Universal Beijing Resort  Global Times

Events

26 h. ago ‘Whole child’ education develops head, heart and hands of future community

Students should learn facts and figures – and how to help others – says Richard Vanderpyl, head of Christian Alliance International School.

Politics

28 h. ago Chinese scientists propose giant telescope on far side of moon to understand early cosmos

Array would leverage robotic and crewed lunar missions and China-led International Lunar Research Station set to take shape by 2035.

Technology

32 h. ago Amnesty International Canada devastated by reports of Canadians executed in China

Amnesty International Canada devastated by reports of Canadians executed in China  Amnesty International

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33 h. ago US House chair asks American universities to reveal info on their Chinese nationals

Citing national security, head of select committee on China’s Communist Party targets Stanford, Carnegie Mellon and other top institutions.

Society

33 h. ago House chair asks US universities to reveal info on Chinese nationals

House chair asks US universities to reveal info on Chinese nationals  South China Morning Post

Society

33 h. ago Mexico’s top prosecutor denounces state investigation into ‘ranch of horror’

Attorney General said inquiry at Jalisco ranch – which activists called a cartel-run ‘extermination camp’ – was flawed, vows to find truth.

Events

38 h. ago Chairman Moolenaar Demands Transparency from Universities on National Security Risks Posed by Chinese Nationals in STEM Programs

Chairman Moolenaar Demands Transparency from Universities on National Security Risks Posed by Chinese Nationals in STEM Programs  Select Committee on the CCP |

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41 h. ago 172% surge of dependent enrolments into Hong Kong universities in past 2 years

Influx of children of non-local professionals admitted by the eight public universities has prompted angry backlash from local parents.

Politics

41 h. ago 172% surge of dependant enrolments into Hong Kong universities in past 2 years

Influx of children of non-local professionals admitted by the eight public universities has prompted angry backlash from local parents.

Politics