China National Offshore Oil will aim for non-fossil fuel to make up over half its domestic output by 2050, and to reach peak carbon dioxide emissions arising from its own operations by 2028. ⌘ Read more
China National Offshore Oil will aim for non-fossil fuel to make up over half its domestic output by 2050, and to reach peak carbon dioxide emissions arising from its own operations by 2028. ⌘ Read more
The son and namesake of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos was sworn in as president of the Philippines on Thursday, completing a stunning comeback for one of Asia’s most famous political dynasties, 36 years after it was ousted in a popular uprising. ⌘ Read more
JD.com is keeping its preferential access to WeChat’s 1.29 billion users, extending a partnership with Tencent that gives it a short cut on the platform. ⌘ Read more
Tourism hotspots Thailand and Indonesia are trying to take advantage of business-leisure travellers – a subset of digital nomads, living and working abroad for longer than a typical holiday without taking up permanent residence. ⌘ Read more
British International School, Phuket offers students from around the world a curriculum with IGCSE and IB academic programmes, and professional coaching in football, tennis, swimming, golf, aerial arts and gymnastics ⌘ Read more
Nato country leaders and European Union heads of state and government got to admire some of the world’s greatest art and listen to a Ukrainian classical orchestra live as they gathered to dine at Madrid’s Prado Museum. ⌘ Read more
A surge in enthusiasm among Chinese art collectors early this year may already be waning, as investment confidence is undermined by poor global economic growth and weak domestic consumption, industry insiders say. ⌘ Read more
The Regional consumer organisation BEUC accused Google of using ‘deceptive design, unclear language, misleading choices and missing information’ for extensive data collection. ⌘ Read more
The less-invasive technique is a new way of capturing electrical neural signals, lead scientist says. ⌘ Read more
New Zealand has in recent years tried not to antagonise China, its largest trading partner, at times choosing not to co-sign statements from the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing alliance criticising Beijing. ⌘ Read more
As Hong Kong marks the 25th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule, we ask people with close ties to the city to describe it in one word. ⌘ Read more
In a statement, Environmental Protection Department says it has considered views from stakeholders. ⌘ Read more
The ranks of the ultra-wealthy in mainland China slipped slightly last year as wealth creation was subdued by Beijing’s crackdowns on the technology and property sectors, according to a study by New York-based Wealth-X. ⌘ Read more
In 2017, Xi delivered a tough but tempered message warning of red lines but also speaking of opportunities, and analysts expect him to delve again into sovereignty, national resilience and economic integration. ⌘ Read more
Moscow’s forces are pushing towards the city of Lysychansk in a bid to wrest the entire Donbas region from Kyiv’s control. ⌘ Read more
Coal-rich and natural gas-poor China must place bigger gets on both carbon capture and energy storage technologies, as it navigates a decarbonisation route that includes a huge renewable energy buildout while ensuring energy security, analysts said. ⌘ Read more
The president says Moscow will ‘create the same threats for the territories from which threats towards us are created’. ⌘ Read more
Remarks come as country gears up for Communist Party’s national congress, where the president is expected to deliver a report on strategy for the next five years. ⌘ Read more
The HKUST Guangzhou campus aims to open its doors to students in September this year. ⌘ Read more
If China makes trade concessions to US in the face of strong domestic opposition, it ‘would risk a potentially destabilising domestic backlash’, according to a PIIE study that cites ‘worrying implications’ for open trade. ⌘ Read more
The singer was earlier convicted of leading a decades-long effort to recruit and trap teenagers and women for sex. ⌘ Read more
Islamic State extremist Salah Abdeslam was given the most severe sentence possible for his role in the deadly 2015 bombings and shootings that killed 130 people. ⌘ Read more
Some people are bound to get hit more than twice, and repeat cases could mean higher risk for health problems, new research is showing. ⌘ Read more
Beijing’s way of doing business and its rigid Covid-19 response have damaged its relationships in key belt and road corridor, experts say. ⌘ Read more
Negative views of China rise in most of 19 countries surveyed by the Pew Research Centre, setting record highs in nations including the US, Canada, Germany and South Korea. ⌘ Read more
Marine technology company Highlander, one of the 25 new Chinese entities sanctioned by Washington, allegedly acquired US-origin items for use in military applications. ⌘ Read more
For the first time, the Western military alliance singles out China by name in its strategy document, which had not been updated for 12 years. ⌘ Read more
The monarch met Nicola Sturgeon at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh a day after Scotland’s First Minister announced plans for a 2023 referendum. ⌘ Read more
A cross-party group of backbenchers questions why Britain has not joined the United States in imposing sanctions over the national security law and other challenges to Hong Kong’s autonomy. ⌘ Read more
China’s space agency marks completion of Tianwen-1 mission with new photos of red planet volcano and polar cap. ⌘ Read more
Russia, previously classed as a strategic partner of Nato, is now identified as the 30-nation bloc’s main threat. ⌘ Read more
