2 h. ago Top diplomats of Japan, S Korea, China tackle multigenerational concerns

Top diplomats of Japan, S Korea, China tackle multigenerational concerns  Al Jazeera English

Politics

2 h. ago Amid India’s trade blitz, New Zealand joins the race for a deal

New Delhi is simultaneously pursuing agreements with the UK and the EU, driven by export-led growth ambitions and concerns over US policies.

Politics

3 h. ago China pushes Japan, South Korea for stronger trade ties to counter ‘chaos’ in world order

Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges his counterparts to work towards greater economic integration and supply chain stability.

Events

3 h. ago Outraged by poor property management service, China resident pays US$20 fee with 6,000 coins

Property management staff take 3 hours to count mountain of coins after angry woman threatens to call police, experts say her actions ‘legal’.

Economics

5 h. ago North Korea’s Kim reaffirms support for Russia’s war in Ukraine in talks with top official

Kim met with Sergei Shoigu, Russia’s Security Council secretary, just days after Moscow and Kyiv agreed in principle to a limited ceasefire in the conflict.

Politics

6 h. ago It’s a family affair: inside Hong Kong’s quest to lure the world’s wealthiest clans

Two years ago, the government unveiled eight measures with the aim of attracting affluent families so they could set up family offices.

Society

7 h. ago Japan sends message to Beijing on ‘significant costs’ of Taiwan Strait attack

Tokyo is reportedly considering deploying long-range missiles to Kyushu, a move analyst says could deny Chinese ships access to the Pacific.

Events

8 h. ago ‘Never mess with a Chinese woman’: student chases Italy phone thief, attracts 2 million likes

With help of police and passers-by, China student trio snare subway phone thief, sending powerful ant-crime message to would-be lawbreakers.

Politics

9 h. ago Columbia University placates Trump, announces new policies in bid to restore funding

Columbia University unveiled new policies to combat antisemitism and restore US$400 million in federal funding amid pressure from the US president.

Politics

11 h. ago Beijing Kingsoft Office Software, Inc. Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Beijing Kingsoft Office Software, Inc. Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next  Simply Wall St

Events

14 h. ago Pentagon changed course for Musk visit after report about him viewing China war plans: Officials

Pentagon changed course for Musk visit after report about him viewing China war plans: Officials  ABC News

Politics

14 h. ago EU trade official downplays likelihood of Trump triggering warm ties with China

European Commission’s deputy director general for trade called idea that Trump will drive the Brussels and Beijing together ‘simplistic thinking’.

Politics

14 h. ago Don’t expect Trump aggression to make Europe cosy up to China: EU official

European Commission’s deputy director general for trade called idea that Trump will drive the Brussels and Beijing together ‘simplistic thinking’.

Politics

15 h. ago US woman drowned her dog in airport bathroom after being denied boarding, police say

Tywinn the miniature schnauzer’s body was found in the trash, while cameras showed the owner leaving the toilet before getting on her plane.

Events

18 h. ago 34 suspected in North Macedonia nightclub fire, including minister and 7 police officers

Prosecutors looking into the blaze that killed 59 people say irregularities include violations of fire regulations and a lack of emergency exits.

Events

19 h. ago AstraZeneca to invest £2bn in China amid Beijing police investigation

AstraZeneca to invest £2bn in China amid Beijing police investigation  Yahoo Finance

Economics

21 h. ago Hong Kong police to crack down on traffic offences after fatal accidents rise 40%

Officers to target both drivers and pedestrians by filming from elevated spots, along with plain-clothes patrols.

Events

23 h. ago US military cuts: are ‘budget hawks’ getting upper hand over ‘China hawks’?

With US troops in Japan on ‘chopping block’ analysts say those in South Korea might face cuts too, and it may weaken deterrence against China.

Events

23 h. ago Singapore rolls out unprecedented unemployment payouts – will it help?

The policy ‘U-turn’ is brought about by global disruptions that Singapore has been experiencing in recent years, an analyst says.

Politics

23 h. ago Chinese couple linked to cryptocurrency scam, kidnapping arrested in Thailand’s Pattaya

Thai police arrested a Chinese woman in connection to cryptocurrency scam, while uncovering her fugitive boyfriend was wanted for kidnapping in China.

Events