38 h. ago Chinese University of Hong Kong appoints veteran administrator as vice

A leading university in Hong Kong has appointed a veteran academic administrator to be its vice-president in administration – the third person in the role in as many years – after his predecessor resigned less than 12 months into the job. Albert Chow Hing-pong’s tenure at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) will begin in the first half of 2026 for a term of three years, according to a statement issued by the institution on Thursday. “I look forward to leveraging my experience in public...

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42 h. ago Over 700 mainland Chinese drivers apply to enter Hong Kong under travel scheme

More than 700 mainland Chinese drivers have applied to enter Hong Kong’s urban areas under a new scheme starting next Tuesday, with authorities saying the number of applications is in line with expectations. The Transport Department also said on Thursday that it did not expect the scheme to worsen the city’s traffic conditions or raise concerns over road safety. “The booking quota is now set at 100 per day. With that in mind, we think that the more than 700 applications received so far are in...

Transport

56 h. ago Wealthy Chinese appear to shun Trump’s ‘gold card’ immigration programme

When US President Donald Trump first proposed his “gold card” programme earlier this year, offering permanent residency to the super rich, Beijing-based emigration consultant Jack Jing received unsolicited inquiries from seven high-net-worth families. But that initial enthusiasm quickly waned after the application details were released last week. None of his clients plan to apply in the near term, said Jing, general manager of the migration service provider WellTrend, who has decades of...

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56 h. ago ‘A risk’: wealthy Chinese appear to shun Trump’s ‘gold card’ immigration scheme

‘A risk’: wealthy Chinese appear to shun Trump’s ‘gold card’ immigration scheme  South China Morning Post

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3 d. ago SpaceX claims close approach to Starlink satellite by payload from Chinese launch

SpaceX claims close approach to Starlink satellite by payload from Chinese launch  SpaceNews

Technology

3 d. ago Chinese fintech giant Ant upgrades AI health app to tap booming eldercare, wellness demand

Chinese fintech giant Ant Group has pressed ahead with its strategic move into the fast-growing healthcare sector with a major upgrade to its artificial intelligence health app AQ, positioning the platform to work like a fitness companion or a family doctor. The new features included integration of records from smart devices made by Apple, Huawei and Omron, among others, as well as the creation of health profiles for family members, the company announced on Monday. Ant is the fintech affiliate...

Science

4 d. ago Kim’s sister spotted with suspected luxury Chinese foldable phone

Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korea’s supreme leader, has been spotted with what appears to be a Chinese-made foldable phone. Images released by state media on Sunday showed Kim holding the phone in her right hand during a trip to a hospital opening alongside her brother, Kim Jong-un. Although the brand name cannot be seen in the picture, the phone closely resembles the Chinese brand Honor’s “Magic” line, advertised as “the world’s thinnest foldable smartphone”. The V3 model of the...

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5 d. ago Virtual reality and the Nanking massacre: where does historical immersion become trauma?

In October, as Simon Li finished speaking at an international conference about embracing technological innovation in education, several Chinese history educators approached him with a potent, pressing question: could a virtual reality (VR) project about the 1937 Nanking massacre become the next pedagogical frontier? Li, executive director of the Hong Kong Holocaust and Tolerance Centre, recalled it as an electrifying moment. “They were genuinely energised, saying that such a programme could help...

Events

7 d. ago Mexico approves tariff increases on Chinese and other Asian imports

Mexico approves tariff increases on Chinese and other Asian imports  GMK Center

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8 d. ago China may tap Nvidia’s H200 for AI gains but domestic chip strategy here to stay: analysts

Beijing’s push to advance the domestic chip industry will remain unchanged regardless of whether it allows Chinese companies to buy Nvidia’s H200, analysts said. Days after US President Donald Trump announced Washington would permit Nvidia to ship the chips to approved Chinese customers – on the condition that 25 per cent be “paid” to the United States – Beijing has yet to publicly state whether it will approve purchases. So far, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued the only official...

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8 d. ago Apple takes China’s smartphone battle house to house with free 3

Apple customers in selected mainland Chinese cities can now get a new iPhone delivered to their door for free within three hours, as the US tech giant steps up efforts to defend its turf in the world’s largest smartphone market. From Wednesday, three-hour delivery is free for in-stock items including the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air and AirPods. Other products will incur a delivery fee of 45 yuan (US$6.40). Apple normally charges 45 yuan for its express service in mainland...

