9 m. ago China son pays off US$2.8 million debt for parents by teaching calligraphy, impresses many

Creator with lifelong fascination for traditional art form clears cash arrears over 7-year period after opening teaching studio in 2016.

Economics

26 m. ago Philippines disputes China’s arrest of alleged Filipino spies

The Philippines says the three were ordinary citizens and the arrests could be retaliation for Manila’s arrest of alleged Chinese spies.

Events

69 m. ago Chinese pay it forward with free meals to ease hardship, inspire hope in tough job market

Even restaurateurs and other vendors hit by economic pressures are promoting free meals and other charitable offers to help others.

Economics

2 h. ago Chinese authorities warn of fire and road safety risks over traditional Ching Ming holiday

The tomb-sweeping festival sees millions taking to the roads and burning offerings such as paper money to honour their ancestors.

Events

2 h. ago US TikTok ban delayed again after China stalls on deal over tariffs

US TikTok ban delayed again after China stalls on deal over tariffs  Sky News

Economics

3 h. ago Low visibility as fog blankets Hong Kong amid band of rain and clouds

Forecaster says weather will largely be cloudy and rainy next week, under the influence of upper-air disturbances.

Politics

4 h. ago Chinese influencer smashes temples, performs bold stunts to challenge superstitions

Lifestyle challenging influencer with penchant for the paranormal stages scary stunts such as sleeping graveyards to debunk ancient rituals.

Politics

4 h. ago Taiwan’s security chief Joseph Wu visits US for ‘special channel’ talks, source says

The visit by the head of the island’s National Security Council follows the latest exercises around Taiwan by the mainland Chinese military.

Events

5 h. ago China scuttles TikTok deal as Trump admits Beijing ‘not very happy’

China scuttles TikTok deal as Trump admits Beijing ‘not very happy’  The Australian

Politics

5 h. ago China says 'market has spoken' after US tariffs spark selloff

China says 'market has spoken' after US tariffs spark selloff  Reuters

Economics

6 h. ago Deconstructing art: as China’s iconic Dafen village reels, AI takes orders from artists

Dafen once supplied over half the world’s oil paintings – then the global economic crisis, pandemic and China’s housing downturn took their toll – and now comes AI.

Politics

7 h. ago TikTok deal put on hold after China objects over tariffs, sources say

TikTok deal put on hold after China objects over tariffs, sources say  Reuters

Economics

8 h. ago How Alibaba is turning into China’s AI powerhouse and a school for entrepreneurs

By empowering innovations through its own technology and supporting former employees, the tech giant is reshaping China’s AI landscape.

Politics

9 h. ago China’s collapse or domination? Avoid the mistakes of Sherlock Holmes’ creator

The creator of the great detective was fooled by a hoax; we should avoid certainty about the future too.

Politics

9 h. ago Airline issues special boarding passes for China deity statues cross

Goddess of Sea models take ‘first class’ trip to Taiwan as authorities lay on top security, special safety belts, fast track services.

Politics

10 h. ago Trump tariffs fallout: China retaliates, Vietnam talks, U.S. markets melt down

Trump tariffs fallout: China retaliates, Vietnam talks, U.S. markets melt down  CNBC

Politics

11 h. ago The White House had a TikTok deal. Trump’s China tariff wrecked it.

The White House had a TikTok deal. Trump’s China tariff wrecked it.  The Washington Post

Politics

11 h. ago Stocks close down heavily again after China matches U.S. tariffs

Stocks close down heavily again after China matches U.S. tariffs  The Washington Post

Economics

11 h. ago Markets plunge worldwide for a second day straight following China's tariff retaliation

Markets plunge worldwide for a second day straight following China's tariff retaliation  CBC

Economics

11 h. ago Why Trump tariffs could make sports gear made in Asia pricier – for Americans

Hong Kong economists expect pain for US consumers, with likes of Nike, Adidas, Under Armour and Hoka making goods in China or Southeast Asia.

Politics