24 h. ago Fitch cuts China rating on weakening finances, debt concerns, following Trump tariffs

China’s Ministry of Finance reacted strongly, describing the decision to downgrade from “A+” to “A” as biased and not reflective of reality.

Economics

33 h. ago Tesla lags behind BYD for the second quarter in a row as Q1 China deliveries shrink 22%

Output from the Shanghai Gigafactory dropped to 172,754 units in the first three months of the year from 220,876 a year earlier.

Politics

60 h. ago ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming denies Singaporean citizenship report as TikTok deal looms

Although Zhang has handed over corporate roles to Liang Rubo, he is widely seen as the real decision maker at the tech giant.

Politics

2 d. ago Did Neanderthals migrate as far east as China? Discovery of stone tools suggests it’s a possibility

Did Neanderthals migrate as far east as China? Discovery of stone tools suggests it’s a possibility  CNN

Politics

3 d. ago US cyber expert Wang Xiaofeng took Singapore job before FBI raids: university letter

University staff protest decision to ‘summarily terminate’ Wang: ‘Silence fuels suspicion and distrust and makes shared governance harder’.

Events

3 d. ago How tech innovation can bolster Pakistan’s relationship with China

Pakistan’s start-up ecosystem is set to flourish and collaboration with China in areas such as agritech and fintech can boost growth and prosperity.

Politics

3 d. ago Opinion | How tech innovation can bolster Pakistan’s relationship with China

Opinion | How tech innovation can bolster Pakistan’s relationship with China  South China Morning Post

Politics

3 d. ago UK’s Starmer blames lack of joint action as he struggles to stop migrants crossing Channel

At London meeting on people smuggling, PM said illegal migration ‘pits nations against one another’, profits on inability to come together.

Events

4 d. ago France’s Le Pen barred from public office after being convicted in EU embezzlement trial

The decision, which comes into force with immediate effect, could prevent Le Pen from running for president in 2027, a scenario she has described as a “political death”.

Politics

4 d. ago France’s Le Pen sentenced to 4 years, barred from office after embezzlement conviction

The decision, which comes into force with immediate effect, prevents Le Pen from running for president in 2027, a scenario she has described as a “political death”.

Politics

4 d. ago Earthquake’s effects reverberate through Burmese community in Hong Kong

Two students grappling with destruction of their home call for help that goes beyond aid and also focuses on longer term efforts to end civil war.

Politics

4 d. ago Earthquake’s effects reverberate through Hong Kong’s Myanmese community

Two students grappling with destruction of their home call for help that goes beyond aid and a focus on longer-term efforts to end civil war.

Politics

4 d. ago China’s WeRide warns driverless tech profitability ‘difficult to predict’

China’s WeRide warns driverless tech profitability ‘difficult to predict’  Financial Times

Events

5 d. ago Yes, some of China’s educated youth just asserted sovereignty over Australia

Yes, some of China’s educated youth just asserted sovereignty over Australia  The Interpreter

Politics

6 d. ago SFPD warns Chinese community of scammers posing as police from China

SFPD warns Chinese community of scammers posing as police from China  CBS San Francisco

Events

7 d. ago President Xi Jinping Meets with Representatives of International Business Community

President Xi Jinping Meets with Representatives of International Business Community  MFA China

Politics

7 d. ago US sidelines Europe, demands ‘right of first offer’ on Ukraine investments

Kyiv’s EU membership bid could be undermined if the US has control over investment decisions covering large areas of Ukraine’s economy.

Politics

7 d. ago Hong Kong Sevens live: next generation shine, tourists out early on day 1 at Kai Tak

The traditional start to the three-day tournament sees club youth sides battle it out in local finals, tourists arrive early at new stadium.

Society

7 d. ago Hong Kong Sevens live: matches under way, tourists out early on day 1 at Kai Tak

The three-day tournament kicks off after youth sides battle it out in local finals, while tourists arrive early at new stadium.

Society

7 d. ago Hong Kong Sevens live: big wins for Australia women, Great Britain men on day 1 at Kai Tak

The three-day tournament kicks off after youth sides battle it out in local finals, while tourists arrive early at new stadium.

Politics