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DISASTER1d agoTai Po fire: public accountability needed to honour those who diedWhile celebrating the Chung Yeung Festival, we are reminded of the harvest, family reunions and the need to pay our respects to those who have departed. Spooky season is upon us, too, and Halloween is about more than just trick-or-treating. It also reminds us of the autumn harvests and those who have recently passed. The victims of the Tai Po fire – the city’s worst disaster in recent memory – are very much on our minds. The 168 lives lost and the homes ravaged as buildings burned for more than...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoCalifornia woman indicted on charges she was spying for ChinaNBC News
BUSINESS1d agoEU tariffs aimed at China hitting Ukraine, steel boss saysThe boss of one of Ukraine's biggest steel companies says the country has been "bundled together" in measures aimed at curbing cheap imports.BBC World
DISASTERBREAKING1d agoSingapore haze improves but remains unhealthyHaze levels in Singapore are improving but continue to pose a health risk. This ongoing environmental situation impacts public health and daily life in the region.straitstimes.com · Singapore
BUSINESS1d agoRobin Xing on how China’s ‘two-speed’ economy can solve contrasting problemsRobin Xing is chief China economist at Morgan Stanley. A famed economist and Peking University graduate, Xing has a PhD in economics from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and previously worked at Goldman Sachs and China International Capital Corp. In his second Open Questions interview, Xing dissects China’s K-shaped economic divergence and why he remains convinced that the “top half of the K” can offset challenges such as deflation and weak consumption. He also discusses Beijing’s real...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoHow China made climate resilience part of its economic growth strategyThe war in the Middle East has disrupted oil and gas supplies, leaving governments to confront energy pressures as they prepare for next month’s Cop31 UN climate conference in Antalya, Turkey. The crisis raises an enduring question: how can climate action strengthen the resilience of an economy? China offers a useful case. Its factories supply technologically advanced products essential to the green transition at competitive prices. China has production cost advantages in electric cars,...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d ago«If I am arrested, I risk the death penalty»: In China, counter-espionage emerges from the shadows to better serve the PartyRÉCIT - Renforcé par Xi Jinping, le très secret et redouté ministère de la Sécurité d’État mène une campagne de communication sur les réseaux sociaux et au cinéma.Le Figaro International
MILITARY1d agoSecond Chinese Submarine Drone Mothership EmergesIt is a scaled-down version of the first and was built by Guangzhou Shipyard International, which is well-known for pumping out special use vessels. The post Second Chinese Submarine Drone Mothership Emerges appeared first on TWZ.The War Zone
POLITICS1d agoWhy the US is holding secret talks with Myanmar’s military rulerWhy is the Trump administration holding secret talks with Myanmar's military ruler, accused of genocide?Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS1d ago We asked European allies to put secondary tariffs on India and China for buying Russian oil , they refused : Scott BessentScott Bessent stated that European allies refused requests to impose secondary tariffs on India and China for their purchase of Russian oil. This reveals a significant point of contention and disagreement among international partners regarding economic sanctions.aninews.in · India
CONFLICT1d ago‘Hybrid warfare’: Taiwan drives away 16 Chinese shipsAl Jazeera [en]
BUSINESS1d agoChina’s proposed solar curbs raise stakes for overseas manufacturersChina's suggested restrictions on solar technology are increasing challenges for international manufacturers. This indicates a potential shift in global solar industry dynamics and trade relations.Seeking Alpha Tech
DISASTER1d agoLifts at 74 more buildings serviced by Taizoom lack safety parts, taking total to 152Hong Kong authorities have said lifts at 74 more private buildings installed by Taizoom Elevator are missing crucial door frame components, taking the total of affected properties to 152. The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department provided the updated figures on Sunday night as citywide inspections of all lifts handled by Taizoom were carried out. The door frame components help protect lift occupants against flames and smoke in the event of a fire, an expert earlier explained. According...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoIMF official says China makes proactive efforts for maintaining multilateral , rules - based trading systemAn IMF official states that China is making proactive efforts to maintain a multilateral, rules-based trading system. This highlights China's stated commitment to global trade frameworks according to the IMF.bruneinews.net · Malaysia
