2 h. ago Disgraced Cardinal Becciu withdraws from conclave to elect pope for ‘the good of the church’

Angelo Becciu was forced to resign as head of the Vatican’s saint-making office and his rights as a cardinal because of allegations of financial misconduct.

Politics

5 h. ago ‘Free’ China programmer lives in car for 4 years, despite owning spacious house

41-year-old family man places mattress in back of parked electric vehicle for ‘comfortable’ working week lifestyle, heads home at weekend.

Society

6 h. ago Beijing will not engage in market dumping, China's ambassador to India says

Beijing will not engage in market dumping, China's ambassador to India says  Reuters

Politics

8 h. ago Asia needs new trade partners, stronger markets to survive US tariffs: ADB chief

The head of the Asian Development Bank warns that reliance on exports leaves the region vulnerable to Washington’s high-tariff strategy.

Economics

8 h. ago Walmart has told some Chinese suppliers to resume shipments: sources

The American retail giant will reportedly also bear the cost of the new tariffs, after the escalating US-China trade war slowed deliveries to a trickle.

Politics

9 h. ago Asean urged to weigh risks of siding with US over China in tariff war

The US is only interested in the Asean market, while China is better placed to help bloc realise its goals, Zheng Yongnian tells the Post.

Events

12 h. ago ‘Funding cuts won’t hurt Chinese University of Hong Kong’s innovation push’

CUHK head also says university to seek resources to pursue other areas, such as talent recruitment, but non-urgent projects may be delayed.

Politics

13 h. ago Former ASML head scientist Lin Nan drives China’s latest EUV breakthrough

Research team achieves world-class results in photolithography research with solid-state laser-driven approach, paper shows.

Politics

15 h. ago Stock Market Today: Dow Jones Up But Nvidia Falls On New China Threat; Cathie Wood Loads Up On This Stock Amid 76% Dive (Live Coverage)

Stock Market Today: Dow Jones Up But Nvidia Falls On New China Threat; Cathie Wood Loads Up On This Stock Amid 76% Dive (Live Coverage)  Investor's Business Daily

Events

24 h. ago China’s UBTech Robotics and appliance maker Midea push humanoids into factories, retail

UBTech’s Walker humanoids are headed for a car plant, while Midea plans to have its own robots in an appliance factory by next month.

Politics

27 h. ago 3 Asian property markets could offer shelter from Trump’s tariff storm

Although no property market is fully shielded from the trade shock, Asia’s real estate sector has strong and diverse sources of resilience.

Politics

30 h. ago China Box Office: ‘Ne Zha 2’ Leads Again as Market Slows Ahead of May Holiday

China Box Office: ‘Ne Zha 2’ Leads Again as Market Slows Ahead of May Holiday  Variety

Economics

46 h. ago Chinese media calls out Trump over ocean pollution accusations

Widely shared report tackles the US president head-on to counter claims that China dumped waste.

Politics

46 h. ago Chinese media calls out Trump over ‘false’ ocean pollution accusations

Widely shared report tackles the US president head-on to counter claims that China dumped waste.

Politics

48 h. ago Hutchison ports deal: China regulator warns parties not to circumvent probe

State Administration for Market Regulation says it is ‘highly concerned about the relevant transaction’ following reports deal is to be split up.

Events

57 h. ago ‘Not going away in 90 days’: Wall Street skeptics sit out rebound trade as data shows toll

Wall Street’s skeptics see reason to doubt that Wall Street’s history of quick resurrections will repeat.

Politics

58 h. ago Battle of billionaires: China’s food delivery market faces shake up as JD takes on Meituan

The fight escalated this week as both companies accused each other of blocking delivery riders from accepting orders from rival platforms.

Society

58 h. ago China’s delivery services market faces shake up as JD.com takes on Meituan

China’s delivery services market faces shake up as JD.com takes on Meituan  South China Morning Post

Politics

63 h. ago Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas appoints aide as potential successor

Hussein al-Sheikh has been named the PLO’s first-ever vice-president and will be acting head if Abbas dies or steps down.

Politics

68 h. ago US tariff war ‘will not kill Hong Kong’, Trade Development Council says

City’s increasingly diversified exports helped businesses prepare, and they are aware of risks of relying on single market, body says.

Events