21 h. ago China’s Fujian aircraft carrier sets off on seventh sea trial

There is speculation its advanced electromagnetic catapults could be put to the test, and that it could be ready for delivery this year.

Transport

41 h. ago French actor Gerard Depardieu to go on trial on sexual assault charges

Depardieu, 76, has been accused of improper behaviour by around 20 women but this is the first case to come to trial.

Events

48 h. ago Hamilton charges to pole over Verstappen and Piastri during Sprint Qualifying thriller in China

Hamilton charges to pole over Verstappen and Piastri during Sprint Qualifying thriller in China  Formula 1

Sport

53 h. ago French firm eyes Hong Kong as base for Asia headquarters, aircraft parts hub

Announcement from government regarding deal signed with Elior Group, a subsidiary of Derichebourg Group, confirms earlier report from Post.

Politics

59 h. ago Canada outraged after four citizens executed by China over drug charges: ‘Inconsistent with basic human dignity’

Canada outraged after four citizens executed by China over drug charges: ‘Inconsistent with basic human dignity’  New York Post

Events

63 h. ago 67,000 white South Africans express interest in Trump’s plan to give them refugee status

Trump’s executive order specifically refers to Afrikaners, a white minority group who are descendants of mainly Dutch and French settlers.

Events

63 h. ago Canada condemns China for execution of four Canadians on drug charges

Canada condemns China for execution of four Canadians on drug charges  The Washington Post

Events

65 h. ago Hong Kong government warn external parties against intervening in Jimmy Lai trial

Caution comes after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said getting the former media tycoon out of prison was a ‘priority’.

Events

3 d. ago Hong Kong protester sentenced to 45 months in jail for 2019 Wan Chai riot role

Chan Wai-yiu, 27, left for Japan in 2020 after initially avoiding charges, but was rearrested two years later when he returned to visit his ill mother.

Events

3 d. ago Employee suspended for alleged sexual harassment: Universal Beijing Resort

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

Events

3 d. ago Autopsy: Jiang suffered several injuries before the fatal stab

The trial of the alleged murderer of Chinese student Jiang Ge began at 10 am on Monday in Tokyo. It will last seven days and the verdict is expected on Dec 20.

Events

3 d. ago Ottawa condemns Chinese executions of four Canadians on drug charges

Ottawa condemns Chinese executions of four Canadians on drug charges  Reuters

Events

3 d. ago China’s neurotechnology breakthrough challenges Elon Musk’s verdict on paralysed patients

Patients with spinal cord injuries have been offered the chance to walk again after the success of a Chinese trial.

Technology

4 d. ago Chinese pet cloning industry charges up to US$52,000, raises ethical and health concerns

As people’s attachment to their pets grows in China more people are forking out large amounts of cash to replicate their dead ‘fur babies’.

Politics

4 d. ago Chinese pet cloning charges up to US$52,000, raises ethical and health concerns

As people’s attachment to their pets grows in China more people are forking out large amounts of cash to replicate their dead ‘fur babies’.

Politics

4 d. ago French hunter, 81, on trial for killing mother bear ‘in self

Andre Rives was boar-hunting in Pyrenees when the bear attacked him in 2020. Bear was killed outside authorised hunting area, officials say.

Events

4 d. ago 5 charged, new raids in Huawei corruption scandal at EU parliament in Belgium

4 in detention on ‘active corruption and criminal organisation’ charges. A fifth, charged with money laundering, released under conditions.

Politics

4 d. ago 5 charged, new raids in Huawei corruption probe at EU parliament in Belgium

Four suspects face charges, including active corruption, while a fifth is accused of money laundering.

Politics

4 d. ago China EV maker BYD says new cars can be charged in 5 minutes

China EV maker BYD says new cars can be charged in 5 minutes  CBS News

Politics

4 d. ago Hong Kong drivers will have to pay to use CLP Power’s EV charging stations

Larger of the city’s two electricity suppliers says the move aligns with ‘market development’, ending 16 years of free service.

Politics