73 m. ago Overseas judges leaving top Hong Kong court ‘only natural’: ex

The recent departure of several overseas judges from Hong Kong’s top court was “only natural” as those in the first batch appointed nearly three decades ago are already aged 80 years or older, a former justice chief has said. Elsie Leung Oi-sie, the first secretary for justice after Hong Kong’s return to Chinese sovereignty in 1997, when the judges joined the court, also said on Monday that the city should look into cultivating judicial talent locally to reduce reliance on outsiders. Leung, who...

Events

82 m. ago Why Trump’s nuclear export controls won’t stop China, may hurt US firms: analysts

China’s nuclear ambitions may face a slight setback from Washington’s reported export restrictions on power plant components, but Beijing will press ahead with its construction drive and intensify efforts to develop home-grown technologies as its domestic reactors mature, analysts said. The Trump administration has reportedly suspended licenses for the export of some nuclear power generation equipment to China. The US Department of Commerce issued the ruling in recent weeks, according to...

Politics

96 m. ago ‘China is the enemy’: Leaked Russian intel document sparks fury, Beijing fumes over shocking charge

‘China is the enemy’: Leaked Russian intel document sparks fury, Beijing fumes over shocking charge  The Economic Times

Events

2 h. ago Ahead of US trade talks, China’s rare earth trade data from May sends a message

In a reflection of Beijing’s ability to quickly leverage its dominance over the critical-mineral supply chain, the value of rare earth elements exported by China last month plunged by nearly half compared with a year prior. The official data came as analysts have been saying that China’s export controls over large quantities of critical minerals are like the ultimate trump card in trade negotiations with the United States. The world’s second-largest economy exported rare earth elements worth...

Politics

2 h. ago ByteDance’s China head of content quality leaves amid stricter censorship

ByteDance has parted ways with a senior executive who oversaw content moderation and data labelling for its China-focused apps, according to sources and media reports, as the Beijing-based company advances content security amid Beijing’s strict censorship requirements. Li Tong, who led the Content Quality and Data Service (CQC) team under Douyin Group, was no longer listed in ByteDance’s internal employee system, according to people familiar with the matter. Douyin, one of ByteDance’s core...

Politics

2 h. ago ByteDance’s China head of content quality leaves amid stricter censorship requirements

ByteDance’s China head of content quality leaves amid stricter censorship requirements  South China Morning Post

Politics

2 h. ago Hong Kong students still unable to get US visa bookings: consultancy firms

Hong Kong tertiary students looking to study in the United States remain unable to secure visa appointments with the country’s local consulate, despite bookings becoming available in Beijing and other jurisdictions. Three education consultancies contacted by the Post said that they still could not book appointment slots for their clients as of Monday morning, further fuelling confusion among students amid Washington’s sudden policy shifts in recent days. Samuel Chan Sze-ming, managing partner at...

Politics

4 h. ago 2025 Beijing Cyber Security Conference Opens, Focusing on Security Breakthroughs in the AI Era

2025 Beijing Cyber Security Conference Opens, Focusing on Security Breakthroughs in the AI Era  galvnews.com

Events

4 h. ago Beijing International Book Fair: Academic Publishing and Conferences

Beijing International Book Fair: Academic Publishing and Conferences  Publishing Perspectives

Society

6 h. ago Beijing airports witness surge in overseas departure tax refund applications

Beijing airports witness surge in overseas departure tax refund applications  Dimsum Daily

Politics

6 h. ago China Is Spying On Russia, Moscow Spy Agency Sees Beijing As 'The Enemy': Report

China Is Spying On Russia, Moscow Spy Agency Sees Beijing As 'The Enemy': Report  MSN

Politics

6 h. ago Beijing airports see surging tax refunds for overseas travelers

Beijing airports see surging tax refunds for overseas travelers  China Daily

Transport

7 h. ago Beijing says it will use Hong Kong exchanges to liquidate seized cryptocurrencies

Beijing says it will use Hong Kong exchanges to liquidate seized cryptocurrencies  Macao News

Politics

8 h. ago John Lee exclusive interview, Chinese rethink UK degrees: 5 weekend reads

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘Don’t kill your successful DNA’: Hong Kong’s John Lee on tariffs, trade war 2. ‘It’s too much’: Chinese students reconsider UK degrees as policies harden 3. Loitering with intent: Beijing’s new silent South China Sea strategy? 4. Japan grows restless for next-gen fighter jets as progress with...

Politics

8 h. ago Hong Kong can support taxi sector by using levies to create fund: Uber executive

Hong Kong’s taxi trade and ride-hailing services can work together on the same platform, Uber’s global head of public policy has said, while suggesting that authorities look at how other jurisdictions have adapted and used levies to set up a fund to support cabbies. In an interview with the Post, Andrew Byrne said that Hong Kong could learn from Australia’s use of a A$1.2 (78 US cents) levy, initially set at A$1, on ride-hailing and taxi services to compensate cabbies impacted by the...

Politics

9 h. ago China Targets Nationwide Expansion of Labor Pain Relief Services

China Targets Nationwide Expansion of Labor Pain Relief Services  All-China Women's Federation

Events

10 h. ago China dominates France at FIVB Volleyball Nations League in Beijing

China dominates France at FIVB Volleyball Nations League in Beijing  ecns.cn

Sport

10 h. ago Hong Kong firms must consider national interests in commercial deals: John Lee

Hong Kong businesses must consider national interests while pursuing commercial deals, the city’s leader has said, arguing that the two are not mutually exclusive. In an interview with the Post as he marked three years in office, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu stressed the importance of local companies keeping national interests in mind while seeking profits. Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s CK Hutchison Holdings has recently drawn the ire of Beijing over a controversial deal to sell its...

Economics

10 h. ago Turkiye outlasts China for 4th straight win at volleyball VNL Beijing leg

Turkiye outlasts China for 4th straight win at volleyball VNL Beijing leg  chinadailyasia.com

Politics

11 h. ago Asia stocks rise as investors digest China inflation data, await Beijing

Asia stocks rise as investors digest China inflation data, await Beijing-Washington trade talks  CNBC

Economics