7 h. ago Record tourist numbers flock to Champions Day, but star filly’s death mutes celebrations

Officials hail Sha Tin spectacular a success, with crowd numbers up 37.5 per cent, but death of Liberty Island casts shadow over proceedings.

Events

9 h. ago China Slashes Tourist Tax Refund Limits: Unlocking a New Golden Age of Global Travel to Beijing and Beyond

China Slashes Tourist Tax Refund Limits: Unlocking a New Golden Age of Global Travel to Beijing and Beyond  Travel And Tour World

Politics

9 h. ago China reduces tax refund limit for foreign visitors in bid to attract more tourist revenue

The new policy is part of wider efforts to boost spending inside the country as it seeks to counter the impact of the trade war with the US.

Politics

9 h. ago China eases tax refund rules for foreign visitors in bid to attract more tourist revenue

The new policy is part of wider efforts to boost spending inside the country as it seeks to counter the impact of the trade war with the US.

Politics

9 h. ago China reduces tax refund limit for foreign visitors in bid for more tourist cash

China reduces tax refund limit for foreign visitors in bid for more tourist cash  South China Morning Post

Economics

16 h. ago Ukraine war: Russia admits North Korea help, thanks troops for reclaiming Kursk

President Putin said Kursk’s liberation will create the conditions for further advances at other parts of the front.

Events

19 h. ago Trump’s son tells eastern Europe to shun China, pick US as trade partner

Trump Jnr told Hungarian entrepreneurs that China posed a bigger threat than Russia to the region.

Politics

23 h. ago Asean must see US tariff pause for what it is – a trade hostage crisis

By pausing tariffs instead of repealing them, Trump creates the illusion of flexibility while retaining coercive leverage.

Events

23 h. ago Trump says US ships should travel through Panama and Suez canals for free

The US president says he has asked US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to ‘immediately take care of’ the matter.

Politics

28 h. ago China weighs U.S. tariff exemptions, Alphabet reports Q1 beat: Morning Buzz

China weighs U.S. tariff exemptions, Alphabet reports Q1 beat: Morning Buzz  Yahoo Finance

Politics

33 h. ago Will Trump’s Golden Dome stop China’s missiles or create a ‘monster’ problem?

As China’s nuclear arsenal grows, the US is betting on a space-based defence programme that faces multiple complexities and soaring costs.

Events

42 h. ago Why does China’s ‘queen’ entrepreneur Dong Mingzhu shun jobseekers educated overseas?

Chinese businesswoman divides opinion by saying her company won’t hire overseas-educated executives due to security concerns.

Politics

54 h. ago China Outbound Travel & Tourism Market 2025 Opens in Beijing, Highlighting Global Travel Trends and Opportunities for International Tourism Operators

China Outbound Travel & Tourism Market 2025 Opens in Beijing, Highlighting Global Travel Trends and Opportunities for International Tourism Operators  Travel And Tour World

Society

57 h. ago Baidu offers new AI models with enhanced features, lower cost than DeepSeek’s products

The lower cost would help developers focus on creating ‘more super interesting and useful’ AI applications, Baidu CEO Robin Li says.

Politics

58 h. ago ‘Not fair’: Ukraine may have to temporarily cede land for peace, says Kyiv mayor Klitschko

‘One of the scenarios is to give up territory. It’s not fair. But for the peace, temporary peace, maybe it can be a solution, temporary,’ Vitali Klitschko told the BBC.

Politics

63 h. ago 2025 Belt and Road Creativity and Sustainable Development Seminar Held in Beijing

2025 Belt and Road Creativity and Sustainable Development Seminar Held in Beijing  StreetInsider

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64 h. ago Facebook owner Meta lays off more than 100 employees in Reality Labs

The job cuts affected staff focused on creating VR experiences for Meta’s Quest headsets, and those working on hardware.

Politics

66 h. ago China’s data protection rules prompt pause from major European research funders

China’s data protection rules prompt pause from major European research funders  Reuters

Politics

67 h. ago Japanese man demands security guard kneel and bow at Osaka Expo, sparks public outrage

Viral video shows guard kowtowing in front of tourist after he failed to direct the latter to a car park correctly.

Events

3 d. ago As China eases up on EU lawmakers, Brussels stays the course on Xinjiang sanctions

European Union’s diplomatic arm says no plans to reciprocate Beijing’s overture as it has not observed improvements in far western region.

Politics