2 h. ago China expands initiative to stamp out Western bias in ethnic studies

Beijing approves 15 more universities to establish new academic programme as it works to consolidate national identity narrative.

Events

2 h. ago Ackman Says Time Is Friend of US, Enemy of China in Trade War

Ackman Says Time Is Friend of US, Enemy of China in Trade War  Bloomberg.com

Events

3 h. ago China’s critical minerals dominance threatens US military supply chain, report says

Chinese players account for the bulk of world output of five essential elements used in 80,000 American weapons parts, researchers find.

Events

4 h. ago Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to resume in June after 5 years amid efforts to normalise India

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to resume in June after 5 years amid efforts to normalise India-China ties  Times of India

Politics

4 h. ago Hong Kong police recover stolen cat from Sham Shui Po store, arrest 2

Officers identified suspects, 46-year-old woman and 43-year-old man, after examining CCTV footage.

Events

5 h. ago Will Trump’s Golden Dome stop China’s missiles or create a ‘monster’ problem?

As China’s nuclear arsenal grows, the US is betting on a space-based defence programme that faces multiple complexities and soaring costs.

Events

6 h. ago Man quits top China university, declines PhD offer in US to sell snacks, earns US$95 a day

Academic pressure makes 24-year-old from poor family veer off pathway to elite education into humble world of making mashed potatoes.

Politics

6 h. ago Again, no – China and the US are not in tariff talks, Chinese embassy says as Trump repeats claims

Cycle of claims and denials continues with Beijing dismissing speculation about discussions as ‘purely misleading’.

Politics

6 h. ago Again, no – China and the US are not in tariff talks, Chinese embassy says

Again, no – China and the US are not in tariff talks, Chinese embassy says  South China Morning Post

Economics

8 h. ago China foreign minister says Trump's tariffs reveal 'extreme egoism' as he speaks out against protectionism

China foreign minister says Trump's tariffs reveal 'extreme egoism' as he speaks out against protectionism  Fox Business

Politics

9 h. ago Trump Jr. Tells East Europe to Choose US Over China for Business

Trump Jr. Tells East Europe to Choose US Over China for Business  Bloomberg

Politics

10 h. ago Ant Group buys retail broker Bright Smart to set up ‘bridgehead’ in Hong Kong’s market

Ant Group agreed to pay HK$2.81 billion (US$362.2 million) for 50.55 per cent of Bright Smart Securities & Commodities Group.

Economics

10 h. ago Japan man hides dad’s body in wardrobe for 2 years to avoid funeral costs, faces fraud probe

Some speculate that man intends to claim extra pension benefits, while others express sympathy.

Events

11 h. ago Philippines urged to ‘strategically’ work with China amid US tariff tensions

It follows a call from a Chinese envoy for the Philippines and fellow Asean members to be united in safeguarding free trade.

Economics

11 h. ago China's Xi calls for self sufficiency in AI development amid U.S. rivalry

China's Xi calls for self sufficiency in AI development amid U.S. rivalry  Reuters

Politics

12 h. ago Marxism and meal plans: cadres tackle weighty issues at China’s top party school

Promising young and mid-ranking officials given ‘life-changing’ lessons on political doctrine, loyalty, and how to look after their health.

Politics

12 h. ago 52% Plugin Vehicle Market Share In China — March 2025 Sales Report

52% Plugin Vehicle Market Share In China — March 2025 Sales Report  CleanTechnica

Economics

13 h. ago How Chinese solar cell makers can fend off Trump’s looming 3,521% import tariffs

How Chinese solar cell makers can fend off Trump’s looming 3,521% import tariffs  South China Morning Post

Politics

13 h. ago Crunch time ahead for China’s solar panel producers as Trump’s 3,521% ‘shock’ tariffs loom

Chinese firms have been exporting from offshore factories to beat US tariffs for a decade, and Washington is determined to shut the loophole.

Politics

13 h. ago Crunch time for China’s solar panels as Trump’s 3,521% tariffs loom

Crunch time for China’s solar panels as Trump’s 3,521% tariffs loom  South China Morning Post

Politics