Events

8 d. ago Hong Kong’s first Chinese medicine hospital opens as initial quotas fully booked

Hong Kong’s first Chinese medicine hospital has opened its doors to patients, with subsidised outpatient services for the first month fully booked, prompting the facility to add extra slots to meet demand. The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong is located in Tseung Kwan O. It aims to provide services for more complex cases under a model that features Chinese medicine as the leading approach while integrating Western medicine. “We hope to bring the development of Chinese medicine in Hong Kong...

Science

8 d. ago Hong Kong’s first Chinese medicine hospital opens to popular demand

Hong Kong’s first Chinese medicine hospital has opened its doors to patients, with subsidised general outpatient services for the first month fully booked, prompting the facility to add extra slots to meet demand. The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong is located in Tseung Kwan O. It aims to provide services for more complex cases under a model that features Chinese medicine as the primary approach, integrated with Western medicine. “We hope to bring the development of Chinese medicine in...

Science

9 d. ago Mexico lawmakers approve tariff increase on Chinese and other Asian imports

Mexico’s lower house early Wednesday approved tariffs of up to 50 per cent next year on imports from China and several other Asian countries, aiming to boost domestic production and address trade imbalances. With 281 votes in favour, 24 against, and 149 abstentions, the chamber passed the bill, which still requires Senate approval, despite opposition from China and local business groups. The proposal would impose or raise tariffs – mostly up to 35 per cent – throughout 2026 on goods such as...

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9 d. ago Mexico's lower house approves tariff hikes on Chinese, other Asian imports

Mexico's lower house approves tariff hikes on Chinese, other Asian imports  Reuters

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9 d. ago 100 Guangdong drivers seek entry into Hong Kong urban areas as bookings open

Hong Kong authorities have received more than 100 permit applications on the first day from mainland Chinese car owners seeking to drive directly into the city’s urban areas after bookings opened under a much-awaited cross-border entry scheme. The applications came from the 1,700 winners of a November 23 ballot conducted by the Guangdong authorities, which drew 2,388 registrations, the Transport Department said on Wednesday. After initial reviews by the mainland authorities, the applications...

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1 week ago China’s AI developers to welcome Nvidia’s H200 chip shipments, analysts say

China’s artificial intelligence developers are expected to welcome Washington’s go-ahead for Nvidia to ship its H200 AI chips to approved customers on the mainland, according to analysts, even as Beijing continues to drive the country’s tech self-sufficiency efforts. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Monday, US President Donald Trump said he had informed his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, of that decision “under conditions that allow for continued strong national security”. Xi had...

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1 week ago Tech war: China’s AI developers to welcome Nvidia’s H200 chip shipments, analysts say

China’s artificial intelligence developers are expected to welcome Washington’s go-ahead for Nvidia to ship its H200 AI chips to approved customers on the mainland, according to analysts, even as Beijing continues to drive the country’s tech self-sufficiency efforts. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Monday, US President Donald Trump said he had informed his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, of that decision “under conditions that allow for continued strong national security”. Xi had...

Events

1 week ago Chinese tourist’s Penang panda mural that drew criticism turns crowd

The fate of the “panda on the scooter” is hanging in the balance. The artwork, modified by a Chinese artist at Chew Jetty in Malaysia’s Penang state, has yet to be legalised although an application was made a month ago. The Chinese tourist, known as Shen Shishi or Shi Shi, had painted a panda onto an existing mural on a wall at the jetty. The panda has surprisingly become an additional attraction at the usually busy tourist hub, with more people flocking there. The panda mural triggered online...

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1 week ago Taiwan’s ban on mainland China app RedNote makes it a top download

Taiwan’s ban on mainland Chinese social media app RedNote has sparked fierce pushback on the island, making the platform a top download as users rush to access it through workarounds. The island’s interior ministry announced on Thursday it had ordered local telecoms and internet providers to block access to the app, also known as Xiaohongshu, for one year over “rising online fraud cases”. Authorities also cited a “lack of cooperation from its operator in Shanghai”. But the move has unleashed a...

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