China’s commitment to economy not undermined, analysts say in absence of large stimulus

Further support is expected this year, and ‘it won’t just be money’, economist predicts.

TikTok faces new lawsuits from 13 US states, accusing app of harming young people

The lawsuits allege TikTok prioritises user engagement over safety, targeting children with addictive content to maximise ad revenue.

China’s ‘father of quantum’ says global secure communications just 3 years away

Physicist Pan Jianwei outlines timetable for quantum-based ultra-secure networks that will have coverage across the world.

Stay and ‘you are going to die’: Florida braces for Hurricane Milton

With winds reaching 230km/h (143mph) and potential storm surges of 15 feet, officials are warning residents that staying home could be fatal.

China fires water cannons at Philippine boats that ‘invaded’ waters near Scarborough Shoal

China’s coastguard says it took ‘legitimate control measures’ against two Philippine fisheries vessels on resupply mission in disputed South China Sea.

‘Piecemeal’ changes to Hong Kong inheritance laws ‘undesirable’, top court told

Court of Final Appeal hears arguments on equal inheritance rights for same-sex couples.

Hong Kong’s airport extension project to debut in November, expand aviation network: officials

New three-runway system will launch upon final checks and licensing, offer more capacity to expand Hong Kong’s aviation network, government says.

Chinese tech giants from ByteDance to Meituan see surge in ‘golden week’ consumer spending

Major online platforms for dining and travel-booking services recorded increased expenditure by mainland consumers during the annual holiday.

China sets upbeat tone at high-profile meetings despite lack of supercharged stimulus

Growth and positive momentum top China’s economic agenda after closely watched conference, premier’s meeting with entrepreneurs.

How Southeast Asia’s diplomatic dance sidesteps great power ensnarement

The leaders of Malaysia and Indonesia, among others, increasingly seek a nuanced engagement of ‘multi-alignment’ and being ‘multi-regional’.