58 m. ago What Trump really wants is to be rid of a ‘loser war’ in Ukraine

Trump wants to revive US manufacturing, boost defence and see off the China threat. The last thing he wants is to inherit a ‘loser war’.

Politics

1 hour ago Hong Kong to spend at least HK$100 million studying new cross

Express railway beginning in Hung Shui Kiu in New Territories will feature co-location checkpoint in Shenzhen.

Economics

3 h. ago ‘Shameful’ Japanese tourists detained in China over Great Wall incident sparks outrage at home

Two Japanese tourists were detained in China after one exposed himself on the Great Wall, causing outrage in Japan and raising concerns about declining Japanese morals.

Society

3 h. ago ‘Shameful’ Japanese tourists detained in China over Great Wall prank, incident sparks outrage at home

Two Japanese tourists were detained in China after one exposed himself on the Great Wall, causing outrage in Japan and raising concerns about declining Japanese morals.

Society

3 h. ago How China’s slowing consumer spending is affecting the recovery of F&B firms

Analysts warn that targeted measures are needed to revive the industry, as companies like Nayuki and Xiabu Xiabu report losses and closures.

Economics

4 h. ago World shares advance, despite Wall Street's tumble, as China pledges to boost consumer spending

World shares advance, despite Wall Street's tumble, as China pledges to boost consumer spending  The Associated Press

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10 h. ago China’s Biggest Challenge Now Is Finding Way to Spend More Money

China’s Biggest Challenge Now Is Finding Way to Spend More Money  Bloomberg

Economics

22 h. ago UK PM shakes up health service as he takes on ‘flabby’ state

Keir Starmer said he would abolish the NHS England body and avoid ‘duplication’.

Politics

24 h. ago Trump threatens 200% wine tariff if EU does not end whiskey tax

Trump raised the ante a day after the European Commission said it will impose counter tariffs on €26 billion (US$28 billion) worth of US goods.

Politics

24 h. ago Trump threatens tariffs on European wine and spirits in escalating trade war

Trump raised the ante a day after the European Commission said it will impose counter tariffs on €26 billion (US$28 billion) worth of US goods.

Events

38 h. ago US shutdown looms as Democrats say they will block Republican spending bill

But such a move would risk shifting some of the blame for an increasingly shaky US economy from Trump onto the rival party.

Politics

41 h. ago China’s expanding footprint in geostationary orbit raises security concerns

China’s expanding footprint in geostationary orbit raises security concerns  SpaceNews

Events

48 h. ago As Europe takes the lead on its own defence, it must agree on how

Europe needs greater collective leadership, pragmatism and rapid decision-making to remain a relevant force in the 21st century.

Politics

52 h. ago Hong Kong finance chief sees US$20 billion of IPOs this year on China tech optimism

Companies could raise between US$17 billion and US$20 billion this year, Paul Chan tells tech forum.

Economics

54 h. ago Hong Kong minister defends talent scheme after CY Leung raises exploitation fears

Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun says Hong Kong ‘has not suffered any losses’ as a result of Top Talent Pass Scheme.

Politics

62 h. ago Tariffs on China could raise wedding dress prices for American brides

Tariffs on China could raise wedding dress prices for American brides  CBS News

Economics

63 h. ago ‘A geopolitical move’: Trump’s big bet on crypto raises questions for China

‘A geopolitical move’: Trump’s big bet on crypto raises questions for China  South China Morning Post

Politics

3 d. ago China’s third top official Zhao Leji missing from ‘two sessions’ closing due to illness

Chairman of the NPC Standing Committee and former corruption body secretary was last seen in public on Saturday.

Politics

3 d. ago Why was China’s No 3 official Zhao Leji missing at the end of ‘two sessions’?

Chairman of the NPC Standing Committee and former corruption body secretary was last seen in public on Saturday.

Politics

3 d. ago Citi downgrades U.S. stocks, raises China as America First fades

Citi downgrades U.S. stocks, raises China as America First fades  Fortune

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