8 h. ago Not Every Chinese EV Brand Will Survive. These Died In The Past Year

Not Every Chinese EV Brand Will Survive. These Died In The Past Year  InsideEVs

Events

32 h. ago In South Korea, dolls modelled on married women spark complaints about ‘over

The ‘Dongtan Missy’ doll and similar ones are clad in provocative dresses with plunging cleavages, triggering calls to stop the sale of such figures.

Politics

39 h. ago ‘Brazen’ suspected China surveillance sites in Cuba trigger US House hearing

Lawmakers warn that Beijing may be expanding intelligence footprint near American soil and urge Trump administration to take firmer stance.

Politics

69 h. ago US in ‘initial’ talks with Rwanda over migrant deal, that mirrors past UK controversy

Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe confirmed Rwanda was among countries talking to Washington over a migrant deal, but no final decisions have been made.

Events

3 d. ago ‘Symbol of love’: Roses are red but first they were yellow, Chinese and Dutch study finds

Genetic analysis discovers the flowers were ‘most likely’ originally yellow not red, as popular poetry would have us believe.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Don’t sell pity’: Taiwan singer recalls mother of disabled son who rejected his help

Cerebral palsy-suffering son, 18, sells sausages, popcorn despite physical difficulties, prompts top entertainer to launch charity campaign.

Politics

3 d. ago May the 4th be with you: church in Germany stages cosplay ‘Star Wars’ service

Wielding a lightsaber and dressed like a Jedi, pastor marked unofficial ‘Star Wars Day’ of May 4 with a galactic-themed service in Bensburg.

Events

4 d. ago Would you give an AI your credit card to go shopping for you? Visa is banking on it

Visa is working on an AI that searches for goods and services and buys them for you, while checking past transactions to send you ads.

Economics

4 d. ago China and Japan’s Diaoyu Islands dispute flares up again over ‘intrusions’

Both sides lodged protests over an incident triggered by the presence of Chinese coastguards and a Japanese civilian plane in the area.

Politics

4 d. ago Philippine bishops defend Cardinal Tagle over pastoral sexual abuse concerns

Ahead of a papal conclave, a watchdog group has warned that front runners Tagle and Parolin cannot be relied on to protect children.

Events

4 d. ago Japan’s scorching summers could halt children’s outdoor sports by 2060, experts say

A study warns that youth sports may become unsafe due to heat unless greenhouse gases are reduced. Japan has seen 100 heat-related child deaths in the past 20 years.

Politics

5 d. ago How the story of Hong Kong’s ‘dumpling queen’ beat Hollywood’s Thunderbolts*

Daughter of founder of Wanchai Ferry recalls family’s difficult journey in building business empire that has been turned into film leading box office on mainland.

Politics

6 d. 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

6 d. ago Trump cannot look to the past to make US manufacturing great again

Instead of competing with China in shipping, rare earths or EVs, the president should target leading-edge industries like aerospace and quantum computing.

Politics

6 d. ago Popular Hong Kong clinic chain in hot water amid suspected closure

Many customers outraged after prepaying thousands for their children’s vaccinations at clinics under Alliance Medical Group.

Politics

6 d. ago Nasi lemak, beef rendang prices soar as food inflation bites Malaysians

New data shows prices for popular meals outpacing official inflation and wage growth.

Economics

7 d. ago ‘All for nothing’: Hong Kong workers complain of losing jobs to imported labour

Over the past six months, 200 restaurant employees have reported being sacked and replaced by workers who came to the city via an import scheme.

Society

7 d. ago Live: How staff at a popular Beijing park prepare for Labor Day rush

Live: How staff at a popular Beijing park prepare for Labor Day rush  news.cgtn.com

Politics

8 d. ago China's reliance on soybean imports continues despite cutback plans

China's reliance on soybean imports continues despite cutback plans  Reuters

Politics

8 d. ago Hong Kong retail tycoon offers to privatise Dickson Concepts in US$141 million deal

Offer is 51 per cent higher than its pre-suspension market price and above the stock’s price at any point over the past 10 years.

Economics