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Capital

Stockholm

Head of State

King Carl XVI Gustaf

Head of Government

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson

European Union

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi calls on Sweden to help rebuild mutual trust

China’s top diplomat is visiting the Nordic countries amid a growing debate in the EU about how to respond to Beijing’s trade practices.

5 Jul 2026 - 4:38PMvideocam

China travel

China’s economic clout boosts ‘passport power’, index finds

3 Jul 2026 - 4:00PM

European Union

Putin superyacht ‘Graceful’ spotted on radar off Denmark

30 Jun 2026 - 8:43PMvideocam

E-commerce

China’s cooling, e-commerce giants see sales surge as Europe heat sizzles

Alibaba notes surge in retail and business-to-business orders, Midea reports sharp revenue rise, and Gree sales get bump in major European markets.

29 Jun 2026 - 10:09PMvideocam

On AliExpress, Alibaba’s international retail site, this month’s debut of air conditioners in Germany saw local warehouse inventory for a Midea model completely wiped out by Thursday. Photo: Shutterstock

Artificial intelligence

China keeps an eye on AI smart glasses as privacy concerns come into focus

Voluntary code aims to address privacy fears surrounding AI smart glasses as shipments surge and hidden recordings spark public outrage.

26 Jun 2026 - 6:35PM

European Union

Swedish minister brings baby to EU meeting, a first for the bloc

She did so to highlight the benefits of parental leave policies that do not force women to choose between work and family.

25 Jun 2026 - 9:03PM

Science

China ‘on track to surpass United States’ in goals for human, planet health: UN

Report showing global progress on 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals shows gap between Chinese and US closed significantly since 2015.

25 Jun 2026 - 8:00PMvideocam

According to UN data on its Sustainable Development Goals, China has achieved "no poverty" and quality education while the US has achieved the target for industry, innovation and infrastructure. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong children

Hong Kong parents may lose battle over daughter Lily amid fight for baby Danny

Ahead of court hearing over son, Tsang Wai-bong and Kwan Pui-sin say Swedish authorities have yet to arrange daughter’s return to Hong Kong.

25 Jun 2026 - 11:11PM

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong parents in welfare custody case say 2-month-old baby sick in hospital

Baby Danny was at one point recommended for meningitis testing.

22 Jun 2026 - 11:02PM

Crime

Swede who ‘ruthlessly’ prostituted wife to over 100 men jailed for 4½ years

The prosecutor said the woman had ‘a serious fear’ of her husband, who had warned her ‘the monster would be released’ if she angered him.

16 Jun 2026 - 6:49PM

A Swedish court jails a 61-year-old man for four years and five months for forcing his wife to have sex with scores of men for payment on Tuesday. Photo: Shutterstock

Hong Kong society

Court rejects Hong Kong couple’s challenge to daughter’s guardianship in Sweden

Swedish court dismisses challenge by parents of four-year-old Lily after welfare authorities seek to transfer her legal guardianship to foster family.

16 Jun 2026 - 8:30AM

Kwan Pui-sin and Tsang Wai-bong are embroiled in a dispute with Swedish authorities over the custody of their daughter, Lily. Photo: Handout

Mergers & Acquisitions

China’s fast-changing consumers force MNCs to adapt via local alliances

General Mills and Mölnlycke follow Starbucks, Burger King in forging partnerships to better tap local market insights.

10 Jun 2026 - 8:06AM

China's military weapons

China’s nuclear stockpile growing as disarmament era ends: SIPRI

Swedish think-tank says Beijing now has 620 nuclear warheads and may be increasing deployment as New Start’s expiry ends arms control era.

8 Jun 2026 - 6:01AM

Hong Kong society

Baby Danny parents to get 1-hour weekly visits, list 3 possible outcomes

Tsang Wai-bong and Kwan Pui-sin scheduled to meet government social workers and be granted supervised visits this week.

7 Jun 2026 - 8:05PM

Tsang Wai-bong (left) and Kwan Pui-sin show off Danny’s birth certificate from the Immigration Department. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong baby Danny’s future remains unclear despite birth registration progress

Despite DNA confirmation, child remains under court-ordered care as officials review parents’ capability, history and living conditions.

