Anxious wait for Chinese students in US to learn Trump’s plans for immigration

Visitors in America look to Trump I presidency for clues to how H-1B visa category and other programmes might be restricted.

China, US militaries hold fresh talks to manage risks as South China Sea tensions grow

Talks on operational interactions and best air and maritime safety practices aim to ‘clarify intent’ and reduce risks, according to the US.

Jollibee should tap Tim Ho Wan founders’ expertise, says businessman who grew Hong Kong brand in Asia

Robert Chua looks back over his career in Hong Kong, including time at TVB, and reveals mixed emotions over Jollibee’s acquisition of dim sum chain.

Birthplace of Confucius given key role in Beijing’s soft power push

Economic powerhouse renowned for its mountains, coastline and cultural heritage aspires to expand its global influence.

Why India-Pakistan relations need a new era of engagement

Historical examples show that the South Asian rivals can navigate their differences when their leaders embrace imaginative diplomacy.

26 killed in Pakistan rail station suicide bombing, BLA claim responsibility

The attack occurred in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan province, as the BLA demands a halt on all Chinese-funded projects in Pakistan.

Beekeeper in Ethiopia rebuilds after civil war, hoping to restore white honey production

Tigray in Ethiopia is famous for its creamy white honey, but civil war destroyed half its beehives. Its beekeepers are still recovering.

Hong Kong police warn of scams targeting mainland Chinese students after fake kidnapping

Fraudster in police uniform told mainland Chinese student to hide in remote area and record videos of himself begging for mercy to extort HK$6 million from his father.

In China’s cities, rampaging boars a growing menace as wild pig population soars

Authorities allocate funds and encourage hunting to cull the animals, which have attacked people and damaged property across the country.

Man pays China lover to burn old marital bed in ‘new-start ritual’, then she vanishes

Court rules fraud after gullible man forks out US$14,000 on ‘tradition’ to destroy bed which new love slept in with now dead ex.