Boris Johnson said snubbing the November event in Bali would hand a ‘propaganda opportunity to others’. ⌘ Read more
Discovery could alter our understanding of hominid history, which is ‘more complex than linear evolution’, says scientist. ⌘ Read more
Premier Li Keqiang urged action to curb rising unemployment to aid the struggling economy with China’s headline urban unemployment rate standing at 5.9 per cent last month. ⌘ Read more
Manila condemns military exercises near Taiping Island as ‘unlawful’. ⌘ Read more
South Korean capital comes in at second place for the first time in global list ranking 140 cities, while London takes top spot. ⌘ Read more
Soaring temperatures and a looming power crunch have prompted Japan to speed up reviews of the dozens of nuclear reactors that were shut down in the wake of Fukushima disaster. Nuclear power used to account for about 30 per cent of Japan’s energy mix before 2011. ⌘ Read more
Beijing is concerned US is building an Asian version of Nato as Australia, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea join the Nato meeting for the first time. ⌘ Read more
She is likely to visit the Xiqu Centre for Chinese opera after arriving on Thursday, says government source. ⌘ Read more
Hong Kong Observatory warns strong winds and showers are possible with tropical depression heading towards west of Hong Kong and Guangdong province. ⌘ Read more
Some find it hard to be optimistic, others bank on city’s proven record of thriving despite crises. ⌘ Read more
A change in quarantine rules comes as the CSI 300 Index is within about 2 per cent of bull-market status, but opinions differ over how heavily Beijing’s zero-Covid policy still weighs on the market ⌘ Read more
Allen Shi of the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong says he expects more residents to travel to mainland China as a result of Beijing relaxing its policy. ⌘ Read more
Six drivers arrested on suspicion of illegal road racing after Hong Kong police launch blitz ⌘ Read more
Sales are surging at South Korea’s convenience stores as office workers seeks ways to cut costs amid the biggest jump in the price of restaurant dishes for 24 years. ⌘ Read more
A pro-China propaganda campaign used fake social media accounts to try to stir up opposition against mining firms that challenge China’s business interests, cybersecurity firm Mandiant said. ⌘ Read more
Russia has been at pains to show it’s not under international isolation despite unprecedented US and European sanctions imposed over its attack on Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
Scotland’s government drew the battle lines for a historic tussle with London as it announced plans to hold a second independence referendum on October 19, 2023. ⌘ Read more
The victim was a tailor who shared a social media post supporting former BJP spokeswoman Nupur Sharma, according to local media. A video of the attack was widely shared online. Two men have been arrested. ⌘ Read more
Researchers say work will start soon to assemble the three antennas that will make up the Mingantu telescope in Inner Mongolia. ⌘ Read more
Some are bullish about city’s prospects, others fear its global city status will diminish in future. ⌘ Read more
The G7’s Global Investment and Infrastructure Partnership, which is seen as an alternative to the Belt and Road Initiative, is likely to force Beijing to pay greater attention to the standards of its own investments, analysts say. ⌘ Read more
Officials said inmates had set mattresses on fire without considering the consequences. ⌘ Read more
The site co-founded by Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa has had to fight for survival after being accused of tax evasion and violating a foreign-ownership ban. ⌘ Read more
After accounts run by abortion rights advocacy groups found their stories hidden, the Meta-owned platform described the issue as a ‘bug’. ⌘ Read more
A Lowy Institute Poll found 51 per cent were in favour of Australia using its military forces to defend Taiwan. Just 12 per cent of those surveyed said they trust Beijing to act responsibly in global affairs. ⌘ Read more
Covid-19 prevention measures also increased despite small number of community infections. ⌘ Read more
Extensive mass testing for Covid-19 is extracting a huge toll on regional finances, raising questions over the long-term sustainability of China’s zero-Covid policy. ⌘ Read more
Police in northern China arrested twin sisters under suspicion of swapping passports to visit various countries to skirt visa rules. ⌘ Read more
On Tuesday, Indonesia had 2,167 new infections, with at least 143 cases of Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 – a number health experts said was ‘the tip of the iceberg’ due to a lack of testing. ⌘ Read more
Vice-chancellor, whose term has been extended by another three years, says his institution aims to link China and the West, and is committed to joint projects with mainland. ⌘ Read more
The world’s largest automated port, to be completed by 2040, will double the existing space and feature drones as well as driverless vehicles. ⌘ Read more
The creatures, including two armadillos, 35 turtles and 50 chameleons, were found in a pair of bags belonging to the women. ⌘ Read more
American communities try to balance the benefits of new technology with the threats of a surveillance state. ⌘ Read more
Invasion of Ukraine has prompted Sweden and Finland to abandon their nonaligned status – Turkish president objected to their stance on Kurdish rebel groups his country considers terrorists. ⌘ Read more
The assassination attempt paralysed Reagan’s press secretary James Brady, who died in 2014. It also wounded a police officer and a Secret Service agent. ⌘ Read more
