John Lee throws a veil over whether vigil is legal as June 4 approaches
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu refused to say whether it is legal for citizens to mourn peacefully at Victoria Park on June 4 to commemorate victims of the 1989 Tiananmen…
Crypto pioneer warns of future rules reversal in Hong Kong
A crypto entrepreneur whose business in China was upended by a regulatory crackdown considers his experience to be a cautionary tale for companies attracted by Hong Kong’s push to create…
China declines US request for a meeting between defense chiefs
China has declined a request by the U.S. for a meeting between their defense chiefs at an annual security forum in Singapore this weekend, media reported on Monday, a new…
North Korea says it will launch its first military spy satellite in June
North Korea said Tuesday it would launch its first military spy satellite in June and described space-based reconnaissance as crucial for monitoring the United States’ “reckless” military exercises with rival…
Media tycoon Jimmy Lai loses bid to terminate national security trial
Three designated national security law judges on Monday rejected an application to terminate a landmark national security trial against media tycoon Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, a case that could see him…
US review of China tariffs won’t depend on trade ‘breakthrough’-Deputy USTR
The United States is taking an analytical approach to its review of whether to keep tariffs on Chinese goods in place and will not base outcomes on any “breakthrough” in…
Wanted: Spies, no remote work and must leave cell phone at home
Intelligence services are finding it harder to recruit staff since the pandemic as prospects want to work from home and would rather not part with their personal cell phones, the…
Majority of British firms cautious on new investments in China: survey
A majority of British companies are taking a “wait and see approach” on new investments in China amid their pessimism hitting record levels, according to the British Chamber of Commerce…
Hong Kong’s latest billion-dollar white elephant shows up developer distress
The Corniche was supposed to generate HK$30 billion (US$3.8 billion) in sales after the developers bought the land overlooking the South China Sea for a record price. Six years later,…
Russian regional governor says Ukrainian ‘sabotage group’ crossed border
The governor of Russia’s Belgorod region said on Monday that a Ukrainian army ‘sabotage group’ had entered Russian territory in the Graivoron district, which borders Ukraine. In a statement on…
Russia-occupied nuclear plant in Ukraine cut off from power grid
The Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine has been cut off from its external power supply and is relying on emergency generators to cool nuclear fuel and prevent…
G7 urges China to press Russia to end war in Ukraine, respect Taiwan’s status, fair trade rules
The Group of Seven wealthy democracies united in urging China to pressure its strategic partner Russia to end its war on Ukraine and resolve territorial disputes peacefully, and China lashed…
Zelenskiy joins Japan G7 as democracies take aim at Russia and China
Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy brought his call for support against Russia’s invasion to a Group of Seven (G7) summit on Saturday to Japan, where leaders agreed to tighten sanctions against Moscow…
China’s backlash against stand-up stirs fear of comedy clampdown
One joke by a Chinese comedian about the nation’s military has spurred online uproar, a US$2 million fine, a police probe, a sweep of cancelled shows and fears for the…
Russian forces in retreat near Bakhmut, Ukraine and Wagner say
The Ukrainian military and Russia’s Wagner private army both reported further Russian retreats around the city of Bakhmut on Thursday, as Kyiv pressed on with its biggest advance for six…
EU’s Michel calls for ‘stable and constructive’ cooperation with China
European Council President Charles Michel said on Friday it was in the EU’s interest to maintain “stable and constructive” cooperation with China, as the Group of Seven countries met to…
Ukraine tells Chinese envoy it won’t accept ceding land to Russia
Ukraine’s foreign minister told a top Chinese envoy at talks in Kyiv on Wednesday that Kyiv would not accept any proposals to end the war with Russia that involved it…
UN expert says Russia, China sending deadly aid to Myanmar’s military
Myanmar’s military has imported at least US$1 billion in arms and other material since it staged a coup in February 2021, a UN expert said on Wednesday in a new…
Case filed against French fashion groups over Uyghur labor
Several rights groups announced on Wednesday that they have filed a new complaint in France against clothing giants Uniqlo and Inditex for allegedly profiting from forced labor of the Uyghur…
China asks foreign missions displaying Ukraine flags to remove ‘propaganda’
China has notified several foreign missions in Beijing not to display “politicized propaganda” on their buildings, diplomats told Reuters, adding the request appeared aimed at Ukrainian flags they have displayed…
China’s Baidu confident its AI chatbot won’t make mistakes on ‘sensitive topics’
