US inflation ‘inevitable’ under new China trade war despite Trump’s vow to tame prices

President-elect Donald Trump vowed to ‘end inflation’ in the US, but has also suggested new tariffs on imports from China.

India’s Hindus defy warnings, bathe in holy river defiled by waste: ‘you will fall sick’

Thousands of people entered the stinking waters to pray in a religious festival, with some drinking the water.

Teacher, nurse and driver among 14 arrested in Hong Kong over illegal street racing

Police also impounded 14 cars over past two months in enforcement action ahead of annual Macau Grand Prix.

Trump win worries global partners ahead of COP29 climate summit: ‘a slap in the face’

Trump has called climate change a hoax, plans to withdraw the US from the 2015 Paris climate agreement at the start of his second presidency.

Trump’s comeback no surprise for China – and this time Beijing is prepared

Experts and insiders tell the Post how officials prepared for a Trump victory and what Beijing is doing to brace for a president who will be stronger than ever.

Will China’s fiscal bazooka fire as forcefully as investors hope?

As Beijing prioritises stability and development over reflation, investors must reconcile themselves to the realities of Chinese policymaking.

Ex-professor accused of concocting ‘sham’ experiment in Hong Kong yoga ball murder plot

Former anaesthesiologist Khaw Kim Sun, 60, is facing a retrial at the High Court for allegedly murdering his wife and their daughter.

Chinese premier backs Myanmar’s ‘political transformation’ in talks with junta chief

Premier Li Qiang and visiting military leader Min Aung Hlaing also discussed the breakdown of a ceasefire brokered by Beijing earlier this year.

Meituan co-founder Wang Huiwen returns to lead AI push after hiatus, report says

After selling his AI start-up Light Year to Meituan last year, Wang has reportedly returned to lead the company’s AI efforts.

Hong Kong man found guilty of manslaughter for killing girlfriend, 2 children

Iu Wai-cheung, who slashed his partner more than 100 times, was acquitted of murder but judge says sentence will not be ‘a year or two’.