2 h. ago France’s Macron urges firms to halt US investments in ‘collective solidarity’

Macron also insisted that the EU shouldn’t be shy when responding to US tariffs.

Politics

4 h. ago Beijing’s top man in Hong Kong says city remains ‘safest’ in ‘chaotic world’

Zheng Yanxiong, director of central government’s liaison office, discusses significance of ‘two sessions’ for Hong Kong in meeting with city leader John Lee and other top local officials.

Politics

5 h. ago Donald Trump’s trade onslaught imperils chance of China ‘grand bargain’

Donald Trump’s trade onslaught imperils chance of China ‘grand bargain’  Financial Times

Politics

5 h. ago More incentives needed to spur new ecotourism areas in Hong Kong: experts

Francis Lam, former president of the Institute of Surveyors, warns the need for infrastructure significantly impacts project’s financial viability.

Politics

9 h. ago US dollar weakens against yen, Swiss franc on concern of Trump tariffs’ economic impact

The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index fell as much as 1 per cent to the lowest since November, with the US dollar sliding sharply versus the yen and Swiss franc.

Economics

10 h. ago Top Beijing envoy in Hong Kong meets US diplomat over sanctions

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Commissioner Cui Jianchun expresses ‘solemn representations’ to US Consul General Gregory May over penalties on six officials.

Politics

11 h. ago Hongkonger convicted over 2019 Yuen Long riot after judge overturns acquittal

District Court rules that Wong Chi-wing, 60, indeed took part in rioting with a white-shirted mob at Yuen Long MTR station on July 21, 2019.

Events

11 h. ago Sinophobia among Philippine officials? China’s travel advisory spurs reflection

The advisory comes after incidents of harassment of Chinese citizens and a series of espionage and online gaming crackdowns by Manila.

Politics

17 h. ago Trump Officials Gave Conflicting Tariff Rates for China. White House Calls the Issue a ‘Pointless Aside.’

Trump Officials Gave Conflicting Tariff Rates for China. White House Calls the Issue a ‘Pointless Aside.’  Barron's

Politics

17 h. ago Japanese politician gets 8,000 death threats over call for sanitary pads in public toilets

Experts say abusive messages reflect a deeper pattern of gender-based harassment aiming to silence outspoken women and are frequent occurrences.

Events

17 h. ago France’s Elior Group chief ‘confident’ about Hong Kong aircraft processing deal

CEO Daniel Derichebourg says company is in early stage of discussions with government but he is keen to set up ‘as soon as possible’.

Politics

19 h. ago Judge dismisses New York mayor’s corruption case, but slams Trump admin’s ‘bargain’

The Justice Department had asked for Eric Adams’ case to be dropped as it was distracting him from supporting Trump’s immigration crackdown.

Politics

19 h. ago Judge dismisses New York mayor’s corruption case, but criticises Trump admin’s ‘bargain’

The Justice Department had asked for Eric Adams’ case to be dropped as it was distracting him from supporting Trump’s immigration crackdown.

Politics

21 h. ago Mike Waltz team set up 20 Signal chats on China, other global issues, US report says

Trump officials have been slammed for using the app to discuss highly sensitive information, including war plans.

Politics

25 h. ago More women in UK and China come forward over ‘prolific’ rapist Zou Zhenhao

The Chinese PhD student was convicted in London last month after drugging and raping 10 women, sometimes filming the attacks.

Events

26 h. ago Live: Trump announces 34% tariff on Chinese imports, 20% on EU goods

Live: Trump announces 34% tariff on Chinese imports, 20% on EU goods  France 24

Politics

26 h. ago Live: Trump tariffs are 'major blow to world economy', says EU chief

Live: Trump tariffs are 'major blow to world economy', says EU chief  France 24

Politics

26 h. ago Live: Trump tariffs fuel global trade war as EU, China vow retaliation

Live: Trump tariffs fuel global trade war as EU, China vow retaliation  France 24

Politics

28 h. ago US trade office lays out Trump’s case against China as ‘Liberation Day’ nears

US’ annual report on global trade barriers, with a lengthy China section, presages reciprocal tariffs – and suggests stronger action down the line.

Politics

30 h. ago Two senior Chinese Communist Party officials swap jobs in 'unprecedented' move

Two senior Chinese Communist Party officials swap jobs in 'unprecedented' move  Reuters

Society