21 h. ago China shop clerk breaks jade bangles worth US$140,000; owner seeks no compensation

A shop clerk in eastern China accidentally broke jade bangles valued at over one million yuan (US$140,000), yet the owner chose compassion over compensation, giving the young man a chance to learn from his mistake. The incident, which occurred in October at a jewellery shop in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, was captured on surveillance video. While moving a table, the clerk accidentally knocked over a box of jade bangles, resulting in a loud crash. He attempted to gather the pieces but squatted in...

Economics

3 d. ago Russia, China back Iran’s view on end of UN sanctions, top diplomat says

Russia, China back Iran’s view on end of UN sanctions, top diplomat says  ایران اینترنشنال

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9 d. ago Hong Kong MRI maker Time Medical seeks site to boost output, eyes IPO

Time Medical Systems, a Hong Kong maker of advanced medical devices co-founded by US-trained Chinese academics, is seeking a new site to expand production as it eyes a 30-fold increase in sales of its magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners in the next few years. The company is commercialising superconductor materials and magnet technologies that can slash the production and operating costs of such scanners while also cutting turnaround time, part of an effort to make early disease diagnosis...

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9 d. ago Mainland Chinese financial firms seeking strategic Hong Kong base on the rise: Citigroup

A growing number of mainland Chinese financial institutions and international companies have shown interest in establishing regional headquarters in Hong Kong to tap into increasing business opportunities across the region, according to the head of Citigroup’s local unit. Aveline San Pau-len, Citi Hong Kong CEO and head of banking, said many mainland banks and international financial institutions would like Citigroup to help set up their headquarters in the city to serve clients who wanted to...

Economics

9 d. ago 2 weeks needed to repair path damaged by typhoon on remote Hong Kong island

A hiking path on a remote Hong Kong island damaged by Super Typhoon Ragasa will require two weeks for repairs, authorities have said, while a green group urged the government to conduct a study on the attraction’s capacity for tourists as it becomes increasingly popular. The eastern island of Tung Ping Chau, which like much of the city was wrecked by Super Typhoon Ragasa in September, has become a major draw among mainland Chinese tourists seeking more novel experiences. But when the Post...

Events

1 week ago Chinese scientists seek ways to unlock AI’s power to tackle real world problems

As China rapidly advances in artificial intelligence to boost economic growth and transform industries, some scientists are working to unleash the technology’s potential to promote social good. Su Jionglong, deputy dean of the School of AI and Advanced Computing at Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University, researches AI applications aimed at reducing discrimination, providing emotional support and making faster medical diagnoses. He said he was establishing a start-up with his students, who developed...

Politics

1 week ago US imposes sanctions on China refinery over Iran oil purchases

The US imposed sanctions on about 100 individuals, entities and vessels, including a Chinese independent refinery and terminal, that helped Iran’s oil and petrochemicals trade, the administration of President Donald Trump said on Thursday. The US Treasury Department sanctioned the Shandong Jincheng Petrochemical Group, which it said is an independent teapot refinery in Shandong Province that has bought millions of barrels of Iranian oil since 2023. It also sanctioned China-based Rizhao Shihua...

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1 week ago US imposes sanctions on China refinery, others for Iran oil purchases

US imposes sanctions on China refinery, others for Iran oil purchases  Reuters

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2 w. ago Sapped by war and sanctions, Iran seeks Chinese arms as payment for oil

Sapped by war and sanctions, Iran seeks Chinese arms as payment for oil  ایران اینترنشنال

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2 w. ago Mainland Chinese visitors seek new adventures on Hong Kong’s far

Mainland Chinese tourists in search of more novel experiences in Hong Kong have been going to far-flung islands and even ventured to the remote Tung Ping Chau, only to find debris left over from Super Typhoon Ragasa’s passage last month. While visitors said the eastern island’s clear waters were mesmerising, others spoke about waiting hours for the only ferry service that could bring them back to Sha Tin’s Ma Liu Shui Pier during Tuesday’s public holiday following the Mid-Autumn Festival. Tung...

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2 w. ago Return of Iran sanctions a moment of reckoning for China and the world

The rejection of the Russian-Chinese proposal at the UN Security Council on September 26 closed the final diplomatic window to delay the return of sanctions against Iran. This moment signals a turning point in Gulf security and global power dynamics. For Tehran, already battered by inflation and economic isolation, the return of sanctions narrows options and makes asymmetric responses more likely. The Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly one-fifth of global oil supply passes, remains Iran’s...

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2 w. ago Opinion | Return of Iran sanctions a moment of reckoning for China and the world

Opinion | Return of Iran sanctions a moment of reckoning for China and the world  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago Chinese solar inverter and energy storage giant Sungrow seeks Hong Kong IPO

Sungrow Power Supply, the world’s largest producer of solar inverters and energy storage systems, has joined a growing number of mainland Chinese companies seeking to float shares in Hong Kong, taking advantage of the city’s stock market boom. Based in Hefei, the capital of eastern Anhui province, Sungrow led the world with 870 gigawatts of cumulative installed capacity of inverters – devices that convert the power produced by solar panels into a format of electricity that can be consumed by...

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2 w. ago Beijing And Tehran Trade Car Parts for Copper and Zinc to Bypass Sanctions, according to Bloomberg

Beijing And Tehran Trade Car Parts for Copper and Zinc to Bypass Sanctions, according to Bloomberg  Iran Focus

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2 w. ago China's Big Secret Exposed! How Beijing Found Way to Pay Iran for Oil Purchases To Outsmart US Sanctions

China's Big Secret Exposed! How Beijing Found Way to Pay Iran for Oil Purchases To Outsmart US Sanctions  Times Now

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2 w. ago How China Secretly Pays Iran for Oil and Avoids U.S. Sanctions | World News

How China Secretly Pays Iran for Oil and Avoids U.S. Sanctions | World News  Hindustan Times

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2 w. ago How China Secretly Pays Iran for Oil and Avoids U.S. Sanctions

How China Secretly Pays Iran for Oil and Avoids U.S. Sanctions  MSN

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2 w. ago Lithuania keeps energy sector wary of Chinese components despite seeking thaw with Beijing

Lithuania keeps energy sector wary of Chinese components despite seeking thaw with Beijing  LRT

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2 w. ago Mexico hosts its first tourism fair in Beijing, seeking more Chinese visitors

Mexico hosts its first tourism fair in Beijing, seeking more Chinese visitors  Mexico News Daily

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2 w. ago Alibaba Vs. JD: Which Is The Better Chinese E‑Commerce Stock?

Alibaba Vs. JD: Which Is The Better Chinese E‑Commerce Stock?  Seeking Alpha

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