Donald Trump, returning to White House, meets with Joe Biden on transition
Despite having called Trump a threat to democracy, Biden congratulates him on re-election and says he looks forward to ‘a smooth transition’.
Will Xi’s final summit with Biden ease US-China anxiety before next Trump presidency?
Despite frosty ties between the two countries, both leaders have personal messages to share face to face before Biden leaves White House, analysts say.
Hong Kong superstar Andy Lau at centre of war of words over song choice in Taiwan
Beijing slams some Taiwanese politicians who attacked Andy Lau for performing his song ‘Chinese people’.
Hong Kong treasury chief vows swift response to complaints over new e-pension system
Lawmaker Tik Chi-yuen earlier revealed more than 10,000 users had been affected by various issues since eMPF platform launched in June.
Trump’s rise signals the end of US global leadership
Expect greater isolationism in favour of bilateral, outcome-based deals with no more free rides for allies as Trump seeks capitulation, not cooperation.
Italian president tells Elon Musk to quit meddling in Italy’s domestic politics
The highly unusual statement from the Italian head of state came against growing tension between the ruling coalition and the judiciary.
University town in Hong Kong to start welcoming 32,000 from 2034, with biggest hospital
First residents able to move to Ngau Tam Mei development in 2034, as government unveils details after Beijing’s meeting with developers.
Hong Kong man arrested over throwing corrosive liquid at kindergarten gate
Police say no one hurt in the incident, with a 64-year-old man arrested in connection with the crime.
Bangladesh’s Yunus could ‘bury the hatchet’ with Trump to advance ties
Yunus congratulated Trump on his election win, sending an ‘important signal’ for improved bilateral ties and cooperation, analysts say.
China-Canada direct flights to ‘surge’ to meet demand as talks yield results
At least five airlines will increase flights within the next two months, connecting Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Shenzhen with Toronto and Vancouver.