3 h. ago US investigating malware email targeting trade talks with China: reports

US authorities are investigating a bogus email from a Republican lawmaker that contained malware apparently aimed at giving China insights into the Trump administration’s trade talks with Beijing, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. The malware in the email purportedly sent by congressman John Moolenaar in July to US trade groups, law firms and government agencies was traced by cyber analysts to a hacker group - APT41 - believed to be working for Chinese intelligence, the newspaper...

Events

12 h. ago Australian expert lauds China as a global leader in nanoscience

Australian expert lauds China as a global leader in nanoscience  China Daily

Politics

14 h. ago China dad donates liver part to save baby girl, recovers at home to save money

A young Chinese father has moved countless people online after he donated part of his liver to save his baby daughter. The father, surnamed Shen, then doubled down on his loving and selfless act by staying at home in his rented flat and changing his own bandages post-surgery to cut costs. Shen and his wife, surnamed Tao, who were both born after 2000, married in 2024 in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, in southeastern China. They soon welcomed a daughter, Yiyi, who developed persistent jaundice after...

Society

14 h. ago China's forex reserve rises by $29.9 billion in August, while the central bank continues to increase gold holdings

China's forex reserve rises by $29.9 billion in August, while the central bank continues to increase gold holdings  Global Times

Economics

17 h. ago China's central bank buys gold in August for 10th consecutive month

China's central bank buys gold in August for 10th consecutive month  Business Standard

Economics

17 h. ago 'Causing trouble': China says it followed Australian ship in Taiwan Strait

'Causing trouble': China says it followed Australian ship in Taiwan Strait  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Events

18 h. ago The online radicalisation of Australia is here and Elon Musk is a part of it

Late last month, rallies were staged across various Australian cities under the branding “March for Australia”. The rallies, which were attended by avowed neo-Nazis and elected politicians alike, called for an end to mass migration. These protests are not unique to Australia. Recently, the United Kingdom has seen its own wave of anti-migrant demonstrations in cities such as London, Bristol and Birmingham. Despite claims by some that the Australian rallies were “hijacked” by the neo-Nazi National...

Politics

18 h. ago China’s military follows Australian and Canadian warships in Taiwan Strait accusing them of ‘provocation’

China’s military follows Australian and Canadian warships in Taiwan Strait accusing them of ‘provocation’  The Guardian

Events

19 h. ago Villagers slowly making way for development in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis

With Hong Kong leader John Lee set to deliver his annual policy address on September 17, the Post examines key topics the chief executive is expected to focus on, including a mega infrastructure project near the border, new economic drivers and livelihood issues. In the first of a seven-part series, Vivian Au finds out how villagers and businesses are surviving in an area the government has promised to transform into a new economic engine. Fish farmer Kwok Chi-yau has spent more than half a...

Politics

22 h. ago China criticises Canadian and Australian warships transiting Taiwan Strait

China criticises Canadian and Australian warships transiting Taiwan Strait  Reuters

Events

29 h. ago Dozens arrested at latest UK protest for banned group Palestine Action

British police arrested dozens more people on Saturday under anti-terrorism laws for demonstrating in support of Palestine Action, a pro-Palestinian group banned by the government as a terrorist organisation. Britain banned Palestine Action under anti-terrorism legislation in July after some of its members broke into a Royal Air Force base and damaged military planes. The group accuses Britain’s government of complicity in what it says are Israeli war crimes in Gaza. Police have arrested...

Events

36 h. ago Israel’s annexation plans fuel fears of Palestinians’ annihilation

Nearly two years after Hamas militants stormed southern Israel, the war in Gaza has entered a darker, deadlier phase. The territory now faces a reckoning its residents describe as annihilation. Israel’s latest military campaign in Gaza and its West Bank annexation plans have left observers warning that the age-old Palestinian presence across both could soon be erased. On Wednesday, Israel’s government unveiled plans to annex 82 per cent of the occupied West Bank. The escalation comes despite...

Politics

36 h. ago Frenchie in China goes viral for collecting plastic bottles; locals also contribute

A French bulldog has become an internet sensation in southern China after earning over 10,000 yuan (US$1,400) in five years by diligently collecting plastic bottles for its owner. It has captivated countless netizens with its remarkable “work ethic,” earning the affectionate nickname “the most punctual bottle collector” from local businesses. The five-year-old dog, known online as “Dog Little White,” has amassed over 80,000 followers on Douyin and has developed a daily routine of collecting...

Politics

38 h. ago How Thailand’s local talent is fuelling global film productions

From the ready-made “dystopia” of Bangkok’s skyline to the moody limestone cliffs of Krabi, Thailand has for decades served as the backdrop for foreign filmmakers’ flights of fancy. Now, the country is looking to fly even higher by luring in global streaming platforms with a combination of generous tax breaks and highly skilled local production crew. Its largest and most recent catch is the sci-fi series Alien: Earth on Disney, created by Noah Hawley with Ridley Scott serving as one of the...

Politics

41 h. ago China investigates former stocks regulator Yi Huiman for disciplinary breaches

Yi Huiman, the former regulator of China’s equities market, is being investigated for disciplinary breaches, as the country’s long-standing anti-graft campaign extends into all corners of the financial industry, from banking to the stock market. Yi, the chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) from January 2019 to February 2024, is being investigated by the Communist Party’s disciplinary unit for severe breaches of discipline, according to the Central Commission for...

Events

42 h. ago China’s yuan rallies with central bank backing as worries mount over US dollar

A recent rally in China’s yuan has been primarily fuelled by stronger guidance from its central bank rather than by market forces, analysts said, pointing to a mostly steady US dollar index. However, they noted, this period of strengthening is likely to remain measured, as Beijing prefers to avoid harming the competitiveness of its exporters amid trade tensions with the United States. Over just five trading days last week, the People’s Bank of China pushed the yuan’s reference rate against the...

Politics

45 h. ago China’s multipolar ambition is making the US sit up and fire back

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin this week, the choreography was striking. Chinese President Xi Jinping, flanked by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, unveiled proposals for a development bank, expanded BeiDou satellite services, and cooperation in green technology, artificial intelligence and infrastructure. The message was unmistakable: the SCO is no longer just a security forum. It is evolving into a platform offering...

Economics

46 h. ago China’s biotech industry is gaining on the US. Can tariffs hold them back?

In the summer of 2015, a time when China’s pharmaceutical market was in a phase of rapid expansion, a sudden regulatory change sent tremors through the industry: drug companies would need to audit the clinical trial data for all pending applications. If withdrawn within a month of the announcement, firms could avoid penalties for submitting flawed applications, but hiding or falsifying data would court severe punishments, including multi-year filing bans. The response from the industry indicated...

Economics

47 h. ago Sanctions, Bans, and Tariffs How The U.S. is Feuling Chinese Innovation

Sanctions, Bans, and Tariffs How The U.S. is Feuling Chinese Innovation  JD Supra

Economics

49 h. ago As a new world order dawns, Australia plods along, much to scholars' dismay

As a new world order dawns, Australia plods along, much to scholars' dismay  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Politics