26 m. ago ‘It’s harder for us’: young Chinese struggle to compete in harsh UK job market

After finishing her master’s degree in education last December, Harley Hu began looking for a full-time job in the United Kingdom. The search proved to be far more gruelling than she had expected. “I sent out maybe 200 or 300 CVs,” the 25-year-old told the Post. “It took half a year to find something stable.” After six months of juggling part-time work as a Chinese language tutor, Hu has now secured a full-time role in teaching. But the job only provides a temporary respite, as her employer does...

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1 hour ago Chiikawa fans brave Hong Kong summer swelter for ‘preheat’ event before show

Hong Kong fans of the popular Japanese manga series Chiikawa braved the sweltering sun to take pictures of art installations featuring popular characters on Saturday and snapped up tickets online for a coming exhibition, with some saying the event will keep them in the city over the summer. Dozens of people queued up near the Space Museum in Tsim Sha Tsui on Saturday morning for a “preheat celebration” ahead of the official exhibition opening next month, featuring the three most recognisable...

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4 h. ago Solar energy milestone: China taps the ocean in breakthrough for industry

China has launched a fully seawater-based solar energy system – the first of its kind suitable for industrial use and large-scale power production – as part of broader efforts to expand renewables in coastal regions, boost the maritime economy and drive industrial innovation. Located in Qingdao, Shandong province, the floating solar station builds upon another offshore photovoltaic power generation project launched in late May. Together, they form the largest initiative of its kind by Sinopec,...

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4 h. ago China driver accused of sexual harassment for praising passenger for ‘nice smell’

A driver has been suspended from an online ride-hailing platform for 21 days following accusations of verbal sexual harassment by a female passenger, who claimed he commented on her fragrance by saying she “smells good”. The driver, identified only by his surname Zhao, from Hangzhou in eastern China’s Zhejiang province, was blocked from the platform after an incident on June 8, as reported by Zhejiang TV. During the ride, Zhao asked the woman three times if she was wearing perfume. When she...

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5 h. ago 4 injured, sent to hospital after falling on MTR station escalator in Hong Kong

Four commuters were sent to hospital for their injuries after falling on an escalator at Hong Kong’s Lam Tin MTR station on Saturday. Police said officers were alerted to the incident at 1.40pm and noted it had taken place near the station’s exit D. All four people were sent to United Christian Hospital in Kwun Tong, the force said. The Post has approached the MTR Corporation for more details on the incident.

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6 h. ago Hongkongers forge ahead with Japan travel amid July 5 ‘megaquake’ fears

Some Hongkongers have pressed ahead with trips to Japan on Saturday morning despite “slight worries” about a widely discussed prediction that a mega-earthquake will hit the country today. While travellers told the Post they would pay more attention to the local news, they acknowledged being unprepared for potential earthquakes. “I felt a little uncomfortable at first, but my son and his wife already got the tickets. It is summer vacation for my grandson, so we seized the chance,” said Ho...

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6 h. ago Chinese man caught in wig disguise trying to take exam for woman escapes

A bizarre case of academic fraud has sent shock waves through the Chinese online community, as an impostor was caught red-handed cross-dressing as a woman – complete with a wig and face mask – in an attempt to take an exam on behalf of another student. The scandal came to light on June 24 when a Chinese netizen revealed that a male student from Zhongnan University of Economics and Law in Wuhan, Hubei province, had attempted to impersonate a woman to take an exam at a public venue. According to...

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7 h. ago China says quiet part out loud: Beijing tells EU it can't afford Russia losing war against Ukraine; wants

China says quiet part out loud: Beijing tells EU it can't afford Russia losing war against Ukraine; wants  Times of India

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8 h. ago China’s first Legoland builds Great Wall replica to lure under

China’s first Legoland builds Great Wall replica to lure under-pressure consumers  Financial Times

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10 h. ago South Korea, Japan step up as US targets China’s shipbuilding – can they succeed?

As the United States vows to curb China’s dominance in shipbuilding – despite its domestic capacity being nearly nonexistent – South Korea and Japan are looking to benefit from the rivalry and reclaim their competitive edge. South Korea’s president, Lee Jae-myung, who took office a month ago, campaigned on supporting the industry – which he described as being “in major crisis”. “Shipbuilding has been a core industry driving Korea’s exports and creating jobs,” he said in a social media post on...

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10 h. ago Why Singapore refused to be a ‘Third China’ – and how Lee Kuan Yew made it clear

In his new memoir Ink and Influence: An OB Markers Sequel, Cheong Yip Seng reflects on the intersection of geopolitics, media, and identity through the lens of his long career as editor-in-chief of The Straits Times. In this excerpt, Cheong recounts a revealing moment during an official visit to China in 1976 with then-prime minister Lee Kuan Yew. Among the officials present was S.R. Nathan, later Singapore’s sixth president, who witnessed Lee subtly rebuff a Chinese attempt to influence the...

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10 h. ago Pacific Sleeper Sharks queue up to feed on cow in South China Sea; first

Pacific Sleeper Sharks queue up to feed on cow in South China Sea; first-ever footage captures rare deep s  The Economic Times

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12 h. ago China fears US will turn focus on it if Russia defeated in Ukraine war: Report

China fears US will turn focus on it if Russia defeated in Ukraine war: Report  Times of India

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12 h. ago Hong Kong wants more visitors? Hook them with great food, Cantopop and Bruce Lee

In the second of a two-part series on Hong Kong’s efforts to boost its tourism industry, the Post takes a look at other attractions the city can offer beyond the nine hotspot products the government has floated. Read part one here. Even as Hong Kong has kick-started efforts to promote nine “tourism hotspots” identified by a government working group, industry players and experts say the city has much more to entice visitors. To revive the city’s flagging tourism scene, they suggested tapping its...

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16 h. ago America 'accuses' one of China's largest technology company: You plotted to steal our trade secrets and .

America 'accuses' one of China's largest technology company: You plotted to steal our trade secrets and .  Times of India

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20 h. ago Hong Kong code of conduct would oblige legislators to ‘sincerely support’ Beijing

Hong Kong code of conduct would oblige legislators to ‘sincerely support’ Beijing  Taipei Times

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20 h. ago Beijing spares major cognac makers from new EU brandy dumping duties

Beijing spares major cognac makers from new EU brandy dumping duties  Taipei Times

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21 h. ago Albanese heads to China as Trump upends the global order. The PM may wish he lived in less interesting times

Albanese heads to China as Trump upends the global order. The PM may wish he lived in less interesting times  The Guardian

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21 h. ago Is Japanese manga ‘megaquake’ possible on July 5 or have Hongkongers lost plot?

The plot of a Japanese manga has played a big role in fuelling online rumours about a “megaquake” striking Japan on Saturday, triggering fear among some Hongkongers and a decline in interest in trips to the country, a hugely popular destination for residents. But are the claims made by the comic book artist, based on her dreams, possible? The Post has gathered expert opinions to debunk the speculation. 1. Why have concerns about megaquakes arisen? The Japan Meteorological Agency last August...

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22 h. ago China Sets Steep Duties on European Brandy but Spares Biggest Producers

China Sets Steep Duties on European Brandy but Spares Biggest Producers  The New York Times

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