Baidu Inc’s experience in tailoring its search engine to Chinese regulatory requirements makes it confident its AI-driven chatbot won’t make mistakes on “important and sensitive topics”, the company said on…
In Taiwan, former UK PM Truss warns against appeasing China
Former British prime minister Liz Truss will say in Taiwan on Wednesday that the West must avoid appeasing China and show unwavering support for the self-governed island, in a speech…
Draft new EU sanctions update more cautious on hitting China – document
The latest draft proposal for new European Union sanctions over Russia’s war in Ukraine says “alternative measures” should be considered before the bloc restricts trade with any third country for…
Hong Kong cartoonist says satirical comic strip axed after government pressure
Hong Kong cartoonist Wong Kei-kwan, also known as Zunzi, said his satirical comic strip was axed after he had been told numerous times by Ming Pao newspaper of government complaints…
Germany calls on China to close illegal police outposts
Germany has called on China to close illegal overseas police stations that German authorities suspect are being used by the government in Beijing to control and intimidate Chinese expatriates living…
China’s April data show economic recovery losing steam, testing policymakers
China’s April industrial output and retail sales growth undershot forecasts, suggesting the economy lost momentum at the beginning of the second quarter and intensifying pressure on policymakers to shore up…
Consultancy firms in China tested limits before Beijing’s crackdown
China’s clampdown on its consultancy and due diligence sector has driven companies to review their operations after some tested the limits of the laws and Beijing’s patience to meet surging…
China still conducting police activities in Germany -German ministries
German security authorities believe that China is still conducting police activities on German soil even though Beijing assured Berlin in February that it had ceased to do so, the German…
There may be more ‘Chinese police stations” in Canada, minister says
There may be more “Chinese police stations” operating in Canada, the Public Safety Minister told a Canadian TV station on Sunday, months after police said they were investigating whether two…
Ukrainian president says counteroffensive does not aim to attack Russian territory
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that his country is preparing a counteroffensive designed to liberate areas occupied by Russia, not to attack Russian territory. Speaking during a news conference…
Former exec at TikTok parent firm sues, citing ‘lawlessness’
A former US-based executive of ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns TikTok, has sued it for wrongful dismissal, saying he was fired for sounding the alarm over what he called…
Philippines places buoys in parts of S.China Sea to assert sovereignty
The Philippines has placed navigational buoys within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) to assert sovereignty over the disputed Spratly islands in the South China Sea, a coast guard spokesperson said…
Zelensky arrives in Germany as Ukraine prepares counter-offensive
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived Sunday for his first visit to Germany since Russia’s invasion, with Berlin offering an emphatic show of support in the form of a new military…
Russia acknowledges retreat north of Bakhmut, Wagner boss calls it a ‘rout’
Moscow acknowledged on Friday that its forces had fallen back north of Ukraine’s battlefield city of Bakhmut after a new Ukrainian offensive, in a retreat that the head of Russia’s…
G7 summit statement to target China’s ‘economic coercion’
Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) countries are set to discuss concern about China’s use of “economic coercion” in its dealings abroad as part of their larger joint statement…
Democratic world needs united approach towards China: Czech president
The European Union and other democracies need a united and realistic stance towards China because even the largest EU countries cannot play on equal terms with Beijing on their own,…
Ming Pao publishes last issue of comic strip by political cartoonist Zunzi
Chinese-language newspaper Ming Pao published the last issue of a comic strip by political cartoonist Wong Kei-kwan, better known by his pen name “Zunzi,” on Saturday after the comic section…
Executive fired from TikTok’s Chinese owner says Beijing had access to app data in termination suit
A former executive fired from TikTok’s parent company ByteDance made a raft of accusations against the tech giant Friday, including that it stole content from competitors like Instagram and Snapchat,…
EU ministers back plan to reduce economic reliance on China
European Union ministers on Friday backed reducing the bloc’s economic dependence on China but will now have to figure out how to make that a reality, foreign policy chief Josep…
Former NBA star Howard stirs Chinese anger by calling Taiwan a country
Former National Basketball Association (NBA) star Dwight Howard has triggered a wave of criticism on Chinese social media for calling Taiwan a country in a promotional video with Taiwan’s vice…
EU looks for united voice on China