6 Jun 2026 - 7:51PM

Hong Kong-born baby Danny’s future remains uncertain as welfare teams assess his parents’ background and living conditions Photo: Handout

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong parents of baby Danny obtain birth certificate, but still lack custody

Parents welcome confirmation of birth certificate, but custody still hinges on social workers’ review and home assessment.

6 Jun 2026 - 6:20PMvideocam

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Baby Danny case shows gaps in Hong Kong’s laws around home births

Giving birth at home with no medical help is legal, but there are unresolved questions around how to best protect the newborn’s health.

6 Jun 2026 - 7:15AM

Hong Kong society

Baby Danny DNA case sparks calls for Hong Kong to introduce home birth rules

DNA test results confirm arrested couple are parents of unregistered two-month-old boy.

5 Jun 2026 - 8:42AMvideocam

Hong Kong authorities have confirmed that baby Danny is the son of “Save Lily” couple. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong society

Sweden outlines child care policy amid registration row over infant in Hong Kong

Government explains how decision to take child away from parents is reached, shedding light on Hong Kong couple’s custody battle for daughter.

3 Jun 2026 - 11:11PM

Hong Kong society

How a couple lost 3 kids in as many countries and were arrested in Hong Kong

Authorities to take baby boy into protection after parents initially refuse DNA test for birth registration, with sisters also victims of a troubled history.

3 Jun 2026 - 10:19PMvideocam

Hong Kong society

Parents of undocumented Hong Kong baby have DNA samples taken after arrest

Baby Danny may later be placed in foster care until parents are deemed fit to regain custody, lawmaker says.

3 Jun 2026 - 10:54PMvideocam

The parents of two-month old Danny, Kwan Pui-sin (right) and Tsang Wai-bong, have been arrested over suspected child neglect. Photo: Handout

Nordic nations

Sweden prepares prisons for 13-year-old gang killers

Gangs use social media to recruit teenagers, and in some cases children as young as 11, to commit murders and bombings across the Nordics.

2 Jun 2026 - 8:45PM

Gabriel Wessman, director of Sweden’s Rosersberg Prison, stands in a cell being rebuilt to house teenage offenders. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong society

Protection order sought for baby after parents arrested in DNA test refusal case

Security minister says mother of two-month-old Danny has so far been unable to provide any prenatal check-up or medical records.

3 Jun 2026 - 8:34AMvideocam

Japan

Is UK a ‘reliable partner’? Fighter jet delays test Japan’s patience

Tokyo is concerned as its ageing fighters need to be replaced and the project lacks a clear development plan and schedule, analysts say.

2 Jun 2026 - 4:42PM

Singapore

17 nations launch pact to protect vital undersea cables amid US, China absence

Singapore’s defence chief tells the Shangri-La Dialogue the pact aims to explore potential areas of collaboration and share best practices.

1 Jun 2026 - 9:40AM

Singapore’s Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing (centre) with representatives from 16 partner countries during the launch of the Guiding Principles for Underwater Infrastructure Defence Exchanges at the Shangri-La Dialogue on Saturday. Photo: Singapore’s Ministry of Defence

Science

AI is massively increasing China’s new weapon development speed: scientists

Humble rolling bearing now a focal point for country’s defence industry as it experiments with artificial intelligence to gain edge over US.

27 May 2026 - 6:00PMvideocam

Traditional bearing design relies heavily on experienced engineers, lengthy trial-and-error processes and expensive testing. Photo: Shutterstock

Crime

Swedish prosecutor urges prison for man who prostituted wife to dozens of men

State demands 10-year sentence for aggravated pimping and rape as defence maintains denial.

26 May 2026 - 4:56PM

China’s military

China boosts peacekeeping budget share amid warnings UN may be sidelined

SIPRI says Beijing’s participation in such UN missions helps ‘project an image of itself as a responsible major power’.

25 May 2026 - 4:57PMvideocam

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Sweden

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi calls on Sweden to help rebuild mutual trust

China’s top diplomat is visiting the Nordic countries amid a growing debate in the EU about how to respond to Beijing’s trade practices.

China’s economic clout boosts ‘passport power’, index finds

Putin superyacht ‘Graceful’ spotted on radar off Denmark

China’s cooling, e-commerce giants see sales surge as Europe heat sizzles

Alibaba notes surge in retail and business-to-business orders, Midea reports sharp revenue rise, and Gree sales get bump in major European markets.