‘The president had a very strong, very angry response to’ being told that he was not being taken to the Capitol that day, Cassidy Hutchinson said. Trump lunged towards Secret Service agent Bobby Engel. ⌘ Read more
Canberra and Beijing have been at odds for two years, but a leadership change in Australia presents an opportunity for at least a ‘thawing’ of trade ties and diplomatic exchanges with China. ⌘ Read more
The current pledges of financial and policy support are nowhere near enough to meet the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees. Instead of protecting carbon-emitting industries, the world needs economic diversification and green jobs for a just, sustainable transition. ⌘ Read more
‘China cannot evade responsibility, given its relationship with Russia, for speaking more clearly to them,’ says US national security adviser ahead of Nato summit. ⌘ Read more
The British socialite was convicted for grooming 4 girls to have sexual encounters with Epstein, then her boyfriend. Trial was seen as the reckoning Epstein – who killed himself in a Manhattan prison cell – never had. ⌘ Read more
Post photographer among those denied permission to cover celebratory events on July 1. Other rejected applicants include photographer from Information Services Department and journalists from Reuters and Agence France-Press. ⌘ Read more
The Group of Seven leaders said they are considering barring service providers such as shippers or insurers from dealing with Russian oil priced above a fixed level. ⌘ Read more
Around 1.8 billion people face a “significant” risk, including hundreds of millions in the world’s two most populous countries – India and China. ⌘ Read more
Researchers say new technology could be used for mind-controlled military radar and other devices. ⌘ Read more
Professor Lo Chung-mau, who will be new secretary for health on July 1, reveals ‘5+2’ option among possibilities being considered to help shorten quarantine ⌘ Read more
XD co-founder and CEO Huang Yimeng has told colleagues he is making preparations to move out of China, as a rising number of Chinese middle-class families are contemplating relocation to escape strict Covid-19 control measures. ⌘ Read more
Four smartly dressed suspects raided The European Fine Art Fair in Maastricht and threatened people with what appeared to be handguns. ⌘ Read more
Maritime authorities look into what actions may be taken according to local and international rules. ⌘ Read more
Sainsbury’s CEO Simon Roberts said shoppers were visiting stores more often but buying less on each trip as after UK’s inflation reached new highs. ⌘ Read more
Visitors to pass through metal detectors at entrance and belongings to be scanned; daily shuttle service around West Kowloon Cultural District available. ⌘ Read more
Indo-Pacific partners are joining the bloc’s summit for the first time as the US seeks to counter China’s influence. ⌘ Read more
Foreign Minister Penny Wong, who wrapped up the last leg of her regional tour in Malaysia, said the new Labor government is ‘listening’ to the concerns of its neighbours. ⌘ Read more
Wang Qishan will be Xi Jinping’s special representative at event on Thursday. ⌘ Read more
Social media posts published by pair said official endeavours to curb spread of Covid-19 were either politically motivated or driven by bad faith. ⌘ Read more
Taipei vows to oppose mainland’s ‘malign influence’ in organisation following latest diplomatic snub. ⌘ Read more
This week in ‘love and courage in China’, we highlight stories that celebrate the human spirit featuring a woman graduating with her toddler, a boy helping a minor home and a university student building a bust to honour his dad. ⌘ Read more
Mega spending plan Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment aims to counter influence of China’s belt and road strategy. ⌘ Read more
During call between foreign ministers, Wang Yi describes China as a ‘true friend’ to its neighbour and promises tents and beds among US$7.4 million aid package. ⌘ Read more
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has published detailed criteria for determining which industrial enterprises qualify as ‘little giants’, the term given to small tech firms that dominate their niche. ⌘ Read more
At noon on Thursday, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jnr will take his presidential oath on the steps of the Philippines’ former legislature, where his late father-president was once confronted by student activists with a black paper-mache coffin and a crocodile. His inauguration as the nation’s 17th president will be “very solemn and simple ... ⌘ Read more
She says in her final social media posts that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s expected visit and speech will set a direction for Hong Kong. ⌘ Read more
Divers are unhappy with a decision to ban swimming and diving around Hon Mun island, a popular spot off Nha Trang, while officials evaluate damage to the area’s coral reefs and associated ecosystem. ⌘ Read more
Anthony Albanese said Russia’s invasion of Ukraine had brought democratic nations together and ‘shown attempts to impose change by force on a sovereign country meet resistance’. ⌘ Read more
Chinese police are seeking a mystery woman filmed dancing provocatively in a train carriage in front of a small boy after the video went viral on social media and prompted a public outcry. ⌘ Read more
Other measures include multiple patrol posts lining perimeter of railway station, high-rise observation spots nearby and restricted area at Victoria Harbour. ⌘ Read more
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Thailand’s tourism ministry voiced hopes that Chinese holidaymakers – who made up nearly 30 per cent of the country’s 40 million foreign tourists pre-pandemic – may return before the end of the year. ⌘ Read more
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