EU foreign ministers meet Friday to seek a common approach on lessening Europe’s reliance on China and coaxing Beijing to take a tougher stance on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Brussels…
China is scaring away investors that its cities want
China’s unpredictable policy making is deterring foreign investment that the country’s cash-strapped cities are desperate to entice. Local officials are cold calling foreign entrepreneurs and bringing roadshows overseas as they…
Wagner boss Prigozhin says situation on Russian flanks near Bakhmut is bad
The head of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group said on Thursday that his forces’ flanks were under pressure near the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, resulting in the loss of ground that…
US ambassador accuses South Africa of providing weapons, ammo to Russia
The U. S. ambassador to South Africa accused the country Thursday of providing weapons and ammunition to Russia for its war in Ukraine via a cargo ship linked to a…
Ming Pao to stop publishing political cartoon Zunzi after govt complaints
A Hong Kong newspaper will stop publishing works by the city’s most prominent political cartoonist after his drawings drew government complaints, in another example of hushed speech and media voices…
China keeps up campaign to pressure critics abroad despite Western backlash
China is facing a growing backlash from the United States and other Western governments over its controversial efforts to pressure dissidents and their advocates abroad, but Beijing has appeared undeterred.…
Son of jailed Hong Kong activist, US congressman slam UK, Vatican over rights weakness
The British son of jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai and a leading Catholic U.S. congressperson criticized Britain and the Vatican on Wednesday for failing to speak out strongly…
China arrests man who used ChatGPT to write fake news articles
Chinese authorities have detained a man for using ChatGPT to write fake news articles, in what appears to be one of the first instances of an arrest related to misuse…
Taiwan conflict, maritime code to figure in ASEAN talks, Marcos says
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has said the prospect of tensions escalating over Taiwan was a “grave concern” to Southeast Asian leaders and discussions about it were inevitable at this…
CICC Capital bans consulting firm Capvision after China crackdown
CICC Capital, a unit of Chinese investment bank CICC, has decided to stop using consultancy Capvision Partners’ services, three sources said, as some financial firms review their ties with China’s…
Canada will not be intimidated by China retaliation, PM Trudeau says
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday said Canada will not be intimidated by China following tit-for-tat diplomatic expulsions by Ottawa and Beijing. Ottawa expelled Chinese diplomat Zhao Wei on Monday…
Australian journalist nears 1,000 days in detention in China
Politicians, business people and friends of Australian journalist Cheng Lei, who will reach 1,000 days of detention in Beijing on Wednesday, called for a faster resolution of her case as…
China says US consultancy Capvision raided to ‘safeguard national security’
China said on Tuesday a raid on US consultancy Capvision’s office in eastern Suzhou city was aimed at safeguarding its “national security and development interests”. “China’s national security agencies and…
China expels Canadian diplomat in worsening bilateral ties
China on Tuesday expelled a Canadian diplomat in Shanghai in a tit-for-tat after Ottawa told a Toronto-based Chinese diplomat to leave the country, escalating already tense bilateral relations amid concerns…
EU’s China envoy says consultancy crackdown, anti-spy law worrying for business
The European Union’s ambassador to China said on Tuesday that a broadening of Beijing’s anti-espionage law and investigations into consultancies operating there were concerning and could hurt efforts to open…
Canada expels Chinese diplomat accused of targeting lawmaker
Canada on Monday expelled Toronto-based Chinese diplomat Zhao Wei after an intelligence report accused him of trying to target a Canadian lawmaker critical of China’s treatment of its Uyghur Muslim…
Australia says ‘deep concerns’ for reporter held in China since 2020
Canberra called for a jailed Australian journalist to be released and reunited with her family on Monday, as the broadcaster marked 1,000 days in detention in China. Cheng Lei, a…
‘No action taken’ on 48 pc of content removal requests made by Hong Kong govt: Google report
Google has ignored 88 out of 183 content items as requested by the Hong Kong government for removal in the second half of last year, according to the tech giant’s…
EUs plans to slap sanctions on Chinese firms aiding Russia’s war machine – FT
The European Union has proposed sanctions on Chinese companies accused of selling equipment that could be used in weapons to support Russia’s war machine, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.…
Chinese users of the Binance and FTX Exchanges show holes in Beijing’s crypto ban
