Trump threatens new anti-drug tariffs on ‘day one’ for China, Canada, Mexico
The American president-elect uses his social media platform to flag another 10 per cent on all Chinese imports, citing fentanyl concerns.
Yeh Chia-ying, China’s ‘daughter of poetry’, dies at the age of 100
Literary scholar is remembered for her passion for classical Chinese poetry and charisma that inspired generations of writers and students.
China’s visa-free initiative shows it is choosing openness over isolation
China is ready for the world to witness its development, experience its culture and engage with its people.
Amid talk of more US-China decoupling, second supply-chain expo offers trade opportunities
An elongation of critical supply chains bringing Chinese goods to the US is expected to be a boon for ‘made by China’ in third countries.
Man in China finds dice lodged in nose for 20 years that caused chronic sneezing
Doctor warns that improper handling could have caused cube to enter his airway, risking suffocation.
South Korean man convicted of evading military service by binge eating
The man, who intentionally put on weight to avoid serving in combat, was sentenced to a year in prison, suspended for two years.
Beijing official’s speech signals Hong Kong has never been ‘independent’, experts say
Beijing official Zhang Yong recently said ‘Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong’ guiding principle implies oversight by central authorities.
‘A clear signal to China’: US task force backs Philippine operations in South China Sea
The deployment of US soldiers in Palawan enhances intelligence gathering for Second Thomas Shoal, underscoring the Philippine stance in the dispute, analysts note.
Hong Kong property: Agile chairman Chen Zhuolin loses US$16 million in distress sale
Chen Zhuolin sold nine units in Hamburg Villa, valued at HK$213 million (US$27.3 million), for about HK$90 million.
Biden to attend Trump inauguration despite Trump skipping Biden’s own swearing-in
Biden has a made point of providing Trump with the smooth transition the Republican denied him. Trump refused to attend Biden’s inauguration.