MEMBERS OF THE UYGHUR minorities in China are treated shockingly badly, attendees at an international gathering this week agreed.
The products, rights, jobs, of Uyghur people were being hit hard - by deeply unfair sanctions and policies from the United States and their allies. While the regional authorities provided training and funding for new industries…
AFTER BECOMING GLOBAL LEADER of the transition to clean energy, China is reaching out to help neighbors achieve the same, it was revealed yesterday.
And Hong Kong is playing a key part, having already sent expert teams of environmental engineers to other countries, said participants at the 'Pathways to a Sustainable Future' forum in Hong…
Just using anti-virus software doesn't cut it these days: companies are looking for managed cybersecurity with a powerful network of humans and machines working together. Image above shows Mark Webb-Johnson of Network Box.
FROM A HI-TECH SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER in Kowloon, a firm called Network Box has quietly risen to a role in which it…
THERE ARE GLIMMERINGS of an answer to the worrying global baby shortage. But they are not being found in liberal places.
The offering of government incentives to inspire people to have more children have largely failed—but now it's clear that a few exceptions have seen a small measure of success: four examples are given below.…
THE UK IS GOING to try to rebuild its relationship with China, following years of backing US-led hostility and political interference.
New British prime minister Sir Keir Starmer will meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in Brazil today.
“We are both global players, global powers, both permanent members of the security council…
THE WORLD'S LONGEST-LIVED community provided powerful proof of its powers this week: with a sparkling display of high-energy tennis from older players, including some well into their 70s.
"Masters" tournaments are for players aged 30 to 90+. Image: Hong Kong Country Club
Hong Kong has long held the crown for global longevity, with men living to…
ECONOMISTS IN CHINA are set to put the country back on a faster growth track with a 10 trillion yuan (US$1.4 trillion) injection of funds, Reuters reported yesterday.
While details remain unconfirmed, the decision to go ahead with the plan is set to be decided next week, the news outlet said, citing two sources.…
THE GLOBAL MOVE against the US dollar's unfair advantage is having multiple effects:
Gold prices have leapt 40 per cent in 12 months and will rise further, brokers say.
The BRICS countries have decided not to launch a new united currency but will instead increase use of local units of value in cross-border transactions.
And…
Amazon is now a Chinese sales outlet.
A study of which communities actually provide the goods sold on the famous e-commerce site shows southern China has quietly become dominant.
"Out of the top 20 cities with the most Amazon sellers, more than half are in China, with Shenzhen leading by a massive margin, hosting over…
THE RECORD BOOM in oil production in the United States is something to be proud of, Kamala Harris believes, echoing her rival Donald Trump.
Production hit an all-time high of 12.9 million barrels a day during her period as Vice President—and this fact has become a proud boast she churns out regularly.
“We have had…