Unrealistic to stop Hongkongers from shopping in mainland China, John Lee says

City leader says government will expand size of local events and set up photo hotspots, but calls on businesses to seize opportunities.

Hong Kong needed a more aggressive policy address from John Lee

From housing, SMEs and the elderly to the environment and Hong Kong’s reputation, more hard-hitting reforms and targeted policies are required.

China’s wind-turbine makers vow ‘self-discipline’ in pledge to end price war

Twelve leaders in the sector follow solar equipment makers in an agreement to end their damaging campaign of undercutting.

China accuses foreign company of illegal mapping, prompting denials from some EV firms

The foreign company had outsourced the job to a Chinese firm licensed for mapping, according to China’s State Security Ministry.

China says it drove away Japanese fishing boat from waters near disputed Diaoyu Islands

Vessel ‘illegally entered’ the country’s territorial waters and was warned to leave, according to Chinese coastguard.

Hong Kong police probe throwing of concrete block that struck, injured customs officers

Piece of concrete cleared three-metre-high wall and struck two women, with source saying police investigating link to recent noise complaints.

Hong Kong official accused of sexually assaulting underage girl not allowed to travel

Court dismisses request by district councillor Sei Chun-hing, 37, who denies assaulting 11-year-old in 2008 and unlawful sex with her in 2011.

Mainland Chinese student who used fake papers to get into Hong Kong school jailed for 17 weeks

Lawyer says defendant’s mother hired agency to handle application as she wanted her daughter to have a bright future.

Tourist’s torii gate pull-up stunt in Japan sparks outrage and debate on visitor etiquette

The Chilean gymnast apologised after a video of the stunt elicited widespread condemnation from Japanese social media users.

Australia to give 49 ageing Abrams tanks to Ukraine for war effort

Australia’s M1A1 Abrams tanks were due to be decommissioned, but will instead be sent to Ukraine to bolster its ground forces.