Nineteen months after China banned crypto, more signs have emerged that its citizens continue to buy and sell digital assets. These glimpses of their trading activity support suspicions that some…
Sports bodies quarrel continues after submission of final report on national anthem blunder
The Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Ice Hockey Association continued to trade shots two days after submitting a final report on the national…
China corporate lackluster profits add to investor angst
Earnings from Chinese companies have turned out to be less of a bang in the first full quarter since the country’s reopening, reinforcing a sense of caution among traders. Profits…
Mexico says to give China proof of fentanyl smuggling
Mexico will provide China with evidence of illegal fentanyl shipments from the Asian nation to Mexican drug cartels, its president said Friday, after Beijing denied there was any such smuggling.…
National security police seize Pillar of Shame over subversion case
National security police officers on Friday seized the Pillar of Shame – an orange copper sculpture commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown – from the Kadoorie Centre in Shek Kong…
China slams Canada’s ‘groundless slander’ after ambassador summoned
China slammed what it called “groundless slander and defamation” by Canada on Friday, after Ottawa summoned Beijing’s ambassador over accusations a Chinese diplomat sought to intimidate a Canadian lawmaker and…
China protests Canada’s possible expulsion of diplomat
Chinese Ambassador Cong Peiwu on Thursday denied a Beijing official targeted a Canadian lawmaker and his family for his anti-China stance and denounced Ottawa’s statement that it was considering expelling…
Russia ‘likely staged’ Kremlin drone attack to justify mass mobilization: US think tank
The alleged attempt to “assassinate” Russian President Vladimir Putin was likely staged by the Kremlin to justify a future effort to mobilize troops for the war in Ukraine, according to…
China-based networks sowing disinformation in West: Meta
A China-based online network tried to recruit protesters in Europe and set up a media firm in Britain as part of a disinformation campaign, Facebook owner Meta said. The network’s…
Italy unlikely to renew China Belt and Road deal, needs time, official says
Italy is highly unlikely to renew its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) deal with China, which expires early next year, but needs time to discuss the issue with Beijing, a…
US issues guidelines on defending Philippines from South China Sea attack
The United States has laid out in clear terms the extent of its defence treaty commitments to the Philippines, issuing new guidelines that refer specifically to attacks in the South…
Russia says Ukraine attacked Kremlin with drones in failed bid to kill Putin
Russia accused Ukraine on Wednesday of attacking the Kremlin with drones overnight in a failed bid to kill President Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin said two drones had been used in…
Hong Kong ranks 140th in world press freedom rankings, trailing behind Singapore, Rwanda
Hong Kong ranked 140th among the 180 regions in a world press freedom ranking, trailing behind places like Singapore, Rwanda, Colombia, and Cameroon, according to a global media watchdog. The…
US says balloon over Hawaii not China’s
The Defense Department and the Federal Aviation Administration have been tracking a balloon that was flying off the coast of Hawaii last week, but a defense official said Tuesday there’s…
US lawmakers query Shein, Adidas, Nike over Uyghur rights concerns
Multiple groups of US lawmakers have sought reassurances this week about clothing giant Shein and other brands facing allegations their products use forced Chinese labor or material from regions where…
US stands with Philippines against Chinese intimidation in South China Sea: official
The United States stands with treaty ally the Philippines in the face of harassment by China’s coast guard in the South China Sea and remains deeply concerned about “intimidation” by…
Jimmy Lai’s judges challenge ‘mixes up black and white’
The selection process of designated judges for national security cases is not transparent and totally lacks public accountability, a defense lawyer for Jimmy Lai Chee-ying said yesterday as the imprisoned…
‘Godfather of AI’ quits Google to warn of the tech’s dangers
A computer scientist often dubbed “the godfather of artificial intelligence” has quit his job at Google to speak out about the dangers of the technology. Geoffrey Hinton, who created a…
Lawmaker says Canada govt did not inform him of report of China’s threats to family
Michael Chong, a lawmaker with Canada’s main opposition Conservative party, said on Monday that the country’s spy agency did not inform him about threats against him and his family from…
China’s exit bans multiply as political control tightens under Xi: Reuters
China is increasingly barring people from leaving the country, including foreign executives, a jarring message as the authorities say the country is open for business after three years of tight…
Alibaba’s Jack Ma turns up in Japan as college professor
Jack Ma, a cofounder of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group, will be a visiting professor at Tokyo College, a research institute run by the prestigious University of Tokyo, the university…
