3 h. ago China's BYD to produce all EVs for Europe locally by 2028, executive says

China's BYD to produce all EVs for Europe locally by 2028, executive says  Reuters

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7 h. ago Are ‘unscrupulous’ insurers causing richer Malaysians to seek public hospitals?

Malaysians from the highest income group are increasingly turning to public hospitals for treatment as surging private healthcare costs drive up insurance premiums, with lawmakers and industry professionals warning of more pressure on the national healthcare system. The cost of private healthcare in Malaysia rose by nearly 12 per cent in 2024, well above the global average of about 6 per cent, according to a report on medical trends around the world by professional services firm Aon. A separate...

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8 h. ago Concertmaster named executive director of Beijing’s National Centre for the Performing Arts Orchestra

Concertmaster named executive director of Beijing’s National Centre for the Performing Arts Orchestra  The Strad

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12 h. ago In Northern Metropolis, can tech sector help Hong Kong’s economy remake itself?

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 second of a seven-part series, Edith Lin examines how the mega development near the border may evolve to become a new engine to transform the city’s economy. Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis can be a game changer in diversifying...

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16 h. ago G20 Summit Forces S. Africa to Cancel Naval Drills with China and Russia

G20 Summit Forces S. Africa to Cancel Naval Drills with China and Russia  The Maritime Executive

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21 h. ago China adds gold for 10th month as bullion surges past $3,500 an ounce

China adds gold for 10th month as bullion surges past $3,500 an ounce  investingLive

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24 h. ago China's envoy to Iran addresses SCO summit, bilateral relations

China's envoy to Iran addresses SCO summit, bilateral relations  Tehran Times

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28 h. ago How China’s military surged ahead by firing up competition among suppliers

The futuristic drones, intercontinental missiles and laser and microwave systems that rolled through central Beijing on Wednesday reflect not only the intensity of China’s military modernisation drive but also advances in the research and manufacturing ecosystem that has sprung up to develop it. At least five nuclear-capable missile types made their debut during the military parade – three can reportedly reach the continental United States; one is a submarine-launched ballistic missile; and the...

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32 h. ago Agents of China, Russia and Iran are subverting our nation and we do nothing

Agents of China, Russia and Iran are subverting our nation and we do nothing  The Telegraph

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36 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

38 h. ago Iran turns to China, Russia to bolster air defenses as it preps for next Israel war

Iran turns to China, Russia to bolster air defenses as it preps for next Israel war  AL-Monitor

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41 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...

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42 h. ago Trump admin launches immigration crackdown in Massachusetts, reports say

The Trump administration has launched an operation in Massachusetts to arrest and deport undocumented immigrants, The New York Times and Boston media reported on Saturday, quoting the US Department of Homeland Security as saying it was targeting “criminal aliens” living in the state. DHS and its US Immigration and Customs Enforcement arm are calling the operation Patriot 2.0, modifying the name of a May deportation surge that led to the arrest of 1,500 people in the state, according to the...

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44 h. ago US, Canada, UK, Argentina, Spain, France, Germany, China, and Chile Lead Record

US, Canada, UK, Argentina, Spain, France, Germany, China, and Chile Lead Record-Breaking Air Tourism Surge in Mexico Driving Massive Tourism Revenue and Expanding International Market Opportunities  Travel And Tour World

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47 h. ago Iran executes man accused of killing security guard in Mahsa Amini protests

Iran on Saturday executed a man accused of involvement in a deadly attack on security forces during nationwide protests in 2022, the judiciary’s official news agency reported. Mizan Online identified the man as Mehran Bahramian, who reportedly opened fire on a security vehicle during the unrest, killing one officer and wounding others in December 2022, in Semirom county, Isfahan province. It added that Iran’s Supreme Court confirmed the death sentence. The execution marked the 12th known case of...

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48 h. ago China Eastern Airlines Breaks International Flight Records Amid Travel Surge

China Eastern Airlines Breaks International Flight Records Amid Travel Surge  Travel And Tour World

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60 h. ago China firm offers annual weight loss bonus; 1 person earns US$2,800 for losing 18kg

A Chinese company has triggered widespread discussion online by offering a one-million-yuan (US$140,000) bonus to encourage weight loss among employees, with one staff member receiving 20,000 yuan after shedding over 20kg in just 90 days. On August 12, Shenzhen-based tech firm Arashi Vision Inc., more commonly known as Insta360, made headlines with its annual “Million Yuan Weight Loss Challenge.” This initiative, held each year, aims to motivate employees to adopt healthier lifestyles by...

Economics

62 h. ago Hong Kong tutor centres feel squeeze as mainland Chinese firms eye slice of pie

Two major mainland Chinese tutorial school operators are expanding their Hong Kong footprint, increasing the competition for local counterparts already facing challenges caused by a shrinking student population and a curriculum revamp, the Post has found. The moves by the firms come amid rising demand from mainland students to sit Hong Kong’s university entrance exams, with the surge in interest also prompting local tutorial chains to extend their operations across the border. The number of...

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3 d. ago Texas law curbing Chinese property rights takes effect, no relief in sight for months

A Texas law restricting property ownership and leasing by Chinese citizens came into effect this week, thrusting affected residents into legal limbo with no path to relief before November. The law, which restricts real estate purchases by companies, individuals and government entities linked to countries that the federal government deems a threat to the US, took effect on September 1 after a legal challenge failed to block it in time. The legislation identifies China, Iran, North Korea and...

Society

3 d. ago ‘Better than being killed’: Japan’s women turn to pepper spray – at legal risk

As dusk falls across Japan’s cities, a sense of unease falls upon many women on their journeys home. Reports of brutal femicides have struck a deep chord, fuelling a surge in the purchase of self-defence items – even as legal experts warn that arming oneself may come at a cost. The recent killing of Megumi Katayama, 24, who was stabbed multiple times by a stranger in a Kobe residential lift last month, has stoked public concern. Social media platforms buzzed with messages urging women to take...

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