30 m. ago China fines ultranationalist blogger Sima Nan US$1.2 million for tax evasion

After decades of posting and accumulating over 50 million followers, outspoken blogger has been silent on social media since November.

Economics

4 h. ago China to Add Cobalt, Copper in Boost to State Metal Reserves

China to Add Cobalt, Copper in Boost to State Metal Reserves  Bloomberg

Politics

4 h. ago Hong Kong grant for hiring native English teachers to be based on median salaries

Post learns proposed grant system offers public schools alternative to city’s current allocation-based NET scheme for recruiting educators.

Politics

7 h. ago Trump signs executive order to ‘eliminate’ US education department

Order would leave school policy almost entirely in the hands of states and local boards, a prospect that alarms liberal education advocates.

Politics

9 h. ago Long Island millionaire sentenced after spying for China, trying to force dissident to go home to face regime's rage

Long Island millionaire sentenced after spying for China, trying to force dissident to go home to face regime's rage  New York Post

Society

13 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...

Politics

17 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

Politics

19 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

19 h. ago Chinese dad offers US$1.4 million reward to find abducted son, reunites after 24 years

At reunion, father gifts son US$415,000 Mercedes-Benz, education fund, but son declines, wanting to create own success.

Economics

23 h. ago Chinese seniors embrace quirky workouts – crocodile crawl, tree

Obsession with longevity drives many to pursue unconventional health routines to boost vitality.

Politics

25 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 More military technologies targeted for civilian sector to boost economy

China will strengthen innovation by developing high-tech industries with military technologies to boost military-civil integration, a move that aims to cultivate new growth drivers and boost the economy, said a recent State Council guideline.

Events

28 h. ago Jack Ma Foundation pledges millions to boost rural education

The Jack Ma Foundation has pledged to spend at least 300 million yuan ($45 million) in the next decade to staff rural schools with qualified teachers.

Politics

30 h. ago Trump to sign executive order to shut down US Education Department

Trump has derided department as wasteful and polluted by liberal ideology but finalising its dismantling is unlikely without act of Congress.

Politics

30 h. ago Trump to sign order to shut down US Education Department, White House says

US president would need votes of Democratic senators to shut the agency.

Politics

38 h. ago Hong Kong Jockey Club partners with China Travel Service to boost racing tourism

Partnership aims to promote the city as the ‘events capital of Asia’ and highlight equestrian sport in the Greater Bay Area.

Society

38 h. ago Hong Kong passes its first cybersecurity bill covering critical infrastructure

Operators of critical infrastructure in eight sectors will face fines of up to HK$5 million for failing to keep their computer systems up to date.

Events

39 h. ago Yum China Plans Ambitious Expansion, Pledges $3 Bil. To Investors

Yum China Plans Ambitious Expansion, Pledges $3 Bil. To Investors  Investor's Business Daily

Economics

40 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

40 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