55 m. ago Bangkok tower collapse: Chinese contractors under scrutiny amid ‘tofu building’ claims

The Chinese embassy in Bangkok has called for full cooperation with the Thai authorities’ investigation into the State Audit Office collapse.

Politics

1 hour ago Japan’s US missile venture draws flak from North Korea after Hegseth visit

A North Korean defence ministry official chastised the US for aggravating security risks and ‘conniving’ to make Japan a ‘military giant’.

Events

5 h. ago South Korea’s ‘trial by media’ in spotlight after politician’s death amid assault claims

Chang Je-won was found dead in his office on Monday. Hours before, footage said to support sexual assault allegations against him was aired.

Events

6 h. ago Subdued Growth No Barrier To Beijing Energy International Holding Co., Ltd. (HKG:686) With Shares Advancing 31%

Subdued Growth No Barrier To Beijing Energy International Holding Co., Ltd. (HKG:686) With Shares Advancing 31%  simplywall.st

Politics

14 h. ago ‘Jimmy Lai Way’: US call to honour jailed tycoon in DC address of Hong Kong trade office

Bill put forward by bipartisan group of US House members comes a day after US State Department sanctioned six Hong Kong officials.

Events

17 h. ago US sanctions 6 Chinese and Hong Kong officials over rights abuses. Beijing threatens to retaliate

US sanctions 6 Chinese and Hong Kong officials over rights abuses. Beijing threatens to retaliate  AP News

Events

18 h. ago Alibaba woos back DingTalk founder to lead office app’s AI push

Chen Hang, who created the app in 2015, will return as DingTalk CEO as Alibaba plans to take a stake in the entrepreneur’s start-up.

Politics

18 h. ago XPeng Deliveries Soar in March. Tesla Is Under Pressure in China.

XPeng Deliveries Soar in March. Tesla Is Under Pressure in China.  Barron's

Events

19 h. ago 6 Hong Kong officials slapped with fresh US sanctions: who are they and what’s next?

The Post explores reasons behind Washington’s latest round of sanctions and other restrictive measures against city.

Politics

20 h. ago U.S. Sanctions Chinese Officials, Citing Repression in Hong Kong and Tibet

U.S. Sanctions Chinese Officials, Citing Repression in Hong Kong and Tibet  WSJ

Politics

22 h. ago U.S. Sanctions Chinese and Hong Kong Officials for Pursuing Activists Abroad

U.S. Sanctions Chinese and Hong Kong Officials for Pursuing Activists Abroad  The New York Times

Politics

23 h. ago Taiwan Affairs Office’s “Hired Thugs” List Reveals Beijing’s Priorities At Present

Taiwan Affairs Office’s “Hired Thugs” List Reveals Beijing’s Priorities At Present  New Bloom Magazine

Society

24 h. ago France’s Le Pen fights to keep presidency hopes alive after 5

Verdict against Marine Le Pen was condemned by the Kremlin, billionaire tycoon Elon Musk and hard-right European politicians.

Politics

25 h. ago South Korea’s impeached president to learn his fate on Friday

If the Constitutional Court removes Yoon Suk-yeol from office, a fresh presidential election must be held within two months.

Politics

27 h. ago Israeli strike targets Hezbollah official in Beirut, killing at least 3

Strike further tests a shaky four-month ceasefire between Israel and Iran-aligned Hezbollah.

Events

27 h. ago Beijing vows retaliation over second round of US sanctions on Hong Kong officials

Latest move from Washington involves sanctions against six Hong Kong and Beijing officials, including local justice minister Paul Lam.

Politics

27 h. ago Beijing vows retaliation over new round of US sanctions on officials in Hong Kong

Latest move from Washington involves sanctions against six Hong Kong and Beijing officials, including local justice minister Paul Lam.

Politics

30 h. ago Bodies of 15 aid workers recovered from grave in Gaza, UN officials say

UN chief said bodies had been ‘discarded in shallow graves – a profound violation of human dignity’. Israel did not comment on deaths.

Politics

30 h. ago Bodies of 15 rescuers recovered from grave in Gaza, UN officials say

UN demands answers for deaths of medics after bodies and mangled ambulances were found buried in an impromptu mass grave.

Events

32 h. ago US sanctions Hong Kong police chief, five others, for ‘freedoms’ abuse

Raymond Siu Chak-yee, who retires on Tuesday, is among officials alleged to undercut Hongkongers’ rights or commit transnational repression.

Events