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POLITICSAug 26Hong Kong lawmaker urges firms to expand into emerging markets amid US visa pauseHong Kong companies should accelerate their expansion into the Middle East, the Asean bloc and Central Asia to reduce their exposure to geopolitical risks, a lawmaker has said, as the US moved to disrupt immigrant-visa appointments worldwide. Jonathan Lamport, the representative for the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC) in the Legislative Council, said the visa uncertainty reinforced the need for companies to broaden their overseas presence beyond traditional Western markets. “The...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 26Bodies of missing people found in Korea becomes national scandalA police officer has been arrested after the bodies of four missing people were found on Jeju Island in South Korea.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 26China vows payback for US Iran sanctions, testing stability ahead of Xi-Trump summitSouth China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 26China’s steel sector must avoid US rust belt’s fate: party journalAs geopolitical tensions intensify, China’s steel sector – the world’s largest – is facing trade-restrictive measures in overseas markets and shrinking margins, but the country must strive to avoid the mistakes of America’s rust belt, according to an article in the Communist Party’s top theoretical journal. The piece, published in the latest issue of the Qiushi Journal and written jointly by the journal and the China Iron and Steel Association, argued that China should not allow its steel sector...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 26Family seeks help after Hongkonger held in Philippines despite finishing jail timeThe family of a Hong Kong man imprisoned in the Philippines for more than two decades has appealed to city authorities for help after he remained in custody despite a court in the country recently ruling that he had finished serving his lengthy sentence. Tang Lung-wai was arrested in the country in July 2000 for the possession of methamphetamine, also known as Ice, and placed on remand. He was later convicted in 2011 and sentenced to 40 years in prison. While the court recently ruled that his...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 26Taiwan president pushes $6 . 6 billion military drone bill ahead of crucial voteTaiwan's president is advocating for a $6.6 billion military drone bill, pushing for its approval ahead of a crucial vote. This indicates a significant investment in military capabilities amid regional tensions.thefrontierpost.com · Pakistan
BUSINESSAug 26Japan leads global equity risk premium as U.S. stocks offer the lowest among major marketsJapan currently leads the global equity risk premium, while U.S. stocks are noted for offering the lowest premium among major markets. This indicates varying investment attractiveness across global economies.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHAug 26Could the delay to China’s moon mission ease pressure on Nasa?China’s delay of a high-stakes mission to hunt for water ice near the moon’s south pole may slow its lunar ambitions, but is unlikely to change the bigger contest with the United States over who can build a lasting presence on the moon, according to space experts. No reason was given when Chang’e-7 was postponed until next year, just hours before Sunday night’s scheduled lift-off, though a major tropical storm was approaching the launch site. Chinese space authorities said only that the mission...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 26No gym needed: scientists in China develop self-exercising muscle graftsScientists in China have created a self-exercising muscle graft that might allow bedridden people to gain the benefits of working out without any physical exertion. With just an injection of muscle cells below the skin, the cells self-assembled into muscle grafts, which not only improved whole-body muscle mass in mice but also led to improvements in bone density, endurance, liver function and cognitive health. The “myografts” could provide the health benefits of exercise to patients with...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 26CCTV captures terrifying mudslide engulfing Nepal-China borderCCTV footage shows people fleeing seconds before a massive mudslide engulfs a crossing on the Nepal-China border.Al Jazeera [en]
HEALTHAug 26Hong Kong customs seizes HK$11m of suspected sex pills, cancer drugs at warehouseHong Kong customs officers have seized suspected men’s sexual health pills and cancer treatment drugs worth more than HK$11 million (US$1.4 million) in a Sheung Shui warehouse, arresting two people. Inspector Shirley Woo Suet‑yi of the syndicate crimes investigation bureau at the Customs and Excise Department said on Wednesday that officers had noticed a rising demand for controlled pharmaceutical products in recent weeks. Investigators launched the probe early this month and identified an...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 26China's President Xi to hold talks with Egyptian counterpart in CairoThe two are expected to exchange views on bilateral ties and ⁠international ​and regional issues of ​common concern.Africanews [en]
POLITICSAug 26China advises its citizens to leave Taiwan ally Eswatini over 'security risks'Eswatini is one of 12 countries, and the only one in Africa, that has diplomatic relations with Taiwan.BBC World
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 26Massive landslide destroys China-Nepal border crossingSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 26China’s Xi Jinping expected to visit India after 7 years. What’s on the agenda?After two years of a cautious thaw, China and India are heading towards a pivotal test: can the relationship move beyond managed optics to meaningful engagement? President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are expected to cross paths next week at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Sources expect a short, tightly managed encounter on the sidelines of the August 31-September 1 summit that would set the stage for the main event – in...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 26Landslide on China-Nepal border engulfs checkpoint, causing ‘major casualties’South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 26China targets hi-tech pillars by 2030 to fuel economic growthBeijing has vowed to develop emerging industries such as 6G and robotics into new drivers of economic growth by the end of the decade, while pledging renewed efforts to curb cutthroat competition in the domestic automotive industry. Vice-minister of Industry and Information Technology Xin Guobin outlined plans through 2030 to develop a range of hi-tech industries as new pillars of the economy and sources of future growth, from next-generation 6G communications and quantum technology to...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 26Nepal flash floods kill eight at China border and cause 'major casualties' in TibetEuroNews [en]
BUSINESSAug 26Shein valuation plunges to $27 billion in Hong Kong IPOThe valuation of Shein has significantly dropped to $27 billion during its Hong Kong IPO. This indicates a major financial development for the company and its investors.philippinetimes.com · Philippines
WORLDAug 26North Korea to send around 100 athletes to Asian Games in Japan | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisNorth Korea plans to send approximately 100 athletes to the Asian Games being held in Japan. This marks a notable instance of international participation by North Korea in a major sporting event.asahi.com · Japan
WORLDAug 26Akane says ICC and the rule of law will survive U . S . sanctions | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisAkane has stated that the International Criminal Court and the rule of law will endure despite sanctions imposed by the United States.asahi.com · Japan
POLITICSAug 26China makes officials liable for environmental damage for lifeChina has reminded its officials of their lifelong responsibility for serious environmental damage on their watch, tying green efforts more closely to performance assessments in the country’s push for higher-quality growth. The conditions and potential disciplinary action were outlined in revised rules released on Tuesday by the Communist Party and the State Council, China’s cabinet. Under the rules, officials will be held to account for serious environmental damage “regardless of whether they...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 26'Dragon Ball' theme park project near Paris still lacks approval from Japanese rights holdersThe ambitious project centered on the hero created by Akira Toriyama has not yet secured the necessary licensing, a process that is far from a mere formality.Le Monde [en]
MILITARYAug 26Philippines eyes drones and ‘system of systems’ to boost asymmetric defenceFacing a far larger Chinese military presence at sea, the Philippines is looking to drones not as a substitute for warships and aircraft but as a relatively low-cost way to make its forces harder to find, suppress and outmanoeuvre, analysts have said. The administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr has focused on expanding the military’s drone fleet as part of its external defence strategy. Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr told lawmakers on Tuesday that Manila also needed to secure...South China Morning Post
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