BUSINESS1d agoIMF official says China makes proactive efforts for maintaining multilateral , rules - based trading systemAn IMF official has stated that China is proactively working to maintain a multilateral, rules-based trading system. This highlights China's stance on global economic cooperation.myanmarnews.net · Myanmar
POLITICS1d agoHong Kong to review Peak lighting installation after outcry over felled treesHong Kong tourism authorities have pledged to review the roll-out of a lighting project along a trail on The Peak after mounting complaints that flowers and trees were chopped down to make way for the installations. But the Tourism Board defended the project, saying it had consulted local residents and sought advice from tree experts to minimise the impact on the surrounding environment. In a statement on Sunday, the board said it valued residents’ views and would now “conduct broader...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoA yacht with a 50-meter pool and water slides: satellite images reveal Kim Jong-un's secret summer playgroundLa BBC suit un navire de 80 mètres de long, équipé de toboggans aquatiques, pour en savoir plus sur la façon dont Kim passe ses vacances – un luxe inaccessible à la plupart des Nord-Coréens.BBC Afrique
MILITARY1d agoChina urged to copy Pentagon’s hi-tech warfare project without US conflicts of interestChina has been urged to learn from a Pentagon project to assess future warfare but warned to avoid the potential conflicts of interest and other shortcomings of the US defence review. Project Meridian, launched late last month, is designed to identify future battlefield requirements and prioritise investment, with a focus on areas such as artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, directed energy, robotics and biotechnology. In an analysis published on Friday, the Beijing-based think tank Blue...South China Morning Post
HEALTH1d agoElderly Hong Kong couple die in suspected suicide pact over Parkinson’s diagnosisHong Kong police are investigating a suspected suicide pact after an elderly couple were found dead in a public housing flat on Sunday, following the woman’s Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. Police received a report at 2.39pm on Sunday that a man and a woman had been found unconscious inside a flat at King Wing House in Shan King Estate in Tuen Mun. A tray of burnt charcoal was found at the scene. The couple, a 72-year-old man surnamed Cheung and a 69-year-old woman surnamed Tse, were rushed to...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoKatie Zacharia and Mao Ning – a study in contrasts in US and China media strategiesKatie Zacharia may have lasted just five days as the White House press secretary but still managed to set off a diplomatic incident with China. In an interview with a conservative commentator on Thursday, Zacharia referred to China as a place that “doesn’t even have proper toilets”. Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning responded a day later with a smile and a brief, pointed invitation. “We welcome her to visit China more often when she has the opportunity,” said Mao, a veteran...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH1d agoJSS AHER delegation visits Japan’s AISTA delegation from JSS AHER visited Japan’s AIST. This indicates an interaction between organizations, likely for collaboration or information exchange.The Hindu
MILITARY1d agoHow a hospital ship helps buoy China’s strategic mission in AfricaBy the time the Chinese navy hospital ship had docked in the Guinean capital Conakry earlier this month, patients were already queuing for free consultations. The queues in front of the Auspicious Ark were so long that some people were told to come back the next day, according to Guinean media reports. The ship, operated by the PLA Navy, offers a range of medical services wherever it stops, including surgery to treat cataracts, appendicitis and hernias as well as gynaecological care. On this...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoSecond-hand smartphone traders eye Hong Kong as springboard for global exportsA pavilion dedicated to second-hand smartphones has made its debut at a Hong Kong trade show now under way, drawing international recycling platforms, refurbishers and automated kiosk operators hoping to use the city as a springboard to export used devices to other markets. The inaugural Global Mobile Exchange Pavilion, co-hosted by the Hong Kong International Communications Electronic Chamber (HKICEC) and Global Sources, opened on Sunday at AsiaWorld-Expo as part of phase two of the Global...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d ago5 dogs found dead near San Tin fish ponds in suspected poisoning caseHong Kong police have launched an animal cruelty investigation after five dogs were found dead near fish ponds in the northern New Territories, with sources saying the animals may have been poisoned. The force received a report on Sunday morning from a passer-by who spotted four dog carcasses at a fish pond in San Tin, near Mai Po, and suspected the animals had been mistreated. When officers arrived, they found the four carcasses and discovered a fifth at a nearby fish pond. A source told the...South China Morning Post
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