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The case has put the role of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices under the spotlight. Photo: Google Maps
Hong Kong-UK spying row

UK court convicts 2 men linked to Hong Kong trade office of spying

Bill Yuen, London office’s manager, and Peter Wai found guilty of assisting foreign intelligence service on Thursday.

US-China relations

China urged to forge ‘spear’ for cognitive warfare amid great power rivalry

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong school ordered to submit report after national flag hung upside down

China-Latin America relations

China pours US$6.1b into Brazil, making it Beijing’s top global investment

Chinese miners, carmakers and tech firms are fanned out across 20 states, putting a dent in Washington’s own push throughout the region.

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A BYD vehicle is seen on the production line at the Chinese company’s new electric-vehicle factory in Brazil in October 2025. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong seeks more details from WHO on hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship

Health authorities say they are taking a ‘proactive and precautionary’ approach to safeguarding city despite low global health risk.

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Banking & finance

Hong Kong pushes gold futures relaunch as mainland China reserves climb

City aims to broaden gold offerings and expand clearing and storage facilities to seize opportunities in the surging market.

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Artificial intelligence

AI | Tech pioneer Chen Tianqiao’s MiroMind halts China services after the Manus saga

AI start-up MiroMind has relocated some staff to Singapore to divide operations for compliance amid heightened scrutiny.

Tech billionaire Chen Tianqiao. Photo: Handout
Science

China’s Tongji University punishes top cancer researcher for misconduct

Wang Ping has been fired as dean of life sciences school, demoted by two ranks, and issued a 24-month ban on promotions, funding and awards.

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Science

Will Iran war threaten next harvest? Which countries are most at risk?

As the Hormuz blockade cuts off vital agricultural inputs, Food and Agriculture Organization official views China as key food security partner.

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China's military weapons

Private firms can help stop sanctions ‘strangling’ China’s military: general

The authorities should give companies a greater voice in civilian-military collaboration, PLA Major General Zhang Zhan argues.

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A land-based drone formation features at a major military parade in Beijing on September 3, 2025. Photo: Xinhua
China economy

Opinion | China wants its provinces to compete, but not get in each other’s way

Beijing wants provinces to compete, but not across identical wish lists. Whether that works will become visible over the next five years.

An aerial view of the Maerdang Hydropower Station on the upper reaches of the Yellow River in Qinghai province in 2024. The central government wants provinces like Qinghai to find their rightful place in national development, instead of becoming yet another manufacturing base. Photo: Xinhua
China-EU relations

Beijing vows action after EU cuts funding for projects using Chinese inverters

The commerce ministry warns the move will backfire on the EU, hitting its energy security and green transition.

China debt

China, US drive global debt to record $353 trillion – what’s behind the surge?

New report warns that rising conflicts, AI spending and energy security push are all expected to further increase global debt levels.

Stocks

As US stocks hit record highs, will investors keep buying or stay diversified?

US equities rally amid easing Middle East tensions, but global investors remain cautious, focusing on diversification and China’s prospects.

American flags fly outside the New York Stock Exchange. Photo: AP
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s secondary luxury home deals rise as business families hunt for value

Family behind Nameson buys Tai Po flats at prices near 2014 levels, while Tat Ming-linked couple sells Repulse Bay unit for HK$170 million.

Private residential developments Mayfair by the Sea Phase 1 and 2 in Tai Po. Photo: Martin Chan
Hong Kong courts

Court overturns murder conviction of man who killed girlfriend, orders retrial

Court of Appeal rules in favour of Law Wai-man, saying trial judge had not properly directed jury to fully consider his violent personality traits.

China’s private sector

After accounting overhaul, can Wuliangye share buys restore investor confidence?

Investors welcome Wuliangye’s multibillion-yuan share purchase plan after weak earnings and industry destocking hit sentiment.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong restaurants can apply from May 18 to become dog-friendly venues

First phase of new scheme capped at 1,000 eateries, with successful applicants expected to be able to admit pets from July.

Hong Kong restaurants will be able to apply for licences from May 18 to allow dogs under a new scheme. Photo: Sam Tsang
Artificial intelligence

Kimi developer Moonshot AI valued at US$20b as it navigates new IPO rules

Firm raised US$2 billion from investors including Meituan’s venture and China Mobile, taking total to US$3.9 billion in the last six months.

2026 Trump-Xi summit

China tells close Trump ally its wish list ahead of US leader’s Beijing trip

Premier Li Qiang and top diplomat Wang Yi call for stability in China-US ties during meetings with Senator Steve Daines.

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China travel

Fuel shocks, thin margins: why China’s airlines should ‘heed Spirit’s mistakes’

Demise of US budget carrier seen as a warning sign of how turbulent it could get for China’s airlines with fragile bottom lines.

Spirit Airlines jets sit on a tarmac in the US state of Florida on Sunday after the company ceased operations. Photo: EPA
US, Israel war on Iran

US-Iran peace optimism fuels Asian stock market gains

Asian markets surge on hopes for an end to US-Iran conflict and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, even with many risks still hanging over markets.

A pro-government billboard in Tehran, Iran, depicts the closed Strait of Hormuz. Photo: AP
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong recalls Zwilling electric kettle over handle defect and scalding risk

Electrical and Mechanical Services Department recalls product over potential safety risk and urges users to contact supplier for a refund.

TikTok

TikTok invests record US$25b to expand digital infrastructure in Thailand

The Chinese firm will install additional servers and expand data storage infrastructure to support rising demand for digital services.

Yuan

China sets yuan at strongest level in 3 years as US dollar jitters simmer

Beijing is pushing for a stronger yuan to help globalise the currency, but the upswing could create issues for the country’s export giants.

The Chinese yuan has steadily strengthened against the US dollar in recent months. Photo: Shutterstock
Taiwan

Taiwan firm with mainland China offices fires nephew of sanctioned minister

Long Time Technology Co statement says employees required to ‘stay away from any political behaviour that undermines peace and stability’.

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Liu Shyh-fang, the interior minister of Taiwan, is on a Beijing sanctions list targeting “staunch Taiwan independence figures”. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong tourism

The Weeknd to return to Hong Kong after 8 years with Kai Tak show in October

Insiders say The Weeknd is slated to perform at the main stadium of Kai Tak Sports Park in October.

Myanmar

Myanmar’s military rulers hire Trump ally for US$50,000 a month to lobby Washington

Roger Stone has been commissioned to rebuild relations with the US, though analysts doubt Myanmar can escape its pariah status.

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