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Beijing should be ready for Washington to adopt alternative pressure tactics in future tariff negotiations, according to a renowned Chinese scholar who noted that the Trump administration had recognised the limitations of imposing heavy tariffs.
Wu Xinbo,…

In the days after Hong Kong passed a bill to regulate stablecoins on May 21, people in the industry celebrated the government’s forward-looking stance on the cryptocurrency assets, but its stringent requirements – similar to how…

China has unveiled a detailed plan to upgrade its information technology (IT) manufacturers as it doubles down on achieving self-sufficiency in technologies including semiconductors, batteries, satellite navigation and artificial intelligence (AI), and sidestepping US tech curbs.
The…

Nuclear armament has re-emerged as a hot-button issue in South Korea’s presidential race, but analysts warn that the costs could far outweigh the benefits.
The debate has resurfaced in the lead-up to the country’s snap presidential election…

Five mainland companies have filed preliminary listing applications with the Hong Kong stock exchange to raise capital, joining the flurry of Chinese start-ups that have pushed the city to the top of the global ranking for…

From power and water shortages to roads with potholes, voters in Sabah are frustrated with the unfulfilled promises of their leaders….

Scientists behind study say rising prevalence of incurable chronic gut conditions is mainly result of unhealthy diets high in fats, sugars….

JLL says nearly 44 per cent of Hong Kong’s grade A office space is more than 30 years old….

Legal expert describes blood checking approach to period pain leave as ‘degrading’, says student deserves public apology, compensation….