China plans to send crewed submersible to bottom of Arctic seabed
The country announced a new exploration vessel as part of its growing presence in polar regions.
China’s 35 million ‘leftover men’ spark foreign brides idea to tackle gender imbalance
Legacy of one-child policy, changing social norms leave tens of millions of mainland men bereft of a woman.
Hong Kong tour bus hits overpass, leaving driver injured
Vehicle was travelling along Heung Yuen Wai Highway when it struck overpass with height clearance of 2.4 metres.
Libyan suspected of planning Israel embassy attack arrested in Germany
The man, 28, thought to have links to Islamic State, is accused of planning a high-profile attack with firearms.
Hong Kong cha chaan teng delights Paris with milk tea, char siu during Art Basel show
Pop-up part of Tourism Board’s three-year deal with Art Basel to showcase Hong Kong culture.
Delivering discrimination? India’s gig workers see access denied by class divide
By the end of the decade, India is projected to have over 23 million gig workers – who report facing humiliation and exclusion at every turn.
Hong Kong’s John Lee calls using protests as inclusivity gauge ‘narrow-minded’
City leader slams idea after former minister suggests encouraging groups to protest to correct misconceptions about city’s political diversity.
Hong Kong’s small flats will drive international talent elsewhere
Action on subdivided flats, however modest, is welcome but the city’s reputation for very expensive and tiny flats remains a problem.
International airlines cut China flights over Russian airspace ban, economic concerns
Fewer flights to China by Western airlines seen as a reflection of reduced demand for business travel amid economic slowdown.
As China’s navy docks in Bangladesh, India watches with ‘growing concern’
Beijing is keen to cement ties with the new interim government in Dhaka – but analysts say all India sees is ‘continuous Chinese build-up’.