Hong Kong 47: 45 activists jailed for 4 to 10 years over plot to overthrow government

Former legal scholar and ‘mastermind’ Benny Tai receives 10-year prison term.

US advisory panel on China backs repeal of preferential trade status

US-China Economic and Security Review Commission says the status, conferred in 2000, lets China benefit despite unfair trade practices.

Hong Kong’s mega-events in first half of next year expected to attract 840,000 tourists

List of 93 mega-events revealed for first six months, with showcase of French impressionist masters and Coldplay’s concerts among them.

Hennessy staff in France strike over plan to bottle cognac in China amid EU tariff row

The move could see production shifted from France, impacting jobs and local economies.

Hong Kong’s Li Ka-shing says research vital to economy, donates ‘game-changing’ cancer device

Famed tycoon gives Chinese University of Hong Kong a US$3 million machine that can remove cancerous tumours with ultrasound waves.

Xi’s warning to Biden contains message for Trump: don’t seek regime change in China

Analysts say Chinese leader’s stern words about ‘red lines’ are meant for US president-elect, who is assembling cabinet of China hawks.

Andrew Tate’s human trafficking trial faces setback as Romanian court rules to remove evidence

A Romanian court found flaws in the indictment, giving prosecutors five days to decide whether to proceed with the trial or withdraw the case.

Brazilian envoy says Chinese new energy investments welcome

Brazilian diplomat says country’s ‘huge’ potential in new energy makes it an appealing venue for Chinese investment.

Hong Kong 47: when will jailed activists in landmark national security trial be released?

Claudia Mo among four set to be released in six months, after spending nearly four years in custody, but others still face years behind bars.

Chinese AR start-up Rokid puts Alibaba AI in smart glasses to take on Meta

Rokid’s US$345 smart glasses are the latest from China to adopt generative AI to capitalise on the burgeoning product category.