Chinese who reported on COVID to be released after 3 years
Chinese authorities were preparing Sunday to release a man who disappeared three years ago after publicizing videos of overcrowded hospitals and bodies during the COVID-19 outbreak, a relative and another…
US demands Beijing stop ‘provocative and unsafe’ acts in South China Sea
The United States called on China Saturday to stop “provocative and unsafe conduct” in the disputed South China Sea after a recent near-collision with a Philippines coast guard boat there,…
India tells China peace needed on border for better ties
India’s defence minister told his Chinese counterpart on Thursday that improved relations depend on “peace and tranquility” returning to their frontier disturbed by military tensions, the Indian government said. Relations…
Germany plays down report on banning chip chemicals to China
Germany currently has no plans to ban the export to China of chemicals used to manufacture semiconductors, officials said on Friday, a day after a Bloomberg report suggested such a…
China ‘police station’ case shows US ramping up use of foreign agent laws
U.S. charges last week against two people for allegedly running a Chinese “secret police station” in New York marked the latest case in a broad ramp-up in the use of…
US ex-security adviser calls for closer ties with Taiwan
A former U.S. national security adviser called for deeper interaction between his country and Taiwan during a visit Saturday to the self-ruled island, which has seen increasing military threats from…
Trudeau points to ‘slave labor’ in China lithium production
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday linked the production of lithium in China to “slave labor” as he discussed his own country’s efforts to ramp up production of the…
China slams UN experts’ ‘unfounded’ concerns over Tibet forced labor
China accused a panel of UN experts of making unfounded claims Friday after they accused Beijing of forcing hundreds of thousands of Tibetans into programs that threaten their cultural identity…
Foreign companies in China face growing scrutiny, pressure
Foreign companies are under growing pressure in China from anti-corruption, security and other investigations as President Xi Jinping’s government tightens control over business, clashing with efforts to lure back investors…
Germany may restrict export of chip chemicals to China: Bloomberg
Germany may limit the export of chemicals to China that are used to manufacture semiconductors as part of the government’s efforts to reduce its economic exposure to the Asian economic…
US plane flew through Taiwan Strait, French lawmaker confirms ship transit
A U.S. Navy patrol plane flew through the Taiwan Strait on Friday as a senior French lawmaker confirmed a warship from his country had also recently transited the sensitive waterway,…
Hong Kong is burning through aggregate balance defending dollar peg
Hong Kong is burning through a closely watched component of its monetary base to ward off attacks on its dollar to little avail, with the lack of reaction in money…
Chinese, Philippine vessels in ‘David and Goliath’ near-crash
A Chinese coast guard ship cut off a Philippine patrol vessel carrying journalists in the disputed South China Sea, causing a near-collision, an AFP team on board another boat saw.…
Camera of Japanese journalist slain in Myanmar returned after 16 years
When Japanese journalist Kenji Nagai was shot dead by Myanmar troops as he covered anti-military protests in 2007, his video camera disappeared, along with the last images he filmed. On…
China pushes largest-ever expansion of nuclear arsenal
China is pushing ahead with the largest-ever expansion of its nuclear arsenal, modernising the atomic deterrent with an eye on any future conflicts with the United States, experts say. The…
China says Taiwan publisher under national security investigation
A Taiwanese publisher reported missing while visiting Shanghai is under investigation for suspected national security crimes, Chinese authorities said Wednesday. Li Yanhe, the editor-in-chief of Gusa Publishing, is “under investigation…
China charges journalist with espionage: media rights group
Chinese authorities have formally charged a prominent journalist with spying, over a year after he was detained while having lunch with a Japanese diplomat, a media rights group said. Dong…
China breaks silence over status of stationary Martian rover
China’s fully robotic rover on Mars, in longer-than-expected hibernation since May 2022, likely met with excessive accumulation of sand and dust, its mission designer said, breaking months of silence about…
Twitter changes stoke Russian, Chinese propaganda surge
Twitter accounts operated by authoritarian governments in Russia, China and Iran are benefiting from recent changes at the social media company, researchers said Monday, making it easier for them to…
Taiwan says tracking Chinese carrier off its southeast coast
Taiwan’s defence ministry said on Monday that a Chinese carrier group led by the Shandong was about 120 nautical miles off the southeast of the island’s coast, the same ship…
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