China keeps an eye on AI smart glasses as privacy concerns come into focus

Voluntary code aims to address privacy fears surrounding AI smart glasses as shipments surge and hidden recordings spark public outrage.

Swedish minister brings baby to EU meeting, a first for the bloc

She did so to highlight the benefits of parental leave policies that do not force women to choose between work and family.

China ‘on track to surpass United States’ in goals for human, planet health: UN

Report showing global progress on 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals shows gap between Chinese and US closed significantly since 2015.

Hong Kong parents may lose battle over daughter Lily amid fight for baby Danny

Ahead of court hearing over son, Tsang Wai-bong and Kwan Pui-sin say Swedish authorities have yet to arrange daughter’s return to Hong Kong.

Hong Kong parents in welfare custody case say 2-month-old baby sick in hospital

Baby Danny was at one point recommended for meningitis testing.

Swede who ‘ruthlessly’ prostituted wife to over 100 men jailed for 4½ years

The prosecutor said the woman had ‘a serious fear’ of her husband, who had warned her ‘the monster would be released’ if she angered him.

Court rejects Hong Kong couple’s challenge to daughter’s guardianship in Sweden

Swedish court dismisses challenge by parents of four-year-old Lily after welfare authorities seek to transfer her legal guardianship to foster family.

China’s fast-changing consumers force MNCs to adapt via local alliances

General Mills and Mölnlycke follow Starbucks, Burger King in forging partnerships to better tap local market insights.

China’s nuclear stockpile growing as disarmament era ends: SIPRI

Swedish think-tank says Beijing now has 620 nuclear warheads and may be increasing deployment as New Start’s expiry ends arms control era.

Baby Danny parents to get 1-hour weekly visits, list 3 possible outcomes

Tsang Wai-bong and Kwan Pui-sin scheduled to meet government social workers and be granted supervised visits this week.

Hong Kong baby Danny’s future remains unclear despite birth registration progress

Despite DNA confirmation, child remains under court-ordered care as officials review parents’ capability, history and living conditions.

Hong Kong parents of baby Danny obtain birth certificate, but still lack custody

Parents welcome confirmation of birth certificate, but custody still hinges on social workers’ review and home assessment.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Editorial | Baby Danny case shows gaps in Hong Kong’s laws around home births

Giving birth at home with no medical help is legal, but there are unresolved questions around how to best protect the newborn’s health.

Baby Danny DNA case sparks calls for Hong Kong to introduce home birth rules

DNA test results confirm arrested couple are parents of unregistered two-month-old boy.

Sweden outlines child care policy amid registration row over infant in Hong Kong

Government explains how decision to take child away from parents is reached, shedding light on Hong Kong couple’s custody battle for daughter.

How a couple lost 3 kids in as many countries and were arrested in Hong Kong

Authorities to take baby boy into protection after parents initially refuse DNA test for birth registration, with sisters also victims of a troubled history.

Parents of undocumented Hong Kong baby have DNA samples taken after arrest

Baby Danny may later be placed in foster care until parents are deemed fit to regain custody, lawmaker says.

Sweden prepares prisons for 13-year-old gang killers

Gangs use social media to recruit teenagers, and in some cases children as young as 11, to commit murders and bombings across the Nordics.

Protection order sought for baby after parents arrested in DNA test refusal case

Security minister says mother of two-month-old Danny has so far been unable to provide any prenatal check-up or medical records.

Is UK a ‘reliable partner’? Fighter jet delays test Japan’s patience

Tokyo is concerned as its ageing fighters need to be replaced and the project lacks a clear development plan and schedule, analysts say.

17 nations launch pact to protect vital undersea cables amid US, China absence

Singapore’s defence chief tells the Shangri-La Dialogue the pact aims to explore potential areas of collaboration and share best practices.

AI is massively increasing China’s new weapon development speed: scientists

Humble rolling bearing now a focal point for country’s defence industry as it experiments with artificial intelligence to gain edge over US.

Swedish prosecutor urges prison for man who prostituted wife to dozens of men

State demands 10-year sentence for aggravated pimping and rape as defence maintains denial.

China boosts peacekeeping budget share amid warnings UN may be sidelined

SIPRI says Beijing’s participation in such UN missions helps ‘project an image of itself as a responsible major power’.

Editorial | Baby Danny case shows gaps in Hong Kong’s laws around home births