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Sat, 17 May 2025 14:22:46 +0800Chinese firm launches first methane-powered rocket
A new methane-powered rocket developed by China's LandSpace Technology launched six satellites into orbit on Saturday, doubling down on a cheap, cleaner fuel that the private startup hopes will help it develop reusable rockets.
The Zhuque-2E Y2 carr...
Fri, 16 May 2025 15:10:53 +0800Nvidia 'planning to set up R&D centre in Shanghai'
US chipmaker Nvidia is planning to build a research and development centre in Shanghai, the Financial Times reported on Friday, as tighter export restrictions imposed by Washington threaten sales in the key Chinese market.
The tougher US controls in...
Fri, 16 May 2025 10:40:45 +0800Australia wants more trade with China amid US pressure
Australia's trade minister has said that the re-elected government of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wants to "do more business with China".
Australia will resist pressure from the United States to impose tariffs on imports from China and would ins...
Thu, 15 May 2025 17:53:10 +0800New US ambassador Perdue arrives in Beijing
The new American ambassador to China, former US senator and business executive David Perdue, arrived in Beijing on Thursday amid a temporary break in the Sino-US tariff war.
“It is an honor to represent President Trump as the US ambassador to Chin...
Thu, 15 May 2025 16:53:31 +0800China, US trade reps meet on sidelines of Apec session
South Korean authorities on Thursday said Chinese and US officials have met on the sidelines of the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) session of trade representatives.
Korea's Industry and Trade Ministry said Chinese trade envoy Li Che...
Hong Kong Local
Sat, 17 May 2025 15:05:24 +080012 charged over alleged laundering of HK$118 million
Police said on Saturday that 12 people have been arrested and charged with conspiring to launder nearly HK$118 million through cryptocurrency transactions.
Officers allege that two of those arrested are locals and key members of a cross-border synd...
Sat, 17 May 2025 14:05:25 +0800Public urged not to be complacent amid Covid spike
Hong Kong is experiencing a renewed rise in Covid-19 cases, driven by evolving virus strains and declining population immunity, according to an infectious diseases expert.
Speaking on a Commercial Radio programme on Saturday, Lau Yu-lung, chairman o...
Sat, 17 May 2025 12:12:43 +0800Middle East delegation members hail fruitful trip
Members of a delegation led by the SAR chief executive that visited the Middle East this week said on Saturday the trip has allowed Hong Kong to link up local and mainland firms with Gulf sovereignty funds.
John Lee's delegation – comprising lead...
Sat, 17 May 2025 11:13:06 +0800E-hailing regulation and taxi reform 'go hand in hand'
Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said regulating online car hailing platforms and reforming the taxi industry must go hand in hand, calling for the two sectors to complement one another in pursuit of coexistence.
She said on Saturday...
Sat, 17 May 2025 09:46:20 +080067-year-old man dies in Sheung Shui pool accident
A 67-year-old man died on Friday after reportedly losing his footing and falling into a swimming pool while conducting maintenance work at a detached house in Sheung Shui.
Police were alerted to the incident when the worker was discovered unconsciou...
South China Morning Post
Sat, 17 May 2025 17:00:16 +0800Hong Kong officials launch probe after worker falls to his death at luxury villa
Renovation work suspended after labourer reportedly trips while on canopy, falling three metres into swimming pool in Sheung Shui.
Sat, 17 May 2025 16:30:07 +0800No, stock markets are not a barometer of the world’s economic health
Markets have largely returned to calm after the US-China trade truce but all is not as it seems.
Sat, 17 May 2025 16:00:10 +0800How Europe went ‘crazy’ for Chinese blind-box toys – and why it matters
The craze is the latest sign that Chinese brands are becoming more skilled at winning over Western consumers.
Sat, 17 May 2025 16:00:07 +0800Japan ‘bumping gang’ deliberately collides with pedestrians, mostly women, to vent frustrations
One man admits his behaviour began after he accidentally brushed against a woman’s chest, feeling ‘wonderful’, he repeated.
Sat, 17 May 2025 15:59:02 +0800Hong Kong trade bodies urged to learn from Qatar to enhance investor services
Hong Kong Productivity Council chairman joined city leader’s recent trip to Middle East and says he was impressed by Qatar Development Bank.
Xinhua China News
2017-05-07China Focus: Beijing firms bring tech to Belt and Road countries
"Borrow a boat to sail in the sea -- we will find more ways to use the opportunities brought by the Belt and Road Initiative," he said.
2017-04-24Xi, Trump discuss ties, Korean Peninsula situation over phone
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump on Monday discussed bilateral ties and the situation on the Korean Peninsula on phone, pledging close contact by various means to promptly exchange views on major issues of common con...
2017-04-21Feature: A Thai student dreams of selling rice to China
Agricultural products have been exempted duty by the FTA , but most Thai rice sold in China ' s supermarkets is imported through regular channels , without taking advantage of the FTA , she said .
2017-04-20Hebei promises dedication in building Xiongan New Area
Public services including employment , education , healthcare and social security will be improved in the area , he said .
2017-04-08Xi, Trump pledge to expand mutually beneficial cooperation, manage differences
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, pledged on Friday to expand mutually beneficial cooperation and to manage their differences based on mutual respect.
Xinhua World News
2018-01-24Palestinians clash with Israeli soldiers after protest against Pence visit
Palestinian protesters hurl stones at Israeli soldiers during clashes after a protest against the visit of U.S. Vice President Mike Pence in Jerusalem, in the West Bank city of Hebron, on Jan. 23, 2018.
2018-01-03U.S. failure to appoint Australian ambassador "diplomatic insult": former deputy PM
Former Australian Deputy Prime Minister Tim Fischer has accused the U.S. of hitting Australia with a "diplomatic insult."
2017-10-28Speaker of Hungarian Parliament addresses in Budapest
Laszlo Kover (1st L), Speaker of the Hungarian Parliament, speaks at a conference of the parliament speakers of the Western Balkans in Budapest, Hungary on Oct. 27, 2017.
2017-10-23Typhoon Lan lashes central Japan, killing 2 and disrupting transport systems
Two people were killed and transportation systems and businesses severely disrupted as Typhoon Lan lashed central Japan's Pacific coast after making landfall early Monday.
2017-10-13Spotlight: U.S. decision to withdraw from UNESCO triggers calls for multilateralism
The U.S. decision to withdraw from UNESCO, the UN cultural agency, has triggered worldwide calls for supporting multilateralism amid world challenges.