54 m. ago Student pleads guilty to using fake US degree to get into University of Hong Kong

Magistrate says Li Sixuan’s actions will lead ‘inevitably’ to jail time when the 28-year-old mainland Chinese student is sentenced on May 8.

Politics

76 m. ago China’s ties with the Americas are a net positive for the whole region

Instead of stubbornly hanging onto the Monroe Doctrine, Washington should embrace Beijing’s relationships with the US’ southern neighbours.

Politics

2 h. ago China’s Xi wraps up Malaysia visit with jet, chip deals before heading to Cambodia

The Chinese president’s tour through Southeast Asia comes as Beijing seeks to position itself as the region’s most dependable trade partner.

Politics

4 h. ago Ukraine breaks international norm to expose Beijing's involvement in Russia war, parades Chinese PoWs

Ukraine breaks international norm to expose Beijing's involvement in Russia war, parades Chinese PoWs  India TV News

Events

10 h. ago White House confirms 245% tariff on some Chinese imports not a typo

White House confirms 245% tariff on some Chinese imports not a typo  theregister.com

Economics

13 h. ago Colossal squid caught on camera for first time in the deep sea

The animal, a juvenile, was spotted at a depth of 600 metres; the animals can reach up to 7 metres long when fully grown.

Events

20 h. ago Singapore PM says US tariff delay ‘little comfort’, warns against being ‘passive bystander’

Trade war has prompted governments to reassert greater control over resources ‘in case help doesn’t arrive on time’, Lawrence Wong says.

Events

23 h. ago Hang Seng Bank promotes son of Hong Kong leader John Lee in China

The management changes in the bank’s mainland unit come at a critical time amid the US tariff campaign, a broker says.

Politics

26 h. ago Trump administration reduces Ukraine aid estimate in minerals deal: report

The US softened its aid payback demands from Kyiv in talks over a deal for Ukrainian investment projects, including minerals and infrastructure, according to Bloomberg.

Politics

30 h. ago Hong Kong stocks fall 2%, leading losses in region even as China reports better

Hong Kong stocks fall 2%, leading losses in region even as China reports better-than-expected GDP data  CNBC

Politics

32 h. ago Time for the EU to stop outsourcing its China policy to the US

The EU must move quickly to engage with China based on European interests instead of defaulting to American positions.

Events

32 h. ago Indonesia won’t host Russian military aircraft, Australia says

Canberra’s defence minister said he had received ‘unequivocal’ assurances over reports of a Russian request for access to a Papua airbase.

Events

41 h. ago Beijing denies involvement in war despite Ukraine finding 155 Chinese nationals fighting for Russia

Beijing denies involvement in war despite Ukraine finding 155 Chinese nationals fighting for Russia  Euromaidan Press

Events

42 h. ago Trump tariffs could make China’s domestic economy stronger in the long run

Chinese economy is better prepared this time around compared to the last trade war with the US, an insider said.

Politics

42 h. ago Trump tariffs may make China’s domestic economy stronger in long run, insider says

Chinese economy is better prepared this time around compared to the last trade war with the US, an insider said.

Politics

43 h. ago Chinese POWs Reveal What Lured Them to Join Russia's War, Beijing Rejects Ukraine's "Manipulation"

Chinese POWs Reveal What Lured Them to Join Russia's War, Beijing Rejects Ukraine's "Manipulation"  News18

Events

44 h. ago China is set to import more Russian LNG in 2025, ambassador says

China is set to import more Russian LNG in 2025, ambassador says  Reuters

Politics

48 h. ago Amnesty International opens new Hong Kong office overseas with ‘exiled’ leaders

Human rights organisation led by city’s activists including former opposition lawmaker Fernando Cheung and wanted activist Joey Siu Nam.

Politics

48 h. ago Amnesty International opens Hong Kong office overseas with ‘exiled’ activists

Human rights organisation led by city’s activists including former opposition lawmaker Fernando Cheung and wanted activist Joey Siu Nam.

Society

51 h. ago Trump Tariffs Live Updates: 'Some car companies need a little bit of time,' Trump considering pausing auto tariffs

Trump Tariffs Live Updates: 'Some car companies need a little bit of time,' Trump considering pausing auto tariffs  Times of India

Politics