China’s tax man is coming for live-streamers who evade taxes as local economies struggle
Huge fines are being imposed on high-profile internet celebrities and streaming hosts, as state authority says they must set a positive example for fans.
McDonald’s wants to make flatulent cows less of a problem for environment
The fast food giant is working with a seed company and a meat supplier on a more easily digestible cattle feed, to reduce the methane produced.
‘Good news for Israel’s hardliners’: Trump’s hawkish cabinet picks rattle Muslim allies
While Israel and India may be ‘happy’ with Trump’s nominees, analysts say they have raised fears of conflict with Iran and regional instability.
4 of 15 Hong Kong restaurant chains refuse diners’ request to use own containers for takeaway
Consumer watchdog staff pose as patrons to test willingness of 15 chain restaurants to package takeaway in containers they brought with them.
Former US trade official says China relations must ‘get back on track’
A former US Trade Representative lamented the state of US-China relations and called for restraint at a forum in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong power firms vow HK$310 million of relief measures before Legco meeting on prices
Low-income households and NGOs the target of some measures to be rolled out by CLP Power and HK Electric.
EU has ‘conclusive’ proof of armed drones for Russia being made in China: sources
The evidence is said to be ‘convincing’ and ‘credible’, but it is not yet clear whether the production of the drones was approved by Beijing.
World first as Chinese sample reveals ‘young’ volcanic activity on moon’s far side
Chinese and US scientists have come up with some surprising results after testing rock samples collected by the Chang’e-6 lunar mission.
Pakistan province declares smog health emergency, locks down 2 cities
With nearly two million made ill in Punjab, authorities are announcing emergency measures including lockdowns in Lahore and Multan.
China’s legacy chip production slows in October as possibility of new US sanctions looms
Although production growth slowed to 11.8 per cent in October, semiconductors remains one of China’s fastest growing industries this year.