37 h. ago Deaths from future big earthquake in Philippines may surpass 50,000: seismologist

The forecast comes after a 7.7-magnitude quake in Myanmar last week left over 2,700 people dead and caused a building in Bangkok to collapse.

Events

41 h. ago Hongkonger allegedly involved in fatal Sha Tin slashing arrested in Thailand

Man, 25, was staying with his Thai girlfriend in Chonburi town near the beach resort town of Pattaya, media reports.

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41 h. ago Hongkonger allegedly involved in fatal Sha Tin slashing brought back from Thailand

Suspect, 25, took a flight to Thailand on the same day the attack took place and settled near beach resort town of Pattaya.

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57 h. ago Amid tariff wars, Chinese carmakers are dominating Russian market

The likes of Geely and Chery have filled the gap left by Western rivals. Even with higher duties now levied by Moscow, Chinese vehicles remain the most popular.

Economics

2 d. ago After devastating earthquake in Myanmar, China filling vacuum left by USAID’s absence

After devastating earthquake in Myanmar, China filling vacuum left by USAID’s absence  PBS

Politics

3 d. ago Myanmar earthquake: China and others step into aid gap left by Trump cuts

Myanmar earthquake: China and others step into aid gap left by Trump cuts  The Guardian

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3 d. ago Apple chip engineer returns to China, joins Fudan University amid push for talent

Kong Long left Apple after seven years, following the recent return of M4 CPU engineer Wang Huanyu to China.

Politics

4 d. ago China is ready to start producing its own top mathematicians: Shing

When the 75-year-old maths genius left Harvard, many thought he would retire. Instead, he is nurturing the next generation of Chinese talent.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Selfish’ Chinese man who used mall baby nursing room for online meeting ridiculed online

‘Irresponsible’ graduate student claims broken lock in infant nursing room left him trapped inside, led to subsequent respiratory illness.

Politics

5 d. ago China teen boy aids in home birth, guided by paramedics over phone after mum’s waters break

Youngster remains calm as mother goes into labour, online observers praise boy but ask why he was left alone with her at such a time.

Politics

5 d. ago Myanmar, Thailand earthquake death toll tops 1,000 as search for survivors intensifies

The US, China and Asean have pledged to help Myanmar to deal with the disaster that also left more than 2,000 people injured.

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6 d. ago Fans left frustrated by taxi issues on opening day of Hong Kong Sevens

Spectators lament taxi arrangements at Kai Tak Sports Park with some having to wait up to 45 minutes.

Politics

7 d. ago Former officials call for parity, reform in China’s pension system

The current pension structure is too lopsided to provide adequate benefits to those in poorer regions, former banking officials say at Boao Forum.

Politics

8 d. ago Why lack of clear vision is holding back Northern Metropolis’ future

Without a well-defined vision, developments risk becoming little more than clusters of real estate ventures devoid of distinctive character.

Politics

9 d. ago Why a rising AI star left a promising US academic career to return to China

Fu Tianfan leaves tenure-track assistant professor position in New York state for new research opportunities, and Nanjing University’s ‘fertile ground’.

Politics

9 d. ago Why a young AI expert left a promising US academic career for China

Why a young AI expert left a promising US academic career for China  Post Magazine

Politics

1 week ago As sun sets on Hong Kong’s Sunbeam Theatre, what’s left for Cantonese opera in the city?

The church group that purchased the theatre plans to convert the building into a community centre.

Culture

1 week ago 3 teens killed, 15 others injured in New Mexico mass shooting

Between 50 and 60 shell casings were found, suggesting multiple shooters and multiple weapons within two opposing groups.

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1 week ago Sprint winner Hamilton left with ‘no hope’ in Chinese GP Qualifying after set

Sprint winner Hamilton left with ‘no hope’ in Chinese GP Qualifying after set-up changes put car ‘on a knife edge’  Formula 1

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2 w. ago Hong Kong protester sentenced to 45 months in jail for 2019 Wan Chai riot role

Chan Wai-yiu, 27, left for Japan in 2020 after initially avoiding charges, but was rearrested two years later when he returned to visit his ill mother.

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