China’s narrative war with West goes beyond Confucius with focus on other ancient schools

Newly set up Chinese Zhuzi Research Institute seen as latest testament to China’s focus on reclaiming intellectual heritage for governance.

Jailed ex-Malaysian PM Najib to appeal for house arrest

Malaysia’s Court of Appeal will hear Najib’s challenge on Thursday against a lower court’s refusal to hear his request for house arrest.

China property market faces long recovery road despite restructuring progress

Sino Ocean and Shimao debt plans inch ahead in ‘positive signal’, but true recovery is still far off given structural issues, analysts say.

US-North Korea relations: could a Trump-Kim summit be on the cards again?

It’s unlikely in the short term, but observers suggest the return of a key figure behind past summits hints at a possible revival.

Injured whale found in Hong Kong waters dies despite government rescue efforts

Authorities say whale was in ‘extremely weak condition’, pledge to conduct necropsy to determine cause of death.

Romania’s far-right expected to make gains in parliamentary election

After the shock result of the presidential poll’s first round, far-right candidates are looking to make gains in the parliamentary vote.

China’s 1,000km/h trains will support 5G, study on beating near-sonic challenge says

World’s largest research base for vacuum-tube maglev trains has started high-speed propulsion tests on full-scale prototype vehicles.

Test drive: Xiaomi SU7 is a capable EV that is a win for the buyer

Xiaomi has found runaway success with the SU7, but some have said the company could have done more to create its own look.

Third night of protests after Georgia suspends EU talks

Demonstrations in Tbilisi have continued for several days following the suspension of talks to join the European bloc.

In a world of tariff threats, China opts to share green tech dividends

China’s ‘new trio’ of EVs, lithium-ion batteries and solar panels represents the trickling down of tech dividends to people across the world.