Hongkongers increase cross-border shopping splurges, spending data shows
Even as local retail spending remains resilient, Hong Kong consumers are shopping more across the border in mainland…
China’s economy likely cooled in second quarter: analysts
China’s economic growth likely slowed in the second quarter of the year, according to an AFP survey, though…
COVID-19 cases surge as health chief calls for early vaccination
The latest data shows that the positive rate for COVID-19 tests among recent patients seeking medical consultation for…
Hong Kong is betting on integration with mainland China but what are the risks?
In the second of a two-part series on the economy as Hong Kong marks 29 years since its…
China launches plan to revive foreign investment as FDI continues to fall
China is doubling down on efforts to attract and retain foreign investment with a new, comprehensive action plan…
Police urge youths to steer clear of illegal World Cup betting
The Judiciary Police have waged a community-wide campaign ahead of the forthcoming World Cup to urge residents, particularly…
What does Washington’s latest AI chip guidance mean for Chinese tech firms?
China’s Ministry of Commerce has lashed out at Washington’s latest guidance on advanced artificial intelligence chip exports, accusing…
Lai Ka-ying is Hong Kong’s first astronaut. Her mentor saw her talent years ago
If you are working on a space station orbiting hundreds of kilometres above Earth, the woman set to…
China’s Tiangong space station to double in size as Nasa phases out ISS
China has confirmed plans to expand its space station, potentially more than doubling in size to meet growing…
China’s space station crew to ‘maximise opportunities’ with extra month in orbit
The three astronauts stationed on China’s Tiangong space station will extend their stay by around a month, state…
K-pop’s big freeze: are cracks in China’s cultural blockade a thaw?
While K-pop has conquered almost every corner of the globe, South Korea’s entertainment industry remains largely locked out…
China’s first man in space Yang Liwei officially retires from active duty
China’s first man in space, Yang Liwei, has officially retired from active duty, but he has not stopped…