14 m. ago HSBC sets up captive insurer in Hong Kong to support growth in Asia

Move will solidify Hong Kong’s position as a global leader in asset, wealth, and risk management, lender’s CEO in the city says.

Politics

14 m. ago China’s military reveals details of Type 094 nuclear submarine for first time

Vessel has submerged displacement of 11,000 tonnes, maximum speed of 30 knots and can operate at a depth of 400 metres, according to PLA.

Events

34 m. ago China’s Stealth Exemptions May Amount to a Quarter of US Imports

China’s Stealth Exemptions May Amount to a Quarter of US Imports  Bloomberg.com

Events

74 m. ago Apple’s China sales dip on local competition as US tariffs add to headache

As iPhone sales in China continue to fall, Apple also faces US$900 million tariff costs this quarter.

Economics

77 m. ago China’s Labour Day travel boom bodes well for spending, but box office fizzles

Visa-free entries and generous tax refunds for inbound travellers are helping to shore up tourism at a time when the economy needs a jolt.

Politics

81 m. ago Trump tariffs latest: FTSE 100 on track for record streak amid hopes for US

Trump tariffs latest: FTSE 100 on track for record streak amid hopes for US-China trade talks  The Telegraph

Politics

2 h. ago Trump tariffs live updates: China says 'door is open' to trade talks with the US

Trump tariffs live updates: China says 'door is open' to trade talks with the US  Yahoo Finance

Politics

2 h. ago Officials respond as China Targets highlights Beijing’s tactics to silence dissent across continents

Officials respond as China Targets highlights Beijing’s tactics to silence dissent across continents  International Consortium of Investigative Journalists - ICIJ

Politics

2 h. ago Canton Fair offers fee refunds as China moves to protect tariff

In an unprecedented move to protect firms amid trade war with the US, the expo has cut fees for Chinese participants in half.

Politics

3 h. ago US space agency Nasa will not fund study on China’s moon sample: American scientist

China’s moon rocks and soil will be put under the microscope and compared to Apollo-era samples to deepen understanding of volcanic past.

Technology

3 h. ago US space agency Nasa will not fund study on China’s moon sample, says scientist

US space agency Nasa will not fund study on China’s moon sample, says scientist  South China Morning Post

Technology

3 h. ago European stocks head for mixed open after May 1 break as investors assess China

European stocks head for mixed open after May 1 break as investors assess China-U.S. relations  CNBC

Economics

4 h. ago Chinese entrepreneurs educated overseas hit back at ‘appliance queen’ over spy allegations

Shanxi Returnees’ Chamber of Commerce publishes open letter to Dong Mingzhu over comment she would ‘never use a haigui pai’.

Politics

4 h. ago China woman shares ‘reservoir guardian’ work videos, sparks lively discussions, envy online

During flood seasons, Ou must remain on standby around the clock to identify potential hazards, protect downstream communities.

Politics

4 h. ago Asia Markets Rise on U.S. Tech Earnings, Signs of Easing U.S.

Asia Markets Rise on U.S. Tech Earnings, Signs of Easing U.S.-China Tensions  WSJ

Politics

5 h. ago US blacklist on China is riddled with errors, outdated details

US blacklist on China is riddled with errors, outdated details  Reuters

Politics

5 h. ago Beijing must act decisively to halt CK Hutchison’s Panama Port sale without further warnings

Beijing must act decisively to halt CK Hutchison’s Panama Port sale without further warnings  Dimsum Daily

Events

5 h. ago RSF warns of ‘alarming deterioration’ in US press freedom under Trump

Global press freedom hits all-time low in 2025, the latest ranking by Paris-based Reporters Without Borders shows.

Events

5 h. ago China Is Considering Trade Talks With U.S., but It Has Conditions

China Is Considering Trade Talks With U.S., but It Has Conditions  The New York Times

Politics

5 h. ago China turns on ‘minors mode’ that ensures kids only see wholesome socialist content online

China turns on ‘minors mode’ that ensures kids only see wholesome socialist content online  theregister.com

Politics